Niskanen, Ballard, Johnson and Martin

Lowerchesterdchs · Post by **Lowerchesterdchs** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 3:12 pm

Which one of these 4 will go down as the better NHL player when it's all said and done?

Which one would you rather have on your team right now?

SB24 · Post by **SB24** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 3:15 pm

Oshie

Jacketfan06 · Post by **Jacketfan06** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 3:46 pm

agreed but oh well. ill go with Paul Martin

GoGoGophers · Post by **GoGoGophers** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 4:40 pm

Stu Bickel. No not really I'd have to say if Niskanen.

Northern16hockey · Post by **Northern16hockey** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 1:18 am

Niskanen looks good

theref · Post by **theref** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 7:55 am

SB24 wrote:Oshie

Must have forgotten the "smart" hat this morning....

Little Falls Fan · Post by **Little Falls Fan** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 11:19 am

The way Niskanen is playing this season being a rookie, and when most people thought that Matt should have finished college (i was one of those people) i think that he will have a very solid NHL career.

GR3343 · Post by **GR3343** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 11:54 am

Gonna have to say Paul Martin. His mobility and athleticism make him a great defenseman. As he ages in the league, he'll settle into a prototypical player in the new NHL. Mobile, fast with great hands and great vision. Maybe not a perennial all star, but a very good player just the same.

topched · Post by **topched** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 8:03 pm

well you said it best right there Martin will be a good solid player but Niskanen will be an all star in the league he looks amazing so far this year as a rookie and he is only going to get better as he develops. Also, Johnson i think will be a great player. I thought he had a terrible year at the U last year but he looks much better in the pro game and with his size and speed he will be a great player to come.

Jason87 · Post by **Jason87** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 9:29 pm

It's going to be Niskanen.
He needs to improve his coverage in front of the net and a bit defending two on one's, besides bulking up a bit more. Also he needs to get his shot on net a bit more.
He's been getting double shifted the last few weeks for the Stars in the 3rd period when they're up or down by a goal, or tied and has made very few mistakes over that stretch.