Ht/Wt: 6' 3"/206 lbs
Position: LHD
Team: Jukurit (Liiga)

Alberts Smits's Player Profile

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Corey Pronman - The Athletic - December 10th: "He can make a reliable first pass and has a big point shot, projecting to have quality amounts of offense at the top level. He defends very well due to his length and feet, while also competing hard and being willing to play the body."

Tony Ferrari - The Hockey News - December 8th: "His mobility, size and raw offensive tools make him the best candidate for a draft-and-develop star in the making on the blueline in this class. His mobility is really impressive, showcasing some incredible edge work and bursts of speed in all three zones."

Jason Bukala - Sportsnet - December 1st: "Smits is logging big minutes playing for Jukurit in Liiga. His combination of size and skill are attractive attributes. He’s engaged defensively, gets in shooting lanes on the penalty-kill, and averaged over 21 minutes of ice in his latest 10-game segment."

Steven Ellis - Daily Faceoff - November 19th: "When you see a big, 6-foot-3 defender, it’s easy to assume they’re a defense-focused, shutdown guy. Šmits is good in his own zone, for sure. And he can definitely hit guys. But his puck play is incredible, allowing him to skyrocket up draft boards."

Sam Cosentino - Sportsnet - November 19th: "The typical path for players from smaller European nations is to play in Sweden, not necessarily Finland. Smits has been in Finland since his U16 season and he’s taken a steady path to prominence for this draft because of it."

Smaht Schouting - November 9th: "With a 6’3 frame, super-soft hands and a smooth skating stride, that are complemented by a sky-high confidence level, Smits has the raw tools to be a first pairing NHL defenseman. He also has a big shot, is physical, and can make some beautiful passes."

Scott Wheeler - The Athletic - Nov. 5th: "He has excellent hands, both pulling pucks laterally and protecting them out wide, often with one hand on his stick. He’s playing with a ton of confidence on the attack right now and has played with similar boldness even against men, while still defending to positive results."


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