Dude is a beast man. 6'3 forward from Ontario played in the O, he's Kaleta but bigger and more scoring prowess. Kassian is exactly what the Sabres have been lacking for far too long: grit, size, strength, non euro-ness. Some draft observers characterize him as pretty much NHL ready, but at 18 and with the Sabres recent history I doubt that will be the case..
Peterborough head coach Ken McRae
"Zack Kassian is a great kid that loves the game and approaches practices the same way he approaches games with hard work and intensity. (He’s a) big, tough right shot power forward with a mean streak. Very heavy shot to go along with a high skill level as well as a physical, intimidating style of play. Zack takes pride in his off-ice workouts and is a very well conditioned athlete."
Here's a video..
He's Kaleta but bigger. So that means he's a poor mans Barnaby but bigger?
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