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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

Stats

 Season Team League GP G A TP PIM      Playoffs GP G A TP PIM 
 2019-2020 Ottawa Jr. 67s U14 AAAHEO U1428 2 1517 28|Playoffs8 2 1012
  Ottawa Jr. 67s U15 AAAHEO U152 0 11 0|        
 2021-2022 Ottawa Senators U18 AAAHEO U1832 6 814 22|Playoffs6 2 13 10 
  Ottawa Jr. CanadiansEOJHL1 0 00 0|Playoffs6 1 23
 2022-2023 Ottawa Jr. SenatorsCCHL49 3 1518 28|Playoffs17 3 25 10 
  Sudbury WolvesOHL1 0 00 0|        
  Ottawa Jr. SenatorsCentennial Cup6 1 12 6|        
 2023-2024 Sudbury WolvesOHL36 1 67 25|        
  Brantford BulldogsOHL30 2 1012 24|Playoffs6 0 22
 2024-2025 Brantford BulldogsOHL17 2 57 22|        

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