Joe Hicketts, dude does everything he needs to do to make up for his size. If it wasn't for the logjam on D we have he'd probably be a guy that's pushing for a roster spot. Maybe with Ericsson/Kronwall being fairly likely to be injured at some point he'll get his shot. Either way he was the second best defenceman in GR this year as a rookie, and he's not far back from Russo.
Add Zablocki, I'm a fan of the pick. Dude produced at a really good pace despite ice time in Regina, and was crazy good when he got moved to Red Deer and played more.
Also apparently Saarijarvi is 175 now, according to himself. "Saarijarvi stands about 5 feet 10. He said he was around 160 pounds when he was drafted, and is now around 175 pounds."
Source = HSJ http://www.freep.com/story/sports/n.../detroit-red-wings-vili-saarijarvi/481903001/
Add Zablocki, I'm a fan of the pick. Dude produced at a really good pace despite ice time in Regina, and was crazy good when he got moved to Red Deer and played more.
Also apparently Saarijarvi is 175 now, according to himself. "Saarijarvi stands about 5 feet 10. He said he was around 160 pounds when he was drafted, and is now around 175 pounds."
Source = HSJ http://www.freep.com/story/sports/n.../detroit-red-wings-vili-saarijarvi/481903001/