Player's Profile
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- Name: Wacey Rabbit
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 5-9
- Weight: 186 lbs
- Birthdate: 1986-11-16
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Calgary, Alberta
- Acquired: 154th overall, 2005 NHL Entry Draft by Boston
- Playing In: Pro
Wacey Rabbit
Prospect Grade: 6.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2004-05: The 2004-05 season for Calgary, Alberta native Wacey Rabbit was a return to the spotlight. After scoring 45 points in 62 games two seasons ago, Rabbit struggled through the 2003-04 season, scoring just 17 points in 60 games. The step back was definitely cause for concern among scouts, but after finishing in the top 20 in scoring this season, Rabbit’s stock is back up.
Second on the Saskatoon Blades squad in scoring to only Ryan Keller, Rabbit scored 67 points in 70 games this season. His 45 assists lead the Blades and ranked him third among draft eligible forwards from the Western Hockey League.
2005-06: Served as captain of the Blades in his fourth WHL season. Rabbit totaled 56 points (28 goals, 28 assists) and 45 penalty minutes in 64 games. He also had a strong showing in the Blades’ 10 playoff games, where he had 5 goals and 3 assists.
Signed a multi-year contract with the Bruins prior to the 2006 training camp
2006-07: It looked as though 20-year-old Wacey Rabbit had put the WHL behind him following the 2005-06 season in Saskatoon. He began the regular season in Providence (AHL), but he had a slow start in his first few games as a pro, and saw limited ice time with the P Bruins. When the Vancouver Giants called, Rabbit took hold of the opportunity and returned to juniors as an overage player. He spent time on one of the team’s top lines with Lucic and Michal Repik, and averaged more than a point per game since joining the team in January. Rabbit tallied a total 36 points (11 goals, 25 assists) in 30 regular season games with the Giants.
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Talent Analysis
Often criticized for being selfish with the puck, Rabbit possesses great offensive abilities and is capable of leading the attack based on his vision alone. He’s a threat to create or finish an offensive chance every time he steps over the boards.
Scout #1: The name says it all. He’s a great skater, good power play guy and penalty killer because he uses his speed very effectively. He’s a small center and he might run out of gas a bit by the end of the year but he certainly came a long ways in the last season. Really small but he’s got extreme offensive talent.
Scout #2: We’ve been watching this kid for a long time and he hasn’t changed much. The one thing I like is that he bounced back from a terrible season last year. He’s another one that can be an individual at times and doesn’t use his linemates. He’s capable of going end to end and making a spectacular play. There are obvious concerns with his size but he’s a very good skater.
Future
If Rabbit can continue to put his speed and offensive instincts to work at the next level, his size should be less of an issue. He is expected to be back in Providence for the 2007-08 season.
Stats
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM |
| 2002-03 | Saskatoon Blades (WHL) | 62 | 21 | 24 | 45 | 0 | 33 |
| 2003* | Saskatoon Blades (WHL) | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| 2003-04 | Saskatoon Blades (WHL) | 60 | 9 | 8 | 17 | -29 | 51 |
| 2004-05 | Saskatoon Blades (WHL) | 70 | 22 | 45 | 67 | +23 | 70 |
| 2005* | Saskatoon Blades (WHL) | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-06 | Saskatoon Blades (WHL) | 64 | 28 | 28 | 56 | +12 | 45 |
| 2006* | Saskatoon Blades (WHL) | 10 | 5 | 3 | 8 | +2 | 4 |
| 2006-07 | Providence Bruins (AHL) | 22 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 25 |
| 2006-07 | Vancouver Giants (WHL) | 30 | 11 | 25 | 36 | +13 | 34 |
| 2007 | Vancouver Giants (WHL) | 22 | 11 | 9 | 20 | +12 | 16 |
Profile Last Updated: September, 2nd 2007
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