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Johnathan Kovacevic Scouting Report

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Created: Sep. 29, 2023
Updated: Oct. 5, 2023
Talent Type: Professional
Position scouted: Right Defense
Age when scouted: 26
Projection: Third Pair
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Birthday: Jul. 12, 1997
Height: 6' 5 | 196 cm
Weight: 223 lbs | 101 kg
Drafted: 74 overall, 2017 round 3 (Logo of the Winnipeg Jets WPG)
Contract: $2,300,000 over 3 years (Cap hit: $766,667)
Consistent competitor who gives all he has game in and game out
No frills - leans 'Defensive / 2-way D'
Almost all of his TOI comes at ES and PK
In (22/23) he averaged 17:25 TOI. A bottom pairing defenceman with size and length.
Skating is average plus. His small area quickness is the same. Uses his long reach and frame to keep opponents to the perimeter. Low risk. Doesn't run around looking for a big hit or take too many chances offensively. The kind of 'D' who compliments a more active partner. Credited with 93 hits and 86 shot blocks.
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2022-23Montreal CanadiensNHL7731215339
2021-22Manitoba MooseAHL621119302345
2021-22Winnipeg JetsNHL400012
  • Compete/Consistency: 80
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 75
  • Hockey IQ: 80
  • Offensive Zone Starts: 59
  • Penalty Kill: 65
  • Power Play: 5
  • Physicality: 72
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 65
  • Shot: 65
  • 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