Nick Petersen

Hometown:

Wakefield Quebec

Currently Playing In:

Pro

Birthday:

1989-05-27
Position:

RW

Eligible for draft:

2009
Shoots:

Right
Drafted:

2009
Height:

6-2
Acquired:

4th round (121st overall), 2009
Weight:

186 lbs.
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History

2008-09: Petersen posted 37 goals, 53 assists in 68 games as a 19-year-old player for the Shawinigan Cataractes.

2009-10: As an overage player with the Saint John Sea Dogs, Petersen managed 39 goals and 40 assists in 59 games. He was also an impressive plus-46. In the playoffs he would go on to post 7 goals and 21 assists in 21 games.

2010-11: As a rookie pro, Petersen posted 24 goals and 33 assists in only 40 ECHL games before earning a callup to the AHL. With the Penguins AHL affiliate, Petersen managed 5 goals and 9 assists in 23 games.

 

Talent Analysis

Peterson is a left-handed winger who plays an offensively robust style of game. An above average puck-distributor and okay skater, Peterson’s best attribute is his ability to put the puck in the net – particularly off the cycle.  The 20-year-old needs to work on his acceleration however if he hopes to maximize his skating ability. Although he does a good job of utilizing his frame to protect the puck, he also needs to play a more physically robust game for a person of his size.

 

2009 NHL Draft marked beginning of defensive rebuild for Pittsburgh Penguins

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Photo: Defenseman Simon Despres was the 30th overall pick of the 2009 NHL Draft. Despres has split the 2013-14 season between the NHL and AHL. (courtesy of Jeanine Leech/Icon SMI)

The 2009 NHL off-season was one of the most important in Pittsburgh Penguins history as it marked their first Stanley Cup parade in over 15 years. The off-season also marked a major transition period for the Penguins as General Manager Ray Shero and his management team used the opportunity to rebuild the organization's then-barren defensive pool.

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