#8 · Columbus Blue Jackets
Zach Werenski
LDTwo-way defenseman
Overall95#1 among 303 defense
- Age
- 28
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 214 lb
- Shoots
- Left
- Draft
- 2015 1st Round (8)
- Drafted by
- Columbus Blue Jackets
Abilities
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Profile
Attributes
Skating 91
- Acceleration91
- Agility94
- Balance90
- Endurance90
- Speed92
Shooting 93
- Slap Shot Accuracy91
- Slap Shot Power93
- Wrist Shot Accuracy95
- Wrist Shot Power93
Hands 94
- Deking95
- Hand-Eye92
- Passing93
- Puck Control95
Hockey IQ 92
- Off. Awareness96
- Poise92
- Discipline89
Defense 81
- Def. Awareness94
- Shot Blocking89
- Stick Checking87
- Faceoffs55
Physical 84
- Body Checking85
- Strength90
- Aggressiveness82
- Durability90
- Fighting Skill75
Average – defense
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