MATT STAJAN Position: Centre Shoots: Left Height: 6'1 Weight: 180 lbs Birthdate: December 19, 1983 Birthplace: Mississauga, Ontario
Drafted: Acquired: Drafted 2nd Round, 2002 Entry Draft // Assets Is very heady with or without the puck. Has the versatility to line up at all three forward positions. Displays plenty of offensive upside. Flaws Needs to fill out his 6-1 frame. May not have natural goal-scoring instincts and will rely heavily on his linemates to score goals at the NHL level. Career potential Top six forward.



Matthew Stajan was born December 19, 1983 in Mississauga, Ontario. The second round, 57th overall selection of the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft, Stajan is a graduate of the OHL's Belleville Bulls. In three seasons with the Bulls, Stajan registered 206 points (76-130-206) in 182 games. A member of Canada's silver medal World Junior Team in 2003, Stajan saw his first professional action in the latter stages of the 2002-03 AHL and NHL seasons. After getting a taste of the NHL in 2002-03, Stajan made a strong for a roster spot in 2003-04. With a solid training camp and pre-season, Stajan earned a regular roster spot with the Leafs for the 2003-04 season. In 69 games, Stajan registered 27 points (14-13-27) and was named to the 2004 NHL All-Star Young Guns Game.