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Nicholas Paul Scouting Report

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Created: Apr. 22, 2023
Updated: Sep. 22, 2023
Talent Type: Professional
Position scouted: Centre
Age when scouted: 28
Projection: Third Line
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Birthday: Mar. 20, 1995
Height: 6' 3 | 191 cm
Weight: 218 lbs | 99 kg
Drafted: 101 overall, 2013 round 4 (Logo of the Dallas Stars DAL)
Contract: $22,050,000 over 7 years (Cap hit: $3,150,000)
Averaged just over (16:00) time on ice in regular season (22/23)
Deployed in all situations
Solid three zone detail. Wins over 53% of his draws. Not physically punishing but very difficult to defend due to his length. His long reach is also an asset keeping opponents to the perimeter in the defensive zone. Sneaky off the rush - at times he displays and extra gear. When he gets the edge he shields the puck and drives to the net. Bleeds character. Can match-up vs 1F and 2F opponents. (17G-15A) (+11). Has ability to score over twenty goals in secondary role.
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2022-23Tampa Bay LightningNHL801715321133
2021-22Tampa Bay LightningNHL215914417
2021-22Ottawa SenatorsNHL5911718-1822
2020-21CanadaWC10224-14
2020-21Ottawa SenatorsNHL5651520519
  • Compete/Consistency: 86
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 80
  • Hockey IQ: 88
  • Offensive Zone Starts: 68
  • Penalty Kill: 82
  • Power Play: 75
  • Physicality: 80
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 78
  • Shot: 68
  • Skating: 70
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