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Nick Drazenovic

current status: Off season

#34 C | 6'0", 192 lbs. | Columbus

Birth Date:January 14, 1987 (26 years old)
Place of Birth:Prince George, B.C.
Shoots:L

Experience:1 years
Drafted:Drafted by St. Louis in 2005 (6/171).
Acquired:Acquired as a free agent in 2011.

Season Stats

	GP	G	A	Pts	+/-	PIM	PPG	SHG	GWG	TOI	S	PtsPG
YTD	8	0	0	0	-2	4	0	0	0	9:55	5	0.00

Scouting Report

Assets:	Has versatility--he can play both center and wing--and is both a scorer and solid defensive player at lower levels. Can also be a decent playmaker.
Flaws:	Doesn't play with enough consistency, which he will need in order to become successful at the National Hockey League level. Lacks ideal size.
Career Potential:	Depth forward.

Movements & Injuries

2013
4/01/2013	Assigned to Springfield (AHL).
3/31/2013	Recalled from Springfield (AHL) on an emergency basis.
3/14/2013	Assigned to Springfield (AHL).
3/08/2013	Recalled from Springfield (AHL) on an emergency basis.
3/06/2013	Assigned to Springfield (AHL).
2/23/2013	Recalled from Springfield (AHL).
2/20/2013	Assigned to Springfield (AHL).
2/15/2013	Placed on waivers by the Columbus Blue Jackets.
2/13/2013	Recalled from Springfield (AHL).
1/13/2013	Placed on waivers by the Columbus Blue Jackets.
2012
9/15/2012	Assigned to Springfield (AHL).
4/25/2012	Re-signed by the Columbus Blue Jackets to a one-year two-way contract.
2011
9/27/2011	Placed on waivers by the Columbus Blue Jackets and assigned to Springfield (AHL).
7/01/2011	Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Columbus Blue Jackets to a one-year, two-way contract.
2010
11/16/2010	Assigned to Peoria (AHL).
11/10/2010	Recalled from Peoria (AHL).
11/08/2010	Assigned to Peoria (AHL).
11/06/2010	Recalled from Peoria (AHL).
10/05/2010	Assigned to Peoria (AHL).
7/12/2010	Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the St. Louis Blues to a one-year contract.
6/23/2010	St. Louis Blues tendered a qualifying offer.
2009
9/21/2009	Assigned to Peoria (AHL).
2008
9/24/2008	Assigned to Peoria (AHL).
2007
9/19/2007	Assigned to Peoria (AHL).
5/23/2007	Signed by the St. Louis Blues to an entry-level contract.

Career Transactions

2011
7/01/2011	Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Columbus Blue Jackets.
2005
7/30/2005	Drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the 6th round (171st overall) in 2005.

Player News

Blue Jackets send Drazenovic to the minors | 04/01/2013 7:56 AM

News

The Columbus Blue Jackets sent Nicholas Drazenovic to the minors after Sunday's game.

Columbus Dispatch

Impact

Drazenovic started the game on the fourth unit but ended the game playing alongside Ryan Johansen and R.J. Umberger. He had no points and was minus-one in 9:42 minutes of action. The Blue Jackets do not play again until Thursday so perhaps they expect either Jared Boll or Nick Foligno back in the fold.

Blue Jackets recall Drazenovic from minors | 03/31/2013 10:17 AM

News

The Columbus Blue Jackets have recalled center Nicholas Drazenovic from Springfield of the AHL.

Aaron Portzline on Twitter

Impact

The fact the team has called him up is probably an indication neither Nick Foligno or Jared Boll will be ready to return from injury for the contest against Anaheim today.

Nicholas Drazenovic rejoins the Blue Jackets | 03/08/2013 5:19 PM

News

Nicholas Drazenovic has been summoned by the Columbus Blue Jackets on an emergency basis.

Aaron Portzline on Twitter

Impact

Drazenovic only ended up spending a couple days in the minors. He has 16 goals and 46 points in 47 games this season.

Nicholas Drazenovic heads back to AHL | 03/06/2013 4:48 PM

News

Columbus has reassigned Nicholas Drazenovic to the AHL.

Columbus Dispatch

Impact

He has skated in four games with Columbus this season, where he had no points and three shots.

Columbus calls up Nicholas Drazenovic | 02/23/2013 1:20 PM

News

Nicholas Drazenovic has been summoned by the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Rob Mixer on Twitter

Impact

Drazenovic has 16 goals and 46 points in 47 games this season. That being said, he's 26 years old now and has no points in five NHL contests.

Jackets return Nicholas Drazenovic to AHL | 02/20/2013 5:12 PM

News

Nicholas Drazenovic has been returned to the minors by the Blue Jackets.

Columbus Dispatch

Impact

In two games with Columbus, he had no points, zero shots and a minus-1 rating. He was demoted to make room on the roster for the return of Cam Atkinson from an ankle injury.

| 02/17/2013 3:02 AM

News

Nicholas Drazenovic was claimed off waivers by CLM on Saturday February 16.

Rotoworld.com

Nicholas Drazenovic is placed on waivers | 01/13/2013 2:57 PM

News

Nicholas Drazenovic has been waived by the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Bob McKenzie on Twitter

Impact

Drazenovic has 10 goals and 30 points in 35 AHL contests. He isn't expected to have any fantasy value this season.

