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Old 05-30-2023, 04:40 AM   #1245
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Originally Posted by Sandman View Post
I love Kalan Lind! You're right, his offensive numbers should've been higher, but I believe he has more to show. Here's my write-up:

-I have compared LW Kalan Lind to a poor man's Brad Marchand. This is the kid who was running around, playing physical, and stirring the pot so much in the Top Prospects Game, that he had to fight 6'4" Alex Pharand. Lind is not at all afraid of the rough-going, fighting hard in the dirty areas, or driving opponents crazy. Likes to crash the net, and has a knack for scoring garbage goals, but he has a good shot from farther out as well. He might be one of the best forecheckers in this draft, and has a non-stop motor. His hard-working nature, and competitiveness makes him a quality, 200-ft player, and he uses his physicality and stick to pressure puck-carriers, and separate man from puck. Though he plays like a bull in a china shop, he also has good IQ and vision, with strong playmaking ability, and a good off-puck game. Kole Lind's brother had 44 points in 43 games for the Red Deer Rebels. He's 6'0", but is listed at only 154lbs, so he needs to seriously bulk up.
I personally haven't seen him but asking I was told he'll likely fall due to his inability to keep his emotions in check thus taking really stupid penalties at bad times, give him credit for having a huge heart but he's had his bell rung a few times which is scary as well, just guessing, but if he makes the NHL he's likely more of a Ryan Lomberg than a Brad Marchand, never know though.
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