Hayden Paupanekis<\/a>, who already knows exactly which player he wants to model his game after.<\/p>\nThe Montreal Canadiens prospect named his role model during his most recent media availability.<\/p>\n
That role model is someone you know well.<\/p>\n
The choice is no coincidence. The two players share a fairly unique physical profile, even though Paupanekis is technically a centerman.<\/p>\n
Paupanekis is also a big-bodied player.<\/p>\n
The center stands 6-foot-5, a frame that certainly brings Anderson to mind.<\/p>\n
Hayden Paupanekis sees Josh Anderson as the ideal model for his NHL future<\/p>\n
Anderson is a realistic and attainable example of the type of NHL player Paupanekis hopes to become.<\/p>\n
The veteran is coming off a 23-point season in 72 games with the Canadiens, but once again, it was his impact in the Stanley Cup Playoffs that really stood out.<\/p>\n
He’s not a prolific scorer, and that’s exactly the point.<\/p>\n
Anderson stands out because of his physical game, speed, and toughness around the net.<\/p>\n
That’s exactly the type of role Paupanekis wants to fill.<\/p>\n
A forward opponents hate playing against, the kind of player who wears them down game after game.<\/p>\n
“He models his game after Josh Anderson”<\/p>\n
Selected 69th overall in the 2025 NHL Draft, Paupanekis represents a long-term investment. The kind of prospect whose potential unfolds over time, but with his size, we’re very curious to see what the future has in store for him.<\/p>\n
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6-foot-5 Canadiens prospect says he models his game after Josh Anderson<\/p>\n
Has Hayden Paupanekis chosen the right role model in Josh Anderson to build his game?<\/p>\n
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