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Noah Hanifin Scouting Report

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Created: Oct. 24, 2023
Updated: Oct. 27, 2023
Talent Type: Professional
Position scouted: Left Defense
Age when scouted: 26
Projection: Second Pair
Trending: Under NHL Contract
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)
'2-way D' who's capable of escaping pressure from his zone and leading the play up ice on occasion. Generally elects to look for an outlet and move pucks, then skate up ice as an added layer offensively.
Logs a ton of minutes. Averages 23:00 TOI. Deployed in all situations.
Good size. Quick to space. Jumps from his crease areas to the corner boards effectively to kill plays. Has some bump to his game but not bone crushing physically.
Pinches down to extend plays. Aggressive directing pucks on net.
On the PK his agility stands out. He rotates into shooting lanes and blocks shots.
Valuable. 2D / leaning 1D. Matches up against top six forwards.
On expiring contract. UFA summer 2024.
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2022-23Calgary FlamesNHL8173138233
2021-22Calgary FlamesNHL811038482719
  • Compete/Consistency: 86
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 88
  • Hockey IQ: 87
  • Offensive Zone Starts: 88
  • Penalty Kill: 89
  • Power Play: 80
  • Physicality: 75
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 84
  • Shot: 79
  • Skating: 89
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