Comments on: LA Kings General Manager Dean Lombardi On Prospects Colten Teubert and Brandon Kozun

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By: Gann Matsuda

Gann Matsuda — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:00:09 +0000

As I said, we’ll see. Often times, what you see at lower levels does not translate to the NHL. But, for the Kings’ sake, one hopes that both of these kids succeed.

By: Roger

Roger — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 07:50:13 +0000

I am also a Hitmen season ticket holder. I have seen Kozun and Teubert play. Teubert is a cheap shot artist because his talent is moderate. IMO Teubert has issues. Easily distracted from the game. Kozun on the otherhand gets motivated the more he is told he “Can’t” or the more teams try to slow him dow. This kid has a sick 6th sense for the game. Rarely does he make a pass that doesn’t prelude a scoring chance or a goal. His size will always be a issue with him. If you ask him it’s not an issue. Fleury mentality. I would have taken Fleury this year as he tried ti make the Flames. He was in the top 20 in scoring in the NHL pretty much every year he played. How many players can boast about that stat? Kozun will be the same kind of player. Very motivated. “Loves” to play hockey. He is the kind of player that will make the players around him better! That is the kind of player you want on your team. Super competitive.

By: Gann Matsuda

Gann Matsuda — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:05:43 +0000

We’ll see what happens as both players develop…

By: Jim

Jim — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:04:22 +0000

I have watched Tuebert play quite a bit as well as they come to the Dome three times a year and agree with your assessment. Heard he has attitude issues as well, not something you like to see in the captain of a hockey club. Needs to become smarter with the puck, if he does he could crack the NHL. Kozun I have a different take. Hes dominated the WHL since he cracked the league 3 years ago. Hes been over a PPG player, including the playoffs. Also plays much bigger than his frame, being able to protect the puck from bigger players. Pierre Mcguire (who is rather annoying, but still a respectable hockey mind) stated on local radio here in Calgary that he is hockey strong, meaning a strong core and legs and there is definitely a place in the league for him. We will see, hes always been one of the more physically fit players on the Hitmen, or so Ive heard, among the leaders in Bench press etc… All bode well for him going forward I think. The Hitmen organization has a reputation for developing good players (Getzlaf, Alzner, Ladd). I think hes got a pretty good shot. You should watch some video of him floating around the internet, exciting player to watch and makes those around him better.

By: Gann Matsuda

Gann Matsuda — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:44:36 +0000

I have seen both play. Teubert has played here in Los Angeles in two rookie tournaments against his peers and in a couple of games with the ECHL Ontario Reign (saw one of those games). He’s young and he still has a lot to learn, especially in terms of what Lombardi said about picking his spots. He also needs to improve his reads in the defensive zone.

I’ve seen Kozun in two rookie tournament games here this past summer. Looks good, skill-wise, but was overmatched physically. He’s not going to get a whole lot bigger, so size is going to be a huge challenge for him. Unless he’s got another edge to help him overcome that at the NHL level, he’s not going to make it, and I’m not convinced that he does. Of course, we’ll have to see him at the AHL level, at least, before even coming to close to that conclusion. But if I had to guess right this second, I would say that he won’t likely be able to overcome the physical disdvantage he has at the NHL level.

By: Jim

Jim — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:35:43 +0000

Understandable, and I apologize if you took my comments in the wrong vain. Not trying to stir up trouble. I would be interested to hear your thoughts on both of these players. Have you seen them play live? On TV? Obviously any fan of the Kings wants all of our prospects to become NHL superstars, but what are these two specific players strengths? Weaknesses? I am a Hitmen Season Ticket holder and have seen Kozun play the last 3 years. I know what kind of player he is.

By: Gann Matsuda

Gann Matsuda — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:18:34 +0000

Jim, you’d be wrong about your assumptions. Also, personal attacks and name-calling are not acceptable here. Thanks.

By: Jim

Jim — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:50:38 +0000

Im assuming that those posting on here have never seen this kid play… and are instead hard headed boneheads who dont understand the game while just pointing at measurements and passing judgement accordingly. Ive seen Kozun play quite a bit, and Lombardi’s enthusiasm is shared by me. The kid is one of the top players in the CHL. Plays in the WHL, a very physical league with big strong players and dominates night in and night out. He has been lights out for a very long time and has the potential to be a very strong addition for you guys. I would be pissed that my Calgary Flames decide to draft goons while overlooking a guy they see in their own building, but in the Daryll Sutter era we have come to expect boneheaded drafting and development. Sound familiar?

By: Gann Matsuda

Gann Matsuda — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:25:10 +0000

Thought I just said that I don’t think he has a chance to make it to the big time.

By: lowdrive

lowdrive — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 23:19:53 +0000

Some people have said he’ll never skate a shift in the NHL period. I won’t say who..

By: AzKing

AzKing — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:26:14 +0000

A bit overdramatic by Lombardi on Kozun. Kid will never skate a regular shift in the NHL.

By: Gann Matsuda

Gann Matsuda — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:07:29 +0000

Not sure you can say that. A prospect has to have some talent, no matter how much heart or character he might have.

By: Mark Llobrera

Mark Llobrera — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:02:35 +0000

I’ve noticed that one of the things that Lombardi always mentions first when he talks about a prospect is “heart”. It seems to be the primary attribute he looks for, even more so than skill level.