Saskatoon's 4-1 win over the Hitmen on Wednesday was a costly victory, as it turns out that 19 year old defenceman Teigan Zahn suffered a broken leg on a hit from Calgary forward Del Cowan, and Zahn is now finished for the season.
I assume new Blades D/F Curt Gogol will now play defence exclusively for the rest of this season, because without Zahn the Blades would only have six other defencemen - two of whom are only 16 years old.
Tough blow for a contender....
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I don't feel losing Zahn is all that big of a blow. Watching him this season suggested to me he was out of shape and lost a few steps in the skating department. This will give Tyler Kizuik a chance to play now with Niemi and Kizuik is not only a better skater but also a better passer.
Zahn's value is in his leadership around the team and he has said that he will continue to be with the team for the rest of the year instead of rehabbing away from the squad.
Not only can Gogol play defense, but so can Acolatse. That position is both of their natural positions anyway.
To be honest, I'm not really worried bout the Blades defense situation. Thrower and Siemens have played well this year and they're on the ice at the same time most of the time, thats how much confidence Molleken has in them. Kiziuk will get to play a bit more. He kinda scares me at times though. Last I heard Molleken was going to keep Acolatse and Gogol up front but its good they acquired those two cuz they can use them at both spots. So far they've done well here.
Loosing Zahn is a very big blow to the Blades. He is very much a team player, something that seems to be lacking on this team this year. He is a defensemen's player, not a one man show. His job is to defend and not think that he has to be trying to be a forward up scoring goals and someone else then has to cover for him on the defense cause he cannot make it back to the play in time to be a defenseman. A major blow to the Blades.hom
Zahn will be missed on the ice that goes without saying. I do know though he will be at the rink playing a huge role as the leader he is helping the guys in anyway he can. Go Teigan, this is where you will shine with the many hockey smarts you have to pass on from the sidelines - coaching!!
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I don't feel losing Zahn is all that big of a blow. Watching him this season suggested to me he was out of shape and lost a few steps in the skating department. This will give Tyler Kizuik a chance to play now with Niemi and Kizuik is not only a better skater but also a better passer.
Zahn's value is in his leadership around the team and he has said that he will continue to be with the team for the rest of the year instead of rehabbing away from the squad.
Not only can Gogol play defense, but so can Acolatse. That position is both of their natural positions anyway.
Right....forgot about Acolatse. So the Blades have a number of fill-in options on the blueline.
To be honest, I'm not really worried bout the Blades defense situation. Thrower and Siemens have played well this year and they're on the ice at the same time most of the time, thats how much confidence Molleken has in them. Kiziuk will get to play a bit more. He kinda scares me at times though. Last I heard Molleken was going to keep Acolatse and Gogol up front but its good they acquired those two cuz they can use them at both spots. So far they've done well here.
Loosing Zahn is a very big blow to the Blades. He is very much a team player, something that seems to be lacking on this team this year. He is a defensemen's player, not a one man show. His job is to defend and not think that he has to be trying to be a forward up scoring goals and someone else then has to cover for him on the defense cause he cannot make it back to the play in time to be a defenseman. A major blow to the Blades.hom
Zahn will be missed on the ice that goes without saying. I do know though he will be at the rink playing a huge role as the leader he is helping the guys in anyway he can. Go Teigan, this is where you will shine with the many hockey smarts you have to pass on from the sidelines - coaching!!
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