David Hale

Basics

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Type:

Out of Organization

Position:

Defense

Shoots/Catches:

Left

Height:

6.02

Weight:

213

Born:

June 18, 1981

Age:

Hometown:

Colorado Springs, COL

Acquired:

Acquired from the Phoenix Coyotes in a trade on July 21, 2009

Last Team:

Tampa Bay (NHL)

Projects As:

Top 6 Defenseman

Depth Chart Weight:

Draft Info

Draft Status:

Drafted

Draft Year:

2000

Draft Type:

NHL Entry Draft

Drafted By:

New Jersey Devils

Round:

Pick No.:

Draft Team:

Sioux City (USHL)

Contract

Contract Status:

Unsigned

Waiver Status:

Waiver Eligible

Signing Date:

07/03/2008

Contract Type:

One-way

Contract Length:

2 years

Cap Number:

$700000

Contract Start Year:

2008

Contract End Year:

2010

Contract End Status:

UFA

Salary:

$675000

Salary:

$725000

Scouting Report

Strengths:

Has sound defensive instincts and the ability to punish forwards with big hits. Remains calm when the pressure is on.

Weaknesses:

Must make quicker decisions with the puck in order to thrive in the pro game. Is limited in terms of offensive potential.

Projection:

Top six defenseman

Statistics

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