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Zach Benson Scouting Report

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Created: Oct. 21, 2023
Updated: Oct. 23, 2023
Talent Type: Professional
Position scouted: Left Wing
Age when scouted: 18
Projection: Second Line
Trending: Under NHL Contract
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)
Contract: $4,800,000 over 3 years (Cap hit: $950,000)
Earned a roster spot with the Sabres out of training camp.
In 4GP he has averaged 14:12 TOI - 12:49 ES - 1:21 PP
Undersize, skilled playmaker who drives offense through the neutral zone. His approach isn't simply on straight lines. He will move laterally to open up space and different angles, making him more difficult to defend. Equal parts shooter / distributor.
Competitive. Difference maker. A potential 1F as he develops. Certainly a 2F. Just scratching the surface.
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2022-23Canada U18Hlinka Gretzky Cup5257-2
2022-23Wenatchee WildWHL603662986849
2021-22Wenatchee WildWHL582538634028
  • Compete/Consistency: 88
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 70
  • Hockey IQ: 90
  • Offensive Zone Starts: 90
  • Penalty Kill: 0
  • Power Play: 89
  • Physicality: 35
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 92
  • Shot: 82
  • 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