Player's Profile
- Name: Brandon Crombeen
- Position: RW
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-1.
- Weight: 200 lbs
- Birthdate: 1985-07-10
- Eligible for Draft: 2003
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Newmarket, CA
- Acquired: 2003 Entry Draft, 2nd Round, No. 54 Overall by Dallas
- Playing In: Pro
Brandon Crombeen
Prospect Grade: 5.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: Geoffrey Ussery
History
Crombeen was selected as the best rookie on the Colts. His numbers were respectable, and he played every playoff game for the Colts as well.
Crombeen's sophomore campaign was a little bit better than the first. His numbers showed a strong rise, and he started to take on a leadership role within the Colts. Though he slumped in the playoffs as the Colts went out in the first round, Crombeen was selected to Canada's U18 WJC team. There he played very effective two-way hockey, posting decent numbers while playing very well defensively.
Talent Analysis
Strengths: Crombeen's biggest asset is his drive to play the game. He is a tireless worker that will go through a wall to help his team win. He has shown good toughness as well since he generally will not back down when challenged. He has the size to play an effective physical game. He plays a defensively responsible game and is also showing improvement in his offensive abilities. He definitely has leadership potential.
Weaknesses: Crombeen has not shown a lot in the playoffs thus far in his career, especially that expected of a player who has produced at key times in the regular season. Also, while Crombeen has been showing improvement in his offensive abilities, it is questionable whether he will find the consistency necessary to produce all season long instead of in bunches. This streakiness may limit his offensive effectiveness at the NHL level.
Future
Simply put, Crombeen is a project. He does have the size and skill level to be a quality player in the NHL, but the question is whether he will be able to put everything together.
It is very tough to say that he has no chance at the NHL even if he does not gain offensive consistency because at the very least, he is a tough, hard working, and defensively responsible winger much like those that always seem to be filling the lower lines of NHL teams.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: March, 26th 2006
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