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Zack Kassian

34-Year-Old Right WingRW
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Shoots Right
Height 6'3"
DOB 1/24/1991
Born Windsor, Canada
Drafted 1st Rd, #13 Overall in 2009
Signed a professional tryout agreement with the Ducks in August of 2023. Released from professional tryout agreement with Anaheim in October of 2023.
Announces retirement
RWFree Agent
October 26, 2023
Kassian has announced the end of his playing career.
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Kassian recorded two goals, 50 PIM and 32 hits in 51 contests with the Coyotes last season. The 32-year-old forward logged 661 NHL games with Buffalo, Vancouver, Edmonton and Arizona over the course of his career, finishing with 92 goals, 203 points, 913 PIM and 1,360 hits. He also scored six goals and nine points in 45 career playoff appearances.
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Kassian's first season with the Coyotes in 2022-23 was a disaster. It's not like he went into the campaign in high regard given that Edmonton was willing to part with multiple high draft picks to ship Kassian and his $3.2 million cap hit to Arizona during the summer of 2022. Still, anyone hoping that the change of scenery would lead to Kassian providing the mix of grit and skill that once led to him being an okay middle-six option were sorely disappointed. Instead, the forward recorded just two points (both goals), 50 PIM and 32 hits in 51 contests while averaging a career-worst 9:09 of ice time. He did miss time due to injury, but it's not as if he was productive while healthy. Maybe he'll do a bit better this season. At the least, his hits should go up, given he was credited with at least 150 in four of six campaigns between 2016-17 through 2021-22. That's assuming he signs with someone -- Kassian was placed on unconditional waivers for the purpose of a buyout in June.
The Oilers were willing to trade multiple high draft picks to dump Kassian and the two years remaining on his contract at a cap hit of $3.2 million on the asset-collecting Coyotes. Kassian saw time in Edmonton's top six over parts of the past seven seasons, but he's best served as a fourth-line energy player. He should have every chance to carve out significant playing time on a rebuilding Arizona team in 2022-23, but there's little to be excited about here from a fantasy standpoint.
Kassian had a career year in 2019-20, posting 15 goals and a personal-best 34 points in only 59 contests. Additionally, the rowdy winger chipped in 69 PIM and 157 hits while seeing most of his usage on the first line alongside Connor McDavid. The 29-year-old Kassian isn't expected to see as much top-six usage in 2020-21, which will likely put a damper on his usefulness in the fantasy game. Virtual GMs should expect plenty of physicality from the Windsor, Ontario native as a depth option on their rosters -- consider anything over 20 points as icing on the cake, especially given his minimal power-play usage. Kassian can also be expected to miss at least a handful of games every year due to his heavy playing style.
Kassian appeared in 79 games during the 2018-19 campaign, scoring 15 goals and collecting 13 assists along the way. Additionally, the bruising forward dished out 191 hits and averaged a career-high 14:48 of ice time with the underachieving Oilers. Looking ahead to 2019-20, Kassian is likely to face stiff competition for ice time. The veteran will hope to secure a bottom-six role with Edmonton this coming season, but nothing is guaranteed at this point, so it's best to leave Kassian on the waiver wire come draft day. Should he find his way on a line with Connor McDavid at some point, Kassian will be worth picking up off the wire.
Despite playing in only five fewer games than he did in 2016-17 -- dipping from 79 to 74 contests -- Kassian saw his numbers decrease in almost every category (especially hits and ice time). At this point in his career, the veteran winger is mainly used for depth in Edmonton and his current contract will keep him there for the next two seasons. The 2009 first-round (13th overall) draft pick will once again be competing for shifts in 2018-19. As a result, he is best left on the waiver wire come draft day.
If you play in a league that counts Kassian's physicality, his 2016-17 performance was quite welcome -- he more than doubled his career high in hits with 201 and added 101 PIM while adding 24 points and 101 shots on net over 79 games. While that brand of bottom-six play isn't worth much in many fantasy formats, nor is it reflective of the expectations for a No. 13 overall pick (in 2009), the bruising winger is still just 26 years old with room to develop more offensive punch to complement his, well, actual punches. Significant improvement on that front could lead to a drastically increased role on an Edmonton club that’s thin at right wing, but you can't count on that; fortunately, those looking to gamble on a breakout will mostly find Kassian available quite cheaply on draft day.
