Prospect Info: Winnipeg Jets Prospects Thread 2018-19 - Part II

[CorgisPer60]

It's finals time, baby.

 

[Hammer Slammer]

Third straight year in the finals for UMD, crazy

 

[Whileee]

UMD into the final.

Samberg 1g + 1a and +3 in the semifinal today.

He just plays a solid, shutdown game. Big, rangy, good stick, with a very physical game.

He's ready to turn pro, and it might not be that long before he makes the NHL.

 

[Mud Turtle]

UMD into the final.

Samberg 1g + 1a and +3 in the semifinal today.

He just plays a solid, shutdown game. Big, rangy, good stick, with a very physical game.

He's ready to turn pro, and it might not be that long before he makes the NHL.

This is exactly the type of D man we need. Exciting.

 

[KingBogo]

UMD into the final.

Samberg 1g + 1a and +3 in the semifinal today.

He just plays a solid, shutdown game. Big, rangy, good stick, with a very physical game.

He's ready to turn pro, and it might not be that long before he makes the NHL.

I've been super high on this kid from day 1. Great to see him excelling when it means it the most.

 

[ps241]

UMD into the final.

Samberg 1g + 1a and +3 in the semifinal today.

He just plays a solid, shutdown game. Big, rangy, good stick, with a very physical game.

He's ready to turn pro, and it might not be that long before he makes the NHL.

His gap control, ability to destroy rushes, and deny zone entry is outstanding. He also is very cool with his puck transition. He was out on the last minute of play of course and looked so relaxed and comfortable.

 

[Whileee]

His gap control, ability to destroy rushes, and deny zone entry is outstanding. He also is very cool with his puck transition. He was out on the last minute of play of course and looked so relaxed and comfortable.

Yup. Big, steady minute munching defensive D. As you note, his gap control is excellent and he makes smart, crisp passes. He plays a very safe game.

 

[ps241]

Yup. Big, steady minute munching defensive D. As you note, his gap control is excellent and he makes smart, crisp passes. He plays a very safe game.

Yea it’s really elite looking D at his current level of play. It’s not just his great skating because the defensive body positioning is perfect. I think he probably has had some great technique coaching at UMD.

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

Not related to the Jets but the colour commentary for the game just called Nick Wolff of Minnesota-Duluth "brain dead" on air. Anyone know who's calling the game?

Edit: It wasn't a good play, but I'm not sure someone who is probably getting paid to provide commentary should be calling players brain dead.

Perhaps but just once, I would like to hear Beyak say, "Kevin, that was a pretty brain dead observation".

 

[HannuJ]

Perhaps but just once, I would like to hear Beyak say, "Kevin, that was a pretty brain dead observation".

Kevin: "absolutely!"

 

[Saintb]

Samberg is on tv tonight comrades.

 

[ps241]

Samberg is on tv tonight comrades.

I have the PVR set

 

[Joe Hallenback]

They are giving Samberg so much love

 

[bustamente]

Samberg is having a very solid game, announcers commented that his is destined to be a solid NHler

 

[Mud Turtle]

Samberg sure looks ready! Big, strong, smart D man.

 

[Hammer Slammer]

Looking like Samberg will be a 2-time NCAA champ

 

[bustamente]

If 2 of Niku, Poolman, or Samberg become what people are saying we struck gold.

 

[CorgisPer60]

I'm hoping Chevy is meeting him outside the arena with a limo and a contract.

 

[Whileee]

Samberg was a beast. Big. Mobile. Physical. Moves the puck nicely with a first pass. Announcers said he looked like a future 1000 game NHLer, and likened him to a more defensive Hanifin (based on size and mobility).

 

[Bob E]

Samberg was a beast. Big. Mobile. Physical. Moves the puck nicely with a first pass. Announcers said he looked like a future 1000 game NHLer, and likened him to a more defensive Hanifin (based on size and mobility).

“With more of an edge than Hanifin. But Hanifin isn’t soft”.

Melrose is a terrible colour commentator.

 

[Bob E]

Samberg definitely looks pro ready. Likely makes the Jets next year over Kulikov, Morrow and Beaulieu.

 

[snowkiddin]

Blues might be winning the series but they don’t have Samberg!

 

[KingBogo]

Samberg was a beast. Big. Mobile. Physical. Moves the puck nicely with a first pass. Announcers said he looked like a future 1000 game NHLer, and likened him to a more defensive Hanifin (based on size and mobility).

Loved hearing these type of comments as well. At this point the kid is a guaranteed NHLer it is just now a matter of how far up the lineup he plays.

 

[KingBogo]

If 2 of Niku, Poolman, or Samberg become what people are saying we struck gold.

These 3 are all very different players. Poolman is well into his prime years and will be a steady 6/7 guy in the NHL. Niku has skill to burn and has tremendous offensive instincts but still appears lost in his own end and rarely wins a 1 on 1 puck battle. But the upside is huge. Samberg is a prototype 2nd pairing NHLer. Not a ton of offense, but very sound in every part of his defensive game and is a very good skater and puck mover.

 

[Heldig]

Samberg definitely looks pro ready. Likely makes the Jets next year over Kulikov, Morrow and Beaulieu.

I think he could fit nicely alongside Byfuglien.