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  • If Eller and Boyd stay as the 3rd and 4th C's respectively, which of these C prospects has the best shot at making the team out of camp?
  • Did you know?
  • Alex Auld's career numbers show that he has a tendency to improve notably after the NHL's All-Star break. In 144 games before the break, he has a 2.90 GAA and a .901 SV%. In 63 games after? A 2.48 GAA and a .911 SV%. Interestingly enough, he has a winning record pre-break and a losing one post-break.

57 - Benoit Pouliot



Position:

 Left Wing /Centre

Shoots:

 Left

Height:

 6'3"

Weight:

 195 lbs

Birth Date:

 September 29, 1986

Birth Place:

 Alfred, Ontario, CANADA

Acquired:

 Trade with Minnesota, 2009

Draft Team & Year:

 Minnesota Wild, 2005

Draft Round:

 1st

Overall Choice:

 4th

Current Salary:

 $803,250

 Scouting Report

Strengths:

Above average skater with a strong shot, anticipates the play well in the offensive zone.  Though not overly physical, he won't completely shy away from that aspect of the game either.
 

Weaknesses:

Has a tendency to avoid the defensive side of the game, attitude issues have been noted since junior.  Consistency is also a big concern with Pouliot.

Projected Role:

2nd/3rd line forward




Profile written by Brian La Rose
Last updated: January 2010



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