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: Jan. 30, 2001
Height: 6' 3 | 193 cm
Weight: 238 lbs | 108 kg
Undrafted
Reports
Sep. 29, 2023 (Updated Oct. 5, 2023)
Contract: $2,485,000 over 3 years (Cap hit: $828,333)
Position scouted: Left Defense
Age when scouted: 22
Projection: Third Pair
Trending: Under NHL Contract
One of the biggest surprises for Montreal in (22/23)
Played 51 games before sustaining injury
Established himself as one of the toughest customers in the entire NHL.
Huge frame. Physical. Punishes opponents. Never backs down from a challenge.
Averaged 15:16 TOI - with the majority of his ice time coming at ES and PP. Rarely used on the PK. Has a deceptive / heavy shot from distance. Capable role on PP#2. Reliable distributor at ES and PP. Still developing. Hard match-ups on the road (especially) can be a challenge at times. His gap timing and containment in small spaces has room to go to another level.
Overall, however, he is off to a solid (defined) start to his career. '2-way / Physical' defender
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2023-24 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 44 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 81 |
| 2023-24 | Laval Rocket | AHL | 17 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 34 |
| 2022-23 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 51 | 5 | 8 | 13 | -9 | 101 |
| 2021-22 | Hamilton Bulldogs | OHL | 33 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 37 | 84 |
| 2021-22 | Kitchener Rangers | OHL | 18 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 54 |
| 2021-22 | Hamilton Bulldogs | Memorial Cup | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 8 |
- Compete/Consistency: 85
- Defensive Zone Starts: 80
- Hockey IQ: 82
- Offensive Zone Starts: 72
- Penalty Kill: 30
- Power Play: 68
- Physicality: 98
- Puck Moving/Passing: 79
- Shot: 80
- Skating: 77
Sep. 15, 2022 (Updated Sep. 26, 2022)
Contract: $2,485,000 over 3 years (Cap hit: $828,333)
Position scouted: Left Defense
Age when scouted: 21
Projection: Third Pair
Trending: Up
Easily identified
A 2-way / Physical / Shut Down Defender
Capable with the puck. He outlets well on his forehand side. On his back hand he has room for improvement and will have to execute quicker and more accurately.
A throwback on the physical side. He has a presence. Gaps up. Finishes his checks. Never backs down from a challenge. Sound skater. Long reach. Projects to be used RS and PK.
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
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| 2022-23 | Montreal Canadiens | NHL | 51 | 5 | 8 | 13 | -9 | 101 |
| 2021-22 | Hamilton Bulldogs | OHL | 33 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 37 | 84 |
| 2021-22 | Kitchener Rangers | OHL | 18 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 54 |
| 2021-22 | Hamilton Bulldogs | Memorial Cup | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 8 |
- Compete/Consistency: 80
- Defensive Zone Starts: 80
- Hockey IQ: 80
- Penalty Kill: 80
- Power Play: 20
- Physicality: 53
- Puck Moving/Passing: 60
- Shot: 20
- Skating: 70
Jun. 29, 2022 (Updated Jun. 30, 2022)
Contract: $2,485,000 over 3 years (Cap hit: $828,333)
Position scouted: Left Defense
Age when scouted: 21
Projection: Third Pair
Trending: Up
A big, strong, physical defender who plays with a presence.
Arber has the hockey IQ to be deployed in a variety of roles.
As a pro he could provide some secondary offense. He distributes well and can shoot the puck accurately from long range.
Defensively he takes away time and space with his size and leverage.
In time he could develop into a top 4 NHL defender
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
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| 2021-22 | Hamilton Bulldogs | OHL | 33 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 37 | 84 |
| 2021-22 | Kitchener Rangers | OHL | 18 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 54 |
| 2021-22 | Hamilton Bulldogs | Memorial Cup | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 8 |
| 2019-20 | Kitchener Rangers | OHL | 51 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 26 | 88 |
- Compete/Consistency: 80
- Defensive Zone Starts: 80
- Hockey IQ: 80
- Penalty Kill: 80
- Power Play: 60
- Physicality: 53
- Puck Moving/Passing: 60
- Shot: 20
- Skating: 67
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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