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Erik Christensen

Anaheim Ducks

1983/12/17 25

6-1 210

Edmonton, Alta., Canada

3

the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2002 (3rd round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2008 Ducks 17 2 7 9 -2 6 1 0 0 0 32
2008 Thrashers 47 5 14 19 -7 14 1 0 0 0 90

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Owns a big shot and excellent offensive instincts. Knows where to go in order to find the back of the net, and is an emerging player without the puck.
Flaws
  • Still needs to get stronger to be able to win more battles in the corners. Must improve in doing the little things that help win hockey games.
Career Potential
  • Inconsistent forward with great hands.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

March 4, 2009 Acquired from the Atlanta Thrashers.
December 28, 2008 Missed 11 games (shoulder injury).
December 3, 2008 Shoulder injury, day-to-day.
September 23, 2008 Right shoulder injury, day-to-day.
April 5, 2008 Missed the last 8 games of the regular season (sprained MCL).
March 18, 2008 Sprained MCL, day-to-day.
February 24, 2008 Missed 5 games (shoulder injury).
February 14, 2008 Shoulder injury, day-to-day.
January 19, 2008 Missed 4 games (flu).
January 10, 2008 Flu, day-to-day.
December 18, 2007 Missed 2 games (neck injury).
December 13, 2007 Neck injury, day-to-day.
July 5, 2007 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Pittsburgh Penguins to a two-year contract.
June 26, 2007 Pittsburgh Penguins tendered a qualifying offer.
November 22, 2006 Recalled form Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
September 25, 2006 Assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
March 6, 2006 Assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
February 28, 2006 Recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
February 12, 2006 Assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
February 9, 2006 Recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
January 9, 2006 Assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
October 31, 2005 Recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
October 1, 2005 Assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
September 20, 2004 Assigned to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
June 1, 2004 Signed by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
September 18, 2002 Returned to his junior team (Kamloops-WHL).

Trades

March 4, 2009 Atlanta Thrashers traded Erik Christensen to the Anaheim Ducks for Eric O'Dell.
February 26, 2008 Atlanta Thrashers traded Marian Hossa and Pascal Dupuis to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Colby Armstrong, Erik Christensen, Angelo Esposito and a 1st-round selection in 2008.
June 22, 2002 Drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 3rd round (69th overall) in 2002.

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