Every time I worked at Moose games, this kid stood out to me. Very calm and fluid puck moving ability, defensively not too bad (AHL level at least). He's a gamer for sure. Chisholm, Heinola and Samberg wouldn't be a bad defense core to build around for the future.
I agree with this post, however I'm not at all sold on Heinola. He's not physical enough, and looks timid to me in the defensive zone. Unless he really picks up his game, and is teamed up with a bigger physical defenseman, he will end up going the way of Niku. ( to another team)
The guys I am impressed with are Chisholm and Samberg. That Chishom guy is very poised and makes nice fluid puck moving plays, as you say, and looks like a very skilled defenseman. I think this guy will surprise a lot of people. I noticed his skills from hi lite reels when he played junior. He took command of the blue line like a pro, and dictated play.
Samberg looks good as well, and I'd like to see them get regular playing time with the Jets "right now" so we can see what we have.
I call to mind Columbus, who is playing a lot of their first year guys this year, and are beating some very good teams. They just blew out Carolina the other night. Problem was before, is that Maurice just did not play the young prospects, which was a big mistake. I believe young guys mature these days a lot faster than in the old days.
