FILE #0142
GRADE A-
J. Kowalski — D
Edge work and stick angle that already reads like an NHL shutdown pairing.
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Edge work and stick angle that already reads like an NHL shutdown pairing.
Release speed and weight transfer that beats set goalies clean.
Undersized but wins puck races against defensemen twice his size.
Elite compete level, but decision-making still lags a full step behind.
Vision and timing that make everyone on the ice around him better.
A heavy, engaged defenseman whose frame still needs a full off-season.
Calm depth and clean rebound control against high-danger second chances.
Good size and a heavy shot, but skating needs to catch up before he's draftable.