This is Owen Protz: the 6’1, 214 pounds, physical shutdown D-man with a heavy shot drafted by the Habs in the 4th round this summer. He was a teammate of Florian Xhekaj in Brantford. Elite Prospects called him “the most violent player on the ice at any given time.”
by Go_Habs_Go31
@Montreal Canadiens
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Men he looks 12 yo lmao
Source: https://x.com/bulldogsohl/status/1807106642590552306?s=46
Last time we heard hype like this was for Brett Lernout.
He also said he models parts of his game off of Scott Stevens, he’s a long shot to make the NHL but I’m excited to keep tabs on him regardless.
Dude plays like I used to back in the 90’s.
100% Approved.
A kid that I have my eye on ( cuz he my little nephew ) is Mackenzie Curd.
He just signed over in Germany this summer.
The kid is a beast at 6’9 and 245. He was playing for the Erie Otters last season but these massive growth spurts have taken a toll on his skating. He has to relearn how to be smooth again with his new 6’9 frame. He will be a late bloomer to watch.
Kid just turned 17 and plays like this guy Owen Protz but at 6’9 250ish. 😂
Side note…Curd and Protz sound like a really cool defense pairing.
Love these kind of Dmen !!
Baby faced! Just like cale fleury
Jake virtanen 2.0
Does he fight or just a big hitter?