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Drake Batherson Scouting Report

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Created: Sep. 24, 2023
Updated: Oct. 2, 2023
Talent Type: Professional
Position scouted: Centre
Age when scouted: 25
Projection: Second Line
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Birthday: Apr. 27, 1998
Height: 6' 3 | 191 cm
Weight: 203 lbs | 92 kg
Drafted: 121 overall, 2017 round 4 (Logo of the Ottawa Senators OTT)
Contract: $29,850,000 over 6 years (Cap hit: $4,975,000)
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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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2022-23Ottawa SenatorsNHL82224062-3533
2021-22CanadaWC103111486
2021-22Ottawa SenatorsNHL46172744432
  • 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