Lars Eller Scouting Reports

Veteran forward being used in all situations in Pittsburgh.
Averages 15:34 TOI overall
Through 54GP - 12G - 9A (-1) defensively.
Wins 54% of his draws. Low-end physical presence despite stature 47 hits - 37 shot blocks
Average plus skater. Role player at this stage of his career.
Signed through 24/25
Cap hit = $2.45M

His offensive numbers have fallen off in recent years but he remains a player capable of a 4F role. In (22/23), split between Washington and Colorado, he averaged 15:14 and 13:40 TOI. His year end offense totaled 10G-13A. Credited with 93 hits.
Good size. Still capable of skating at NHL pace. Execution and creativity with the puck on his stick is somewhat limited at this stage of his career.
Depth forward who can skate at ES and one of the PK units.

Veteran player who is starting to see his ice time cut back.
His three zone detail does have its warts at times. At this stage of his career he is turning over more pucks in key areas of the ice when under duress.
His quickness to open space has fallen off a bit.
Production has been on the decline the last few years. Averages 0.5 ppg which puts him in more of a middle six category than top six. Being used primarily at ES and PK.