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Game Log

Date	Team	Opp	G	A	PTS	+/-	PIM	PPG	PPPTS	SHG	GWG	S	TOI	Status
3/31/2013	CBJ	Ana	0	0	-	-1	0	0	-	0	0	0	09:42	-
3/14/2013	CBJ	Chi	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Did not dress
3/12/2013	CBJ	Van	0	0	-	0	0	0	-	0	0	0	08:35	-
3/10/2013	CBJ	Det	0	0	-	-1	2	0	-	0	0	1	08:11	-
3/09/2013	CBJ	Det	0	0	-	1	0	0	-	0	0	1	10:38	-
3/05/2013	CBJ	Edm	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Did not dress
3/03/2013	CBJ	Col	0	0	-	0	0	0	-	0	0	1	06:16	-
3/01/2013	CBJ	Chi	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Did not dress
2/26/2013	CBJ	Dal	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Did not dress
2/24/2013	CBJ	Chi	0	0	-	0	0	0	-	0	0	2	11:01	-
2/23/2013	CBJ	StL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Did not dress
2/18/2013	CBJ	Ana	0	0	-	0	2	0	-	0	0	0	13:23	-
2/16/2013	CBJ	Phx	0	0	-	-1	0	0	-	0	0	0	11:39	-
2/15/2013	CBJ	LA	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Did not dress

Career Regular Season Statistics

Year	Team	League	GP	G	A	Pts	+/-	PIM	PPG	SHG	GWG	TOI	S	PtsPG
2012-13	Columbus	NHL	8	0	0	0	-2	4	0	0	0	9:55	5	0.00
	Springfield	AHL	62	17	36	53	10	30	9	0	-	-	150	0.85
2011-12	Springfield	AHL	41	13	28	41	1	16	5	1	-	-	108	1.00
2010-11	St. Louis	NHL	3	0	0	0	-3	0	0	0	0	8:58	2	0.00
	Peoria	AHL	75	23	23	46	1	24	7	1	-	-	179	0.61
2009-10	Peoria	AHL	58	19	20	39	-7	40	9	1	-	-	153	0.67
2008-09	Peoria	AHL	76	12	21	33	-1	43	3	2	-	-	-	0.43
2007-08	Peoria	AHL	69	16	26	42	13	38	2	0	-	-	-	0.61
2006-07	Prince George	WHL	58	18	32	50	-8	63	6	0	-	-	-	0.86
2005-06	Prince George	WHL	71	30	33	63	1	51	12	2	-	-	-	0.89
2004-05	Prince George	WHL	72	18	38	56	-1	24	5	0	-	-	-	0.78
2003-04	Prince George	WHL	65	7	30	37	-7	38	0	0	-	-	-	0.57
2002-03	Calgary	WHL	15	4	4	8	-4	0	1	0	-	-	-	0.53
	Prince George	WHL	15	4	4	8	-4	0	1	0	-	-	-	0.53
NHL	Total	NHL	11	0	0	0	-5	4	0	0	0	-	7	0.00
AHL	Total	AHL	381	100	154	254	17	191	35	5	-	-	-	0.67
WHL	Total	WHL	296	81	141	222	-23	176	25	2	-	-	-	0.75

Career Playoff Statistics

Year	Team	League	GP	G	A	Pts	+/-	PIM	PPG	SHG	GWG	TOI	S	PtsPG
2012-13	Columbus	NHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.0
	Springfield	AHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.0
2011-12	Springfield	AHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.0
2010-11	St. Louis	NHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.0
	Peoria	AHL	4	0	1	1	-1	2	0	0	-	-	5	0.25
2009-10	Peoria	AHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.0
2008-09	Peoria	AHL	5	1	0	1	-3	2	1	0	-	-	-	0.20
2007-08	Peoria	AHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.0
2006-07	Prince George	WHL	15	9	10	19	0	6	3	1	-	-	-	1.27
2005-06	Prince George	WHL	5	0	0	0	-5	4	0	0	-	-	-	0.00
2004-05	Prince George	WHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.0
2003-04	Prince George	WHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.0
2002-03	Calgary	WHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	0.0
	Prince George	WHL	4	0	0	0	-2	2	0	0	-	-	-	0.00
AHL	Total	AHL	9	1	1	2	-4	4	1	0	-	-	-	0.22
WHL	Total	WHL	24	9	10	19	-7	12	3	1	-	-	-	0.79

2012 Game Highs

	TOTAL	OPP	DATE
Goals	0	8 times-last:vs. Ana	last:Mar 31
Assists	0	8 times-last:vs. Ana	last:Mar 31
Points	0	8 times-last:vs. Ana	last:Mar 31
Penalty Minutes	2	2 times-last:at Det	last:Mar 10
Plus/Minus	1	vs. Det	Mar 9
Power Play Goals	0	8 times-last:vs. Ana	last:Mar 31
Power Play Points	0	8 times-last:vs. Ana	last:Mar 31
Shorthanded Goals	0	8 times-last:vs. Ana	last:Mar 31
Shorthanded Points	0	8 times-last:vs. Ana	last:Mar 31
Shots	2	at Chi	Feb 24