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Inspired by our resident poet IanDmytriw and subsequent responses, here is a haiku for each and every player profiled in this year's Top 25 Under 25 series. At the very least, think of them as (hopefully) succinct summaries.
I make no promises as to quality or strict haiku ruleset adherence, and would like to apologize in advance.
HM: Pavel Kraskovsky, C
HM: Tucker Poolman, D/F
Skill and size have charm
Is versatile to a fault
Does he have a niche?
HM: Jimmy Lodge, C/RW
Projectable frame
Skilled two-way game coaches love
Low point totals odd
#25: Sami Niku, D
Seasoned against men
Great skater who wants the puck
Is he just offence?
#24: Erik Foley, LW
High grit chart ranking
Small but strong power forward
Thanks again Sweeney
#23: Jack Glover, D
Freshman season sucked
Skating, size and skill intrigue
Project must bounce back
#22: JC Lipon, C/RW
Grinder type with skill
Super-pest has vision too
PIMs can hurt the team
#21: Brenden Kichton, D
Lack of size and speed
Might be O-Zone specialist
Solid minor depth
#20: Michael Spacek, RW/C
Mobile playmaker
Complete game with hands and skill
Red Deer Rebels-bound
#19: Scott Kosmachuk, RW
Gritty, hard-nosed game
First pro season underwhelmed
Will the goals return?
#18: Jan Kostalek, D
Earned acclaim and praise
Mobile, stable, quiet force
Visions of Vlasic
#17: Brendan Lemieux, LW
Agitator here
Plays with reckless abandon
Offence a concern
#16: Chase De Leo, C/LW
Feisty, fast and small
Agitator who can score
Sets the pace and tone
#15: Eric Comrie
Sublime puck tracking
Legit top goalie prospect
Must conserve movement
Folks are more than welcome to share their own haikus, especially ones with a bit more pizazz than my own. My only request is that if it concerns a Top 25 Under 25 player not yet mentioned, to keep it in your back pocket until Part 2 is published tomorrow. Thanks for reading!