Canadiens Add a Violent, Physical, and Fearless Player Who's Already Turning Heads
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As we reported earlier this week, a new player has officially signed a contract within the Montreal Canadiens organization.
We're talking about the tough Owen Protz.
Well, regarding this recent acquisition by the Habs, some sources had very interesting comments about him.
Owen Protz Scares Opponents and Is an Interesting Addition for the Montreal Canadiens
Protz, who could technically help the Laval Rocket immediately, is more likely to be a name to watch next season and during the Canadiens' upcoming training camp.
Here's one of the comments that really drew attention to him:
Last year, Elite Prospects called him "the most violent player on the ice at any given time."
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And they provide more details:
"When Protz steps on the ice, he holds a monopoly on violence, smart violence.
He steadily angles attackers to the outside, lining them for a bone-crushing hit.
He eliminates the attacker's options on the cycle, then slams them to the ice. He'll shut down rushes, move the puck, and activate in the offensive zone.
- Elite Prospects
He steadily angles attackers to the outside, lining them for a bone-crushing hit.
He eliminates the attacker's options on the cycle, then slams them to the ice. He'll shut down rushes, move the puck, and activate in the offensive zone.
- Elite Prospects
This is an extremely encouraging analysis for Montreal Canadiens fans. It's a sign he could quickly become a fan favorite.. much like another former Bulldogs player named Arber Xhekaj!
Owen Protz, 19 years old, is a left-handed defenseman, standing 6-foot-2 and weighing 210 pounds.
He recorded 32 points in 67 games this season, with a +11 rating and 57 penalty minutes, but his impact on the game goes far beyond the numbers and stats.
| POLL | ||
MAI 9 | 3304 ANSWERS Canadiens Add a Violent, Physical, and Fearless Player Who's Already Turning Heads Which one do you think will have a longer career with the Montreal Canadiens? | ||
| Joshua Roy | 518 | 15.7 % |
| Florian Xhekaj | 2227 | 67.4 % |
| Filip Mesar | 270 | 8.2 % |
| Owen Protz | 289 | 8.7 % |
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