Prospect Info: San Jose Sharks #8 Prospect

[sharks_dynasty]

Any one on team Hatakka wanna chime in with their reasons for voting that way? I’m super curious to read what those with opinions are excited about for him - and where they see him slotting in on the Sharks.

From what I have seen of him, he’s a very steady D with good ability to defend and mobility. Plays with poise and confidence. Doesn’t get rattled easily. I see good upside in him and the potential to be a top 3-4 Dman in his prime.

 

[jMoneyBrah]

From what I have seen of him, he’s a very steady D with good ability to defend and mobility. Plays with poise and confidence. Doesn’t get rattled easily. I see good upside in him and the potential to be a top 3-4 Dman in his prime.

Do you think he projects something like a left handed Braun?

 

[Bowie22]

From what I have seen of him, he’s a very steady D with good ability to defend and mobility. Plays with poise and confidence. Doesn’t get rattled easily. I see good upside in him and the potential to be a top 3-4 Dman in his prime.

Seems to have decent offensive instincts too. He knew when to jump into play during the WJC, and had a really nice pass or two that led to a goal.

 

[sharks_dynasty]

Do you think he projects something like a left handed Braun?

Not sure, I tried to think of a good comp for him and nothing immediately popped to mind. Braun does make sense though in terms of his projection.

 

[Cas]

Seems to have decent offensive instincts too. He knew when to jump into play during the WJC, and had a really nice pass or two that led to a goal.

He also uses his size to his advantage (like when he tried to physically push Artemi Knyazev through the ice).

 

[Sharksrule04]

Any one on team Hatakka wanna chime in with their reasons for voting that way? I’m super curious to read what those with opinions are excited about for him - and where they see him slotting in on the Sharks.

I’m actually excited about him but didn’t vote him here. His upside is limited but I think he’s going to be a reliable bottom pairing d-man with maybe #4 upside. People voting for him likely value players with high floors. Of our d-men prospects I’d say him or Kniazev have the highest probability of being NHLers.

 

[Sharksrule04]

I am going to delay the vote for #9 until after development camp. I think we're all curious to see who stands out.

Are we ready for number 9 yet?

 

[Lebanezer]

Are we ready for number 9 yet?

I’ll put it up in a little bit.

 

[gaucholoco3]

Should we vote for Weatherby just to ruin another thread.