Player's Profile
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- Name: Tomas Zaborsky
- Position: LW
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5-11
- Weight: 180 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-11-14
- Eligible for Draft: 2006
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Banska Bystrica, Slovakia
- Acquired: 5th round (137th overall), 2006 by NYR
- Playing In: Pro
Tomas Zaborsky
Prospect Grade: 7.0 D (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
Zaborsky, plays left wing and is a native of Trencin, Slovakia.
2005-06: Zaborsky appeared in 49 games for Trencin of the Slovakian Junior League in 2005-06, recording 49 goals and 27 assists with a +59 plus/minus and 20 PIM for the team during those games. After being highly recommended by one of the Rangers' European scouts, he was selected in the 5th round of the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.
2006-07: After an impressive goal scoring display at the Traverse City Prospects Tournament in September 2006, Zaborsky spent the season with the OHL Saginaw Spirit. Clearly an offensive threat, he had a tough time getting ice time on a very talented team. Nevertheless, the winger recorded 43 points in 59 games.
2007-08: Zaborsky decided to remain with the Saginaw Spirit for an overage season, rather than to move to the professional game without an NHL entry level contract. He used the time to become one of his junior team’s leading scorers, and maturing both physically and emotionally on and off the ice. He obtained the coveted NHL entry-level contract this past June.
Talent Analysis
A natural scorer, Zaborsky has excellent hands, wonderful on-ice vision and good hockey sense.
Future
Zaborsky has the ability to become a second line winger in the NHL. He will need to continue to develop consistent play as well as physicality to achieve this goal.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: September, 11th 2009
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