Player's Profile
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- Name: Yann Sauve
- Position: D
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 209 lbs
- Birthdate: 1990-02-18
- Eligible for Draft: 2008
- Drafted: 2008
- Hometown: Rigaud, Quebec
- Acquired: 2nd round (41st overall), 2008
- Playing In: CHL
Yann Sauve
Prospect Grade: 7.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2006-07: He began his major junior career with 60 solid games and 15 points with the Saint John Sea Dogs. His performance made him an early candidate to be a first rounder in the follow year’s NHL draft.
2007-08: A somewhat disappointing season for Sauve where he did not develop as much as hoped. He did increase his point production to 21 games in 69 games but his overall game’s progression was not to the level expected of him. His draft position fell as a result and the Canucks ended up selecting him 41st overall.
Talent Analysis
Originally expected to be a two-way defenseman with good size and skating, Sauve’s offensive game has not developed as fast as the rest of his skills. Sauve is a big, mean defender in his own zone who is physically strong and good positionally. However, he tends to get into trouble when he has the puck. His puck-handling skills could use some improvement and his decision making with the puck is generally poor. Right now he is on track to become a one-dimensional defensive d-man. The Canucks hope the other facets of his game can evolve over time.
Future
Sauve is a long-term project who will most likely needing further seasoning in the minor pro ranks. Sauve was once more highly touted than he is today and considered to have greater offensive potential. If he can recapture those skills, Sauve could potentially be a sleeper pick. More realistically, Sauve is on track to be a steady and reliable second pairing defender in about four years for the Canucks.
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Profile Last Updated: August, 10th 2009
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