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Jake McCabe Scouting Report

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Created: Nov. 17, 2023
Updated: Nov. 22, 2023
Talent Type: Professional
Position scouted: Left Defense
Age when scouted: 30
Projection: Second Pair
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Birthday: Oct. 12, 1993
Height: 6' 0 | 185 cm
Weight: 205 lbs | 93 kg
Drafted: 44 overall, 2012 round 2 (Logo of the Buffalo Sabres BUF)
Contract: $16,000,000 over 4 years (Cap hit: $4,000,000)
McCabe endured a tough start to the season before being injured and missing some time.
Since his return he has been a workhorse, averaging over 22:00 TOI
The majority of his ES ice time comes against top six forwards.
McCabe is best described as a 2-way / Defensive / Match-up 'D'
He's a solid skater who has some bite to his game.
There are moments in games he needs to pick his spots with his physicality and make sure he doesn't get caught running after contact. At his best when he keeps things simple.
Reliable compete.
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2022-23Toronto Maple LeafsNHL211451229
2022-23Chicago BlackhawksNHL5521820727
2021-22Chicago BlackhawksNHL7541822-2733
  • Compete/Consistency: 88
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 90
  • Hockey IQ: 84
  • Offensive Zone Starts: 65
  • Penalty Kill: 85
  • Power Play: 25
  • Physicality: 86
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 75
  • Shot: 72
  • Skating: 80
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