Kassian is a bruiser with pedigree as a 2009 first-round pick, but despite signs of promise, he's yet to translate that talent into many points at the NHL level. He also missed time last year due to leg and finger injuries, before a March back injury ended his season after just 16 points in 42 games. The Canadiens picked him up from Vancouver over the offseason, and he'll have an instant opportunity to compete with the likes of Devante Smith-Pelly and prospect Sven Andrighetto for a spot as their second-line right wing. It's questionable whether Kassian has the two-way skill set to stick in such a featured role, but there's a place on this team for his grit and sniping ability regardless.
Kassian hit his stride in 2013-2014, establishing career-highs with 14 goals and 29 points. Though he struggled at times earlier in the year, he did finish the season hot, tallying 10 points (three goals) in his final 10 games. His 15.4 shooting percentage was quite impressive, and his 124 PIM made him even more appealing to fantasy owners. Kassian has slowly been improving every season and could be primed for an even larger breakout in 2014-2015. Kassian’s chance to play with the Sedin twins is likely in jeopardy given the Orcas’ offseason signing of former 35-goal scorer Radim Vrbata, but a second-line gig is possible. A permanent role in the top-six would do wonders for the 23-year old winger.
The 2012-13 campaign marked Kassian’s first chance for a full-time gig at the NHL level. The 2009 first-round pick started off the season on a tear, netting five goals though the first seven games while skating on the top line with the Sedin twins. But his output quickly tapered off and he lost his place on the top line, finishing with just 11 points in 39 games. Despite his season being a disappointment overall, Kassian showed enough flashes to hint that the 22-year-old winger can still live up to his pedigree. Expect some further development here, but it won't come in leaps and bounds. Kassian remains a big (6-3, 214) power forward with top-six upside, but his type of player tends to mature slowly ... like fine wine or single-malt Scotch. He currently projects to start the 2013-14 season on the Canucks’ third line.
Kassian was acquired by the Canucks in the Cody Hodgson deal prior to the trade deadline last season. In 44 games split between the Canucks and Sabres, Kassian totaled just 10 points (4 G, 6 A) in his first campaign at the NHL level. Despite his struggles, Vancouver remains high on the 21-year-old winger’s upside. At 6-3, 214 pounds, Kassian has the size to be a physical power forward in the top-six, but he needs to refine his skills to cement himself in such a profilic spot. The Canucks figure to allow Kassian to work through his growing pains, but most of his ice time this season figures to be honing his skills on the third or fourth line.
A lot of hype surrounds Kassian because Sabre fans are starving for a top-line forward with a physical presence. Still, Kassian is very raw and not quite ready for primetime. The Sabres rarely, if ever, bring a player up who hasn't spent at least a full season in the AHL, and Kassian is no different. It will be interesting to monitor how he does, and how he behaves during his first full season as a professional in Rochester through 2011-12.
Kassian will look to put the past behind him and fully focus on hockey in 2010-11 after some on and off the ice issues last season. He is one of the most promising prospects in the Sabre organization. A big season offensively in the OHL in 2010-11 will catapult him into "next big thing" status within the organization.
Kassian is a big power forward who will offer a lot of versatility to a skill team like Buffalo in the future. At 6-3 and over 200 pounds, Kassian is not afraid to use his size to grind out opponents and push the puck in the back of the net. While he has a big physical presence, Kassian could use a couple more years before he breaks into the NHL to work on his skating ability and speed.
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Released from PTO
RWFree Agent
October 8, 2023
The Ducks let Kassian go from his professional tryout agreement Sunday.
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Agrees to PTO with Ducks
RWAnaheim Ducks  Free Agent
August 31, 2023
Kassian signed a professional tryout agreement with Anaheim on Thursday.
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Lands on unconditional waivers
RWFree Agent
June 20, 2023
Kassian (upper body) was placed on unconditional waivers by Arizona on Tuesday for the purpose of a buyout, Chris Johnston of TSN reports.
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Out Monday
RWArizona Coyotes  Free Agent
Upper Body
March 27, 2023
Kassian (upper body) will not suit up Monday against the Oilers, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
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Won't play Sunday
RWArizona Coyotes  Free Agent
Upper Body
March 26, 2023
Kassian (upper body) is out Sunday against the Avalanche.
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Linked with Arizona
RWEdmonton Oilers  Free Agent
July 7, 2022
Kassian could be traded to the Coyotes during the 2022 NHL Draft, Jason Gregor of OilersNation.com reports.
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General managers Bill Armstrong and Ken Holland have been seen chatting at the draft, and it's no secret the Oilers could use some extra cap space. Kassian carries a $3.2 million cap hit, though space is no concern for the rebuilding Coyotes, who would likely benefit from the winger's leadership. Kassian would ideally play as a third liner in Arizona if he's on the move, though a lot would depend on how the Coyotes' young forwards develop.
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