CHRIS
DRIEDGER
#60 -
G
Torn right ACL, injured reserve
Status
Ht/Wt
6’4’’,
208 lbs
Catches
L
Experience
5
years
Debut
Mar 26, 2015
Born
May 18, 1994
(30 yrs)
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Drafted
Drafted by Ottawa in 2012 (3/76).
Drafted from
Calgary (WHL)
Acquired
Claimed from Florida in 2021 expansion draft.
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2022-01-27 |
Missed 5 games (covid-19).
|
| 2022-01-16 |
COVID-19, non-roster list.
|
| 2021-12-11 |
Missed 4 games (lower body injury).
|
| 2021-12-01 |
Lower body injury, injured reserve.
|
| 2021-11-02 |
Missed 6 games (undisclosed).
|
News
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Rotowire
Tue, Jan 23, 2024 at 4:23 PM
Driedger was returned to AHL Coachella Valley on Tuesday.
Rotowire
Wed, Jan 17, 2024 at 11:09 AM
Driedger turned aside 18 of 22 shots in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Rangers.
Scouting Report
The resilient goaltender basically reinvented himself after dropping to the ECHL (and nearly out of hockey altogether). He improved his work ethic after changing organizations, adopting better practice habits and paying more attention to detail. He has quieted his movement, reduced his drifting and improved his post play. His battle level has also gotten much better, and he has turned himself into a viable NHL goaltender.
Long Range Potential: Late-blooming backup goaltender.
