Is Panarin the 3rd best Russian behind Kucherov and Ovechkin now? Or is Malkin still considered better?
In 2019, I would rank them like this:
1. Ovechkin
2. Kucherov
3. Panarin
4. Kuznetsov
5. Malkin
I hope so hard that this man never has a fight as a Ranger
Don't need him, or anyone really doing that
Are you ranking Ovechkin higher than Kucherov due to his body of work over his career?
In chicago it was his first and second seasons in nhl + he often just played in favour of Kane / Columbus - he just played full playmaker for 2 seasons,because Atkinson and Dubois absolutely not a playmakers.I don't think i can remember a single cbj game where Panarin has more than 2 good chances to score created by his linemates.What would he have here that he didn't in Columbus or Chicago?
What would he have here that he didn't in Columbus or Chicago?
I'm telling you fellas, this is the best player we've acquired either by trade or UFA since Jagr came to town. Only one close would be Gaborik and IMO Panarin is better than Gabby and will make more of an impact than he did.
In 2019, I would rank them like this:
1. Ovechkin
2. Kucherov
3. Panarin
4. Kuznetsov
5. Malkin
Tarasenko too. Usually a lot of those don't go since they're still in the playoffs but I guess that's what happens when most of the powerhouses get eliminated in the 1st round.The Russia team this year at the World Championship is probably the strongest I've ever seen.
Ovechkin
Kucherov
Dadonov
Kaprizov
Kuznetsov
Malkin
Kovalchuk
Gusev
Zadorov
Sergachev
Vasilevsky
Panarin was the only one missing haha
essentially, yes. The exciting prospect, he's always lagged behind... maybe I'm being optimistic but I can see another level to his game/production.So this guy is basically the tiniest step below Crosby/Kane/McDavid/God tier.
Hawk nut in peace -
Predicting a Cup winner way too many factors break your way to but ... you NYRer fans' chances just got A LOT better. Good for you.
AP can do it all AND he makes the guys on ice w/ him better. His "chemistry" w/ Kane was instantaneous and if he can duplicate it w/ Kakko, rest of the league look out!
But we're still gonna beat yas twice next season!
And would love an original 6 Final, too.
Gaborik was the better goal scorer but Panarin is much more of a driver offensively. Gaborik would disappear and quick strike, Panarin will hold onto the puck for 45 seconds and set someone up for a tap in.I dunno about that. I hope you are right, but they are different players. Gabby was a 40-40 sniper, Panarin is more a 30-50 puck carrier. If he can come in and make the immediate impact that Gaborik did, we will be sitting pretty next season. It will require him to come in firing on all cylinders, though. That 2009 season was pure magic by Gabby. He had 2 40 goal seasons with us. One of the rare FA pickups of ours that seriously paid off.
Most likely, he didn't go because he didn't have a contract for the upcoming year.The Russia team this year at the World Championship is probably the strongest I've ever seen.
Ovechkin
Kucherov
Dadonov
Kaprizov
Kuznetsov
Malkin
Kovalchuk
Gusev
Zadorov
Sergachev
Vasilevsky
Panarin was the only one missing haha
Most likely, he didn't go because he didn't have a contract for the upcoming year.
Most likely, he didn't go because he didn't have a contract for the upcoming year.
Nice video of Panarin highlights from last year’s playoff series. Some goals/assists but mostly just him creating offense. His zone entries are absolutely breathtaking.