P.K. Subban Tops Rankings Of Habs Prospects At Hockey's Future

by Robert L on Mar 21, 2010 10:38 PM EDT

The spring 2010 listing of the Canadiens top 20 organization prospects is now up at Hockey's Future. The rankings contain several surprises and good words on Danny Kristo, Cedric Desjardins, Joonas Nattinen and Gabriel Dumont among others. Bulldogs defenseman P.K. Subban, not surprisingly, tops all prospects. Of Kristo, HF has this to say:

In 2009-10, Kristo has enjoyed no shortage of success. As a 19-year-old freshman, Kristo has been an impact player with the University of North Dakota. And on the international stage, the Edina, Minnesota native represented his country in noteworthy fashion, one of only a handful of returning members of the United States' WJC squad. He scored five goals and three assists en route to a gold medal. With the Fighting Sioux, Kristo has scored 14 goals and 20 assists in 38 games. Kristo looks comfortable, excelling at each level he plays. He has excellent speed, shoots and passes equally well, and works hard on every shift. He was named the WCHA rookie of the year.

Read all 20 player profiles here.

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I think PK will make an immediate impact on the defense core next year, which should take a huge weight off Markov’s shoulders.

by Myles Dolphin on Mar 21, 2010 10:41 PM EDT reply actions

Playoffs

I wouldn’t be surprised to see him make an appearance in the playoffs.

He adds a puck carrying dimension that they have lacked from the back end for a long time.
Markov is fantastic at transition passes and jumping into the play, but Subban galloping with the puck through the neutral zone is a sight to behold and something the Habs have lacked since the days of Chelios, Desjardins and Schneider.

by Chris Boyle on Mar 22, 2010 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions