Continuing with the top ten prospects countdown, we have taken a look at some takes and players closer to no longer being a part of the prospect rankings. Next up on this list, we are going to look at another European defenseman, which seems to be a strength of Jarmo Kekalainen and his management staff.


D Samuel Knazko (Slovakia)

The draft selection that came a part of the Josh Anderson package, the European defender has been lighting up the charts in his native Slovakian junior and adult leagues.

Knazko comes in at a shorter 6 foot frame, which lacks size on the defense, but puts up production and ice time. The third rounder is blossoming into a steal for the Columbus Blue Jackets, but still is a couple years away before playing full time minutes in Europe against other former NHLers.

At just 20, he has a chance to continue to get better, and potentially see a top 4 spot in the NHL.

Thoughts??


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