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.
Observations
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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 |
Stats
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | Playoffs | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | |
| 2019-2020 | Ottawa Jr. 67s U14 AAA | HEO U14 | 28 | 2 | 15 | 17 | 28 | | | Playoffs | 8 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 2 |
| Ottawa Jr. 67s U15 AAA | HEO U15 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | | | |||||||
| 2021-2022 | Ottawa Senators U18 AAA | HEO U18 | 32 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 22 | | | Playoffs | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10 |
| Ottawa Jr. Canadians | EOJHL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | | Playoffs | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | |
| 2022-2023 | Ottawa Jr. Senators | CCHL | 49 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 28 | | | Playoffs | 17 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Sudbury Wolves | OHL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | | |||||||
| Ottawa Jr. Senators | Centennial Cup | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | | | |||||||
| 2023-2024 | Sudbury Wolves | OHL | 36 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 25 | | | ||||||
| Brantford Bulldogs | OHL | 30 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 24 | | | Playoffs | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
| 2024-2025 | Brantford Bulldogs | OHL | 67 | 5 | 27 | 32 | 57 | | | Playoffs | 11 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 8 |
| Laval Rocket | AHL | - | - | - | - | - | | |
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