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  • The Habs may not have the highest payroll in the league, but they are leading all teams in the number of $5 million or higher-paid players in the NHL. No fewer than 6 players (Gomez, Cammalleri, Markov, Hamrlik, Gionta, and Plekanec) make at least $5M. The Rangers are second with 5 players in that category.

14 - Tomáš Plekanec



Position:

 Centre

Shoots:

 Left

Height:

 5'11"

Weight:

 197 lbs

Birth Date:

 October 31, 1982

Birth Place:

 Kladno, Czechoslovakia
(Czech Republic)

Acquired:

 NHL Entry Draft

Draft Team & Year:

 Montréal Canadiens in 2001

Draft Round:

 3rd

Overall Choice:

 71th

Current Salary:

 $2,750,000

 Scouting Report

Strengths:

Excellent offensive instincts and stickhandling. Very good skater with decent speed. Has a solid understanding of the game, sees the ice well, and is an effective playmaker. Strong player on the penalty kill, and defensively reliable.

Weaknesses:

Lack of size and strength are a concern. Plays like a (self proclaimed) "little girl" in the playoffs. Confidence is shaky at this point.

Projected Role:

Two-way centerman, 2nd or 3rd line.



Profile written by Matt Godbout and Tristan Tapscott
Last updated: July 2009



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