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Derek Forbort

Derek Forbort

  • D
  • 6'4", 207 lbs
  • SAN DIEGO THUNDER
  • BornDuluth, Minnesota
  • Age32 (1992-03-04)
  • Drafted2010 Round 1, 18th OV - SASKATOON MOOSE
  • Experience9 years
  • Contract5,250,000$ for 2 years (UFA) One-Way
  • PopularityNone
  • PotentialComplementary defensive defenseman.

2024-2025 WCHL Season

GPGAPTS
21000

2024-2025 NHL Season with VAN

4011

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    averaging 0 points a game in the WCHL this season

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Scouting Report Has never lived up to his high draft status (No. 15 overall in 2010) but continues to carve out a useful niche in a defense-first role. Is a minute muncher who can help his goaltenders by keeping the front of the net clear of opposing forwards (though he is not as physical as he should be at at 6'4"). Is not much of a contributor on offense. Long Range

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GP G A PTS +/- PIM SHT H BS FO% TKA GVA TOI SHTOI CROSI
4011-223150% 15200.251871

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Rotowire Sun, Nov 17, 2024 at 5:24 PM Forbort (knee) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site. Rotowire Wed, Nov 06, 2024 at 4:06 PM Forbort is expected to be sidelined for weeks, possibly as long as a month, due to a knee injury, Freelance reporter Irfaan Gaffar reports Wednesday.