Nice summary about Logan Stephenson

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From Hockey Future's summary of the Phoenix Coyotes' Top 20 Prospects:
http://hockeysfuture.com/article.php?sid=8998
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Logan Stephenson, D
2nd Round, 35th - 2004, 20, 6’2, 185

Logan Stephenson finished out his junior career with a solid 2005-06 season with the Tri-City Americans in the WHL. He stepped up into the lead role as a defender for head coach Don Nachbaur and had a career year on all fronts. His offensive production picked up as a result, but don’t expect that as a pro. His size, skating ability and aggressive style of game all translate to a defensive defenseman. He’s actually embraced that role for the majority of the his junior career, but last year the Ams ran a little short on offensive defenseman and he chipped in when and where he was needed.

He’s a bit under weight heading into his first pro season, but that shouldn’t affect the way he approaches the game. When he’s on his game, he’s one the feisty shutdown defenders within the Coyotes system, probably only second to Matt Jones. He still needs to work a bit on his skating and patience, but other than that, he should have a pretty solid first season as a pro. He’s about two years off from seeing an NHL roster on a consistent basis, so expect his development to continue with San Antonio for the time being.

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http://hockeysfuture.com/prospect/logan_stephenson
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History:
Logan Stephenson spent his entire junior career playing with the Tri-City Americans in the WHL where he has grown into one of the finer defenseman in the league. Known primarily as a punishing defensive defenseman, Stephenson stepped it up during the 2005-06 season and emerged as the Am’s top offensive defenseman, even learning how to run the point on the team’s power play. For the effort, he was named to the WHL’s Western Conference Second All-Star Team.
January 2005 Q&A with Stephenson.

Talent Analysis:
Stephenson is a big aggressive, stay at home defenseman. He is very methodical and he is very aware of his coverage responsibilities. He uses his size, strength and grit to block and clear opponents from the net. He uses the body, hits hard and finishes his checks. Because of his style and approach, teams often try to work away from him. He is very confident down low and is able to move the puck up ice with success. He has great skating ability, good vision and good hands. He shoots the puck really well and he’s got an excellent one-timer. Stephenson is a hard worker and a leader on the ice and his peers look up to him.