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Position: | Defence | |
Shoots: | Right | |
Height: | 6’4" | |
Weight: | 237 lbs | |
Birth Date: | 01/19/1982 | |
Birth Place: | West Islip, USA | |
Acquired: | NHL Entry Draft | |
Draft Team & Year: | Montréal Canadiens in 2001 | |
Draft Round: | 1st | |
Overall Choice: | 7th | |
Salary: | $1,900.000 |
Scouting Report
Strengths: | Strong physical presence, with better than average speed for a defenceman. |
Weaknesses: | He can be prone to taking himself out of position going for the big hit. Sometimes goes too far in after whistle scrums taking penalties. |
Projected Role: | Top 4 defensive defenceman |
Biography
Komisarek has begun to fulfill the great promise that the Canadiens saw in him. During the 2005-06 season, Komisarek joined star defenseman Andrei Markov on Montreal’s top pairing. In this spot, Komisarek’s steady and reliable defensive play allowed Markov to concentrate more on his offensive capabilities. Recognized throughout the league as a top tier defensive defenseman, Komisarek is regularly in the top 5 in the blocked shots and hits department. |