Player Discussion Alexander Romanov

[Vachon23]

Well, you know, maybe you are right, but the thing is, if you enter Markov into the comparable it would be nice to remember how Markov was after 5-6 NHL games...

To be honest I was to young but this things are thing that you have are you don’t. I don’t think you can develop it.

 

[Habs Halifax]

They should look at how Romanov changes the angle to get by the first wave of shot blockers with his point shots.

Always frustrated me watching Habs Dmen consistently get their point shots blocked.

You touched a nerve with me! 1000% agree. Romanov's lateral movement helps him get the puck through and others have their shots blocked a lot!

 

[Habs Halifax]

To be honest I was to young but this things are thing that you have are you don’t. I don’t think you can develop it.

The point is we don't know if he has it cause he might be coached to play a certain way. He's not some 60 pts D man yes. But he certainly can be a 40+ guy who can also shut you down

 

[Vachon23]

The point is we don't know if he has it cause he might be coached to play a certain way. He's not some 60 pts D man yes. But he certainly can be a 40+ guy who can also shut you down

Ooooh he will be really good. I'm taking a guy like him before a guy that is only good offensively. I think he will be sort of Charlie McAvoy who I take in my team at any price anytime but they won't be your PPQB and it's ok.

 

[Archijerej]

They should look at how Romanov changes the angle to get by the first wave of shot blockers with his point shots.

Always frustrated me watching Habs Dmen consistently get their point shots blocked.

I think we could be more dangerous if we used 3 men high in the ozone more. We're deadly on the counter, but once established in the offensive zone, it's the same old volume shooting.

There was a sequence in Edmonton when Tatar came up high and we just shredded them as the passing lanes opened. We don't do this often enough.

 

[417]

I think we could be more dangerous if we used 3 men high in the ozone more. We're deadly on the counter, but once established in the offensive zone, it's the same old volume shooting.

There was a sequence in Edmonton when Tatar came up high and we just shredded them as the passing lanes opened. We don't do this often enough.

Lightning are big on this.. they do it all the time

 

[Vachon23]

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That’s a good exemple of what I was saying that sometimes he shoot when there is a better option

 

[Archijerej]

Outside of two or three games he's been meh in my opinion.

 

[BMann]

Outside of two or three games he's been meh in my opinion.

Good thing you don't actually work for the Canadiens as a scout then.

 

[BehindTheTimes]

Think he’s been a solid, solid addition that can play top 4 already.

 

[kyne]

It's been a while since the team had a rookie defenseman that fits in so smoothly in the top four. He's going to be a real workhorse. Hopefully he has a better agent than Mete.

 

[Nipsey]

Already a stud top 4 dman with top pairing potential. Going to be a workhorse for a long time for us.

 

[JianYang]

They should look at how Romanov changes the angle to get by the first wave of shot blockers with his point shots.

Always frustrated me watching Habs Dmen consistently get their point shots blocked.

Petry can do it to a certain extent, and kulak has the tools to do it, but Romanov walks the line better than any other dman on the team. I think the way he wrists his shots on met reminds me alot of Duncan Keith.

Guys like Weber, chiarot and edmundson are not made for that.

 

[Archijerej]

Another erratic game from Romanov.

 

[Naslund]

Another erratic game from Romanov.

I suspect they will play Mete and Kulak tomorrow. Part of it is keeping players fresh, part of it will be giving a break to Romanov. He is doing well, but sitting and watching will help him.

 

[HabsWhiteKnightLOL]

I suspect they will play Mete and Kulak tomorrow. Part of it is keeping player fresh, part of it will be giving a break to Romanov. He is doing well, but sitting and watching will help him.

Romanov does not deserve to be eating hot dogs at all.
Mete should go back eating hot-dogs. He's no nhl regular.

 

[Deebs]

Another erratic game from Romanov.

He's had a rough 4-5 game stretch. Being paired with the headless chicken tonight doesn't help things much either.

He'll have ups and downs all season, just needs to work through it and gain experience along the way. He's a beauty

 

[Naslund]

I suspect they will play Mete and Kulak tomorrow. Part of it is keeping players fresh, part of it will be giving a break to Romanov. He is doing well, but sitting and watching will help him.

Called it!

 

[Captain97]

I don't mind if they sit Romanov a game or 2. He's playing well for a rookie but he is still a rookie and it's a condensed schedule I'm sure he'll play again by Saturday.

 

[CoopersFalls]

Not a fan of the fact they plan on rotating him with Kulak and Mete from here on out while they’re healthy.

He’s better than both already IMO.

 

[yianik]

When Romanov plays he is getting the minutes. No problem for me if he platoons with a couple of guys and keeps fresh over the year. Remember KK had a solid 1st year but he faded as he wasn't used to an NHL grind and schedule.

 

[Miller Time]

When Romanov plays he is getting the minutes. No problem for me if he platoons with a couple of guys and keeps fresh over the year. Remember KK had a solid 1st year but he faded as he wasn't used to an NHL grind and schedule.

agreed... in a regular season, a sit down this early in the season would be questionable given how well he's adjusted overall to the NHL game...

but in a condensed year like this, with no real pre-season and much less time for practice? having him sit occasionally to watch and learn & get some space from the game-to-game grind is probably a good thing for a rookie.

 

[ole ole]

Not a fan of the fact they plan on rotating him with Kulak and Mete from here on out while they’re healthy.

He’s better than both already IMO.

I like the idea. Will keep him fresh for the playoffs and he'll get plenty of games in.

 

[CrAzYNiNe]

I suspect they will play Mete and Kulak tomorrow. Part of it is keeping players fresh, part of it will be giving a break to Romanov. He is doing well, but sitting and watching will help him.

Good Call. Nothing wrong with a rookie sitting and having to watch his teammates play well or make mistakes. The kid appears to eat sleep and breathe hockey, so I doubt hes on his phone during the game not paying attention.

 

[montreal]

Not a fan of the fact they plan on rotating him with Kulak and Mete from here on out while they’re healthy.

He’s better than both already IMO.

he needs to play like it then, he's clearly had some troubles the past few games.