In the final game of 2015-16, New Jersey Devils defenseman Steve Santini played in his debut NHL game and made a positive impression. Today I take a brief look at some aspects of his game and offer my prediction for where he starts the 2016-17 season.
Two years ago when I was a rookie writer on this site (my how time flies), I took some time during the New Jersey Devils preseason to question if Damon Severson would be on the Devils 2014-15 opening night roster. After looking over his stats and comparing him to the players that were more of a certainty to make the team, I came to the conclusion that he would be a boost to the team, but would more than likely start the season in Albany due to said players ahead of him.