Federico Maria Paternoster (F, Eppan/Appiano U17 / Italy U17, 2027 draft prospect)

[singlesliceofcheese]

I was perusing through future drafts and I ascertained an Italian player whom is eight years old. Remarkably, he is playing in a league that preponderantly possesses players aged 16 and 17 years old. Admittedly, Federico only scored one goal in four games in a league that isn't amassed with quality capacity, but I still find this to be a similar situation like Daniel Sprong when he was playing with players much older and moved to NA to develop his craft. What are your thoughts?

Cue the, "Muh guh, it's too early to predict" comments.

Source:Federico Maria Paternoster at eliteprospects.com

 

[ijuka]

I really wonder what the point is. 8-year-old in a hitting league? No matter the amount of talent, that's just asking for a serious injury.

On the topic, impossible to evaluate without the player playing in a decent country or without video material.

 

[singlesliceofcheese]

I really wonder what the point is. 8-year-old in a hitting league? No matter the amount of talent, that's just asking for a serious injury.

On the topic, impossible to evaluate without the player playing in a decent country or without video material.

I'm not familiar with the level of contact that is prevalent in Italian leagues. Withal, I am not familiar with his size, as he may be larger than the average eight year old. Still, most of this is either indiscriminate or speculation. I found it quite interesting that there is no thread appertaining to him, so I figured I'd raise awareness. Albeit, he is playing at a very high level for his age, even if it is a lackluster hockey country.

 

[Incubajerks]

That's some kind of last name: our father.

 

[singlesliceofcheese]

That's some kind of last name: our father.

Haha, true. I am hoping he has an NHL career ahead, merely due to his unconventional origin and elongated name (Keep in mind, I am hoping, not asserting that he will make it to the professional level).

 

[Bonucci]

He was born in 2004, not in 2009. Nothing special there.

Federico Maria Paternoster – Hockey Club Bolzano

Federico Maria Paternoster - PowerHockey

 

[singlesliceofcheese]

He was born in 2004, not in 2009. Nothing special there.

Federico Maria Paternoster – Hockey Club Bolzano

Federico Maria Paternoster - PowerHockey

Quite the lapse to make, if I say so myself.

 

[Fonzieleaf]

Are we really talking about an 8-year-old right now?

 

[singlesliceofcheese]

Are we really talking about an 8-year-old right now?

Well, I'd read the aforementioned posts for that information.

 

[BM14]

He should hone his skills in Woodbridge.

 

[alko]

This thread is screaming about Videos!

 

[APVJ]

Emilio Pettersen 2.0