Kinda weird to read negative comments about Hepo, so far he has been amazing,
small size rink, european size rink, major junior level, pro level, doesn't matter,
this young man is a special talent.
Others might play and look better what Heponiemi on ice, at times, but what matters is; he produces, tons
and if that means you gotta have luck too, every now and then, even better, can't win games, cups, tournaments
without some luck.
Last season in the WHL, he was the most dominant player there
86 games all together: 36 goals, 120 assists, 156 points, +45 (with highest ppg avg)
- but not just point wisely, in other means as well he was dominant
His line mates were Tyler Steenbergen (130 pts) & Glen Gawdin (161 pts)
they both play in the AHL at the moment where as Hepo
is the leading scorer of his team in a league far better what AHL
also leader in the entire league in u20 players
Steenbergen, Tucson : 5+9=14 (0.50 ppg)
Gawdin, Stocton : 7+6=13 (0.43 ppg)
It's obvious that Hepo was carrying both last season,
although, i don't think either of the above are bad players
but good, rather, both might one day play in the NHL in the 3rd line.