Each week we take an in-depth look at young members of the organization while providing an overview of Habs prospects playing at the Junior (OHL, QMJHL, WHL, BCHL, USHL) and collegiate (NCAA) level.
Gianni Fairbrother has been quietly impressing in this start to the season. He has seven points in nine games for the Everett Silvertips, but more than the points, it’s how solid he has been on the blue line that stands out.
Fairbrother’s in-zone defence is mature compared to the majority of his peers. He knows where to be and what to do in almost all situations, and seemingly switches from one assignment to the other.