DeBoer Praises Heineman's Speed And Penalty Killing

Islanders coach DeBoer offered a glowing assessment of Emil Heineman's season, saying he has become an elite penalty killer built around speed and straight lines. DeBoer noted Heineman's size and physicality give him a strong toolbox that fits the team's fast, direct style of play.

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• @stefen_rosner Asked DeBoer what he's seen from Heineman this season: "I didn't know him really well. I like a lot of things about his game. We want to play fast. We want to play direct. He does those things. His toolbox is built around speed and straight lines. And when he's doing that, he's… View on X