Obviously a huge addition for the Orange. I think it goes without saying that Kohn won't have quite the same success that he had at Tufts, but he should still be very good for the Orange. He's got a good build and he took a ton of face-offs at Tufts, as they scored buckets of goals (hopefully we do the same). Tufts number two fogo still took 211 face-offs. He never lost a face-off battle last year, his worst day at the stripe he still finished at 60%. This is a totally retooled face-off unit with the addition of Kohn, Stevens and Wright. What was once a very big weakness, should now become a huge strength.
Would I feel more "secure" with an addition like Gunty or long ago rumored Stathkis? Yes I probably would. But as of now they aren't available. Given the other options, of which there aren't many, I think Kohn is the best we could have asked for. I'm sure he wouldn't take on this challenge without thinking he could compete at this level.
What's more, going back to our rivals, other teams like UVA, Hopkins, and UNC are facing questions about their FOGOs. With not a lot of players to go around (as of now) this pickup is even more pronounced.
Last thing, but it's still important that the staff mixes in younger players to the face-off unit. The three presumed starters at X and on the wings will all be grad students (according to his LinkedIn, Kohn was accepted to UCLA law school, so not sure he'll be around for two years). I think it's important that the coaches find ways to get Mullen or Spallina involved, and to find players for the future.
Huge day for the Orange.