What is the deal with this guy. Under the radar and is now leading his team in scoring not to mention among AHL leaders in scoring.

Is he now a legit prospect?

I'd like to see a guy dominnate the A for at least one year before considering him a legit prospect, especially if he doesn't have the pedigree. I feel two years of domination is legit worthy, barring a set back...jmo.

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Two things work for him right now:

-He is not undersized
-Older dmen have received chances in recent years (Giordano, Wisniewski, Garrison, etc)

Right now I don't recommend adding him in any league but he is worth keeping an eye on.

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Id definitely rec'd picking him up in larger leagues with big farmclubs.

Being in Toronto I see him alot. Its always been a confidence issue with him(Hopefully hes overcome that now - Sure looks determined out there).
Don't expect fancy. He gets it done & does evrything in a solid fashion.

Been there, Done that. 2010-11 Rochester Americans.
16G 39A 55Pts

That was the first take notice of him for the avg fanl. But those who followed him b4 that knew he always had it in him.

In 30 team leagues maybe, but I'm in a 24 team league with 23 man pro rosters and 27 farm spots and there are still several guys I would pick up off the wire before him. Granted, not everyone is paying attention because of the lockout so it is possible that another team could own him by now if people were more committed. For those familiar with the Yahoo/CBS/Fantrax web service hosts Kostka is a "watch list" kind of guy.

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He just needs a good opportunity. Or another team as a FA next year

Possibly he could get a shot on the 2nd PP unit with the leafs. But again Burke likes him more then just his offence.

So it really comes down to role and opportunity.

In one of my leagues we have spots for 25 on the farm(20teams) and i'll tell you Id take him over anyone on the FA list.Hes worth the risk over the fringe there.

Really depends who the several guys are on your FA list.

Go back and look who was leading the AHL in scoring among dmen during the last lockout. Look throughout the list....just keep that in mind when evaluating.

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