Player's Profile
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- Name: Zack Kassian
- Position: RW
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 212 lbs
- Birthdate: 1991-01-24
- Eligible for Draft: 2009
- Drafted: 2009
- Hometown: LaSalle, Ontario
- Acquired: 1st round (13th overall), 2009 by BUF
- Playing In: CHL
Zack Kassian
Prospect Grade: 7.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
2007-08: Kassian appeared in 58 games with Peterborough (OHL) this season, racking up nine goals and 12 assists for a total of 21 points. He added another goal to the total in five postseason games with the Petes.
2008-09: Improvements over the off-season were on full display- 24 goals and 63 points in 61 games. Only saw two playoff games with the Petes (two assists). Selected to the Eastern Conference All-Star team for the OHL All-Star Classic (goal and an assist). Appeared in the 2009 CHL Top Prospects Game, where he gained some notoriety for his hit on John Tavares that would leave Tavares with a shoulder injury for the remainder of the 2008-09 season.
Talent Analysis
The 6'3, 205-pound right winger is a power forward prospect. He has imposing size and has shown a willingness to use it. While he may not have as much offensive upside as other forwards at the top of the draft order, Kassian's total package of size, checking, and energetic play make him an appealing addition to a club looking for a top-six forward who can open up the ice for other teammates. An ability to put the puck in the net adds to his value as he has proven he won't be an offensive liability with more skilled teammates.
Future
Kassian may be a second liner someday.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: August, 28th 2009
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