DEREK
MACKENZIE
#17 -
C
Ht/Wt
5’11’’,
177 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
16
years
Debut
Apr 12, 2002
Born
Jun 11, 1981
(43 yrs)
Sudbury, Ontario
Drafted
Drafted by Atlanta in 1999 (5/128).
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2019-04-06 |
Missed the last 81 regular season games (shoulder surgery).
|
| 2019-01-04 |
Announced his retirement.
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| 2018-10-27 |
Shoulder surgery, injured reserve.
|
| 2018-10-22 |
Shoulder surgery, sidelined indefinitely.
|
| 2018-10-11 |
Upper body injury, day-to-day.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Hockey League | Face-off Awards Face-off Awards | 2000-01 |
| OHL | Face-Off Award Face-Off Award | 2000-01 |
Scouting Report
Had good face-off ability and defensive skills. Was all about a team-first mentality. Was an industrious forward with a history of scoring ability at lower levels. Could play both center and wing. Was a true leader. Lacked ideal size (5-11, 181 pounds) for the National Hockey League game. Was also limited in terms of his offensive ability at the big-league level. Struggled when given too much ice time in the NHL.
Long Range Potential: Hard-working, defensive depth forward and leader.
