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    Prospect Scouting Report: Karol Lamb

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    Karol Lamb Scouting Report

     

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    Position: Defence

    Shoots: Left

    DOB: February 21st, 2000

    Born: Budmerice, Bratislava Region, Slovakia 🇸🇰

    Junior Team: Saskatoon Wild (VHLM)

     

    Strengths:

    Skating - As he was raised in both hockey and speed skating, he has worked with many skating coaches since a young age. Being from a hockey family, was almost born into skates, being able to skate almost before knowing how to walk. His dynamic edgework fools opposition and adds to a shifty playstyle, adding to his offensive arsenal. There is little question about his skating, and many VHL scouts applauding with the consensus that he is a top 5 skater in this draft. His skating often gets him out of compromised positions, almost covering for other flaws. 
    Motor - Never being the most talented player since about the age of 7, Lamb had to put in the work to keep up at the highest level. This has not stopped since then, and you rarely see him when he isn't on the ice, in the gym, or in the room with coaches, staff, and trainers. His goal has always been to lead a European Conference VHL team to a championship, and will seemingly stop at nothing until that goal is accomplished. Never slacks off on the ice, you will never be upset with his enthusiasm or effort.
     

    Weaknesses:

    Awareness - Something Lamb gets into trouble with is his lack of situational awareness. Many times is caught on a line change, or making the wrong split-second decision leading to a turnover. Relies heavily on his defensive partner, must have confidence and practice with that player to get into both a rhythm and comfortability with said partner. 

    Confidence w/ Puck - His coaches, especially in Saskatoon this past season, almost begged him to join the offensive rush more often. Will make the hard pass rather than the easy shot. Needs to rely on his instincts more often, prone to overthinking and forcing himself back to the point. Would contribute alot more if he had the confidence to come below the circles and allow teammates to cover.

     

    Consensus:

    Karol Lamb has the work ethic, if not the tools, to be a real VHL contributing defenceman both offensive and defensively. What he currently lacks are skills that can be molded and is considered by most scouts in the know to be a very raw prospect that can reward the team that puts the work in with him. After his rookie VHLM season, many who had questions about his play in the Slovakian U20 Junior system were quickly silenced as he led their back end to a championship. A true leader, if nothing else is a positive factor in the room. Never down on himself or teammates. An underrated prospect who may sneak into the top 10 at this year's VHL draft. Apparently has no wish to play in the VHLE. 

     

    NHL Player Projection: Kris Letang

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    Toronto Legion Weekly Presser

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    1. We did it!! Toronto Legion, S91 Continental Cup Champions. How does that statement make you feel?

    I'm pretty impartial, to be honest. When I was growing up, Toronto was definitely a punching bag there for a little while, always stuck behind Vancouver and Seattle. Being European, of course I'm always cheering for that conference to take home the cup, but congratulations are definitely due, good for them for sure. 

    2. What was your initial reaction when you found out we had won the Continental Cup?

    Again, I was more focused on our own playoff run, as we were playing the finals around the same time. I actually didn't see they had won it until a few days later due to all the partying we were doing over here in Saskatoon.

    3. Who would be you pick for MVP of the S91 playoffs?

    It's hard... I don't want to default to winning goalie, but man are Castle's stats good. But then again, Atlas almost averaging 2 points/game all playoffs long? It's next to impossible to make a choice, but one of those two. BOG voters will probably go with someone out of left field though.

    4. What do you think our biggest need going into the off-season is?

    Rest. My dad, who was a pro in Slovakia, always said that long playoff runs were the main reason he didn't play as long as he would have liked. It's hard on the body and mind, so take the shortened off-season, party hard the next few days here, and then try and rest up for the repeat. 

    5. Former Legion (for his final season) Ronan Lavelle @Arce has been inducted into the VHL Hall of Fame. What words do you have for him?

    Many congratulations to him. I owned a Lavelle D.C. Dragons jersey growing up, so that's where I'll always remember him. But being inducted is a great accomplishment, and I can't even think of what that honour must mean.

    6. What's your drink of choice to celebrate New Year's?

    Depends where I am. Out, probably vodka and 7up, but if I'm at home I'd probably prefer a rum and coke.

    S91 Hall of Fame Induction

    in Inductions

    Posted · Edited by dlamb

    Well deserved congratulations to both of you, but especially to the man himself @Scurvy. Loved having you around in Warsaw, always full of positivity and loved by all his teammates. Easily my biggest draft steal in my entire VHL GM tenure. Not to mention an absolute menace on the ice, glad to see you recognized, brings a tear to my eye 🥲. 

     

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    #ChodźmyWarszawa :war:

     

    Editing again to save @Enorama's feelings for being hurt:

    Absolutely well deserved, if not for the TPE records shattered, the on-ice statistics, but the members you have singlehanded brought into the VHL. I'm sure your recruitment tree stretches further than anyone realizes, obviously I have you to thank for me being here at all. A great person, a fairly decent GM, commissioner, member, and friend. Maybe one day one of your players will join Dakota in the HOF. :) 

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