#90 Nikita Chibrikov

[bumblebeeman]

It's sad ... people only look at the score sheet if he's not getting any points he's no good.
Lots of the media heads are mentioning Lowry's line is probably the best 3rd line in the NHL and I bet someone will pay Appleton over the summer especially if the Jets have a long run in the playoffs.

Are they one of the best 3rd lines, or an average 2nd line? But ya Appleton might be a cap casualty, which is chill with some of these young guys coming up.

I don't mean to suggest that Apples is as good offensively as Lambert. That remains to be seen. Just provide a bit of context to the "bad hands" comment.

Appleton's Moose team was pretty bad, not like this year's Moose though. He was head and shoulders the best player on the team the 1 time I went to a Moose game. In fact, I thought at the time that he was the best player on the ice. Posted that here somewhere.

Right now Appleton is almost definitely better offensively than Lambert. You don't see Appleton whiffing on empty nets like that haha. But Lambert has the potential for sure

 

[bumblebeeman]

I don't mean to suggest that Apples is as good offensively as Lambert. That remains to be seen. Just provide a bit of context to the "bad hands" comment.

Appleton's Moose team was pretty bad, not like this year's Moose though. He was head and shoulders the best player on the team the 1 time I went to a Moose game. In fact, I thought at the time that he was the best player on the ice. Posted that here somewhere.

Right now Appleton is almost definitely better offensively than Lambert. You don't see Appleton whiffing on empty nets like that haha. But Lambert has the potential for sure

 

[Flair Hay]

Are they one of the best 3rd lines, or an average 2nd line? But ya Appleton might be a cap casualty, which is chill with some of these young guys coming up.



Right now Appleton is almost definitely better offensively than Lambert. You don't see Appleton whiffing on empty nets like that haha. But Lambert has the potential for sure

Last year they were 13th best line in the NHL in expected goals % and 23rd in actual goals % (depending on how many mins cutoff is)

This year they are more ranked in the 20's in expected goals % and top 10 in actual goals %

If anything they are more like one of the best 2nd lines in the league and an average 1st line.

Appleton may be a likely cap casualty, but he definitely isn't holding anyone back in his role. Not that you were saying he is, just adding to discussion!

 

[bumblebeeman]

Last year they were 13th best line in the NHL in expected goals % and 23rd in actual goals % (depending on how many mins cutoff is)

This year they are more ranked in the 20's in expected goals % and top 10 in actual goals %

If anything they are more like one of the best 2nd lines in the league and an average 1st line.

Appleton may be a likely cap casualty, but he definitely isn't holding anyone back in his role. Not that you were saying he is, just adding to discussion!

They're great defensively, but lack the offense to be considered "one of the best 2nd lines" imo. Lowry has the most points and is tied for 109th for league scoring for forwards, (141st for ppg min. 10 gp).

But ya they're a consistently great line, and get the ice time they deserve.

Since this is the Chibrikov thread I'll just add that he seems like a great fit to replace Appleton next year. Tho I'm sure lots of players could slot in there and do well.

 

[Flair Hay]

They're great defensively, but lack the offense to be considered "one of the best 2nd lines" imo. Lowry has the most points and is tied for 109th for league scoring for forwards, (141st for ppg min. 10 gp).

But ya they're a consistently great line, and get the ice time they deserve.

Since this is the Chibrikov thread I'll just add that he seems like a great fit to replace Appleton next year. Tho I'm sure lots of players could slot in there and do well.

I can agree with this,all of it