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Matthew Kessel Scouting Reports

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Most Recent Report Summary

Talent Type: Amateur
Position scouted: Right Defense
Age when scouted: 21
Projection: Seventh Defense
Trending: Up
Birthday: Jun. 23, 2000
Height: 6' 2 | 188 cm
Weight: 205 lbs | 93 kg
Drafted: 150 overall, 2020 round 5 (Logo of the St. Louis Blues STL)

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Report #1

Nov. 20, 2021 (Updated Jan. 2, 2022)
Position scouted: Right Defense
Age when scouted: 21
C+
D7
Projection: Seventh Defense
Trending: Up
A solid all round prospect who is used in all situations at the college level.
Outlets well. Sees the ice. Has the ability to spin off pressure and make plays.
In the offensive zone he can distribute and release pucks to the net from range.
When playing his off-side he struggles to clear pucks on his back hand.
Overall he is a reliable 2-way defender who manages the game well.
Additionally he brings good size and range.
Not likely to produce high rate of offense as a pro.
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2021-22Springfield ThunderbirdsAHL1503398
2021-22UMass (Amherst)NCAA3761117922
2020-21UMass (Amherst)NCAA291013231516
2019-20UMass (Amherst)NCAA3474111348
  • Compete/Consistency: 70
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 70
  • Hockey IQ: 70
  • Penalty Kill: 70
  • Power Play: 60
  • Physicality: 23
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 70
  • Shot: 20
  • 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