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#8 Mike Komisarek

Position: Defence
Shoots: Right
Height: 6’4"
Weight: 237 lbs
Birth Date: 01/19/1982
Birth Place: West Islip, USA
Acquired: NHL Entry Draft
Draft Team & Year: Montréal Canadiens in 2001
Draft Round: 1st
Overall Choice: 7th
Salary: $1,900.000

Scouting Report

Strengths: Strong physical presence, with better than average speed for a
defenceman.
Weaknesses: He can be prone to taking himself out of position going for the big hit. Sometimes goes too far in after whistle scrums taking penalties.
Projected Role: Top 4 defensive defenceman

Biography

Komisarek has begun to fulfill the great promise that the Canadiens saw in him. During
the 2005-06 season, Komisarek joined star defenseman Andrei Markov on
Montreal’s top pairing. In this spot, Komisarek’s steady and reliable defensive play
allowed Markov to concentrate more on his offensive capabilities. Recognized throughout the league as a top tier defensive defenseman, Komisarek is regularly in the top 5 in the blocked shots and hits department.
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