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I hope he turns into a bonafide NHL defenceman. The fact he’s actually playing should bode well for this season.
It’s exciting but a little less impressive when you scroll down the list and see Igor Ozhiganov not that far from the topKHL Defensemen top 10 at the moment:
Mikko Lehtonen is at loan to Jokerit atm.
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I watched parts of his game today. Man he is good. I really wanted to zero in on his defensive ability but the problem is that he's so good, he's rarely every defending. Once he has the puck, he's a one man transition team...either with a perfect outlet pass, or just gets on his horse and skates it out with ease.
I seen that too ha. The nice plays you see from clips from Lehtonen are common play from him. He always has the same jump. He won’t be able to roam all over the ice like he does with Keefe right away so I definitely wouldn’t expect great numbers from him right away. Thats his comfort level right now with a team he’s used to. Keefe will have to figure him out and vice versa. Complete pass having to produce for a couple months or 3 when he gets here. Long as he plays good defense and transitions the puck well and finishes his checks I’m good.It’s exciting but a little impressive when you scroll down the list and see Igor Ozhiganov not that far from the top
It’s exciting but a little impressive when you scroll down the list and see Igor Ozhiganov not that far from the top
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He is the best dman in the khl. He should be ok.I hope he turns into a bonafide NHL defenceman. The fact he’s actually playing should bode well for this season.
I am still very skeptical of his transition to the NHL. I've been burned too many times from these top KHL defenders with rave reviews only to come here and poop the bed.
What do you mean. I would think he will replace Liljigren. Sandin and Liljigren were just bought developing time with the Marlies with the free agen signings.The Marlies are going to be good this year with a high quality defenseHe is replacing Dermott?
I see Oz and some other familiar names on the list, as well.He is the best dman in the khl. He should be ok.