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I’m not surprised he earned a call up. He has exceeded expectations at all levels since drafted. 

He was a surprise addition to the world jr team as a freshman and then was one of its best defensive players. He made the Olympic team although he didn’t get PT during the games; losing out to vets.

i wouldn’t be surprised at all if he is an NHLer next season.

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2 hours ago, New Guy said:

I'm not sure he's soft enough for this team

That's the first actual hockey fight I have seen in a long, long time where they actually hit each other (or in this case, one player hit the other).

1 hour ago, That Aud Smell said:

among other things, the *balance* he showed in that fight was very impressive.

hey - here's hoping.

So, the question is how does a defensive defensemen work in a system where there are supposed to be 5 guys on the attack? 

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11 minutes ago, SDS said:

That's the first actual hockey fight I have seen in a long, long time where they actually hit each other (or in this case, one player hit the other).

So, the question is how does a defensive defensemen work in a system where their are supposed to be 5 guys on the attack? 

He has been joining the rush much more in Rochester and does not look out of place doing it 

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33 minutes ago, That Aud Smell said:

among other things, the *balance* he showed in that fight was very impressive.

hey - here's hoping.

I hope fans aren't thinking here comes the next great fighter. He has only dropped em a couple times as an Amerk. He handled himself just fine but I don't think his opponents were pugilists. He'll thump ya (body check wise) tho if enter his area with the puck. A refreshing thing to see. 

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15 minutes ago, inkman said:

I hope fans aren't thinking here comes the next great fighter. He has only dropped em a couple times as an Amerk. He handled himself just fine but I don't think his opponents were pugilists. He'll thump ya (body check wise) tho if enter his area with the puck. A refreshing thing to see. 

Word of the day calendar entry?

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7 hours ago, GASabresIUFAN said:

I’m not surprised he earned a call up. He has exceeded expectations at all levels since drafted. 

He was a surprise addition to the world jr team as a freshman and then was one of its best defensive players. He made the Olympic team although he didn’t get PT during the games; losing out to vets.

i wouldn’t be surprised at all if he is an NHLer next season.

 

More time in Rochester wouldn't hurt him, IMHO.  But Olafsson and CJ Smith deserve real long-term shots.  C.J. Smith consistently drives play for the Amerks. He is a very fast and nibble skater. He reminds me a little of Skinner.  The other night he took a pass backwards, turned flawlessly, and then flew into the o-zone to score a point as I recall.   He kills penalties too.  I think that during his call-up that he wasn't allowed to play his real game.  He deserves at least as much of a shot as Tage Thompson.

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