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19 minutes ago, Pears said:

Didn't see a thread on this so here it is

 

 

Absolutely loving what Jim has done this season. 

Yup, masterminding a 27th-placed finish. Great stuff.

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9 minutes ago, S'all Good Man said:

Don't know anything about him... looks to be Subban-sized (our Subban) but respectable stats: http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=196583

 

Makes me wonder if Jim's got a D trade in the works? Or maybe shutting down Tanev? 

I don't know much about him too, but I found this article online just now:

 



Neal Pionk, Defenseman, Minnesota Duluth

In his sophomore season, the Duluth-area native has developed into the top defenseman for the Bulldogs, who have spent much of the season as one of the top teams in the country.

Pionk is a very good two-way defenseman thanks to his excellent skating ability and agility. He moves the puck up the ice reliably thanks to an ability to spin his way out of traffic and is an excellent outlet passer. His quickness also gives him the confidence to hold the line in the offensive zone, rather than giving up ice to give himself more cushion defensively.

He’s just an okay defender one-on-one against the rush, but has an above average amount of toughness and physicality for a guy that will classify as a smaller defenseman at the next level.

http://www.sbncollegehockey.com/2017/1/12/14221856/top-ncaa-nhl-free-agent-prospects-for-2016-2017-aston-reese-brickley-pionk-kelleher

 

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3 minutes ago, Blömqvist said:

I don't know much about him too, but I found this article online just now:

 

 

 

Interesting - thanks. If the scouting is accurate, he could learn a few tips from Stecher on 1on1 play. Mobile, good puck handling RHD... could slot in nicely with Tryamkin. 

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Per Brock Otten, some of the better OHL defensemen free agents: http://ohlprospects.blogspot.ca/2017/01/sunday-top-10-overagers-worth-signing.html?m=1

 

Remaining (since above was posted):

 

Darren Raddysh (Erie) 

Medric Mercier (Oshawa)

Mathieu Henderson (Flint)

Jalen Chatfield (Windsor)

Alex Peters (Flint)

 

Honourable mentions to Hora (Kitchener), Di Perna (Kitchener), Prophet (Peterborough), Centorame (Owen Sound), King (Sarnia), and Spinozzi (Sarnia)

 

Canucks Army's breakdown on the top NCAA defensemen free agents: https://canucksarmy.com/2017/03/09/ncaa-ufa-targets-defencemen/

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