| Height | 5′11″ |
| Weight | 185 lb |
| Born | 4/8/2002 (Age: 22) |
| Birthplace | Toronto, Ontario, CAN |
| Shoots | R |
| Drafted | By the Anaheim Ducks in the 1st round, 6th overall pick of the 2020 NHL Draft |
2023-24 Season
| GP | G | A | P | +/- |
| 34 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -20 |
Career
| GP | G | A | P | +/- |
| 147 | 10 | 40 | 50 | -61 |
Last 5 Games
| Date | Opp | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | PPG | SHG | S | SFT | TOI |
| Apr 16, 24 | vs WSH | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 18:03 |
| Apr 13, 24 | vs NJD | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 16:12 |
| Apr 11, 24 | @ NYR | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 14:11 |
| Apr 9, 24 | @ MTL | 0 | 0 | 0 | -6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 20:36 |
| Apr 6, 24 | @ CBJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 21:14 |
STATS
Career Stats
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | PPG | PPP | SHG | SHP | TOI/G | GWG | OTG | S | S% | FO% |
| 2020-21 | Anaheim Ducks | 24 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -12 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 19:34 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 10.7 | 0.0 |
| 2021-22 | Anaheim Ducks | 81 | 4 | 28 | 32 | -26 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 19:52 | 1 | 1 | 137 | 2.9 | 0.0 |
| 2022-23 | Anaheim Ducks | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:37 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2023-24 | Anaheim Ducks | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:35 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 4.8 | 0.0 |
| 2023-24 | Philadelphia Flyers | 24 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -18 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18:48 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 5.9 | 0.0 |
| Career | 147 | 10 | 40 | 50 | -61 | 32 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 19:39 | 1 | 1 | 228 | 4.4 | — |
Game Logs
| Date | Team | Opp | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | PPG | PPP | SHG | SHP | GWG | OTG | S | SFT | TOI |
| Apr 16, 24 | PHI | vs WSH | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 18:03 |
| Apr 13, 24 | PHI | vs NJD | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 16:12 |
| Apr 11, 24 | PHI | @ NYR | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 14:11 |
| Apr 9, 24 | PHI | @ MTL | 0 | 0 | 0 | -6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 20:36 |
| Apr 6, 24 | PHI | @ CBJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 21:14 |
| Apr 5, 24 | PHI | @ BUF | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 29 | 23:41 |
| Apr 1, 24 | PHI | vs NYI | 0 | 1 | 1 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 27 | 20:52 |
| Feb 25, 24 | PHI | @ PIT | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 10:39 |
| Feb 24, 24 | PHI | vs NYR | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 19:07 |
| Feb 21, 24 | PHI | @ CHI | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 19:23 |
| Feb 17, 24 | PHI | @ NJD | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 19:09 |
| Feb 15, 24 | PHI | @ TOR | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 20:57 |
| Feb 12, 24 | PHI | vs ARI | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 17:46 |
| Feb 10, 24 | PHI | vs SEA | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 19:11 |
| Feb 8, 24 | PHI | vs WPG | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 15:43 |
| Feb 6, 24 | PHI | @ FLA | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 17:12 |
| Jan 27, 24 | PHI | vs BOS | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 20:47 |
| Jan 25, 24 | PHI | @ DET | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 16:42 |
| Jan 23, 24 | PHI | vs TBL | 1 | 0 | 1 | +0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 20:42 |
| Jan 21, 24 | PHI | vs OTT | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 20:05 |
| Jan 20, 24 | PHI | vs COL | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 18:55 |
| Jan 18, 24 | PHI | vs DAL | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 18:17 |
| Jan 12, 24 | PHI | @ MIN | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 22:09 |
| Jan 10, 24 | PHI | vs MTL | 0 | 1 | 1 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 19:46 |
| Jan 7, 24 | ANA | vs DET | 0 | 1 | 1 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 20:35 |
| Jan 5, 24 | ANA | vs WPG | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 24 | 24:18 |
| Jan 3, 24 | ANA | vs TOR | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 21:35 |
| Dec 31, 23 | ANA | vs EDM | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 21:03 |
| Dec 29, 23 | ANA | vs ARI | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 21:37 |
| Dec 27, 23 | ANA | vs VGK | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 19:19 |
| Dec 23, 23 | ANA | vs SEA | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 25:01 |
| Dec 21, 23 | ANA | vs CGY | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 17:25 |
| Oct 15, 23 | ANA | vs CAR | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 22:06 |
| Oct 14, 23 | ANA | @ VGK | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 22:54 |
Early Life and Background
On April 8, 2002, Jamie Drysdale was born, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. From their early days, Jamie showed a strong passion for hockey, inspired by Canada’s deep-rooted hockey culture. As he was growing up, he used to play in local leagues and out because of his exceptional skating ability he quickly stood and hockey IQ. His parents showed support for his ambitions and enrolled him in different hockey programs to develop his talent.
Education and Early Career
Jamie studied at St. Michael’s College School, famous for its strong hockey program, where with his blossoming hockey career he balanced academics. His commitment paid off when he joined the Toronto Marlboros of the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL). Here, the performance of Jamie as a defenseman caught the attention of scouts and in professional hockey set the stage for his future.
Junior Hockey and the Erie Otters
In the 2018 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) Priority Selection, Jamie Drysdale was selected fourth overall pick by the Erie Otters. Throughout his time with the Otters, Jamie quickly established his position as one of the league’s top defensemen. In 2018-2019 his debut season was impressive, with Jamie scoring 40 points in 63 games. He continued to develop his skills, on the ice showcasing his abilities poise, and maturity.
Professional Achievements and NHL Draft
Jamie Drysdale’s outstanding performance in the OHL pushed him a top prospect for the NHL. In the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, by the Anaheim Ducks, he was selected sixth overall. Jamie marked his NHL debut on March 18, 2021, against the Arizona Coyotes, whereby scoring his first NHL goal he immediately made an impact. His transition from junior hockey to the NHL was smooth, and he quickly became an important part of the Ducks’ defensive rosters.
International Play
On the international stage, Jamie has proudly represented Canada. At the 2019 IIHF World U18 Championships, he played for Team Canada, and at the 2020 and 2021 IIHF World Junior Championships. At the 2021 World Juniors, Jamie played an important role in Canada’s journey to a silver medal, showcasing his leadership and defensive skills throughout the tournament.
Playing Style and Skills
Jamie Drysdale is famous for his extraordinary skating ability and is often described as one of the best among young defensemen. His fluid stride and agility afford him the ability to seamlessly switch between offensive and defensive. Jamie’s vision and hockey sense enable him to make smart plays under pressure, and his offensive contributions are important for a defenseman, making him a dual threat on the ice.
Personal Life and Off-Ice Activities
Off the ice, Jamie is recognized for his modesty and hardworking nature. He maintains strong to his family and often credits them for their steadfast support throughout his career. Jamie actively participates in different charitable activities and youth hockey programs, giving back to the community that supported his journey.
Future Prospects
As of present, Jamie Drysdale’s prospects in the NHL look incredibly promising. With his ongoing development and dedication, he stands out to become one of the top defensemen in the league. Fans and analysts alike are excited to see how his career trajectory with the Anaheim Ducks and beyond.
Conclusion
Jamie Drysdale’s journey from a young hockey enthusiast in Toronto to an NHL star is a testament to his talent, hard work, and passion for the game. His achievements at such a young age are impressive, and he serves as an inspiration to aspiring hockey players worldwide. As he continues to grow and excel, Jamie Drysdale is undoubtedly a name to watch in the hockey world.
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