LD Mike Koster - Univ. of Minnesota, NCAA (2019, 146th, TOR)
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Stive Morgan
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Damn I thought his name was Mike Koster Chaska. That would've been sick.
He looks really good though.
He looks really good though.
tony d
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Looks like he could be a good player. 2019 is a draft we haven't heard much about yet, I wonder where he would rank vs. other players available for 2019.
Firecracker
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He's in the upper echelon of '01 D in the US, and should get consideration from the NTDP. Talking about the NHL Draft at this point for kids that age is kind of silly.
RedWingsAllTheWay
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Had a very good Hlinka Tournament, Excellent skater and passer... Interested to see where he ends up... was really good for Fargo this spring putting up 10 PTS in 21 Games... Not a lot of size but when you skate like he does, its less of an issue now days!
Skinnyjimmy08
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Interesting enough Seattle Thunderbirds of WHL just hired a new GM this offseason and one of his first of a few moves was trading for Koster's rights and Tbirds are confident that they can potentially make him commit to the CHL
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We shall see but getting a Minnesota raised kid that's committed to the U. to go the WHL route isn't that easy! It's not like getting some Minnesota kid who's committed to Neb. Omaha to switch!
Skinnyjimmy08
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Haha 100% agree... It just always catches my attention when a team trades for a prospect that is committed to NCAA is all
His head and offensive skills are his main attributes . Lack of size and skating stride are concerns . Player for Tri City USHL a fair bit last year i don't thinking he is going Dub
I don't see a single thing wrong with his skating or feet at this point!
Saw him play 5 ushl games last year live . Too much upper body movement and stride pattern are a bit of a concern for me . But brain wise and offensive creativity top notch .
I'd say his brain (decision making) is the one big red flag in his game, also doesnt have the best of shots! but to each their own!
Jaykay
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Reminds me of Mike Reilly a bit, which the Gophers would certainly be fine with.
By best you mean worst right? did you want him at the hlinka, I ran out of fingers and toes to count the number of high risk with low reward plays he made with the puck... He would be a ton more effective if he simplified his game!
A few posts up you said he had a very good Hlinka. Is this Jekyl or Hyde that is currently posting?
Doesn't mean he wasn't good in other areas dude! USA didn't have a great defensive group and he was their best defenseman! he made plays with the puck that wouldn't work at the professional or even college levels but he got away with in the Hlinka. Guess I should have been more specific....
I've heard from people that he's leveled off this year and not projecting like the high end prospect many thought he would. I haven't seen much of him but I wouldn't pay too much attention of his points in HS, that school plays a lot of cupcakes, a lot of nights are "get your points night"! Having said that, Looking through his game log tho, it looks like he has performed well against some of the better programs in the State this year....
Frk It
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I hear you. This draft lacks offensive defenseman, so I am just trying to see if there are some hidden gems out there.
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