Player Profile: James Sheppard

No. 51, Center, Shoots leftAge 21, Born: Apr 25, 1988Height: 6'2" Weight: 210 lbs.Drafted 9th overall in the first round by the Minnesota Wild in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.Strengths: Has great size as an NHL center. Plays very well along the boards and is tough to knock off the puck. Has a great work ethic and can play in all situations.Weaknesses: Hasn't put up the numbers he is capable of making at the NHL level. Has underperformed when put under pressure thus far in his professional career.NHL Regular Season Statistics: Year GP G A Pts +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG Shots Pts/G 07-08 78 4 15 19 0 29 0 0 1 57 .24 08-09 82 5 19 24 -14 41 0 0 1 88 .29 Career 557 106 152 258 -23 251 23 8 14 923 .46 NHL Playoff Statistics:coming soonCareer Awards and Honors:QMJHL - Represented Team Orr in CHL Top Prospects game, 05-06QMJHL - Second All-Star Team, 06-07