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. 7, 1997
Height: 6' 3 | 191 cm
Weight: 201 lbs | 91 kg
Drafted: 3 overall, 2015 round 1 (
ARI)
Reports
Nov. 24, 2023 (Updated Nov. 27, 2023)
Contract: $25,000,000 over 5 years (Cap hit: $5,000,000)
Position scouted: Centre
Age when scouted: 26
Projection: Second Line
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Strome has proven to be a reliable point producer since arriving in Washington.
Deployed in a top six role. Borders on being the Caps top center.
Averages around 18:00 TOI. Used at ES and PP#1
Capable skater. Not exceptionally fast. Not slow.
Lacks a physical element for his stature, but uses his long reach and frame to shield pucks in the offensive zone and interrupt flow in the defensive zone
Pounces on opportunities in high dangers areas. Takes advantage of his chances.
On pace, in 23/24 to score the most goals of his career.
Solid in the face-off circle. Wins around 55% of his draws.
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2023-24 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 82 | 27 | 40 | 67 | -13 | 22 |
| 2022-23 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 81 | 23 | 42 | 65 | -4 | 24 |
| 2021-22 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 69 | 22 | 26 | 48 | -6 | 28 |
- Compete/Consistency: 89
- Defensive Zone Starts: 79
- Hockey IQ: 88
- Offensive Zone Starts: 95
- Penalty Kill: 0
- Power Play: 89
- Physicality: 60
- Puck Moving/Passing: 80
- Shot: 87
- Skating: 79
Oct. 13, 2022 (Updated Oct. 14, 2022)
Contract: $3,500,000 over 1 year (Cap hit: $3,500,000)
Position scouted: Centre
Age when scouted: 25
Projection: Top Six
Trending: Up
Big body who has taken some time to get comfortable at the NHL level and play to his identity.
Overall game is on the rise.
Being deployed at ES and the PP. Does not PK.
Good vision. Can make plays off the boards and from below the goal line. Not much of a transition threat. Good release. Knows where to find quiet ice in the offensive zone.
Not a ton of grind to his game.
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2022-23 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 81 | 23 | 42 | 65 | -4 | 24 |
| 2021-22 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 69 | 22 | 26 | 48 | -6 | 28 |
| 2020-21 | Chicago Blackhawks | NHL | 40 | 9 | 8 | 17 | -16 | 14 |
- Compete/Consistency: 50
- Defensive Zone Starts: 50
- Hockey IQ: 70
- Penalty Kill: 20
- Power Play: 80
- Physicality: 33
- Puck Moving/Passing: 80
- Shot: 70
- 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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