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Top Defenseman in the state?
Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 5:29 pm
by CrossbarandIn99
Who you think it is?
Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 5:51 pm
by NumberCruncher
McDonagh.
He's a smart D and plays oncoming rushes well.
He's strong enough to throw others around.
He's even scarier in the offensive zone.
What more could you want?
Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2007 5:57 pm
by George Blanda
I'll second the comments on McDonaugh. He's the best from what I've seen. Stejskal and Brutlag are good, but not quite McDonaugh from what I've seen. I will admit I have not seen Kieffer play.
Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 2:23 pm
by pokechecker
I have not seen the Grand Rapids kid, but of the other 3, I think Kieffer is the biggest difference maker for his team. He can skate the puck up very well, hit like a ton of bricks, and has one heck of a shot from the point. He doesn't have the same supporting cast around him that McDonaugh and Brutlag have so he has to do more on his own. He's a great player and will be fun to watch in college with a bunch of good players around him (I believe at St. Cloud).
Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 2:41 pm
by SEC Scotty
pokechecker wrote:I have not seen the Grand Rapids kid, but of the other 3, I think Kieffer is the biggest difference maker for his team. He can skate the puck up very well, hit like a ton of bricks, and has one heck of a shot from the point. He doesn't have the same supporting cast around him that McDonaugh and Brutlag have so he has to do more on his own. He's a great player and will be fun to watch in college with a bunch of good players around him (I believe at St. Cloud).
I agree with everything in this post. Saw him last year, in the fall Elite League this year, the 2-0 loss to CDH (hit the pipe twice with the smoke wagon), and the WBL game at Aldrich. Love the kids game. SCSU is getting two good ones in Kieffer and Christian. Haven't seen Stejskal except on TV. I would take Kieffer over Brutlag, but McDonagh is the best d-man in the state.
Posted: Sat Jan 13, 2007 4:40 pm
by sterfry9
brutlag!!!
Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 1:19 am
by boblee
Stejskal was a difference maker against CLoquet.
Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 1:29 am
by bauerhock15
i would definatley have to say that nate scmitt is up there and the kid from orono. those are A anyways, i havent seen many AA games
Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 6:46 pm
by big_thurst
I think there are two worthy defensemen that could be in this poll.
Duluth East's Collin Traschel, Elk River's Brandon Martell
Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 9:45 pm
by boblee
big_thurst wrote:I think there are two worthy defensemen that could be in this poll.
Duluth East's Collin Traschel, Elk River's Brandon Martell
Martell? Martell has not impressed this year. But "God's gift to the game" is noticable, yes.
Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 10:02 pm
by gopherhockey33
if i had to put those 4 in order i would go...
1. brutlag
2.mcdoungh
3. kiefer
4. stejskal
brutlag and mcdoungh are both equal on defense but btulag is better on offence
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 12:38 am
by MNHocker444
bauerhock15 Posted: Sun Jan 14, 2007 1:29 am Post subject:
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i would definatley have to say that nate scmitt is up there and the kid from orono. those are A anyways, i havent seen many AA games
Pat McClure from orono he has 25 pts this season. I have seen him play a couple times this year and he is very good and can compete with anyone in the state he has a real passion for the game.
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 12:59 am
by superfanEmoney8
Joe Gleason and Joey Breme from Edina are solid and Chris Student from BSM is also a solid defensemen, Gleason comes up into the play often and creates a lot of add man rushes adn Breme is very hard to beat from what I've seen, he can skate with anyone and has great stick work. Chris Student is a complete package solid in all areas and is strong. Breme is going to Denver after a year in juniors i hear and Student is going to northeastern. Gleason's still only a jr.
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 2:05 am
by HSHockeyFan06
i also agree with the coments earlier mcdonagh is one hell of a defensman he is the all around package, he is everythgin a coach could ask for and more, he is an outstanding team leader, he sees the rink very well, he is smart, he is strong on his skates, and not only can he shut down just about any rush but he is very offensive minded, and i have whatched him play the past 2 years.
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 9:17 am
by Zeke16
"brutlag and mcdoungh are both equal on defense but btulag is better on offence".
I'm not sure you've seen McDonough play if that's what you think
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2007 4:44 pm
by SEC Scotty
big_thurst wrote:I think there are two worthy defensemen that could be in this poll.
Duluth East's Collin Traschel, Elk River's Brandon Martell
Colin could play on my squad anyday. I like the kids game.
McDonagh
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 8:12 pm
by saintpaulhockey
Its no fluke that he a top 15 projected pick in the NHL draft. He has no weaknesses. It could be argued that he is the top MN defenseman since Brian Lee. Incredible kid to watch play.
Re: McDonagh
Posted: Tue Jan 16, 2007 8:13 pm
by holdin the stick
saintpaulhockey wrote:Its no fluke that he a top 15 projected pick in the NHL draft. He has no weaknesses. It could be argued that he is the top MN defenseman since Brian Lee. Incredible kid to watch play.
Is he the guy who has been named Colin(god's gift to the game) traschel?