Player Discussion: All purpose: Zach Werenski thread

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[thebus88]

IMO, this is arguably the 1st/only time that Werenski has actually played like a true #1D and a legitimate Norris candidate.

The same issue question exists, as it has for years. WHO to play with him??

 

[CBJWerenski8]

IMO, this is arguably the 1st/only time that Werenski has actually played like a true #1D and a legitimate Norris candidate.

The same issue question exists, as it has for years. WHO to play with him??

What’re your thoughts on Fabbro with him so far?

 

[thebus88]

What’re your thoughts on Fabbro with him so far?

I haven’t really seen enough to make a real evaluation.

He certainly doesn’t look like a “top pairing” 25 minute defenseman.

 

[DarkandStormy]

Werenski is having a career season.

Leads the league in TOI/game, T-1 among Dmen in even-strength goals, 3rd among Dmen in points.

 

[Potvottier]

good on him. classy player and i hope he does well. good to see him healthy, too.

i guess we could say that he needs a 'better' partner, but it seems to be working right now.

 

[EspenK]

Zach named to Team Canada for 4 Nations. Sets him up for a trip to Olympics next year if he continues his level of play.

 

[DankoCBJ]

Zach named to Team Canada for 4 Nations. Sets him up for a trip to Olympics next year if he continues his level of play.

*Team USA

Good for Z, well deserved!

 

[koteka]

Zach named to Team Canada for 4 Nations. Sets him up for a trip to Olympics next year if he continues his level of play.

Come on. How many times have we heard about Zach being good friends with Dylan Larkin growing up in Michigan during games against the Redwings? You can’t screw up his nationality.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

I think EspenK is riffing on that hilarious JFresh tweet about Aston-Reese.

 

[VT]

For his nomination...

 

[Cyclones Rock]

It's fun watching Z put it all together. I honestly didn't think that he was near this good.

Maybe it's because of his skating style-there's nothing furious/fast looking about it so I'll guess that why I underestimated it. That he regularly goes behind/close to the goal line in the offensive zone and rarely gets caught up ice defensively is pretty remarkable.

Certainly trending toward a top 3 in the Norris voting no doubt. As he recently said it's about putting it together for a whole season and not just 20 games. I don't see any reason why he can't continue to play like he has.

 

[EspenK]

I think EspenK is riffing on that hilarious JFresh tweet about Aston-Reese.

Yeah, thats it...or a brain fart

 

[Roman Yoshi]

Preds fan coming in peace. We love seeing Fabbro succeed. Y'all got a good one for free.

Had a question that maybe y'all can answer for me: is this the best hockey Werenski has played in his career? Was debating with Nashville's local radio hosts about how dumb it was to waive Fabbro and said look at how he helped Werenski and Josi play a more offensive game and to just be dependable, not flashy.

They claimed Werenski's best hockey was with Seth Jones but IDK about that.

Curious for your perspectives

 

[thebus88]

Preds fan coming in peace. We love seeing Fabbro succeed. Y'all got a good one for free.

Had a question that maybe y'all can answer for me: is this the best hockey Werenski has played in his career? Was debating with Nashville's local radio hosts about how dumb it was to waive Fabbro and said look at how he helped Werenski and Josi play a more offensive game and to just be dependable, not flashy.

They claimed Werenski's best hockey was with Seth Jones but IDK about that.

Curious for your perspectives

Werenski, as an individual player, is playing better than he ever has. It has everything to do with his increased mobility and overall physical ability. He has looked like the same player with Severson, Provorov, and now Fabbro. Different players and play styles mesh differently. Each one of these guys has looked very good at different parts of the year, IMO, non coincidentally mostly when they are playing with Werenski.

The Werenski-Jones pairing was clearly the most effective or impactful as a pairing, even if Werenski wasn’t at his “peak”, which he seems to be at right now.

I think Christiansen would be just as good of an option with Werenski than Fabbro is. And Severson is just as good or a better partner than Provorov is. IMO

I don’t think this team will go very far with a Werenski-Fabbro top pair.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Werenski, as an individual player, is playing better than he ever has. It has everything to do with his increased mobility and overall physical ability. He has looked like the same player with Severson, Provorov, and now Fabbro. Different players and play styles mesh differently. Each one of these guys has looked very good at different parts of the year, IMO, non coincidentally mostly when they are playing with Werenski.

The Werenski-Jones pairing was clearly the most effective or impactful as a pairing, even if Werenski wasn’t at his “peak”, which he seems to be at right now.

This is correct.