http://boltprospects.com/content/2014-draft-2nd-round-35th-overallDominik helps a team win some way, some how. His poise is outstanding yet he competes with it at an very high level. Makes a difference in so many ways and his actions and leadership speaks volumes about his winning intentions.
Strengths:
Mobile skater with a nice, projectable frame that will fill out even more. Already strong and well schooled positionally. Manages his gap control well and closes out his marks physically. Shows some ability to handle the puck and jump into the play and is fairly unflappable under duress.
Weaknesses:
Had a slow start to the 2013-2014 campaign and performed better overall for country than he did for club. Although he has some offensive tools, he's not a power play quarterback at this point in his career. Sometimes struggles giving and receiving passes.
Projection:
#4/5 Defenseman
Comparisons:
Travis Hamonic
Al Murray said Mashin wants to come to North American and play in CHL this year
Koekkoek can run a PP, but he's more of a two-way defenseman, where DeAngelo is a pure offensive guy.Of all the players we picked Masin is the one I want most to succeed. We need a guy who is gonna lock it down. We have so much in the system in terms of high scoring forwards that going for an offensive defenseman in DeAngelo just seems like a backup to if Koekkoek doesn't work out because getting points won't be a problem, keeping the other team from scoring points will be. As far as I know, Slater has been groomed to be a PPQB has he not?
Having a guy like DeAngelo who might score 40 points or more is nice to have if he can be that good is nice. You can win a championship without a guy like that but not without a guy who is gonna lock it down.
Koekkoek can run a PP, but he's more of a two-way defenseman, where DeAngelo is a pure offensive guy.
But, for the first time in a long time, we have more than 1-2 defensive prospects to talk about haha.
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DOMINIK MASIN D, 6’2’’ 194 lbs, HC Slavia Praha, CZECH U20
Biggest Strength: Hard hitting leader who can keep up offensively
Biggest Weakness: Not intelligent physically
“As Captain of the CZE U18 team, it is safe to say he flew under the radar for the majority of the year playing overseas. DraftBuzz thinks highly of him as he likely could have had similar impact as Zadorov if he had played CHL hockey this year. Viewing one shift of this strapping blueliner will clearly show you why he has worn letters. Agility allows him to step around forwards and start the breakout. Great a subtle moves to protect puck while advancing play. Beams up ice with confidence despite not being a strict puck mover. Goes for the body first, then the puck which is a great quality in a D. Knows when to stop at his net and pick up new coverage showing he can command the flow from his teammates in his own zone. The type of guy who can and will block a shot, run a forward off, and breakout all in one swoop. Able to do whatever it takes to stop a play IE drop down and take away passing lane with his stick. Quick reactions in worst case situations. Masin could certainly see a first round team get behind his rare combination of skills. â€
Masin drafted 21st by Peterbourough in CHL Import Draft:
Peterborough Petes @PetesOHLhockey 3m
With the 21st pick in the '14 @CHLHockey Import Draft, the Petes select Czech defender & @TBLightning prospect Dominik Masin (@Masinator27)!
Gotta love his Twitter account name, too.
Of all the players we picked Masin is the one I want most to succeed. We need a guy who is gonna lock it down. We have so much in the system in terms of high scoring forwards that going for an offensive defenseman in DeAngelo just seems like a backup to if Koekkoek doesn't work out because getting points won't be a problem, keeping the other team from scoring points will be. As far as I know, Slater has been groomed to be a PPQB has he not?
Having a guy like DeAngelo who might score 40 points or more is nice to have if he can be that good is nice. You can win a championship without a guy like that but not without a guy who is gonna lock it down.
To be fair, every recent Cup winning team has had a good offensive dman in their roster, and they have been at the discussion of MVP every year:
Chi:Keith
LA: Doughty and Muzzin
People are sleeping on this guy and they're going to be shocked one day, not unlike when Killorn got called up - does everything well but nothing exceptional, but you need guys like that to win.
You think he can challenge Koekkoek for that 2nd pair LD spot in a few years?
You think he can challenge Koekkoek for that 2nd pair LD spot in a few years?