TRAVIS
ZAJAC
C
Ht/Wt
6’2’’,
185 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
15
years
Debut
Oct 6, 2006
Born
May 13, 1985
(39 yrs)
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Drafted
Drafted by New Jersey in 2004 (1/20).
Drafted from
Salmon Arm (BCHL)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
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| 2021-09-20 |
Signed by the New Jersey Devils to a one-day contract and announced his retirement.
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| 2021-07-27 |
Declared free agent.
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| 2021-04-07 |
Acquired from the New Jersey Devils
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The New York Islanders acquired winger Kyle Palmieri and center Travis Zajac from the New Jersey Devils for a first-round draft pick in 2021, a conditional fourth-round draft pick in 2022, winger A.J. Greer and forward Mason Jobst. |
| 2021-02-20 |
Missed 4 games (covid-19).
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| 2021-01-30 |
COVID-19, non-roster list.
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Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NCAA | Frozen Four All-Tournament Team Frozen Four All-Tournament Team | 2004-05 |
| WCHA | All-Rookie Team All-Rookie Team | 2004-05 |
Scouting Report
Owned an excellent frame with scoring ability, highlighted by a heavy shot. Possessed a defensive conscience, too. With soft hands, he was also excellent in the face-off dot. Played with poise and made his linemates better. Despite his impressive size, he was not an intimidating force and rarely used his big frame for physicality. Lacked a bit of quickness for the NHL. Was better suited to being a No. 2 pivot than a full-fledged first liner.
Long Range Potential: Sound two-way center.
