ARLINGTON, Va. -- Attending the NHLPA rookie showcase puts into sharp relief how truly young these prospects are, especially within the context of hockey history.
Like when you hear Montreal Canadiens prospect David Reinbacher talk about modeling his game after Brock Faber, the Minnesota Wild defenseman who was runner-up for NHL rookie of the year in 2024. Or when Matthew Schaefer, the first overall pick in this year's draft by the New York Islanders, talks about his coach Patrick Roy's playing career like .