The Canucks\u0027 injury\u002Dplagued back end has used 15 defencemen this challenging NHL season
Hirose, 23, could wheel and deal at the NCAA level with Minnesota State University and the challenge now for the left-shot defender is to up his tempo offensively and be tougher defensively.The undrafted Calgary native had 27 points in 38 games this season, his third college campaign. He was named to the Central Collegiate Hockey Association’s second all-star team and signed a one-year, entry-level contract with the Canucks on Wednesday.
“He’s not big and will have to defend with mobility,” an NHL prospects scout told Postmedia. “He’s going to need good gaps and a good stickA good set of eyes will help, too. Hirose won’t have to look any further than Quinn Hughes to see how he defends with anticipation, speed and angling off rushing forwards with smart stick work and the occasional physical contact.
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