Player Discussion Brady Tkachuk: Episode 4 - A new hope
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Love him ,but Iam also very scared that I do....As with most things us fans have fallen in love with this team seem to always be taken away from us....
We can't expect massive jumps as we all talk about development not being linear however I do think BT simply filling out will help him with his skating and shot.
I can also imagine he will be a beast with skating instructors and shooting reps that he will get better technically - doesn't seem like a guy who will sit on his laurels.
At this stage we have our leader; can't imagine our C being anyone other than him, even over Chabot.
I can also imagine he will be a beast with skating instructors and shooting reps that he will get better technically - doesn't seem like a guy who will sit on his laurels.
At this stage we have our leader; can't imagine our C being anyone other than him, even over Chabot.
The Devilish Buffoon
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I think them sharing the C is a great idea,both are huge parts for this team moving forward why not share the honor??
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IMO its too early for either one.. I know other teams ... Eichel, McDavid have done it but .. I would ride it out. There is no rush to put that extra pressure on a kid with a team that will lose more than it wins.
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This is my thought process too.
I'd give them both A's (along with Pageau) and let next season play out. If it's clear Tkachuk is the defacto leader next year he can get the captaincy when he's 20 (still very young, but not youngest captain in NHL history young). Gives Chabot an extra year to grow into his leadership role as well.
Not sure the organization would "strip" Smith and Boro of their A's, but their time with the team is likely coming to an end. They also seem like the type of guys who won't change how they are in the room based on a letter, they can still be leaders next year (albeit in reduced roles).
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What a motor this kid has.
Lots to like .. Smart and he is pretty much redefining Tenacious.
Lots to like .. Smart and he is pretty much redefining Tenacious.
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I remember being disappointed that we draft him after having watched Montreal pass on Zadina... man, if I only knew then what I know now.
Love Tkachuk. He is going to be an absolute monster in a few years.
Love Tkachuk. He is going to be an absolute monster in a few years.
Calder trophy nomination predictions anyone?
-Dahlin
-Pettersson*
-Tkachuk
*winner
Honourable mentions to Svechnikov and Kotka, but Brady is outscoring them with fewer games played.
-Dahlin
-Pettersson*
-Tkachuk
*winner
Honourable mentions to Svechnikov and Kotka, but Brady is outscoring them with fewer games played.
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Dahlin and Petterson for sure.
3rd spot probably will go to Heiskanen... Or if Calder voters are feeling cheeky, Binnington.
I agree that Heiskanen will probably get the nod at 3rd place but considering what Brady has done on the worst team in the league should result in him getting nominated, especially because of the fact that he's done better after trading our star players. He doesn't have the help that Heiskanen, Kotka or Svech have.
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Ya I should have been more specific about that.
I dont think they should name a C at all next season but when it is time then it should be Chucky.
I guess they could do the Home and Away C between he and Chabot but I see Chucky as really owning the team in the near future.
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Agreed. Tkachuk is already a line driver. If Brown makes the team next year, we should just run the Tkachuk-Brown-Batherson line. Our 2nd and 3rd lines will be significantly less productive but still have middle 6 players like White, Tierney, Pageau, Duclair, Balcers, Ryan, plus hopefuls like Verroneau, Chlapik, Paul and Formenton. And then whoever we keep out of the 4th line UFAs.
Putting 3 U21 players on a line together is usually very questionable, but Tkachuk already looks like a vet out there. He's already driving his own line since Stone left. And doing a pretty good job at it. If he helps Brown get to his potential, we need to play them together. And we all know what kind of potential Bath has.
I admit to not following this much but what sort of advanced stats does BT have?
Also is it me or has that whole conversation died down a bit? Seemed for a while it was constantly a battle of eye test VS advanced stats proponents.
Maybe advanced stats are just such an accepted part of hockey there isnt much discussion.
Also is it me or has that whole conversation died down a bit? Seemed for a while it was constantly a battle of eye test VS advanced stats proponents.
Maybe advanced stats are just such an accepted part of hockey there isnt much discussion.
I don't think he is, I believe you have to be on the AHL roster at the trade deadline to be eligible
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How is that the case when we see CHL prospects play in the AHL playoffs after never having played a regular season game?
Not sure, I'm just remembering how Wolanin and Balcers were "sent down" on deadline day to be eligible but they never actually went down
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