Confidence is a key word that often defines players in the world of sports. Without confidence the player may not play well, might be beat up mentally, and it’s just tough to overcome some type of injury which could shatter an athletes’ confidence.
Matthew Strome was sent back to the Reading Royals in December, but he remained confident in his new role with the team, “Just remain confident, and with that, just getting playing time,” Strome told me following a game in December, “Getting to work on the Power Play here is going to be huge for me.”
He can board battle, as Strome tallied two goals and two assists with the Phantoms in 19 games played, but killed it with the Reading Royals by potting 9g,11a in 25 games played for them. He really regained some confidence before the season was suspended to the Coronavirus.
Strome is so talented offensively. He has one heck of a shot, and is highly accurate with it. Strome can score in bunches, and when he does watch out. He is definitely a prospect to watch next season, whether he plays for the Royals or Phantoms.
Maksim Sushko
For a kid who came over from Belarus and scouts had their doubts on if he could translate his play; Maksim Sushko sure as hell seems to be putting those doubts to bed at least to date. 11 goals and 10 assists as a rookie AHL player is a very solid state line especially after his junior career, and again one that Sushko is just going to continue to build on as he grows into a NHL player. Sushko is someone because of his wicked shot and playmaking ability projects as a future power play component as well, adding to the Flyers many already great threats on the PP.
