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Josh Anderson Scouting Report

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Created: Nov. 22, 2023
Updated: Nov. 24, 2023
Talent Type: Professional
Position scouted: Right Wing
Age when scouted: 29
Projection: Third Line
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Birthday: May 7, 1994
Height: 6' 3 | 191 cm
Weight: 227 lbs | 103 kg
Drafted: 95 overall, 2012 round 4 (Logo of the Columbus Blue Jackets CBJ)
Contract: $38,500,000 over 7 years (Cap hit: $5,500,000)
Scored 21 goals last season but he's struggled offensively to start the 23/24 season.
Ironically, his overall TOI is up - year over year -
Anderson is averaging 17:02 TOI - 13:09 ES - 3:42 PP - 0:10 PK - Middle bumper on PP -
A physical presence who extends plays in the hard areas.
Solid skater. Plays with a presence. Credited with 37 hits and 6 shot blocks in 19GP
Hasn't scored a goal. Only has 2 assists ... but he has directed 42 shots on goal.
Plays hard between the whistles. Makes sure opponents don't take liberties on smaller, skill players on Habs roster. Has enough game to skate on any one of the top three lines.
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2022-23Montreal CanadiensNHL69211132-872
2021-22CanadaWC10178210
2021-22Montreal CanadiensNHL69191332-2565
  • Compete/Consistency: 82
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 70
  • Hockey IQ: 80
  • Offensive Zone Starts: 83
  • Penalty Kill: 50
  • Power Play: 82
  • Physicality: 90
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 60
  • Shot: 79
  • Skating: 79
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