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LOGAN PYETT
Logan Pyett
Position: Defenseman
Shoots: Right
Vitals: 5'11'' / 198 lbs.
Birthdate: May 25, 1988
Hometown: Balgonie, Saskatchewan
Acquired: Detroit's seventh choice (212th overall) in the 2006 draft
CSS Ranking: 130th North American skater (2006)
Contract: 2011
RWC Says: Offensive defenseman

STORIES

AWARDS
  • 2005-06 ADT Canada-Russia Challenge (Team WHL)
  • 2007-08 ADT Canada-Russia Challenge (Team WHL)

HISTORY
2005-06:
  • Won gold medal with Canada at under-18 Junior World Cup in Europe in August.
  • Led Regina defenceman in scoring (71-10-35-45) but posted minus-14, second worst on team.
  • Finished ninth among all WHL blueliners in scoring.
  • Tied for Regina team lead in playoff scoring (6-1-6-7) in first-round loss to Saskatchewan.
  • Fourth-place Canada's top-scoring blueliner at world under-18 championship (7-1-3-4, 25 shots).
  • Selected by Detroit with the second-to-last pick in the 2006 draft in Vancouver (212th overall).
2006-07:
  • Finished fourth in WHL defensemen scoring with Regina (71-14-48-62).
  • Placed sixth in WHL with 31 power-play assists and 12th in total assists with 48.
  • Maintained plus-14 rating, second-best on Regina (36-28-2-6, fifth in 11-team conference).
  • Enjoyed productive two-round post-season (10-3-6-9, plus-2).
2007-08:
  • Represented Canada in the Canada-Russia Under-20 Super Series (7-2-2-4).
  • Appeared in one NHL pre-season game with Red Wings before being sent back to junior.
  • Served as captain of Regina in fourth WHL season and had notably strong start (25-11-15-26).
  • Finished second in defence goal-scoring (20) and fourth in points (54).
  • Scored 13 of 20 goals on power play and was a team-best plus-24.
  • Won gold with Canada as third-pairing blueliner at the world junior championship (7-0-1-1, 13 shots).
  • Appeared in six playoff games as in six-game first-round loss to Swift Current (6-1-3-4).
  • Appeared in two exhibition games at Team Canada's training camp for the IIHF world championship.
  • Signed three-year entry-level contract with Red Wings in May.

SCOUT COMMENTS
"He's a small defenseman, but we like his offensive skills and ice vision. We're all looking for the next John-Michael Liles. Some can make it. Some find a way to get through that, and other guys don't." — Red Wings assistant general manager Jim Nill (June 2006) ... "He's one of those guys the new rules have really helped. Size is a factor but he's strong for his size and he's one of those (Derek) Meech- or (Andrew) Ference-type guys." — Nill (January 2007).

STRENGTHS
Smooth, mobile skater ... Offensively inclined and more than willing to join, or lead, the rush ... Makes good decisions ... Crisp breakout passer who plays heads-up game ... Poised and smart ... Doesn't make many mistakes with the puck ... Hard point shot ... Works hard and doesn't shy away from traffic ... Former junior captain who has good leadership skills.

WEAKNESSES
Defensive game is his Achilles' heel ... Small at 5-foot-11 ... Lack of size limits his pro potential ... Hopes to join a long list of sub-six-foot defenseman who have beaten the odds in the NHL (see Brian Rafalski, John-Michael Liles, Stephane Robidas, Andrew Ference and Derek Meech).

PROJECTION
Pyett comparable to Red Wings defenseman Derek Meech, with a little more offensive flair, and the Red Wings signed him in the hopes can find a way to evolve into an NHLer. The 5-foot-11 blueliner has great skill and will start his pro journey in the AHL with Grand Rapids in 2008-09.

STATISTICS
  REGULAR SEASON PLAYOFFS
SEASON TEAM LEAGUE GP G A PTS PIM GP G A PTS PIM
2003-04 Regina WHL 2 0 1 1 0 3 0 0 0 0
2004-05 Regina WHL 67 5 19 24 67 -- -- -- -- --
2005-06 Regina WHL 71 10 35 45 89 6 1 6 7 12
  Canada W-U18 7 1 3 4 10 -- -- -- -- --
2006-07 Regina WHL 71 14 48 62 84 10 3 6 9 4
2007-08 Regina WHL 62 20 34 54 54 6 1 3 4 0
  Canada W-U20 7 0 1 1 4 -- -- -- -- --

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