Saturday, June 21, 2008
Luca Spisa
Swissriegel, Hey it looks like he is Italian according to this article. Probably from the Italian part of Switzerland. What a great combination that is: Italian and Swiss, like you!
ROUND 1 (No. 19, from CBJ):
Luca Sbisa
Position: Defenseman
Prior Team: Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL)
Height/Weight: 6-2/190
Born: Jan. 30, 1990
Analysis:
The Flyers' selection of Italian-born defenseman Luca Sbisa continued the trend of blue-liners chosen in this year's draft. Ten of the first 20 picks were defensemen, and Sbisa is a good one. Methodic and poised when in possession of the puck, the Oberageri, Switzerland native is said to be one of the smartest players in the pool, and rarely commits turnovers. He not only supports the rush, but also joins it as he's quoted as saying any drill involving shooting is his favorite.
Luca Sbisa
Position: Defenseman
Prior Team: Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL)
Height/Weight: 6-2/190
Born: Jan. 30, 1990
Analysis:
The Flyers' selection of Italian-born defenseman Luca Sbisa continued the trend of blue-liners chosen in this year's draft. Ten of the first 20 picks were defensemen, and Sbisa is a good one. Methodic and poised when in possession of the puck, the Oberageri, Switzerland native is said to be one of the smartest players in the pool, and rarely commits turnovers. He not only supports the rush, but also joins it as he's quoted as saying any drill involving shooting is his favorite.
First-round pick Luca Sbisa puts on a Flyers' jersey.
