Jason Ward

Basics

Type:

Out of Organization

Position:

Right Wing

Shoots/Catches:

Right

Height:

6.03

Weight:

195

Born:

January 16, 1979

Age:

Hometown:

Chapleau, ONT

Acquired:

Acquired from the Los Angeles Kings in a trade on February 27, 2007

Last Team:

Tampa Bay (NHL)

Projects As:

Checking line forward

Depth Chart Weight:

-3

Draft Info

Draft Status:

Drafted

Draft Year:

1997

Draft Type:

NHL Entry Draft

Drafted By:

Montreal Canadiens

Round:

Pick No.:

Draft Team:

Erie (OHL)

Contract

Contract Status:

Signed

Waiver Status:

Waiver Eligible

Signing Date:

05/09/2007

Contract Length:

2 years

Cap Number:

$700000

Contract End Year:

2009

Contract End Status:

UFA

Salary:

$675000

Bio

Awards:

2002-03

AHL - Les Cunningham Plaque (MVP)
AHL - First All-Star Team

Scouting Report

Strengths:

Works hard every shift and knows how to take care of his own end. Doesn't mind playing a crash-and-bang style. Is a quality teammate.

Weaknesses:

Doesn't own top-end skating ability, which hurts his level of production. Has had trouble finding his niche in the NHL. Is too inconsistent.

Statistics

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