Player Discussion: Brandon Hagel

[OffBy1]

He's been carrying our forwards so far as neither Kuch or Point seem ready to go yet.

 

[FinnLightning26]

It's funny to remember how wrong I was about this guy during that first year.

Then again, I'm an idiot.

 

[Peacefool]

It's funny to remember how wrong I was about this guy during that first year.

Then again, I'm an idiot.

Never understood that, when poeple were dissapointed in him, when he came here he looked good and promising, and remembering that he played like whole Playoofs with broken foot,and still had his speed and grinded AF

 

[DistantThunderRep]

82 Goal Pace.

 

[Renopucker]

He's been carrying our forwards so far as neither Kuch or Point seem ready to go yet.

Point is getting mobbed in the "bumper spot" on the PP. Kuch keeps trying to feed him and opposing D are all over him, since they don't have to defend 91 on the left side. I can't think of one time where Point was not unmarked, outside of that first game. Even then, the goals came from 20 right in front. However, 21 still has speed to the puck and decent control in the O zone.

 

[LightningStrikes]

Never understood that, when poeple were dissapointed in him, when he came here he looked good and promising, and remembering that he played like whole Playoofs with broken foot,and still had his speed and grinded AF

Same story as with Jeannot. People see what we gave up to acquire the player and probably more importantly the cost efficient contract they are on and act surprised when they don’t score at a PPG pace in a new system with new teammates and new roles. And in both cases they got injured pretty soon.

Hagel played on our shutdown line in the playoffs on one foot. Jeannot knocked out Stillman and then proceeded to injure his leg.

 

[RDTBay4]

 

[Point21]

 

[Zwui21]

 

[These Are The Days]

And people doubt JFBB. Nick Paul needs to get off his ass now

 

[Rschmitz]

And people doubt JFBB. Nick Paul needs to get off his ass now

Hagel's the big reason most including myself stfu about Jeannot

 

[LightningStrikes]

Easily one of my favorite Bolts players. Come to think of it he’s probably 2nd behind Kuch for me. Love his speed, hustle and ability to keep the puck on his stick: So many times he seems overpowered and still gets the shot/pass off. Never quits. Beast.

 

[EmptyNetAssassin]

He is definitely earning his paycheck. Love Bagel.

 

[Zwui21]

 

[T REX]

on some nights he's the best bolts player on the ice

 

[aylib]

Never have to worry about him taking a night off.

 

[Hockeyville USA]

He doesn't have a Cup, it makes sense why he gives it his all every night. Similar sentiment with Motte and Eyssimont, even if they aren't as good.

 

[Stammertime91]

Maybe he'll get more votes than Cirelli this year so the excuses start depleting for 71 until he takes another step as a 2C.

 

[FinnLightning26]

Hagel trade and extension are one of the very few things JBB has got right the last couple of years.

 

[LightningStrikes]

Hagel is on a 12 game point streak (17 points)!

 

[Hockeyville USA]

This guy goes from "can't crack the 2019-20 Blackhawks" to "one of the best all around forwards in the league" in 4 years. You just love to see it.

 

[Hoek]

Not a good time to be a Hagel hater

 

[aylib]

Hagel with career high assist total after today and 7 away from new high in points.

 

[Zwui21]

Incredible player, one of the best trades + signings in recent NHL history?

 

[These Are The Days]

Incredible player, one of the best trades + signings in recent NHL history?

No. Tanner Jeannot completely ruins it