My Post on Postma

Folks, I’ve been getting a flood of negativity toward my position on my last post. I’d like to present some additional evidence that shows:

1. How well Rich Peverley and Colby Armstrong mix
2. How the Little White Russian line wasn’t really as terrific as everybody thinks

In the mean time, I figured I’d get the audio from the Thrashers Bloggers’ interview with Paul Postma. Most of the questions – heck, basically all of them – were asked by The Falconer. My only excuse is that he asked everything I was planning to ask… and then some. Here’s an mp3…

Interview with Paul Postma

Topics include his style of play, getting traded to Calgary, putting on weight, playing other sports, and his team next year (likely the Wolves.)

Paul Postma represents everything that a Thrashers defenseman should be. He’s 6′3, and while he still could stand to put on a bit of weight, he’s certainly not a “small defenseman.” He’s got a heavy shot, smooth passes, and a good stride. We picked him 205th overall (7th round) in 2007. His stats last year?

70 games played. 23 goals, 61 assists, 84 points. +67.

Yes, as a defenseman, Paul posted enough points to end up tied for 11th in the WHL. He was only 12 points beyond Thrasher prospect Evander Kane (but Kane was only +51.) He was only 4 points behind Brayden Schenn. He led WHL defensemen in scoring by 17 points. He lead his team defensemen in scoring by 23 points. His team-high +67 dwarfed the second-place +50. I could go on…

Sure, Paul was a bit older than many of those guys. The real test will be how he plays at the AHL level. If prospect camp is any indication, he should play very, very well. I think Paul has a legitimate chance to challenge for a spot on the team for 2010-2011 and I don’t say that lightly.

I also recorded audio with Zach Redmond. You can listen to it while you read some analysis over at Wazzupwitchu?