By Bryan Reynolds -
He's a bit small, but that doesn't always matter for offensive d-men. Hopefully he can find a role and make it his. The Wild sure could use a young d-man to step up.
Nathan- Honestly, I didn't see enough from Kampfer to make an impression one way or another.
Grade: N/A
Bryan- Kampfer was good. Not great, but good. His defense wasn't always there, nor was his offense. He is young, and still has time to make an impact. He made a few mistakes, but those come with his age and development level. Plus, it's not like they traded a defensive stalwart for him.
Grade: C+
Jesse- For just Greg Zanon, Kampfer has to be looked on as a steal. The Wild got younger, faster, and smoother with the puck, and in exchange, the team gave up an old bag of sour grapes. The kid can skate well and sees the play develop pretty well for a younger guy. Granted, Kampfer won't be a top-pairing guy as he lacks the top-end elite talent, but he's still a great play as a 3rd-pair defensman. He had the rotten luck of being stuck behind a deep core in Boston, but a full season in Minnesota ought to give Kampfer a real chance to audition his talent.
Grade: B
Think you could write a story like this? Hockey Wilderness wants you to develop your voice, find an audience, and we'll pay you to do it. Just fill out this form.
Recommended Comments
There are no comments to display.
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.