The Boston Bruins just acquired their next Zdeno Chara
Photo credit: Telegraph Herald
Bruins general manager Don Sweeney may have found his next Zdeno Chara when he drafted Kristian Kostadinski in 2023.
He was drafted in the seventh round, 220th overall. According to eliteprospects.com, the 19-year-old prospect who stands at six foot 6 and 220 lbs has range and can play physical. He also has a great ability for quality cross lane breakouts.
"Yeah, I like it," he said of the physicality. "When we play USA or Canada, I like those harder games."
Having played the bulk of his time with Frolunda in Sweden, he will be taking his game to North America and will be playing for the Dubuque fighting Saints of the USHL. In last year's campaign with Frolunda, he played 46 games, scored three goals with 15 assists for 18 points with 63 penalty minutes and he was also a + 15.
"For my game, it's better on the small ice," he said. "I go in and out of the corners faster. It's good for me."
Some pundits and scouts feel that the Bruins may have selected their next Zdeno Chara. Have been acquired Nikita Zadorov this offseason will certainly give players like Kostadinski a chance to work with him during training camp and potentially develop his game.
Having another large defenseman who tends to play a stay-at-home style is exactly what the Bruins need as they continue to reshape the roster with larger defensemen which seems to be the model to go with in the NHL.
Source: The Hockey News
NHL players in this story
Nikita Zadorov
| POLL | ||
4 AOUT | 73 ANSWERS The Boston Bruins just acquired their next Zdeno Chara Will Bruins defensive prospect Kristian Kostadinski become a regualr with the Bruins in the next 3 years? | ||
| Yes | 53 | 72.6 % |
| No | 20 | 27.4 % |
| List of polls | ||
Latest 10 stories
