Dallas Stars Report Cards: Colton Sceviour
The Dallas Stars had a wonderful 2015-2016 season, we know that. But how did each player specifically perform? Blackout Dallas will dive into this question over the next few weeks by writing up a report card for each player.
The Dallas Stars had a magnificent second showing on offense this year to follow up last year’s success. They once again put out the best offense in the NHL and showed off an almost perfect balance throughout their lines.
As a result, they qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs and fought hard to a game seven loss against the St. Louis Blues in the second round. One particular name that may not be well-known around the NHL but still had an influential role on the Stars’ run was Colton Sceviour.
Growing in the system
Colton Sceviour was picked by the Dallas Stars in the fourth round (pick 112) of the 2007 NHL entry draft. Just 17 picks later, the Stars would take a power forward out of Victoria, British Columbia named Jamie Benn.
Sceviour would spend the next two years in the WHL with the Lethbridge Hurricanes before receiving the call to the AHL. He played with the Texas Stars as a regular starter for the next four seasons, tallying 177 points in 294 games. Towards the end of the 2013-2014 season, Sceviour was called up to play with the Dallas Stars, and he has been a regular since.
Regular season recap
After an outstanding rookie year in the NHL that saw him score eight goals and tally four assists in 26 games, along with notching one goal and three points in six playoff games, Colton Sceviour has aided in helping run the bottom six over the last two years.
This past season, Sceviour put in 71 games and scored 11 goals and 23 points (11-12-23) along with a +6 on-ice rating. Considering he logged 12:40 average time on the ice, those numbers are pretty impressive. His chemistry this past season with Vernon Fiddler was excellent, especially in terms of puck possession and harboring in the offensive zone.
Playoff recap
Sceviour always seems to come alive for the Stars during the postseason, which is another advantage.
In 11 games this year, he scored two goals and posted five points, including a +1 on-ice rating in an average of 12:43 on the ice.
One factor that stood out was his Corsi For rating of 54%. The Stars controlled the puck and possession more often than not when Sceviour was on the ice, which of course leads to offensive zone time and scoring chances.
Contract situation
The 27-year old’s contract is up this offseason, and he will be an unrestricted free agent seeking a new deal. With a cap hit of only $650,000, the Dallas Stars could bring him back with little troubles in terms of money. He’s obviously due a raise, but nothing that would hit the danger zone in cap space.
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The opinion section
Sceviour may not be a superstar, but he does the job that every NHL team needs someone to do, and he does it well. He is not a first-line scorer, but instead a fourth line grinder that does the dirty work, keeps the puck moving in the offensive zone, and scores every once in a while.
Sceviour has played all three positions for the Dallas Stars since joining the team, and continues to grow and increase in value each year. Along with a seemingly easy negotiable new deal, I don’t see why the Dallas Stars wouldn’t be all over signing him to a new contract.
Bottom line
The Dallas Stars may have pulled a better player from the 2007 NHL entry draft, but Colton Sceviour was a valuable number two and continues to prove his worth to the Stars. He should be a valuable piece of the Stars future for many years to come. Let’s hope he’s around for the long run.
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As a UFA, he will either receive a new contract from another team or re-sign an extension with the Stars. Simple as that.