MATT
WALKER
D
Ht/Wt
6’4’’,
215 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
9
years
Debut
Dec 10, 2002
Born
Apr 7, 1980
(44 yrs)
Beaverlodge, Alberta
Drafted
Drafted by St. Louis in 1998 (3/83).
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2013-04-27 |
Missed the last 48 regular season games (back injury).
|
| 2013-01-13 |
Back injury, injured reserve.
|
| 2012-01-11 |
Loaned to the Adirondack Phantoms (AHL).
|
| 2012-01-06 |
Placed on waivers by the Philadelphia Flyers.
|
| 2011-12-02 |
Recalled from the Adirondack Phantoms (AHL).
|
Scouting Report
Had prototypical NHL size and he liked to use it to his advantage. Usually limited mistakes in his own end. Could be quite physical from the back end and also dropped the gloves, when necessary. Was extremely limited in the offensive zone, which made him less appealing as a regular blueliner at the NHL level. Had skating issues that limited his defensive effectiveness. Injuries were also a problem.
Long Range Potential: Physical, depth defenseman.
