Roope Hintz has had a busy summer, and it’s only getting busier. After impressing observers at the Dallas Stars Prospect Development Camp in July, the 2015 second-round pick is already playing preseason games in Finland’s top league with HIFK.
Just being at the Sports Club Comrades’ training camp was a big step forward from last summer, when a back injury kept Hintz off the ice for five months, until late October. At least he got to make up for lost time:
Despite missing the extended time, Hintz put together a strong 2015-16 season.