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Vincent Lecavalier
Basics
Type:
Non-Prospect
Position:
Center
Shoots/Catches:
Left
Height:
6.04
Weight:
223 lbs.
Born:
April 21, 1980
Hometown:
Ile-Bizard, PQ
Acquired:
Selected 1st Round (#1) in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft
Last Team:
Tampa Bay (NHL)
Projects As:
Franchise Center
Depth Chart Weight:
-10 Draft Info
Draft Status:
Drafted
Draft Year:
1998
Draft Type:
NHL Entry Draft
Drafted By:
Tampa Bay Lightning
Round:
1
Pick No.:
1
Draft Team:
Rimouski (QMJHL) Contract
Contract Status:
Signed
Waiver Status:
Waiver Eligible
Signing Date:
07/13/2008
Contract Length:
11 years
Cap Number:
$7,727,273
Contract End Year:
2019
Contract End Status:
UFA
Salary:
$7,166,667
Salary:
$10,000,000
Salary:
$10,000,000
Salary:
$10,000,000
Salary:
$10,000,000
Salary:
$10,000,000
Salary:
$10,000,000
Salary:
$8,500,000
Salary:
$4,000,000
Salary:
$1,500,000
Salary:
$1,000,000
Salary:
$1,000,000 Bio
Awards:
2007-2008
- NHL - King Clancy Memorial Trophy (Humanitarian of the Year)
- Played in NHL All-Star Game
2006-2007
- NHL - Maurice "Rocket" Richard (Goals Leader)
- NHL - Second All-Star Team
- Played in NHL All-Star Game
2003-04
- Stanley Cup (Tampa Bay)
2002-03
- Played in NHL All-Star Game
1997-98
- CHL - First All-Star Team (Canadian Major Junior)
- CHL - Rookie of the Year (Canadian Major Junior)
- QMJHL - Michel Bergeron Trophy (Offensive Rookie of the Year)
- CHL - Top Draft Prospect (Canadian Major Junior)
- QMJHL - Michael Bossy Trophy (Top Draft Prospect)
- QMJHL - First All-Star Team
Scouting Report
Strengths:
Possesses uncanny vision and creativity. Skates very well for a 6-4 center. Has excellent hand/eye coordination and a goal-scorer's touch.
Weaknesses:
Will occasionally take matters into his own hands, which penalizes his team because he's needed on the ice. Has yet to reach expectations on offense.
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