Titus Stone: Surprising Start

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TITUS STONE: SURPRISING START

Saskatoon // VHL.com

 

Not many people had much in the way of expectations for young defenseman Titus Stone, joining the VHL as late as he did. But in his short tenure with the Saskatoon Wild, he has already proven himself to be a surprising force for the team. In 18 games, Stone has managed 7 goals and 4 assists to provide some unexpected offensive help for a Wild team that has largely struggled this season. He has also added with some expected, physical play by recording 53 hits at the same time, and has also tallied 26 shots blocked. While this is far from a star performance, the Wild have to be happy with this performance given it came, seemingly, out of nowhere. This start isn't without its problems however, as Stone's primary role as a defender is to help prevent the opposing team from scoring to begin with.

 

In that respect, Stone has been a complete and utter failure. At an awful -16 in those 18 games, it wouldn't be a stretch to say that he's been a bit of a defensive liability. That, or the team itself simply isn't playing good enough defense for one player to make much of a difference. Either way, it's an unenviable situation statline for a player who was almost entirely marketed on his defensive play. That being said, he is still adjusting to the league, and given his surprising efficiency as a shooter from the blueline, the Wild are almost certainly going to be willing to watch and wait. For a player this young, time is the surest path to fixing whatever problems he may otherwise be showcasing.

[Peace 1,518]

-16 on a team that had a goal differential of -130+.... It pretty good! 

I'm very happy with Stone's performance right now. 

[Beaviss 4,949]

17 minutes ago, Peace said:

-16 on a team that had a goal differential of -130+.... It pretty good! 

I'm very happy with Stone's performance right now. 

 

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