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Neal Pionk Scouting Report

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Created: Oct. 2, 2023
Updated: Oct. 7, 2023
Talent Type: Professional
Position scouted: Right Defense
Age when scouted: 28
Projection: Second Pair
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Birthday: Jul. 29, 1995
Height: 6' 0 | 183 cm
Weight: 185 lbs | 84 kg
Undrafted
Contract: $23,500,000 over 4 years (Cap hit: $5,875,000)
An argument could be made that he logs too much ice time for the Jets - but he's a competitive player who gives all he has
In (22/23) he averaged 21:56 TOI and was deployed in all situations. Second unit PP.
Has the speed and skill to escape pressure in his zone and lead the rush on his own.
Distributes / QB's the PP from the middle of the ice - equal parts shooter and distributor
Down low in his zone he isn't shy about engaging physically but due to his stature there are times bigger / power bodies push him off the wall and gain position out front his net
Spatial awareness is reliable - Gaps versus zone entries range - Some nights he is effective killing plays - other nights his timing is off when he runs out of his lane to try for a big hit
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2022-23Winnipeg JetsNHL82102333-1244
2021-22Winnipeg JetsNHL7733134546
  • Compete/Consistency: 84
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 79
  • Hockey IQ: 75
  • Offensive Zone Starts: 89
  • Penalty Kill: 66
  • Power Play: 85
  • Physicality: 84
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 85
  • Shot: 84
  • Skating: 85
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