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Noah Hanifin Scouting Report

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Created: Apr. 4, 2023
Updated: Jun. 22, 2023
Talent Type: Professional
Position scouted: Left Defense
Age when scouted: 26
Projection: Second Pair
Trending: Flat
Birthday: Jan. 25, 1997
Height: 6' 3 | 191 cm
Weight: 216 lbs | 98 kg
Drafted: 5 overall, 2015 round 1 (Logo of the Carolina Hurricanes CAR)
Contract: $29,700,000 over 6 years (Cap hit: $4,950,000)
Averaged over 23 minutes TOI last season. Used in all situations. Takes on the challenge of matching up against opponents top six forwards. Good feet. Closes effectively. Quick to space defensively. Not overly physical for his stature - leans bumper more than punisher.
Not elite offensively but capable to produce on the second unit PP.
Willing to get in the lane to block shots at ES and the PK.
A veteran of over 600 NHL games despite his young age
Several years of impact ahead. Middle pairing on contending team. 2-way 'D'
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2022-23Calgary FlamesNHL8173138233
2021-22Calgary FlamesNHL811038482719
2020-21Calgary FlamesNHL4741115-218
  • Compete/Consistency: 80
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 80
  • Hockey IQ: 80
  • Penalty Kill: 80
  • Power Play: 60
  • Physicality: 37
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 70
  • Shot: 50
  • 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