Scott Sabourin

Scott Sabourin is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward born in Orléans, Ontario.

Scott Sabourin is a Canadian professional ice hockey forward born in Orléans, Ontario. He has played in the National Hockey League with the Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, San Jose Sharks and Tampa Bay Lightning, and has spent much of his career in the American Hockey League. He made his NHL debut with the Ottawa Senators on October 2, 2019 and scored his first NHL goal in that game.

Early life and junior hockey

Sabourin is from Orléans, Ontario. He played four seasons in the Ontario Hockey League with the Oshawa Generals. His junior career helped lead to a professional path despite going undrafted.

Professional career

Sabourin began his professional career in the American Hockey League. He reached the NHL with the Ottawa Senators in 2019, making his debut on October 2, 2019 and scoring his first NHL goal in that game. He later played NHL games with the Toronto Maple Leafs, San Jose Sharks and Tampa Bay Lightning while continuing to play in the AHL.

Playing style

Sabourin is known as a physical forward who has accumulated significant penalty minutes in the minors. He is listed at 6-foot-3 and shoots right.

Career progression

Sabourin's career included time in multiple AHL organizations before he earned NHL opportunities later than many players. NHL team records describe his perseverance and long development path.