Player's Profile
Picture Courtesy of www.topky.sk
- Name: Tomas Tatar
- Position: LW
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 186 lbs
- Birthdate: 1990-12-01
- Eligible for Draft: 2009
- Drafted: 2009
- Hometown: Ilava, Slovakia
- Acquired: 2nd round (60th overall), 2009
- Playing In: Pro
Tomas Tatar
Prospect Grade: 7.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2007-08: Tatar saw time with HK Dukla Trencin's U18 and U20 squads, finishing the season with a combined 50 goals and 39 assists in 46 games in the Slovakian league.
2008-09: In his first season in the senior Slovak hockey system, he played for HKM Zvolen in the elite Extraliga league, posting seven goals and 15 points in 48 games. He finished the season with a +6 rating before heading off to the World Juniors, where he would score seven goals and 11 points in seven games for a Slovaks who upset Team USA. He led the team in points and tied for the fourth best total in the tournament overall.
2009-10: In his first North American season, Tatar appeared in 58 AHL games with the Grand Rapids Griffins. He scored 16 goals and 16 assists for 32 points as a rookie. Tatar represented Slovakia on the U20 team at the World Junior Championships, where he scored 3 goals, 2 assists in 6 games. He also skated with Slovakia at the World Championships, scoring 2 goals in 6 games.
2010-11: Tatar continued to improve at the AHL level, playing in 70 games for Grand Rapids, scoring 24 goals and 33 assists for 57 points. He also received a call-up to Detroit, where he scored 1 goal over his 9 game stint with the team.
Talent Analysis
Possesses a great deal of offensive talent. Has shown himself capable of putting the puck in the net, as well as setting up plays. His hockey sense and offensive instincts are off the charts. Has strong puck handling ability, and very solid speed. Tatar is overall a very hard-working player.
Future
Projects as a top six sniper at the NHL level. Will spend his third season on Grand Rapids, looking to have a strong, full year. Tatar will likely receive a call-up during the year, should injuries occur.
Stats
.
Profile Last Updated: October, 9th 2011
HF Quick Navigation
