LD Dylan Samberg - Univ. of Minnesota-Duluth, NCAA (2017, 43rd, WPG)
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He's a smart player that has a good read on the flow of the game. He also has great NHL size at around 6'3", along with a very good all around skill set. A fairly shutdown defenseman that also has good flashes of offense with his game.
I've watched many very good players go through the Hermantown program and always used to know that we would end up with a solid player at minimum. His size seems to break the common mold from there, which is exciting about him as a potential NHL prospect.
I've watched many very good players go through the Hermantown program and always used to know that we would end up with a solid player at minimum. His size seems to break the common mold from there, which is exciting about him as a potential NHL prospect.
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Some reading on him here: https://recrutes.ca/profile/dylan-samberg/
Seems like a 2nd or 3rd round guy.
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sp...rowth-spurt-hermantowns-samberg-stands-tall-d
Apparently he was a 5'8 forward in 9th grade.
Seems like a 2nd or 3rd round guy.
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/sp...rowth-spurt-hermantowns-samberg-stands-tall-d
Apparently he was a 5'8 forward in 9th grade.
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#44 on BMac's final list - seems like a guy who could go sneaky high. That's top half of the second round and as an average, obviously some teams have him higher. Fits the mold of a raw, toolsy high school guy with limited exposure who a team may be willing to be patient with.
Also, LWA - I think he is enrolling for 17-18 at UMD after Pionk got signed by the Rangers
Also, LWA - I think he is enrolling for 17-18 at UMD after Pionk got signed by the Rangers
Dylan Samberg's coming out party is taking place at the WJHC with Team USA.
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Dylan Samberg, D, Winnipeg: Samberg had a nice performance defensively on Friday. He made a lot of tough stops, moved the puck OK and provided a little bit of stability on what is currently a thin defensive group for the USA. That coach Bob Motzko used Samberg in overtime showed the confidence his coach has in him from his play here.
Here's what "HockeyProspects.com" had to say about him before his draft year:
Samberg plays a big, strong defensive style. He doesn’t hesitate to step up on players at either blue line
and separate them from the puck. Dylan’s timing and footwork are key to how effective he can be with his physical play. In some instances, especially in front of his own net he can tend to get too focused on the physical play and miss some stick checks and plays on the puck.
Samberg is good at executing breakouts, whether it using his size and reach to skate the puck away from pressure or excellent passing ability to stretch the ice. Dylan displays good patience and vision so he doesn’t have to panic or force many plays. He doesn’t allow himself to get trapped and will settle for the simple 10-15-foot pass to relieve pressure. In the offensive zone Samberg can walk the blue line very well and get shots through to the net. He possesses a heavy slap shot from the point that is fairly accurate and he tries to get in a one-timer position on the Power Play. Samberg can take some risks at the offensive blueline in an effort to keep plays in the zone and will need to improve his decision making with his pinches down the wall.
Samberg’s combination of size, skating, puck moving ability and physicality will make him highly coveted in this year’s draft. With that said, like a lot of young defensive prospects he still needs to improve his decision making and play without the puck. Samberg will be off Minnesota Duluth in 16/17 where he should easily fit into their top 4 on the back end.
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Dylan Samberg, D, Winnipeg: Samberg had a nice performance defensively on Friday. He made a lot of tough stops, moved the puck OK and provided a little bit of stability on what is currently a thin defensive group for the USA. That coach Bob Motzko used Samberg in overtime showed the confidence his coach has in him from his play here.
Here's what "HockeyProspects.com" had to say about him before his draft year:
Samberg plays a big, strong defensive style. He doesn’t hesitate to step up on players at either blue line
and separate them from the puck. Dylan’s timing and footwork are key to how effective he can be with his physical play. In some instances, especially in front of his own net he can tend to get too focused on the physical play and miss some stick checks and plays on the puck.
Samberg is good at executing breakouts, whether it using his size and reach to skate the puck away from pressure or excellent passing ability to stretch the ice. Dylan displays good patience and vision so he doesn’t have to panic or force many plays. He doesn’t allow himself to get trapped and will settle for the simple 10-15-foot pass to relieve pressure. In the offensive zone Samberg can walk the blue line very well and get shots through to the net. He possesses a heavy slap shot from the point that is fairly accurate and he tries to get in a one-timer position on the Power Play. Samberg can take some risks at the offensive blueline in an effort to keep plays in the zone and will need to improve his decision making with his pinches down the wall.
