Blues Prospect in the World Juniors

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what is the consensus expectation for Hakanpaa among Blues fans? He looked pretty physically competent in the game against sweden today, with a few nice hits. Do you anticipate that he'll be an NHL caliber defenseman? how has his season been besides the WJC?

[HooliganX2]

Originally Posted by orange is better

what is the consensus expectation for Hakanpaa among Blues fans? He looked pretty physically competent in the game against sweden today, with a few nice hits. Do you anticipate that he'll be an NHL caliber defenseman? how has his season been besides the WJC?

He needs to work on his skating. If he can improve his skating he should be a NHL defensive defenseman that is physical with a little bit of offensive upside.

[Jussi]

Originally Posted by HooliganX2

He needs to work on his skating. If he can improve his skating he should be a NHL defensive defenseman that is physical with a little bit of offensive upside.

TSN commentators (Ferraro possibly) said the Blues have been impressed how much his skating has improved.