LD Sebastian Aho (2017, 139th, NYI)

[MarVell]

Offensive Dman like him will definitely struggle to get ice-time under Hitchcock. Sad!

Hopefully he gets out of there, soon!

 

[2020 Cup Champions]

wait, there's two sebastian ahos?

Do a search for something like "unlikely sebastian aho" and enjoy.

 

[VoluntaryDom]

He is good

 

[SLAPSHOT723]

He is good

He IS good! Well said!

 

[Islanders4Cups]

Impressed with Aho thus far. He was thrown to the fire and has held up well.
Great pick.

 

[Kevin27NYI]

Still green but what I've noticed is that being a smaller guy he has been compensating lately but playing tougher around the net.

 

[SI90]

Still green but what I've noticed is that being a smaller guy he has been compensating lately but playing tougher around the net.

I’ve noticed that as well. He hasn’t been great defensively but he’s making the effort. I think him being pro already for a few years has helped. He’s not your normal inexperienced 21 year old rookie. He approaches the game like a pro. When you’re that small you’re not going to out muscle guys. You have to be on point positional and know how to Defend with your stick and position. I think Aho can do that. It may taken awhile for him to become a good Defender but with his offensive capabilities and his puck carrying I think you can live with him until he gets there.

 

[Kevin27NYI]

I’ve noticed that as well. He hasn’t been great defensively but he’s making the effort. I think him being pro already for a few years has helped. He’s not your normal inexperienced 21 year old rookie. He approaches the game like a pro. When you’re that small you’re not going to out muscle guys. You have to be on point positional and know how to Defend with your stick and position. I think Aho can do that. It may taken awhile for him to become a good Defender but with his offensive capabilities and his puck carrying I think you can live with him until he gets there.

Yeah he's definitely trying, it just sucks when he's like one of five rookies on the roster right now.

 

[SI90]

Yeah he's definitely trying, it just sucks when he's like one of five rookies on the roster right now.

Absolutely. Can’t expect a bunch of young rookies to carry you. We need Bailey and Boychuck back bad but we could also use a trade or 2 for some veteran help.