Josef Melichar

Basics

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Type:

Out of Organization

Position:

Defense

Shoots/Catches:

Left

Height:

6.02

Weight:

220

Born:

January 20, 1979

Age:

Hometown:

Ceske Budejovice, CZE

Acquired:

Acquired from the Carolina Hurricanes in a trade on February 7, 2009

Last Team:

Albany (AHL)

Projects As:

Defensive defenseman

Depth Chart Weight:

Draft Info

Draft Status:

Drafted

Draft Year:

2009

Draft Type:

NHL Entry Draft

Drafted By:

Pittsburgh Penguins

Round:

Pick No.:

Draft Team:

Ceske Budejovice HC (CZE)

Contract

Contract Status:

Signed

Waiver Status:

Waiver Eligible

Signing Date:

07/02/2008

Contract Length:

1 year

Cap Number:

$1000000

Contract End Year:

2009

Contract End Status:

UFA

Salary:

$1000000

Scouting Report

Strengths:

Plays a steady game behind the blueline and owns great size and mobility. Doesn't do anything flashy but is very reliable without the puck.

Weaknesses:

Has very little offensive potential. Needs to better utilize his 6-2, 221-pound frame and prove his shoulder can hold up to the rigors of the NHL.

Projection:

Defensive defenseman

Statistics

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