Player's Profile
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- Name: Devin Setoguchi
- Position: RW
- Shoots: Right
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 185 lbs
- Birthdate: 1987-01-01
- Eligible for Draft: 2005
- Drafted:
- Hometown: Taber, Alberta
- Acquired: 8th overall, 2005 NHL Entry Draft by San Jose
- Playing In: Pro
Devin Setoguchi
Prospect Grade: 7.5 C (About Prospect Grades)
Profile Contributed By: HF Staff
History
Devin Setoguchi was able to showcase a wide variety of skills while filling a scoring role on one of the WHL’s top teams, the Saskatoon Blades. Among these skills were his impressive shot, which was clocked at 96 mph at the 2005 CHL Top Prospects Skills Showcase, tops among his peers. His shot was in part the reason for such a strong statistical year for Setoguchi as he set new career-high totals in the Western League.
Finishing third among WHL draft eligible skaters in goals scored this past season, the Taber, Alberta native has become a fan favorite of both Blades fans and scouts alike. With 64 points in 69 games this season, Setoguchi’s goal total alone surpassed his point total from last season, which saw him register 31 points in 66 games. Despite such impressive numbers, though, Setoguchi struggled with consistency in the latter part of the season, including a stretch of 15 games when the winger scored just once and added two points. That streak, though, was followed by a four-game stretch that saw Setoguchi record four goals and eight points.
Already possessing solid size, Setoguchi is quickly learning how to use all of his 6’0, 185lb frame. Whether it’s by laying a punishing hit, digging in the corners, or being responsible both in his own end and showing talent in the offensive zone, Setoguchi is a subtle blend of skill, hard work, and desire. This was very evident at the 2005 Under-18 World Championships, where he lead the team with six points in six games, further increasing his draft stock.
Talent Analysis
At time of draft, Scout #1: He’s a player that has been inconsistent in his play but has very good scoring skills, is an offensive type player with a tremendous amount of potential. He’s a pretty good skater that has a good touch around the net. I would think that he’s probably going to go in the first round.
Scout #2: He was another guy that took nights off but the nights that he played he was great. I had seen him at the U18 camps and stuff but I was surprised at his toughness that he displayed some nights this year. But there were times he didn’t play well. Sometimes when you think he’s not playing to the level he should be, he brings you out of your seat with something he does.
Future
Setoguchi has the potential to be a top-six forward.
Stats
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Profile Last Updated: September, 30th 2008
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