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LD Dennis Cholowski - St. Cloud State, NCAA (2016, 20th, DET, selected by SEA, claimed by WSH)

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gifted88 said:
His play in the NCAA showed a different player than if you just looked at his stats though.
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He was physically really behind the 8 ball as a college hockey player. I believe his coach said he looked like he was 16, or something to that effect. He gained a lot of weight last summer, so I think that has helped a lot with his development. Tyler Wright said he was 170 lbs when they drafted him, and I believe this summer they said he had gotten up to about ~195 lbs.

Here was the Motzko quote:
In between, you see where he needs to take the big growth steps in his game. All kids physically mature at a different age. He’s a 19-year-old in a 16-year-old body, but that’s a good thing. His upside is huge.
 
Dennis Cholowski and the preparation for a training camp...

Kid has matured a bit in 2 years.

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2016 entry draft picture on the left.
 
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Henkka said:
Dennis Cholowski and the preparation for a training camp...

Kid has matured a bit in 2 years.

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2016 entry draft picture on the left.
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Thats crazy!!!.. Looks funny how young he looked.. Honestly looks like someones silly little brother pissing around and bugging his big brother

Anyways, deadly player and was dominant last season in Portland... One of my favorite defenseman prospects. Thought his all around game was alot better than his teammate and Blackhawks 1st rounder Jokiharju. Plays in all situations of the game and excels at it. Controlled the play everytime he was on the ice
 
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I've seen a few games, and I'm not sure "beyond suspect" is something I'd agree with. There's been lapses, but the average defensive play has been strong. He's had impressive gap control for the most part, his skating helps him cover more space, and I don't think neither rush or cycle defense has been a particular issue.

Count me among those who think he's been impressive, more so than I thought he would.
 
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obey86 said:
why does it look like that?
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I admit I might’ve said that a little prematurely, but why would he not make the team? He’s literally outplayed all of his competition, I think it’s his to lose at this point.
 
Christien said:
I admit I might’ve said that a little prematurely, but why would he not make the team? He’s literally outplayed all of his competition, I think it’s his to lose at this point.
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Blashill's comments strongly indicate that he has made it. It's not a sure thing until final roster moves are made and we know who is healthy and not, but it would seem pretty ridiculous not to at least give the kid a go after the kind of performance he has put on.
 
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Ive seen him in the last game hes played, and he was pretty great. One man breakout.

I thought Hronek was ahead of him but hes proving me wrong so far.
 
Mrb1p said:
Ive seen him in the last game hes played, and he was pretty great. One man breakout.

I thought Hronek was ahead of him but hes proving me wrong so far.
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I think that is the sentiment that most had, but holy crap can Cholowski skate with the puck on his stick.

He is the only Dman that was competing for a roster spot not playing tonight. Safe to say he has made the roster.
 
Tatar Shots said:
I think that is the sentiment that most had, but holy crap can Cholowski skate with the puck on his stick.

He is the only Dman that was competing for a roster spot not playing tonight. Safe to say he has made the roster.
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Yep. Ive seen this from him at the WHL but wasn't sure hed be able to do so at the NHL level. Hes just jumped up quite a few spots just by showing me this on my prospect list.

Might be overreacting tho
 
Mrb1p said:
Ive seen him in the last game hes played, and he was pretty great. One man breakout.

I thought Hronek was ahead of him but hes proving me wrong so far.
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Youre not alone, I think every wings fan thought Hronek was ahead but this preseason changed that I think. He might have lapses here and there but hes young and the defense will get better. I dont remember a wings dman coming up this young and impressing enough to make the team at his age. Fischer is the last one I think. Cholowski is an elite skater which will help him cover for his mistakes
 
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newfy said:
Youre not alone, I think every wings fan thought Hronek was ahead but this preseason changed that I think. He might have lapses here and there but hes young and the defense will get better. I dont remember a wings dman coming up this young and impressing enough to make the team at his age. Fischer is the last one I think. Cholowski is an elite skater which will help him cover for his mistakes
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Every Wings fan? I know I have never had Hronek over Cholowski. Now the team was putting out there that Hronek was planned to be on the roster but he didn't have an incredible camp. He left a crack in the door and Cholowski kicked it open. But I entered training camp with Rasmussen and Cholowski as my #1 and #2 prospects in our system. I know that wasn't super popular when we were polling, but they are both progressing in a big way. I am also lower on Zadina than most Wings fan by a decent margin.

The whole we like rink rats that work tirelessly to improve that made them awful safe picks with character over skill sure aren't making Holland and Wright look bad. They worked pretty hard to fortify what they do well in their game and have smoothed out other areas. Both guys still have a long way to go, but man I like how much both improve on a seemingly game to game basis it is impressive.
 
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The Zetterberg Era said:
Every Wings fan? I know I have never had Hronek over Cholowski. Now the team was putting out there that Hronek was planned to be on the roster but he didn't have an incredible camp. He left a crack in the door and Cholowski kicked it open. But I entered training camp with Rasmussen and Cholowski as my #1 and #2 prospects in our system. I know that wasn't super popular when we were polling, but they are both progressing in a big way. I am also lower on Zadina than most Wings fan by a decent margin.

The whole we like rink rats that work tirelessly to improve that made them awful safe picks with character over skill sure aren't making Holland and Wright look bad. They worked pretty hard to fortify what they do well in their game and have smoothed out other areas. Both guys still have a long way to go, but man I like how much both improve on a seemingly game to game basis it is impressive.
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I had Zadina number one but Rasmussen and Cholowski second and third for the wings. I meant that I think most fans had Hronek ahead onhis chances to make the team, not in prospect rankings. Everything the team said led most fans to think Hronek was making it, but Cholowski like you said kicked the door wide open and made the team
 
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