Player Discussion Adam Fox

[Krams]

Original thread - Player Discussion - Adam Fox

Just spent an hour re-reading it. Interesting to see what the early expectations were. Didn't take long for most to recognize we had something very special. I'm not old enough to remember prime Leetch, but talking to family, Fox is up there. Makar stylistically closer to Leetch in terms of skating ability/athleticism, but Fox's IQ is absolutely off the charts. It's so impressive to watch how tentative opposing players are to pressure him because of how easily he can embarrass you with a subtle head deke and pivot. He doesn't need to be the fastest guy on the ice to skate right by you. Going to be a lot of fun watching Fox/Makar battle for the Norris perennially.

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[duhmetreE]

I'll repost it for the new thread.

 

[Levitate]

Fox’s D numbers haven’t been as good this year but I’d wonder how much of that was the iffy team start and how it’ll equalize out

 

[Megustaelhockey]

Fox and Makar both remind me of prime Leetch in different aspects of their games, but I feel like Fox is still the more complete player. Leetch is the best American-born defenseman ever in the NHL, and I think by the end of his career, Fox will be in that same conversation.

 

[duhmetreE]

Fox’s D numbers haven’t been as good this year but I’d wonder how much of that was the iffy team start and how it’ll equalize out

new system along w/ quality of competition is another aspect. He's getting all the tough matchups.

He's a bona fide, complete #1. That's why he's the best defensemen in the league.

 

[NYRFANMANI]

wait ... all that Makar talk on the last pages of the last thread was meant seriously?

I was sure people were joking.

As of now the way to the Norris goes through Fox. Leading all NHL D in points Adam Fox. Crazy goalie-like saves on the goal line Adam Fox. NYR MVP Adam Fox.

The Norris will be a battle of few players for the decade to come. Barring injury Fox will be top 3 for the next ten years. (give Mo Seider one or two more years ) I don't even see the issue, what were people arguing back there?

Do people fear Fox's legacy will be lessened by Makar being in the league and snatching some trophies? Fox will make his own legacy, has already.

idk, watch the game, enjoy.

 

[rangersfansince08]

wait ... all that Makar talk on the last pages of the last thread was meant seriously?

I was sure people were joking.

As of now the way to the Norris goes through Fox. Leading all NHL D in points Adam Fox. Crazy goalie-like saves on the goal line Adam Fox. NYR MVP Adam Fox.

The Norris will be a battle of few players for the decade to come. Barring injury Fox will be top 3 for the next ten years. (give Mo Seider one or two more years ) I don't even see the issue, what were people arguing back there?

Do people fear Fox's legacy will be lessened by Makar being in the league and snatching some trophies? Fox will make his own legacy, has already.

idk, watch the game, enjoy.

Is it still called the Norris? Hearing the way idiotic , whiny Avs fans talk I thought it was renamed to the Makar.

 

[Raspewtin]

Fox’s D numbers haven’t been as good this year but I’d wonder how much of that was the iffy team start and how it’ll equalize out

Lindgren was also very poor to start the year.

 

[GoAwayPanarin]

Lindgren was also very poor to start the year.

It's not really a coincidence that this team's overall play started to pick up once Lindgren (and more importantly, Panarin) stopped playing like butt.

Theres more to it than that, but those guys are a big part of the turn around. Once Mika gets going, this will be really fun.

 

[FireGerardGallant]

Top 3 NY sports athlete?

 

[GoAwayGiannone]

Top 3 NY sports athlete?

Probably.
#1 deGrom and #2/3 go to Fox/Durant?

 

[Peltz]

Probably.
#1 deGrom and #2/3 go to Fox/Durant?

I love Fox (who doesn't?), but it's hard to see him ahead of Shesterkin right now. It's a good problem to have lol.

 

[Doctyl]

I love Fox (who doesn't?), but it's hard to see him ahead of Shesterkin right now. It's a good problem to have lol.

I love Igor but what?

 

[clmetsfan]

I love Fox (who doesn't?), but it's hard to see him ahead of Shesterkin right now. It's a good problem to have lol.

Yeah, no. Shesterkin is fantastic, but you couldn't realistically call him the best in the league at his position. Fox is there already.

 

[LORDE]

Yeah, no. Shesterkin is fantastic, but you couldn't realistically call him the best in the league at his position. Fox is there already.

He's a lot closer than people give him credit.

Having them both at the same time needs to bear fruit.

 

[Sockosensei]

Adam Fox, past 82 regular season games, updated after Chicago game.

Games: 82
Goals: 11
Assists: 68
Points: 79
+/-: +32

I know it's impossible to track, but I wish there was a reliable stat for keeping the puck in the offensive zone. Fox's reads and hand-eye lead to Panarin and others getting so many second chances to make plays in the Zone.

I think it's quietly helped the development of Kakko. Last year, it seemed that whenever Kakko was on the ice, it was with Smith, Libor. Plays were one and out, get back on D, and that was Kakko's shift. Kakko himself has made great strides and he's playing with better forwards now. Don't overlook the Fox-Lindgren pair's contribution there by keeping plays alive for Kakko's lines to do more.

 

[Whoot Whoot]

Fox is better and its personal

 

[Miamipuck]

I don't know guys it sure looks like the league has him figured out. We're screwed I tell you.

 

[Raspewtin]

I don't know guys it sure looks like the league has him figured out. We're screwed I tell you.

imagine what happens when they'll figure him out even more next year

 

[Miamipuck]

imagine what happens when they'll figure him out even more next year

But what happens the year after that?

 

[duhmetreE]

He has been 'off' in the defensive zone..

and by off I mean he might make a mistake or two in a game.

 

[Rongomania]

23 yr old stud legend

 

[SnowblindNYR]

Somehow the Garden doesn't have Fox jerseys or t-shirts. It's ridiculous. I thought he was the best mix of youth and talent. I decided on a Kakko t-shirt.

 

[mrmovies779]

Somehow the Garden doesn't have Fox jerseys or t-shirts. It's ridiculous. I thought he was the best mix of youth and talent. I decided on a Kakko t-shirt.

Most likely sold out

 

[RempireStateBuilding]

Most likely sold out

Yea probably this. I went to a game in like January of last year and tried to get a Kakko jersey at one of the floor-level stores and they were sold out. I had to "settle" for a Fox jersey instead.