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Pavel Zacha Scouting Report

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Created: Mar. 8, 2022
Updated: Mar. 11, 2022
Talent Type: Professional
Position scouted: Centre
Age when scouted: 24
Projection: Top Six
Trending: Flat
Birthday: Apr. 6, 1997
Height: 6' 3 | 191 cm
Weight: 209 lbs | 95 kg
Drafted: 6 overall, 2015 round 1 (Logo of the New Jersey Devils NJD)
Contract: $6,750,000 over 3 years (Cap hit: $2,250,000)
AVG TOI (16:56) Being used primarily at ES and on the PP. His role in NJ ranges. Some nights he does see time on the PK. Averaging (0.76) ppg.
On the PP he leads zone entries via neutral zone drop pass. Once in the offensive zone he is most comfortable on the right flank as a shooter / distributor.
Big body. Skates very well. Not a heavy player. Active stick more than physical contact. Opponents have to respect his speed through the neutral zone. His off the puck detail and read/reacts in his zone have room for improvement. He can leave you wanting some nights.
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2021-22New Jersey DevilsNHL70152136-2122
2020-21New Jersey DevilsNHL50171835-1110
2019-20New Jersey DevilsNHL6582432-1214
  • Compete/Consistency: 35
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 50
  • Hockey IQ: 50
  • Penalty Kill: 20
  • Power Play: 70
  • Physicality: 27
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 60
  • Shot: 60
  • 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