MATTHEW
LOMBARDI
C
Ht/Wt
5’11’’,
195 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
9
years
Debut
Oct 9, 2003
Born
Mar 18, 1982
(42 yrs)
Montreal, Quebec
Drafted
Drafted by Calgary in 2002 (3/90).
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2014-10-13 |
Placed on unconditional waivers by the New York Rangers for the purpose of being released from his contract.
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| 2014-10-13 |
Signed with the Geneve-Servette HC of the Switzerland National League A.
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| 2014-10-06 |
Assigned to the Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL).
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| 2014-10-05 |
Placed on waivers by the New York Rangers.
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| 2014-07-15 |
Signed as a free agent by the New York Rangers to a two-year contract.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | Played in the NHL YoungStars Game Played in the NHL YoungStars Game | 2003-04 |
| Memorial Cup | Ed Chynoweth Award Leading Scorer | 2001-02 |
| Memorial Cup | All-Star Team All-Star Team | 2001-02 |
Scouting Report
Owned excellent penalty-killing skills and amazing wheels--he was most dangerous when coming in from the outside at top speed. Was an accomplished face-off man. Always worked hard. Could play both center and wing. Was not very big and did not have the strength to win battles consistently in the NHL. Consistency often eluded him. Got into trouble when he stopped moving his feet, since he was not a pure offensive talent. Injuries were an issue, too.
Long Range Potential: Speedy, two-way forward, when healthy.
