Comments on: 2009 6th Round Pick Brandon Kozun

By: K9Jeeper

K9Jeeper — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 05:33:06 +0000

Can you imagine Kozun on a line with Loktionov and Schenn? I'm not even sure if that can happen logistically (left-handers and right-handers).

By: K9Jeeper

K9Jeeper — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 05:31:06 +0000

Oh but let's not forget Theoren Fleury.

By: nikto

nikto — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 23:24:17 +0000

There is a quote somewhere to the effect that Kozun cold play on any line and still score.
If he turns out to be good defensively and on the PK, he could turn out like Hakan Loob, a superb world-class player for Calgary in the 80s.

Loob was tiny, but with unearthly speed, fine hands, and with defensive/PK prowess
and heart in abundance. He played masterfully in all situations and helped Calgary
win their Cup in '89.

But if Kozun turns out more like Yvan Cournoyer instead, it will be OK.
Lol.

Seriously, to me, Kozun looks like the type of tiny player
who makes it all the way.

By: Keith Korneluk

Keith Korneluk — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:22:55 +0000

I meant to say “I love how high you are on Kozun!”

By: Keith Korneluk

Keith Korneluk — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:07:43 +0000

I how high you are on Kozun! I'm psyched to see this guy in camp with the pros. I would love to see him make the team some day!

By: Keith Korneluk

Keith Korneluk — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:22:55 +0000

I meant to say “I love how high you are on Kozun!”

By: Keith Korneluk

Keith Korneluk — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:07:43 +0000

I how high you are on Kozun! I'm psyched to see this guy in camp with the pros. I would love to see him make the team some day!

By: nikto

nikto — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:33:00 +0000

The fact he is described as FAST makes him a better prospect than say, the slower Azevedo.

Kozun could project to be a Butch Goring/Cliff Ronning type.

A potential Steal Royal for The Kings.

By: 2009 7th Round Pick Nic Dowd @ LA Kings Hockey Club Podcast

2009 7th Round Pick Nic Dowd @ LA Kings Hockey Club Podcast — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:32:35 +0000

[...] Berube, forward Linden Vey, defenseman David Kolomatis, forward Michael Pelech, forward Brandon Kozun and forward Jordan [...]

By: Keith Korneluk

Keith Korneluk — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:19:26 +0000

Great observations, Matt! I agree, there is no reason to write a smaller kid off given the success of other smaller-stature players in the league. Not everyone on this team needs to be 6'2″, 216lbs.

I have high hopes for this kid. Another smaller guy who made an impression at camp was Justin Azvedo. He might be a mid-season injury call up.

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:56:15 +0000

Kozun was the surprise of the Development Camp for me this year. Reading the “5'8, 162 lbs” thing doesnt do it justice… he looked tiny out there. But just because he's small it stature doesnt mean he PLAYS small. He didnt hesitate to go to the net and certainly didnt shy away from contact.

But forget all that… the guy had NHL hands RIGHT now. There's a reason that he scored 40 goals last year in the WHL (a league known for its defense). Imagine a guy coming down his off-wing, going to his backhand and going top-shelf on the short-side over the goaltender's shoulder. That was the clincher for me!

As always, good write-up Keith!

By: KingsCast Profiles LA Kings 2009 Draft Picks « Frozen Royalty

KingsCast Profiles LA Kings 2009 Draft Picks « Frozen Royalty — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:13:51 +0000

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