hf101 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 signed Medicine Hat Tigers defenseman Matthew Konan to an entry-level contract. It goes into effect starting next season.Konan, 20, was never drafted by an NHL club and just finished his final Junior season, so unlike the signing of Nick Cousins last week, Konan will be in the professional ranks next year. It's likely we see him with the Adirondack Phantoms next season, but he still has playoff games to play with the Tigers this season, so it's unlikely he joins the AHL ranks this season on an amateur tryout contract.He's a big defenseman, listed at 6'3, 190 pounds. In the video interview above, Konan compared himself to Chris Pronger -- physical when he needs to be, but more reliant on staying calm in the defensive end and making a solid outlet pass. He's scrapped a bit in the WHL, but it doesn't appear to be a huge part of his game with just 18 fights in over 300 games played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 (edited) Good news is both the pickup are right handed shots...after seeing some of Kubina noticed this squad has really missed that...hadn't had one since Rico...damn thats a long time.Edit:.......also nice frame to had add some more muscle in time...hope it pans out. Edited April 2, 2012 by OccamsRazor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terp Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 @hf101The Pronger comparison is for sure pushing it but I hope he's a good prospect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doom88 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 @hf101The Pronger comparison is for sure pushing it but I hope he's a good prospect.I like the kid's idea, aim high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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