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Wyatt Smith
Basics
Type:
Non-Prospect
Position:
Center
Shoots/Catches:
Left
Height:
5.11
Weight:
205 lbs.
Born:
February 13, 1977
Hometown:
Thief River Falls, MN
Acquired:
Signed as a free agent on July 3, 2008
Last Team:
Colorado (NHL)
Projects As:
Reserve forward
Depth Chart Weight:
2 Draft Info
Draft Status:
Drafted
Draft Year:
1997
Draft Type:
NHL Entry Draft
Drafted By:
Phoenix Coyotes
Round:
9
Pick No.:
233
Draft Team:
Minnesota (WCHA) Contract
Contract Status:
Signed
Waiver Status:
Waiver Eligible
Signing Date:
07/03/2008
Contract Length:
1 year
Cap Number:
$500,000
Contract End Year:
2009
Contract End Status:
UFA
Salary:
$500,000 Bio
Awards:
1998-1999
- WCHA - Third All-Star Team [/h4]
Scouting Report
Strengths:
Has excellent defensive skills and is hard to knock off the puck. Is a solid team player and quality professional.
Weaknesses:
Won't ever pile up big numbers in the NHL. Needs to find his niche so as to remain in the big league for the long haul.
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