flyercanuck Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Barrie Colts 17 year old defenceman Aaron Ekblad has really upped his game in these playoffs and has had several well timed pinches that resulted in him scoring or setting up crtitical goals.(He's actually got 3 more playoff points than Seth Jones.) The guy just never seems to be out of position and is heavily relied upon during 5 on 5, pp or pk. http://www.hockeysfuture.com/articles/90281/ekblad-transitioning-from-exceptional-status-to-leadership-role/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ekblad-transitioning-from-exceptional-status-to-leadership-role Just curious how many on here were 6'5" and could grow that beard at 17? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarke2Leach Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Barrie Colts 17 year old defenceman Aaron Ekblad has really upped his game in these playoffs and has had several well timed pinches that resulted in him scoring or setting up crtitical goals.(He's actually got 3 more playoff points than Seth Jones.) The guy just never seems to be out of position and is heavily relied upon during 5 on 5, pp or pk.http://www.hockeysfu...leadership-roleJust curious how many on here were 6'5" and could grow that beard at 17? “You just have to be physically mature,” explained Aaron Ekblad, a defender for the Barrie Colts, who started the OHL Championship series last Friday against the London Knights."Check that box off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 @Clarke2Leach The kid had facial hair at 15 when he joined the Colts. I was waiting to see some gangly kid with a head on him like JVR. He skates out with a 5 o'clock shadow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 (edited) The kid had facial hair at 15 when he joined the Colts.Thanks for the read on him......but it's safe to say we know this group can suck just not suck enough to get a shot at him...he sounds like a 1st overall suckage would have to take place to get him and we just saw them screw them selves out a top 3 overall at the end of this past season????Calgary will be up for the challenge.."Ekblad is first 15 year old since John Tavares to be granted exceptional status. Now eligible for OHL draft in May." -Per Bob McKenzie....ah man and he's a right hand shot kid will be worth his weight in gold...literally....real Philly dream draft...for real. Edited July 17, 2013 by OccamsRazor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 @flyercanuck Wow, how many kids get to lean on Bobby Orr for advice? That alone will do wonders for him. That beard is hilarious, he looks like he's 25 in that shot! As talented as the kid is, some of the credit has to go to Essex County's drinking water...ha ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Looking forward to seeing him with another season of junior under his belt. I really think he can surpass Pietrangelo as the best Dman we've had here in Barrie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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