Sportsnet broadcast: “Sanheim is top 15 in blocks, and one of the fastest skaters among D in the league – in the 97th percentile. He’s top 5 in takeaways in the NHL, top 3 in even strength ice time, and he can bomb it (slapshot).
January 6, 2025
Sportsnet broadcast: “Sanheim is top 15 in blocks, and one of the fastest skaters among D in the league – in the 97th percentile. He’s top 5 in takeaways in the NHL, top 3 in even strength ice time, and he can bomb it (slapshot).
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We are turning into one of the fastest teams in the league – Tippet, Poehling, TK, Sanheim, Drysdale and Jett on the way.
big sanwich
they’re one bonafide centerman away then, eh?
Our one legitimately top shelf defenseman.
I attended last night’s game (first time seeing an NHL game live since PHI @ DET like 5-6 years ago) & Sanheim is so impressive to see in person.
On TV u can tell he’s a giant but up close it’s like Holy shit and his skating is elite. Been great to see him mature and figure everything out the last 2 seasons.
Are we a destination for creating elite defenseman???
I don’t mean to be “Mr Negative” ( it’s been so hard for me to not be negative with this team for the past 10 years) but what am I missing with Sanheim? I know Farabee tells people on Twitter to just watch him play, and the media tells be how much bigger and stronger and better he has gotten, and he made team Canada for this stupid four nations thing, but I do not see his merit? Yes, he has always been a very good skater who joins the rush well and I will give him that. But I see him as a big softee who gets pushed around and beat consistently. For someone his size that should never happen. Also, it seems he is always on the ice when the other team scores. And his shot from the point still seems lackluster and the opposing goalies easily swallow it up. I am asking in earnest, I am I wrong here? Because I would love for him to be the true #1 Dman this team desperately needs, but I truly just don’t see that.
8 comments
We are turning into one of the fastest teams in the league – Tippet, Poehling, TK, Sanheim, Drysdale and Jett on the way.
big sanwich
they’re one bonafide centerman away then, eh?
Our one legitimately top shelf defenseman.
I attended last night’s game (first time seeing an NHL game live since PHI @ DET like 5-6 years ago) & Sanheim is so impressive to see in person.
On TV u can tell he’s a giant but up close it’s like Holy shit and his skating is elite. Been great to see him mature and figure everything out the last 2 seasons.
Are we a destination for creating elite defenseman???
I don’t mean to be “Mr Negative” ( it’s been so hard for me to not be negative with this team for the past 10 years) but what am I missing with Sanheim? I know Farabee tells people on Twitter to just watch him play, and the media tells be how much bigger and stronger and better he has gotten, and he made team Canada for this stupid four nations thing, but I do not see his merit? Yes, he has always been a very good skater who joins the rush well and I will give him that. But I see him as a big softee who gets pushed around and beat consistently. For someone his size that should never happen. Also, it seems he is always on the ice when the other team scores. And his shot from the point still seems lackluster and the opposing goalies easily swallow it up. I am asking in earnest, I am I wrong here? Because I would love for him to be the true #1 Dman this team desperately needs, but I truly just don’t see that.
So a number 1? !