Player's Profile
- Name: David Skokan
- Position: C
- Shoots: Left
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 191 lbs
- Birthdate: 1988-12-06
- Eligible for Draft: 2007
- Drafted: 2007
- Hometown: Poprad, Slovakia
- Acquired: 7th round (#193 overall), 2007
- Playing In: CHL
David Skokan
Prospect Grade: 6.0 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
After playing for two years in his Slovakian hometowns system, Skokan came to North America for the 2005-06 season. The first round CHL Import Draft selection of the QMJHL Rimouski Oceanic, in his first season in the Q, Skokan performed as a tough guy, accumulating 143 PIM. Rimouski traded for a large number of top skill players in the 2006 QMJHL entry draft, and the team needed something different from Skokan. He responded during the 2006-07 season with solid two-way play--cutting down on his PIM, being an offensive threat and playing more responsibly in his own zone. In Skokan's final QMJHL season, he continued to perform as a responsible two-way player. Rather than return to Rimouski for an overage year, Skokan signed an AHL contract and will play in Hartford this season.
Talent Analysis
Skokan "is a two-way center that has good hockey strength. He has the courage to play in traffic, he competes hard, and gives a good second effort." Christer Rockstrom, NY Rangers Director of Player Personnel--Europe.
"David is a thick, strong center who plays a solid two-way game. He has a nice combo of power and skill."--Jan Gajdosik, NY Rangers Amateur Scout.
Future
Skokan has the potential to be third line center, and will get more chances to show his offensive upside in Hartford and/or Charlotte this season.
Stats
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM |
| 2005-06 | Rimouski Océanic (QMJHL) | 53 | 6 | 15 | 21 | -35 | 143 |
| 2006-07 | Rimouski Océanic (QMJHL) | 52 | 14 | 21 | 35 | -4 | 62 |
Profile Last Updated: October, 7th 2008
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