Note: Reports prior to Sept 2023 were originally graded out of ten, and also included additional categories that have been merged into the current categories.
This likely results in the overall ratings prior to 2023 being decreased in comparison to reports since Sept 2023.For an `Apples to Apples` comparison between players, we recommend only comparing reports before, or after, Sept 2023.
Results will average out accordingly as more data is accumulated.
Events
Birthday: Mar. 6, 1995
Height: 6' 2 | 188 cm
Weight: 205 lbs | 93 kg
Drafted: 113 overall, 2014 round 4 (
PIT)
Reports
Dec. 7, 2023 (Updated Dec. 9, 2023)
Contract: $2,300,000 over 2 years (Cap hit: $1,150,000)
Position scouted: Centre
Age when scouted: 28
Projection: Third Line
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Lafferty is proving to be a fantastic addition for the Canucks
He's providing great value in relation to what Vancouver is paying him.
His role has been evolving. Some nights he's being deployed as a third-line forward. Other nights he has found a home in the Canucks top six.
His TOI has ranged accordingly from 12:00 - 16:00. The majority of his TOI comes at ES. He has some clean up duty on both special teams units.
Plays fast. Physical. High end compete. Doesn't cut corners. Tracks up and down the full 200ft
Providing better than secondary offense.
Pending UFA at end of the season.
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2023-24 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 79 | 13 | 11 | 24 | 4 | 32 |
| 2022-23 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 19 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -1 | 9 |
| 2022-23 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 51 | 10 | 11 | 21 | -10 | 28 |
| 2021-22 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 46 | 5 | 6 | 11 | -16 | 21 |
| 2021-22 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 10 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| 2021-22 | USA | WC | 10 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
- Compete/Consistency: 95
- Defensive Zone Starts: 82
- Hockey IQ: 84
- Offensive Zone Starts: 80
- Penalty Kill: 60
- Power Play: 10
- Physicality: 88
- Puck Moving/Passing: 78
- Shot: 78
- Skating: 89
Oct. 11, 2023 (Updated Oct. 13, 2023)
Contract: $2,300,000 over 2 years (Cap hit: $1,150,000)
Position scouted: Centre
Age when scouted: 28
Projection: Third Line
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Acquired by Vancouver at the end of training camp.
Early on it appears he will have an elevated role with the Canucks.
Skated 18:00 in first game vs Edmonton. Was used in all situations. Played with pace. Chipped in offensively (1A).
Trustworthy in a bottom six role. Competes. Leans on opponents. Doesn't back down. Providing secondary offense would be a bonus.
Should assist with elevating the Canucks penalty kill.
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2023-24 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 79 | 13 | 11 | 24 | 4 | 32 |
| 2022-23 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 19 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -1 | 9 |
| 2022-23 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 51 | 10 | 11 | 21 | -10 | 28 |
| 2021-22 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 46 | 5 | 6 | 11 | -16 | 21 |
| 2021-22 | USA | WC | 10 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 2021-22 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 10 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
- Compete/Consistency: 85
- Defensive Zone Starts: 78
- Hockey IQ: 84
- Offensive Zone Starts: 76
- Penalty Kill: 75
- Power Play: 62
- Physicality: 70
- Puck Moving/Passing: 65
- Shot: 72
- Skating: 84
Sep. 27, 2023 (Updated Oct. 3, 2023)
Contract: $2,300,000 over 2 years (Cap hit: $1,150,000)
Position scouted: Centre
Age when scouted: 28
Projection: Fourth Line
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Consistent competitor who averaged 13:15 TOI playing for the Leafs after being acquired in trade from the Chicago Blackhawks in February 2023.
Deployed in all situations - secondary PP - puck retrieval - crease crash role
Moves well - creates turnovers - sneaky skill off the rush at times - works for his chances - can slide into 3F if required - useful 2-way player on a reasonable contract paying $1.15M
UFA after (23/24) season.
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2023-24 | Vancouver Canucks | NHL | 79 | 13 | 11 | 24 | 4 | 32 |
| 2022-23 | Toronto Maple Leafs | NHL | 19 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -1 | 9 |
| 2022-23 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 51 | 10 | 11 | 21 | -10 | 28 |
| 2021-22 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 46 | 5 | 6 | 11 | -16 | 21 |
| 2021-22 | Pittsburgh Penguins | NHL | 10 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| 2021-22 | USA | WC | 10 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
- Compete/Consistency: 85
- Defensive Zone Starts: 78
- Hockey IQ: 81
- Offensive Zone Starts: 68
- Penalty Kill: 75
- Power Play: 50
- Physicality: 70
- Puck Moving/Passing: 65
- Shot: 72
- Skating: 84
Weighting
- 20%: Compete/Consistency, Hockey IQ, Skating
- 12%: Puck Moving/Passing
- 8%: Shot
- 4%: Defensive Zone Starts, Offensive Zone Starts, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Physicality
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