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Jason Spezza • C
Ht/Wt:6'3", 216 lbs.
Born:Jun 13, 1983 (41 yrs) in Toronto, Ont.
Experience:19 years
Drafted:Drafted by Ottawa in 2001 (1/2).
Shoots:R
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Scouting Report
A tremendous playmaking center in his earlier days, he evolved into more of a two-way forward than he was in his prime. His leadership and mentoring skills became big selling points after his offensive numbers dropped off. Not a great skater in his prime, he made up for it with supreme vision and deft passing skills. Could be guilty of passing up too many quality shots in order to set up teammates from time to time, especially because he owned a very underrated slap shot.
Long Range Potential: Excellent playmaker.
Career Honors & Awards
League Honor Description
AHL Les Cunningham Plaque 2004-05
AHL John B. Sollenberger Trophy 2004-05
NHL Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game 2011-12, 2007-08
AHL First All-Star Team 2004-05
AHL All-Rookie Team 2002-03
Canadian Hockey League Top Draft Prospect 2000-01
OHL Top Draft Prospect Award 2000-01
OHL First All-Rookie Team 1998-99
OHL Third All-Star Team 2001-02, 2000-01
WJC-A Media - All-Star Team 2000-01
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