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I'm the best thing to ever happen to the VHLM. I'm going to take that league by storm. Nobody, and I mean nobody, is better than me, VHL or VHLM, and that a damn fact.

This article is about Sami Sam, the best prospect defender in the VHL or VHLM right now. He plays for the Missisauga Hounds in the VHLM where he just signed a contract. In the VHL draft, I see him as a sleeper pick because of his high ceiling. Not many teams know about Sami Sam, but they really should consider having him on their board come time for the VHL draft. Sami Sam has the potential to be a shutdown defender in the VHL. While he will likely never be a big scorer, his long reach, strong positioning and good skating should all translate at the VHL level. In time, and with proper development, he could play big minutes against top lines and anchoring a penalty killing unit. Like most big defencemen, his development will take time, and he is likely to spend the next two years in the VHLM, before at least one season in the VHL. Sami Sam's style is similar to Jamie Oleksiak, however this comparison is not meant to be one based on potential or ability. Sami Sam's bread and butter is his defensive game. His strong skating, agility, and long stick make him very hard to beat in one-on-one situations. His long reach helps him to take the puck off opponents with an excellent poke check. He has good positioning and that reach also cuts down passing and shooting lanes. Sami Sam is particularly effective down low on the penalty kill, where he can take away plays in and around the goal line and slot. Most big defenders have skating issues. However, Sami Sam's skating is actually above average. His first step and acceleration could use some work, but once he gets going he has pretty good top end speed. He has the agility and edgework to walk the line in the offensive zone, opening up passing and shooting lanes. Sami Sam is also good at moving laterally while skating backwards, keeping opponents in front of him. His size is an advantage as he is tough to knock off the puck. He has good balance, winning battles in the corners and in front of the net.

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Player Information Username: smyzees Player Name: Sami Sam Recruited From: YouTube Age: 18 Position: D Height: 80 in. Weight: 215 lbs. Birthplace: United States of America Player Page @VHLM GM