On this article he said that he's also closer 6'2.
http://www.sctimes.com/story/sports...ddicted-cholowski-grows-player-scsu/98602628/
I've started liking him more and more. Never seem him play, but the stories.
- At first he was "too small", then happened the growth spurt.
- Was drafted by Prince George, but went to College for one year, because Red Wings management felt it was better for his development.. Less games, could develop his body more.
- Has always been a great skater, and hasn't missed a beat from that ability after the growth spurt. "Effortless" was the talks during the WJSS.
- Now people are starting to praise him about his 1st passes and breakout passes, after the Traverse City.
Also, from those press articles, I've somehow started to like his personality. There's somthing like Pavel on his answers. Pavel had the language barrier, but the same kind humor is there. "I didn't even know that BCHL existed, until I played there." etc.
One thing what also was great to hear bout him, was the team Captain's talk about how Cholowski is a "rink rat". Always on the ice. He just loves to be there. And when he isn't there, he was on the library, studying something. He even tried to study calculus year before it start at College, to be prepared. He is that god damn "everydayer", like Babcock used to word of himself. He has high IQ, I don't mean the hockey IQ, it's a different thing, but guy with high IQ learns hockey-related things fast.
And the final come could be quite package.
- 6'2, 200lbs body
- Superb, effortless skater
- Great 1st and breakout passes
- Intelligence
- Dedicated person for things he has to accomplish
I could say that only his shot is still a question mark, but all other talent analysis and that overall package points towards a Norris-level defenceman. Nothing less, if everything goes well.