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Cole McWard Scouting Report

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Created: Sep. 30, 2023
Updated: Oct. 4, 2023
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Talent Type: Professional
Position scouted: Right Defense
Age when scouted: 22
71
P3
Projection: Third Pair
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Birthday: Jun. 9, 2001
Height: 6' 0 | 185 cm
Weight: 205 lbs | 93 kg
Undrafted
Contract: $1,900,000 over 2 years (Cap hit: $922,500)
Cup of coffee with the Canucks at the end of (22/23) after being signed out of Ohio State
Decent size - Right Shot - Leans 2-way 'D' - Has shown the ability to beat goalies from distance, on occasion, by snapping pucks on goal through traffic - average distributor - does not possess an elite offensive element
Average plus skater moving forward - good skater moving backwards - decent pivots and continuation pace - Hockey IQ to be used on the PK
Potential bottom pairing 'D' but needs time to mature - AHL role would not hurt his development
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2022-23Vancouver CanucksNHL510100
2022-23Ohio State Univ.NCAA3991221-58
2021-22Ohio State Univ.NCAA3641216132
  • Compete/Consistency: 79
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 65
  • Hockey IQ: 80
  • Offensive Zone Starts: 60
  • Penalty Kill: 65
  • Power Play: 0
  • Physicality: 65
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 68
  • Shot: 70
  • Skating: 74
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