Whether the comparisons are justified or not, Anttoni Honka will always hear them. He’ll always be linked to his older brother – Julius – who was drafted 5 years earlier than Anttoni, back in 2014 by the Dallas Stars. They’re brothers. They’re both undersized, right-handed, offensively inclined defenders. But is comparing them fair?
As a Hurricanes supporter, you would hope not. For those unfamiliar with Julius Honka, a quick look at his career statistics would probably indicate a failed draft pick to the casual observer. The 14th overall pick in the 2014 Draft, Honka played just 87 games over 3 seasons in Dallas, and now plays alongside his brother Anttoni for JYP Jyvaskyla in the Finnish league.