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Originally Posted by rickroll
you guys have been running so ridiculously good at getting prospects who can contribute right off the bat
Yep.
Logan Stankoven just turned 21 in February. He's tiny at 5'8" 170 lbs but skates like a water bug.
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He’s a fearless puck-carrier, always driving the inside, and never shy about setting up shop near the net-front off of the puck. He plays a north-south game and always attacks at an unrelentingly high pace. The mechanics behind his shot are so clean, exerting downward force while pushing his top hand off his body. -EliteProspects 2021 NHL Draft Guide
Thomas Harley is 22 and is a well above average defenseman on his way to being elite and becoming more of a factor on offense.
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May 9, 2024
Harley logged a shorthanded assist and four shots on goal in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Avalanche in Game 2.
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Harley took a shot, and Tyler Seguin was able to knock in the rebound for the Stars' fourth goal. Both of Harley's helpers this postseason have come within the last three games. The 22-year-old blueliner is up to 18 shots on net, 24 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating while holding down a top-four role through nine playoff contests. Dallas has leaned heavily on its top defensemen, so Harley should continue to see massive minutes even if he's not a significant factor on offense.
Miro Heiskanen is 24. QUOTE says sums it up pretty nicely.
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An elite two-way defenceman in the making, Miro Heiskanen has a toolbox bursting at the seams. Very smooth skater whose general agility and athleticism is excellent and on display every shift. A confident puck mover with no issues running a play himself and starting a transition up-ice. Solid creativity and impressive puck skills. Always makes the high percentage play and doesn't put teammates in dangerous or vulnerable positions. Willingness to play a physical game is not an issue, as he is often seen throwing the body. Defensively very diligent and proactive, keeping the opposition to the outside and cutting off open and common lanes.
Jake Oettinger turned 25 back in December. Holding the Avalanche to 1 goal in each of the last 2 games on their home ice is all you need to know.
And 22 year old Mavrik Bourgue is waiting in the wings.
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His hockey IQ is unreal. Out of nothing, he’s going to make plays that on one else can see on the ice. Bourque is very effective at putting the puck at the proper space so he can protect the puck. He’s so good at bringing defenders to him. With the occasional head fake or a change of speed; he's shown a real knack for luring defencemen out of passing lanes. -EliteProspects 2020 NHL Draft Guide
The future is bright, especially if these kids continue to get even better. Should be fun and I'm lucky to be here for it.