Mingus Dew
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Maybe in open ice sure but when he's in the corners or skating along the boards no one is getting him off the puck.
Player Discussion Brady Tkachuk (LW) - Part XI
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Maybe in open ice sure but when he's in the corners or skating along the boards no one is getting him off the puck.
And, is looking to do it all off the ice. The post game interview on the ice was pretty epic for a young captain. Perfect face for this embattled team and fanbase. I’m sure we all feel like creating some space for ourselves in the league again finally.
The man is 6 foot 4. When that puck rims around the boards behind the net and he picks it up, he leans over. He's got that big ass and frame and 6+ feet of stick between him and the defender. He did that several times the other night. Then he has the puck until he dishes it. The other two will get better at reading that and finding quiet zones
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He has terrific vision in the O Zone especially down low. When this team cycles its at its best and he's really good at it. I don't sgree with the statement the less he has the puck the better. How many goals last game came from behind the net?... 3. That's where he always has the puck.
Most unbiased observers of BT would recognize he has very good vision and play making ability. And he's only going to get better.
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It is ridiculous to suggest the team is better when Brady touches the puck less. He is a puck possession guy with great hockey hockey sense and passing ability. He creates so much offense for others with his skill and ability to create space. I still can't be believe there are posters who still downplay this guy. It is baffling.
Pronman, an early detractor, has him #1 in his 2018 redrafted article .
Re-drafting the NHL class of 2018: Brady Tkachuk, Quinn Hughes rise
Pronman, an early detractor, has him #1 in his 2018 redrafted article .
Re-drafting the NHL class of 2018: Brady Tkachuk, Quinn Hughes rise
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I thought that the game against Boston was one of his best (at least in recent memory). He won a lot of puck battles and was able to feed some nice passes to his line mates, thus creating good scoring chances &/or goals. All round good game from him.
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More than most guys, I think a big, rocking crowd is a huge motivating factor for Brady. He is like a conductor of rambunctious energy.
That's pretty wild, coming from Pronman. I think some of Brady's biggest fans wouldn't have him #1, and most wouldnt have him in a clear tier above Svechnikov, Dahlin & Hughes. Big praise.
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Ya, he seemed pretty pumped during his post game interview. I thought he was pretty smart to acknowledge the crowd as well. Kudos to him for that.
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Massive game for him vs Boston. I have been waiting for that kind of game from him this year. That line was terrific offensively.
A cording to Pronman we now have two #1OA picks despite never winning the lottery. Epic
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I totally agree he has good vision in the offensive zone, I actually think its his most skilled offensive trait. That's why the turnovers he can make are so frustrating. They are completely avoidable and simply lapses in discipline and concentration.
And the less he has the puck the better because his vision shines when he makes quick one touch passes or when he moves it quickly after winning the puck.
Holding on to the puck and making plays isn't his game. Maybe he will evolve this aspect but right now he has trouble stickhandling and moving at the same time and until that is resolved it is better if he moves it quick, especially when on a line with Stutzle and Batherson.
If he was good holding the puck he would be playing like Draisaitl or Rantanen with his vision and size.
Man oh man, if he can become as skilled with the puck as Rantanen or Drai we are in for a treat
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Read the article, how do we have 2 of them, or is that including Stützle.?A cording to Pronman we now have two #1OA picks despite never winning the lottery. Epic
Agent Zuuuub
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His skating and balance looks a lot better this year. He isn't falling down as much as he used to.
Honestly even if he becomes above average at it we're in for a treat. Which is very likely.
ReginKarlssonLehner
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2 games in a row as our best forward. Last game as our best player period. He's a freight train on the forecheck.
Batherson was easily our best forward tonight, but no question Brady was the best forward against Boston.
ReginKarlssonLehner
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Agree to disagree, it was Brady for me tonight no question. Followed by Pinto. DeBrincat next, then Batherson.
NyQuil
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Yeah, I think it was pretty obvious myself.
Not only was Drake the most dynamic offensively, but he was hitting everything in sight.
Brady still had a good game obviously.
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Brady looks to have added some quickness. His first couple of steps are noticeable when changing directions or when he is racing for loose pucks down low.
This dude is beasting right now. He is taking over the offensive zone below the hashmarks.
His best play yesterday though was making sure he got the puck out of the zone on the far boards. He took on the winger, won the puck then took on the D and just willed the puck out of the zone. This was after the Senators had struggled to get the puck out for large stretches in the 1st period - tremendous play.
Timmy went on a 2-1 with Batherson and just missed setting him up for a tap in.
His best play yesterday though was making sure he got the puck out of the zone on the far boards. He took on the winger, won the puck then took on the D and just willed the puck out of the zone. This was after the Senators had struggled to get the puck out for large stretches in the 1st period - tremendous play.
Timmy went on a 2-1 with Batherson and just missed setting him up for a tap in.
