We know why deadhead picked York
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Yep, b/c the question with an "undersized" player is whether and how hard they'll work to add strength - one reason for G's success is his dedication to workout out in the offseason. Some guys pay the price, some don't.
If York is willing to pay the price, a smart, tough defenseman can excel at 5'11 195-200 or so.
Kimmo was listed at 5'10 196, York was 5'11 172 at the combine.
York reportedly has all the qualities I want to see in a first pair D-man (IQ being the most important), but you have to be able to hold your own physically, as we saw against the Islanders, Sanheim still struggles to win board battles and handle contact. It's tough for the tall, thinner guys to get leverage.