Player Discussion Adam Fox

[CasusBelli]

except fox hasn't been bad defensively

He’s had some lapses. But more power to him if he’s been better than EK was at his age. Won’t complain.

 

[CasusBelli]

Makar and Hughes are both getting some prime power play time on offensive powerhouses, which is strange to say for the Canucks. I thought Makar would be the favorite all season for the Calder because of that and because he’s older and got some games in last season and I thought Kakko would be in the conversation with him and the two Hughes brothers, but right now I think the top 3 (not in any sort of order) for Calder should be Makar, Q Hughes, and Fox

Seems like Jack is starting to put things together as well. If he does, I think Fox will run out of contention pretty quickly, but I agree for now.

 

[LeetchisGod]

This boy is EK65 Lite. Remember how bad EK was defensively when he started? But he was always instant offense and a phenomenal skater with great vision. That’s Fox.

Fox's skating isn't anywhere near Karlsson.

 

[bobbop]

I’m not sure there’s another player in the NHL comparable to Adam Fox. Super high hockey IQ. Inventive with the puck. Always thinking a play ahead. Somewhat limited physical skills.

Who you got?

Maybe Jared Spurgeon? Ryan Ellis?

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

I’m not sure there’s another player in the NHL comparable to Adam Fox. Super high hockey IQ. Inventive with the puck. Always thinking a play ahead. Somewhat limited physical skills.

Who you got?

Maybe Jared Spurgeon? Ryan Ellis?

he doesn't have the shot of Ryan Ellis. But yeah Fox is so smart and so tricky , controls the puck so well. Only 21, huge future for him.

 

[aufheben]

I’m not sure there’s another player in the NHL comparable to Adam Fox. Super high hockey IQ. Inventive with the puck. Always thinking a play ahead. Somewhat limited physical skills.

Who you got?

Maybe Jared Spurgeon? Ryan Ellis?

His IQ reminds me of Heiskanen. Heiskanen's rookie year I was amazed at what a puck-magnet he was. That and great decision-making makes for a difficult comparison because it's one of the least flashy attributes. The ability to read the entire ice and dictate play reminds me of Karlsson. It's hard to think of comparisons that aren't stars which kind of cheapens it but oh, well. Maybe someone like Brian Rafalski.

tl;dr I don't know.

 

[Rongomania]

Fox's skating isn't anywhere near Karlsson.

Prime EK was one of the smoothest, quickest skaters I've ever seen. Without him, not only would OTT not have won the 'Staal & Holden' series, but that woulda been an easy sweep for us. I personally remember him taking over those games and shi**ing all over us and Hank.

 

[Chimpradamus]

Fox's skating isn't anywhere near Karlsson.

Karlsson's skating pre-Cooke was ridiculous. He would've given McDavid a run for his money, for sure.

Prime EK was one of the smoothest, quickest skaters I've ever seen. Without him, not only would OTT not have won the 'Staal & Holden' series, but that woulda been an easy sweep for us. I personally remember him taking over those games and shi**ing all over us and Hank.

Yes, agreed. Not only was he fast as hell, he was so smooth technically as well.

Fox is smooth, but let's not get ahead of ourselves here. It's not Fox's skating that sticks out.

 

[Rempe73]

suddenly fox is a better PP qb then ADA ?

not getting that.

fox has been good but so has ADA. the PP seems to be where both guys can do some damage.

as good as fox has been and hes been vg, ADA has been just as good.

its a good problem to have.

Yea it’s awesome that for the whole two minutes, we have at least one of those guys on.

 

[rangersfansince08]

I hope Fox becomes as productive as Makar or Hughes. He has that potential imo.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

I hope Fox becomes as productive as Makar or Hughes. He has that potential imo.

Hughes and Makar are not equal in production lol

 

[bl02]

He was so close to making it 6-4 today on a beautiful effort cutting thru the defense. The Florida goalie just made a tremendous save.

 

[Rempe73]

He was so close to making it 6-4 today on a beautiful effort cutting thru the defense. The Florida goalie just made a tremendous save.

Was that after he made that great defensive play?

 

[bl02]

Was that after he made that great defensive play?

I don't believe so. The rush was started from the D zone and Chytil made a real nice backhand pass to Fox who exploded thru the middle. I know he made an amazing defensive play breaking up a 2 on 1 but I believe that was in the second. The breakaway came in the third.

 

[rangersfansince08]

Hughes and Makar are not equal in production lol

5 pt difference but both are great.

 

[Levitate]

I think his skating is far better than advertised...

I’m also reminded of years ago when Provorov was a rookie and flyers announcers were gushing about him “being the smartest player on the ice as a rookie!” and Fox looks like a farrrrrrr smarter player than Provorov

 

[aufheben]

I think his skating is far better than advertised...

I’m also reminded of years ago when Provorov was a rookie and flyers announcers were gushing about him “being the smartest player on the ice as a rookie!” and Fox looks like a farrrrrrr smarter player than Provorov

Every Flyers D prospect is supposed to be a stud lol

 

[JHS]

It’s very early on in Fox’s career but I see a lot of similarities between his game and Brian Leetch. Fox’s first instinct is to skate when he gets the puck and has an explosive first stride which, coupled with his quick feet often allows him to get the puck and be one to two strides ahead of the other players in the ice. He’s also clearly been taught to push that puck out ahead of him at the start of his possession so he really transitions from defense of offense very quickly( which was a hallmark of Leetch’s game.). He’s not shy to join the rush and is quick enough to catch the oppositions rush after he’s been aggressive in the offensive zone. I’m not saying he will pan out the way Leetch did( we can only hope) but he seems to think the game a lot like Leetch used to.

Not sure he can pass as well as Leetch yet.

 

[CasusBelli]

5 pt difference but both are great.

If he keeps scoring at this rate, CM will be up for the Norris, not just the Calder.

 

[Levitate]

Every Flyers D prospect is supposed to be a stud lol

Let me be clear I'm not saying Provorov is a bad player or that Fox will necessarily be as good as him (though I think he will be judging from this small sample size!)

It's just I remember their announcers saying that and Provorov looking pretty solid but he was in no way making the kind of plays Fox is now.

 

[BKGooner]

What a pass against the grain. Anyone still think Gordon overpaid for him?

 

[Rokker]

Hey guys.. Fox is sitting on my waiver wire in fantasy and I haven't seen him play a single game but he's been on a tear lately. Another two points tonight. Is this guy for real?

Jones, Petry, and Barrie are my D in a points only league of 18 teams. Barrie has been terrible and I'm very tempted to drop him for Fox.

Thoughts on this would be appreciated. Cheers

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

Hey guys.. Fox is sitting on my waiver wire in fantasy and I haven't seen him play a single game but he's been on a tear lately. Another two points tonight. Is this guy for real?

Jones, Petry, and Barrie are my D in a points only league of 18 teams. Barrie has been terrible and I'm very tempted to drop him for Fox.

Thoughts on this would be appreciated. Cheers

He’s a f***ing stud

I think he could finish with ~40 points

 

[Brooklyn Rangers Fan]

Hey guys.. Fox is sitting on my waiver wire in fantasy and I haven't seen him play a single game but he's been on a tear lately. Another two points tonight. Is this guy for real?

Jones, Petry, and Barrie are my D in a points only league of 18 teams. Barrie has been terrible and I'm very tempted to drop him for Fox.

Thoughts on this would be appreciated. Cheers

If Fox is available, take him NOW – especially if it's a keeper league.

 

[aufheben]

You should ditch the fantasy and just watch the kid play.