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08-04-2005, 08:13 PM
Found this little scout report on Chris:

Chris Durand, C - Seattle (WHL)
2nd round, 52th overall
6’1, 186
Born: January 21, 1987 in Saskatoon, SK

This is the pick that may very well define Colorado’s 2005 draft. A steal at 52nd overall, Durand could have easily gone in the first round. A good, smooth skater, he has quick feet that allows him to elude defenders. He has a good accurate shot and passes very well using his keen vision of the ice and good set of hands. Durand is especially effective when on the half boards in the offensive zone by bringing a defender to him then finding the open man for a scoring chance. He also positions himself well around the net, allowing him to pounce on rebounds. Perhaps most importantly, he anticipates the play, which allows him to intercept opponents' passes and he seems to be dedicated to sacrificing his body to make a play. Scouts concur that it was his lack of consistency this past season that accounted for the drop in ranking but that top ten potential is certainly still there.

Durand was selected to play in the 2005 CHL Top Prospects Game in Vancouver. He notched 18 goals and 34 assists with 76 penalty minutes in 66 games with the Seattle Thunderbirds in 2004-05.

Durand will return for a second season with Seattle of the WHL to continue his progression.

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