Note: Reports prior to Sept 2023 were originally graded out of ten, and also included additional categories that have been merged into the current categories.
This likely results in the overall ratings prior to 2023 being decreased in comparison to reports since Sept 2023.For an `Apples to Apples` comparison between players, we recommend only comparing reports before, or after, Sept 2023.
Results will average out accordingly as more data is accumulated.
Events
Birthday: Apr. 27, 1998
Height: 6' 3 | 191 cm
Weight: 203 lbs | 92 kg
Drafted: 121 overall, 2017 round 4 (
OTT)
Reports
Feb. 27, 2024 (Updated Mar. 4, 2024)
Contract: $29,850,000 over 6 years (Cap hit: $4,975,000)
Position scouted: Centre
Age when scouted: 25
Projection: Second Line
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Through 59GP Batherson has averaged 17:39 TOI and produced 21G - 24A
5G - 8A on the PP
All of his ice time comes at even strength and the power-play. He doesn't have a role on the PK
Big body who's difficult to defend around the crease and along the wall. When he boxes out opponents they have a tough time pushing him out of danger areas in the offensive zone.
Great release. Can be slotted into the power-play net front or as the bumper.
Has the ability to beat goalies from long-range. Shoots the puck hard and accurately.
More physical overall this season. Credited with 75 hits and 27 shot blocks
Overall - average / average plus defensively - (-7) defensively.
Has stood in for 90 face-offs on the year - winning only 41% of his draws
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2023-24 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 82 | 28 | 38 | 66 | -9 | 42 |
| 2022-23 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 82 | 22 | 40 | 62 | -35 | 33 |
| 2021-22 | Canada | WC | 10 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| 2021-22 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 46 | 17 | 27 | 44 | 4 | 32 |
- Compete/Consistency: 85
- Defensive Zone Starts: 72
- Hockey IQ: 78
- Offensive Zone Starts: 90
- Penalty Kill: 0
- Power Play: 96
- Physicality: 78
- Puck Moving/Passing: 88
- Shot: 88
- Skating: 86
Sep. 24, 2023 (Updated Oct. 2, 2023)
Contract: $29,850,000 over 6 years (Cap hit: $4,975,000)
Position scouted: Centre
Age when scouted: 25
Projection: Second Line
Trending: Under NHL Contract
A big body forward who isn't overly physical but uses his size and length to his advantage.
Handles the puck very well. Good release. Sees the ice. Moves well.
Averaged 18:36 TOI in (22/23). All of his ice time comes at ES and PP#1.
8G-25A at ES / 14G-18A on the PP. When he has time and space he can beat goalies from the flank or middle of the ice.
Defensive detail has significant room for more commitment. Team worst (-35)
The kind of player who needs to play in the top six to be effective.
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Elite Prospects| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM |
|---|
| 2023-24 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 82 | 28 | 38 | 66 | -9 | 42 |
| 2022-23 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 82 | 22 | 40 | 62 | -35 | 33 |
| 2021-22 | Ottawa Senators | NHL | 46 | 17 | 27 | 44 | 4 | 32 |
| 2021-22 | Canada | WC | 10 | 3 | 11 | 14 | 8 | 6 |
- Compete/Consistency: 76
- Defensive Zone Starts: 68
- Hockey IQ: 78
- Offensive Zone Starts: 90
- Penalty Kill: 25
- Power Play: 96
- Physicality: 64
- Puck Moving/Passing: 88
- Shot: 88
- Skating: 86
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
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