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Yeah, Colton definitely has a superior release to Compher. And I'd say it's superior to Kadri as well (maybe the power is comparable but I seem to remember Kadri being a bit inaccurate).
Switching him to the wing has simplified his game quite a bit, and it doesn't hurt to put him next to the two best forwards on the team. Before that he was really wandering around aimlessly.
Switching him to the wing has simplified his game quite a bit, and it doesn't hurt to put him next to the two best forwards on the team. Before that he was really wandering around aimlessly.
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I think Colton's release is a lot quicker than Kadri's.
Always felt like Kadri had to corral it and drag to release.
That might have been it.
Burakovsky was frustrating because he took forever to settle the puck down AND he'd send it wide.
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Bura was frustrating because he’d take forever to get his shot off, but he could absolutely wire that thing. Feel like he was the epitome of someone who would only shoot for corners.
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Burakovsky had an absolute f***ing laser of a wrist shot. You had to turn the page on the calendar before he got it off but if he did look out. One of the few players in the league that can beat goalies clean without a screen from the circles.
I still miss him. Maybe not at his salary but he was a unique player for us and absolutely a big game player.
I still miss him. Maybe not at his salary but he was a unique player for us and absolutely a big game player.
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Bura does have a lethal shot. I just watched his OT winner in game 1 on YouTube. Great memories and possibly the best summer I had in years.
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He's also a really underrated passer. His offensive tools are elite.
He's just buttery soft and extremely perimeter.
It was an absolute laser but unfortunately it had a tendency to be a laser wielded by a Stormtrooper. I still crack up when I think of the time that Nate got so pissed at him at practice for missing the net continually. It worked that next game, I remember that much.
Eh I don't miss that guy at all, did anyone even notice he played last night?
I didn't get the impression he was soft. He certainly wasn't a "gritty" guy but he wasn't Mike Ribeiro either. What I found frustrating about him were the boneheaded plays. He'd dazzle you at one moment with his talent and drive play like crazy and then cough it up at the worst possible time. He was a great get by the Avs but I'm glad they also didn't pony up the $$$ when it came time.
He is quite possibly the ultimate transition game guy. That's where he's able to shine best, get the puck moving quickly the other direction and creating scoring chances for him and his teammates.
Yeah, I saw him. His name popped up a few times. He's being expected to be a guy who carries a line and he can't do that. The Kraks just aren't that talented a team. Both Beniers and Wright might end up being those guys for Seattle but right now they're not good enough, and it's just a bunch of scrubs beyond that.
I don't really miss the guy but I still think he was a great find for the time he was in COL.
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I mean the dudes a complimentary piece and he’s being expected to be a major contributor to a team with few building blocks. That shouldn’t be held against him.
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You still need a grinder who can shoot next to Mack.
Pp2 never looked the same without him
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I really don't think you do... when with Drouin and Rants, he does great and neither of them are grindy types. I really think MacK can succeed with most any type of player at this point in his career. 6-7 years ago I don't think that was the case.
MacKinnon proved he was able to do well with just about any player when he had to center a top line with Matt Calvert and Joonas Donskoi as his wingers.
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Plug any two average ~4M wingers next to Mack and that first line will still be elite. He's that great.
That was one of my point for not keeping Rantanen.
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I don’t necessarily think that’s true. We’d get by fine in the regular season but you still need talent in the top 6 to compete. If you have Marcus Foligno and Michael Bunting on your top line you aren’t winning a cup imo.
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That shot alone cost me nearly $200 in bar tabs at the Celtic in under an hour.
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Makes sense. He is in way over his head right now.
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Hopefully they provided him with stuff to work, or at least keep in touch with the trainers..
Even Sidney Crosby can’t get away with scrubs as linemates indefinitely. It speaks to MacKinnon’s versatility (or maybe just the fact that he’s that good) but the team would take a major step back without Rants in the lineup.
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