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Jan Hejda

Colorado Avalanche

1978/06/18 33

6-4 237

Prague, Czech. (CZE)

5

the Buffalo Sabres in 2003 (4th round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2011-12 Avalanche 56 4 10 14 -16 20 0 0 1 0 59

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Moves the puck well and is adept at shutting down opposing scoring forwards. Has big-league size and plenty of savvy for the defense position.
Flaws
  • Has limited offensive acumen, particularly because he doesn't shoot enough and focuses his attention mainly on the other side of the ice. Despite his size, he's not a bruiser.
Career Potential
  • Veteran stabilizing defenseman.
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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

January 21, 2012 Missed 1 game (groin).
January 18, 2012 Groin, day-to-day.
July 1, 2011 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Colorado Avalanche to a four-year contract.
April 8, 2011 Missed 2 games (suspended by nhl).
April 2, 2011 Suspended by the NHL for two games.
November 2, 2010 Missed 2 games (calf injury).
October 28, 2010 Calf injury, day-to-day.
April 11, 2010 Missed the last 12 games of the regular season (right knee injury).
March 16, 2010 Right knee injury, sidelined indefinitely.
November 4, 2009 Missed 8 games (left knee injury).
October 14, 2009 Left knee injury, mid-November.
April 23, 2009 Missed 1 playoff game (leg injury).
April 23, 2009 Leg injury, day-to-day.
April 29, 2008 Re-signed by the Columbus Blue Jackets to a three-year contract.
July 4, 2007 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Columbus Blue Jackets to a one-year contract.
April 9, 2007 Missed the last 15 games of the regular season (dislocated shoulder).
March 9, 2007 Dislocated shoulder, sidelined indefinitely.
December 26, 2006 Recalled from Hamilton (AHL).
December 13, 2006 Assigned to Hamilton (AHL).
July 12, 2006 Signed by the Edmonton Oilers to a one-year contract.

Trades

July 1, 2011 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Colorado Avalanche.
July 4, 2007 Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Columbus Blue Jackets.
July 10, 2006 Buffalo Sabres traded Jan Hejda to the Edmonton Oilers for a 7th round selection in 2007.
June 22, 2003 Drafted by the Buffalo Sabres in the 4th round (106th overall) in 2003.

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