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  Position: Defense
Shoots: Left
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 209
Birth Date: 1-27-76
Place of Birth: Shaunavon, Saskatchewan
Jersey Number: 4
Compensation: $435,000


The Finesse Game
Warrener's game is heavily slanted to defense, but he has more offensive upside than he was able to display in Florida's sorry season. Warrener has a foundation of good hockey sense, completed with size and a firm passing touch. He plays a simple game, wins a lot of the one-on-one battles and sticks within his limitations. His defensive reads are quite good for a young player. He plays his position well and moves people out from in front of the net. He blocks shots, and he can start a quick transition with a breakout pass. Warrener might struggle a bit with his foot speed. His turns and lateral movement are okay but he lacks quickness and acceleration, which hampers him from becoming a more effective two-way defenseman.

The Physical Game
Warrener likes the aggressive game. Sometimes he gets a little too rambunctious and gets out of position, but that is to be expected from a young player looking to make an impact. He's a solid hitter but doesn't make the open-ice splatters like teammate Ed Jovanovski. Warrener is not a self-starter. He needs someone to stay on him about his conditioning and his effort.

The Intangibles
When Warrener is paired with a stay-at-home type like Paul Laus, he gets more involved in the attack. He can be the defensive partner, too, if he is teamed with a more offensive defenseman.

Projection
Warrener took a step backwards last season and needs to regain some lost confidence. He should be part of the Panthers' top four for a long time to come. His point totals won't be dazzling, but he can net 20 points.


Season Team/League GP G A TP PIM +/- PP SH GW GT Shots Pct
1991-92 SASK/WHL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00
1992-93 SASK/WHL 68 2 17 19 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00
1993-94 SASK/WHL 61 7 19 26 131 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00
1994-95 SASK/WHL 66 13 26 39 137 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00
1995-96 CARM/AHL 9 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00
1995-96 FLOR/NHL 28 0 3 3 46 4 0 0 0 0 19 0.00
1996-97 FLOR/NHL 62 4 9 13 88 20 1 0 1 0 58 6.90
1997-98 FLOR/NHL 79 0 4 4 99 -16 0 0 0 0 66 0.00
1998-99 BUFF/NHL 13 1 0 1 20 3 0 0 0 0 11 9.09
1998-99 FLOR/NHL 48 0 7 7 64 -1 0 0 0 0 33 0.00
NHL TOT 230 5 23 28 317 10 1 0 1 0 187