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Fantasy Summary

Protz excels in the physical side of hockey, with a persistent motor for big hits. Many negative aspects of his game could be addressed with significant skating improvements.


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July 2024 – Owen Protz was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the fourth round of the 2024 NHL draft. The physical defenseman has a taste for big hits, and has told the media he models his game off of Scott Stevens and Chris Pronger. Protz is more than just a big hitter, however, as he has shown some flashes of offensive upside. He is a long-term project, but his pro-ready 214 pound frame could be the base of an efficient and violent bottom-four NHL defenseman. Expect Protz to remain in the OHL for at least two years, and possibly for his overager year if the offense does not grow. Aaron Itovitch

Attributes
Fantasy Upside 5.0
NHL Certainty 5.0
Country CAN
Position D
Roster Type Minors
Shoot/Glove Left
Date of Birth February 7, 2006
Height 6‘1”
Weight 214 lbs
Drafted 2024 Round 4; Overall: 102
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Stats – Frozen Tools – Profile on FT

SeasonLeagueTeamGPGAPTSPIM+/-
2024-2025OHLBrantford Bulldogs67527325711
2023-2024OHLBrantford Bulldogs3021012240
2023-2024OHLSudbury Wolves36167254
2022-2023OHLSudbury Wolves100000
2022-2023CCHLOttawa Jr. Senators4931518280
2021-2022HEO U18Ottawa Senators U18 AAA326814220
2021-2022EOJHLOttawa Jr. Canadians100000
2019-2020HEO U15Ottawa Jr. 67s U15 AAA201100
2019-2020HEO U14Ottawa Jr. 67s U14 AAA2821517280

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