Analyst: Alberts Smits set to become Latvia's top NHL player
Ahead of the new NHL season, North American analyst Craig Button predicts that 18-year-old Alberts Smits, who is expected to make his debut, will soon become Latvia's best player in the league, while veteran Zemgus Girgensons could reach 900 games played.
The new NHL season begins in the early hours of Wednesday, marking a significant milestone for several Latvian hockey players. TSN analyst Craig Button has stated his belief that it will not take long before Alberts Smits is regarded as the best Latvian player in the league.
The 18-year-old Smits is expected to make his debut in the league widely considered the most prestigious hockey competition in the world. The analyst emphasized that the young player is well positioned to become the leading Latvian in the NHL.
Girgensons eyes a new milestone
Meanwhile, veteran NHL player Zemgus Girgensons could achieve a notable personal milestone this season, with the chance to surpass 900 games played in the league — a mark that would underscore his long and stable career in one of the world's strongest hockey leagues.
The start of the new season gives Latvian hockey fans the chance to follow both an experienced veteran and a rising newcomer on NHL ice.
