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Zach Benson Scouting Report

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Created: Oct. 1, 2022
Updated: Oct. 4, 2022
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Talent Type: Amateur
Position scouted: Left Wing
Age when scouted: 17
B+
T6
Projection: Top Six
Trending: Up
Birthday: May 12, 2005
Height: 5' 10 | 178 cm
Weight: 170 lbs | 77 kg
Drafted: 13 overall, 2023 round 1 (Logo of the Buffalo Sabres BUF)
Infectious player who brings high end energy, compete, detail, and offense.
Can be deployed in all situations.
Hounds pucks up ice on the forecheck. Quick to space. Creates turnovers.
Quick release from the flank or middle of the ice on the PP.
Off the rush he is a threat to drive wide with his speed and make plays to the net.
As he matures he will add strength. Elite player. Trending up. Could be top line NHL forward.
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2021-22Wenatchee WildWHL582538634028
2020-21Wenatchee WildWHL24101020812
  • Compete/Consistency: 70
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 70
  • Hockey IQ: 80
  • Penalty Kill: 70
  • Power Play: 80
  • Physicality: 63
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 80
  • Shot: 80
  • Skating: 90
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