Samberg’s combination of size, skating, puck moving ability and physicality will make him highly coveted in this year’s draft. With that said, like a lot of young defensive prospects he still needs to improve his decision making and play without the puck. Samberg will be off Minnesota Duluth in 16/17 where he should easily fit into their top 4 on the back end.
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SI90
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He's a beauty. Another gem identified and pushed by the Jets' good US amateur scouts...
Trouba
Copp
Hellebuyck
Connor
Poolman
Roslovic
Foley
Appleton
Samberg
Samberg's trajectory is very promising.
Trouba
Copp
Hellebuyck
Connor
Poolman
Roslovic
Foley
Appleton
Samberg
Samberg's trajectory is very promising.
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Looks like he could be a good 1. That Jets team is going to be something special very soon if they're not there already.
Yeah, I thought he had great raw tools and didn't look out of place (actually excelled in the USHL). He played Tolvanen tough in the USHL playoffs and people I trusted spoke very highly of him.
Great raw tools. The Jets got a very good pick here. I personally had him as a first rounder, but wouldn't have drafted him until the 2nd because of how the draft played out (Kostin would have been my pick from 19-31). If the draft played out differentially, I was fine with either him or PO Joseph as off-the-board picks for the Leafs at 17.
Here are two quotes from around the draft. One was a thread where they said predict future stars taken outside the 1st.
Another from players you wouldn't be mad if your team reached for.
He looks like he could be that next very good D to come out of Minnesota high-school hockey.
Great raw tools. The Jets got a very good pick here. I personally had him as a first rounder, but wouldn't have drafted him until the 2nd because of how the draft played out (Kostin would have been my pick from 19-31). If the draft played out differentially, I was fine with either him or PO Joseph as off-the-board picks for the Leafs at 17.
Here are two quotes from around the draft. One was a thread where they said predict future stars taken outside the 1st.
Another from players you wouldn't be mad if your team reached for.
He looks like he could be that next very good D to come out of Minnesota high-school hockey.
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AmericanDream
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kid is real good, amazing considering he was a forward for most of his life...this kid has been asked to play big minutes on defense and step up on offense and take a forward spot with Brown and Lockwood out at times..
very impressive player, the Jets just keep loading up on US talent.
very impressive player, the Jets just keep loading up on US talent.
Samberg got stronger as the season progressed and was rock-solid in the Frozen Four. Very good NHL potential.
Jaykay
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What a year for Samberg, he was probably the best D man for the USA at the WJC then he wins a national championship all one year out of high school.
Got to watch him a few times at Hermantown and really liked his game but I didn't expect him to hit the ground running like this.
Got to watch him a few times at Hermantown and really liked his game but I didn't expect him to hit the ground running like this.
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Hmmmm?
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Reminds me a lot of Edmundson. If he can continue to develop physically he could end up as a top4 physical shutdown kind of guy who's not an absolute lost cause w/ the puck
AmericanDream
Thank you Elon!
what a year for him - but just get ready for it - BUT, LOOK AT HIS STATS!!! LOL...
the Jets will easily be my second favorite team after the Hawks if they keep drafting kids like Connor, Roslovic, Samberg....and don't sleep on Appleton, 6th round GEM of a pick for the Jets, just crazy!!!
the Jets will easily be my second favorite team after the Hawks if they keep drafting kids like Connor, Roslovic, Samberg....and don't sleep on Appleton, 6th round GEM of a pick for the Jets, just crazy!!!
Jets have been great at drafting US prospects... you can add Trouba, Hellebuyck and the very underrated Copp to the list. Foley was another good one, but they had to give him up to acquire Stastny. They also have C.J. Suess in their system, though he might be a bit more of a longshot.
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I think you will see him back in school for one more year. Samberg took a massive jump from Hermantown to UMD and although he handled the season well and his progression was great it would be nice to see him take his game to the next level in College.
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Samberg has quietly been developing as a very good prospect for jets. Hoping he stands out more as the tournament progresses.
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was really a beast today.
I'm guessing he played 28-30 mins.
They shortened the bench and was playing every 2nd shift.
I'm guessing he played 28-30 mins.
They shortened the bench and was playing every 2nd shift.
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