ROBIN SALO - Defenseman - 20 - Drafted 2017 #46 Overall
LAST UPDATED 1/29/19
While Salo didn't go in the first round, a simple look at his pedigree raises questions as to why not. Despite his awkward stride, he's an incredibly well-rounded defenseman. He's adept at eating up tough minutes in Finland's top men's league, and while his offensive production was low, his low shooting percentage suggests that's more due to poor puck luck than any lack of skill. He doesn't have top-end offensive tools, but he's decently skilled and looks like a potential 30 point NHL defenseman. His biggest strengths are his IQ and his defensive positioning, which makes him an incredibly reliable defenseman, which is a trait the Isles sorely needed at the time of his draft. Although he doesn't have the highest upside, Salo looks like a safe bet to eventually turn into a solid NHL-caliber defenseman, with potential second-pairing upside where if everything goes right he could become a #3. Salo has a very high floor and all of the physical and mental tools to succeed, he just needs to continue to improve and try to fix his awkward skating.
While Salo didn't go in the first round, a simple look at his pedigree raises questions as to why not. Despite his awkward stride, he's an incredibly well-rounded defenseman. He's adept at eating up tough minutes in Finland's top men's league, and while his offensive production was low, his low shooting percentage suggests that's more due to poor puck luck than any lack of skill. He doesn't have top-end offensive tools, but he's decently skilled and looks like a potential 30 point NHL defenseman. His biggest strengths are his IQ and his defensive positioning, which makes him an incredibly reliable defenseman, which is a trait the Isles sorely needed at the time of his draft. Although he doesn't have the highest upside, Salo looks like a safe bet to eventually turn into a solid NHL-caliber defenseman, with potential second-pairing upside where if everything goes right he could become a #3. Salo has a very high floor and all of the physical and mental tools to succeed, he just needs to continue to improve and try to fix his awkward skating.
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