Player's Profile
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- Name: Zach Trotman
- Position: D
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 195 lbs
- Birthdate: 1990-08-26
- Eligible for Draft: 2010
- Drafted: 2010
- Hometown: Novi, Michigan
- Acquired: 7th round (210th overall), 2010
- Playing In: NCAA
Zach Trotman
Prospect Grade: 4.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2008-09: Played for the Wichita Falls Wildcats of the NAHL. In 47 games, Trotman scored 2 goals and added 4 assists for 6 points. In 5 playoff games for the Wildcats, Trotman picked up 1 goal and 1 assist for 2 points.
2009-10: Freshman at Lake Superior State. In 36 games for the Lakers, Trotman scored 2 goals and added 6 assists for 8 points.
2010-11:Trotman was the fourth-leading scorer and led all defenseman at Lake Superior State in points as a sophomore with 6 goals and 14 assists in 38 games. Trotman was - 5 plus/minus and had 18 PMs playing for a Lakers squad that finished eighth in the 11-team CCHA.
Talent Analysis
Trotman has gone from long-shot to long-term project. The last player taken in the 2010 NHL draft has, over the course of one season, shown marked improvement in all areas of his game, the most notable of which are his strength, skating and passing games. Originally seen as more of a defensive defenseman, Trotman opened things up a bit this year leading all Lake Superior defensemen in scoring, and was consistently up with the play and involved in the offense at Boston’s summer development camp.
Future
It now appears as though Trotman has real NHL upside. At 6’4” and 211lbs he certainly has the size. He’s raised the bar on his skating and his outlet game is getting there as well. Expect him to follow Tommy Cross’ path, remaining in college for the full tour.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: October, 11th 2011
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