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, WHL) and collegiate (NCAA) level.
Five years go by really quick.
Drafted out of the Alberta Junior Hockey League at the end of the 2013-14 season, Nikolas Koberstein was seen as a defenceman able to contribute over the 200 feet of the ice, bringing toughness in his zone, but also having transition and rushing abilities. The fact that he chose the college route, even playing two season in the USHL before joining the NCAA, gave him time to develop into a more finished product while Montreal retained his rights.