10. At the beginning of the year he was invisible and really appeared to be struggling to find his confidence with the puck. Comments: The "Dorsal Finn," as Garyboy on HFboards calls him (shout out to the excellent nickname), continues to be another stable riser this season for its progression he has revealed in 1 calendar year. Remarks: Faksa is another guy who's rapidly climbing the charts. " Another contributor states, "Maatta is underappreciated because he's not magnificent offensively, but he's the kind of guy who might quietly possess an impressive 15-year NHL career. Fantastic positioning and decision-making and makes the game easy with the small plays he makes. He's not the "hot " pick with this year's defensemen, but he's have the ability to play a Top 4 function for a long moment. " Maatta's defensive sport, skating ability and size combination has kind of given him that "safe select tag. " Some are a little concerned about his offensive game however.
Another contributor agrees. "He busted up a knee, but that's not likely to wreck his eyesight and how he sees the ice. " Ditto for another contributor. Why the increase? "Frankly, I wasn't solid onto his NHL potential before. I didn't believe he could be a lively, year in/year outside NHL each star. However, I'm a believer today. He's prepared for the NHL following year and that he 's likely to make an effect. Probably one of the most complete players available for the draft lately," says one particular contributor. Another contributor says, "I absolutely adore this man. He's definitely going to be a superb NHL player. He may not be as mean, but believe Bobby Holik in his prime with all New Jersey. The sort of man with size and uses it for all the proper motives, but who also has the puck and skating skill to make his linemates better. " However, not everybody is convinced.
