Teigan Zahn

Submitted by timothy on June 26, 2010 - 15:20

Basics

Type: 
Out of Organization
Position: 
Defense
Shoots/Catches: 
Left
Height: 
6.01
Weight: 
208
Born: 
04/01/1990
Age: 
21
Hometown: 
Bethune, SASK
Acquired: 
2010 Draft (R7/#186)
Last Team: 
Saskatoon (WHL)
Projects As: 
Physical enforcer defenseman

Draft Info

Draft Status: 
Drafted
Draft Year: 
2010
Draft Type: 
NHL Entry Draft
Drafted By: 
Tampa Bay Lightning
Round: 
7
Pick No.: 
186
Draft Team: 
Saskatoon (WHL)

Contract

Contract Status: 
Unsigned

Scouting Report

Scouting Comments: 

The Lightning get a tough guy and some immediate help on the blueline for Norfolk in the form of ex-2008 fifth round Blackhawks pick, Teigan Zahn.

Strengths: 

A former first round pick in the WHL Bantam Draft, Zahn has good athleticism and has shown a willingness to contribute physically, including dropping the gloves. Also was an assistant captain for Saskatoon and has some decent leadership ability. Makes a suprisingly decent first pass out of the zone.

Weaknesses: 

Skating was a knock on Zahn in his draft season and he brings very limited offense to the table. Injuries have also hampered Zahn along the way in his junior career, including a broken leg this season.

Projection: 

The Lightning will, presumably, sign Zahn to bolster their blueline depth in Norfolk. The question is whether Zahn can grow beyond being a scrapper for the team. You don't get to be a first round pick in the WHL Bantam Draft if you don't have ability, but it's never translated into anything so far.

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