Stephane Veilleux

Basics

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Type:

Out of Organization

Position:

Left Wing

Shoots/Catches:

Left

Height:

6.00

Weight:

190

Born:

November 16, 1981

Age:

Hometown:

Beauceville, PQ

Acquired:

Signed as a free agent July 7, 2009

Last Team:

Tampa Bay (NHL)

Projects As:

Checking line forward

Depth Chart Weight:

Draft Info

Draft Status:

Drafted

Draft Year:

2001

Draft Type:

NHL Entry Draft

Drafted By:

Minnesota Wild

Round:

Pick No.:

Draft Team:

Val-d'Or (QMJHL)

Contract

Contract Status:

Unsigned

Waiver Status:

Waiver Eligible

Signing Date:

07/07/2009

Contract Type:

One-way

Contract Length:

1 year

Cap Number:

$750000

Contract Start Year:

2009

Contract End Year:

2010

Contract End Status:

UFA

Salary:

$750000

Scouting Report

Strengths:

Has good size, defensive instincts and the ability to play a physical game. Also owns some offensive upside and can play both wing or center.

Weaknesses:

Could use more bulk for his 6-1 frame, since he isn't a naturally gifted player. May be a limited offensive contributor in the big league.

Projection:

Checking line forward

Statistics

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