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Should’ve drafted Makar
And half their time is spent traveling in low end means on the road in place where winter weather isn't great.
His dream is unaffected by this decision.
Prospect Info: Cedar Park
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LT
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Stankoven tied for the AHL lead in goals. Bourque tied for AHL leads in assists and points.
On pretty much any other franchise, they'd already be in the NHL.
I obviously don't want any injuries, but they're gonna have to get a chance in the NHL sooner rather than later.
On pretty much any other franchise, they'd already be in the NHL.
I obviously don't want any injuries, but they're gonna have to get a chance in the NHL sooner rather than later.
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I mentioned this in the main Bourque thread, but I still am curious about how he will hold up at the NHL level.
I have no doubt he's going to be a good NHL player, but for me it's just a matter of how good. I could see him as a 3rd line center/PP specialist guy easily, probably around a 35-40 point guy. I could also see him as a top 6 playmaker and great 2-way player, probably around 60 point potential.
He's not a great skater, definitely worse than Johnston & Stankoven. Better skater than Robertson of course though, just not a fast skater or very agile by any means. That's never been an important aspect of his game though since he's one of those playmakers who likes to draw guys to him, hold them off, and then pass it to a teammate in open space. If you're gonna play like that though and not be a great skater, it usually requires strength which again isn't his strongest asset. He's not a flashy skill guy either so he's not dancing his way out of these situations either.
I'd give him a 50/50 chance he ends up as either of the above options, assuming he becomes a NHL regular someday which he should. He's such a smart player though that I wouldn't bet against him. Guys like him find a way to be impact players. Usually end up very underrated too
I have no doubt he's going to be a good NHL player, but for me it's just a matter of how good. I could see him as a 3rd line center/PP specialist guy easily, probably around a 35-40 point guy. I could also see him as a top 6 playmaker and great 2-way player, probably around 60 point potential.
He's not a great skater, definitely worse than Johnston & Stankoven. Better skater than Robertson of course though, just not a fast skater or very agile by any means. That's never been an important aspect of his game though since he's one of those playmakers who likes to draw guys to him, hold them off, and then pass it to a teammate in open space. If you're gonna play like that though and not be a great skater, it usually requires strength which again isn't his strongest asset. He's not a flashy skill guy either so he's not dancing his way out of these situations either.
I'd give him a 50/50 chance he ends up as either of the above options, assuming he becomes a NHL regular someday which he should. He's such a smart player though that I wouldn't bet against him. Guys like him find a way to be impact players. Usually end up very underrated too
Man there must be some temptation to call one of them up soon (potentially for the next injury call up) then potentially comes down to which player as could only be one.
Is Dadonov a good enough forecheck player to play on the 4th line with Smith and Faksa?
I'd be so curious to see this
Robertson-Hintz-Pavelski
Marchment-Duchene-Seguin
Benn-Johnston-Stankovan
Smith-Faksa-Dadonov
Steel
Is Dadonov a good enough forecheck player to play on the 4th line with Smith and Faksa?
I'd be so curious to see this
Robertson-Hintz-Pavelski
Marchment-Duchene-Seguin
Benn-Johnston-Stankovan
Smith-Faksa-Dadonov
Steel
Elysian
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I just moved from Austin in 2022. Lived in Texas all my life. Have absolutely no love for that place.
Lian Bitchsel can go cry back to Sweden .... while our two good boys continue to rack up points and travel in busses across North America.
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I agree with all of this. I just think it's important to remember we all said very, very similar things about both Robertson and Johnston (neither of whom are known for their skating either). And so far, both guys have continued to blow by any expectations we had set for them.
I doubt we get so lucky 4/4 times, but who knows.
Elysian
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No worse than Dallas. Norton specifically is far better. I couldn't afford what I have in Ohio anywhere in Texas, and my taxes are lower.
how on earth? rural texas is dirt cheap. and there's no state income tax. property tax is higher, but that's getting slashed next year, so unless you have low income, i can't see how that is.
maybe you just meant dallas? in which case it's apples and oranges. norton is more like mckinny or krum.
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Thing is, Johnston is a much better skater than Bourque even still. Has better hands as well, which helps too.
Robertson has the size to hold guys off which is why it's hard to compare him with Bourque imo
Bourque though is a good enough playmaker and smart enough to where I think he can make it. Most likely won't be as good as those 2, but he will be an effective player no doubt.
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Finns > Swedes
I don't care how nice or cheap anything is in Ohio, there's no HEB.
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someone's clearly never shopped at HEB
Frozen Failure
They got business in my hockey, and I hate it.
HEB is a good grocery store. Not a nice grocery store, but that is why they have Central Market under their umbrella.
Anyway I'm not mad about Bischel going to the SHL for the winter, have to offset the fact that we have Faksa who is literally the /best/ team soldier since... shit I dunno, Morrow?
Anyway I'm not mad about Bischel going to the SHL for the winter, have to offset the fact that we have Faksa who is literally the /best/ team soldier since... shit I dunno, Morrow?
real ones know central market's where it's at.
maybe the problem is no one took bishcel to central market.
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Finns > Swedes
Lol. I'm just a broke motherf***er who likes the quality/price/consistency of their products.
Aside from their store brand being as good or better than name brands, when the pandemic shut down half the country's supply chain, I still got groceries without any issues.
I'm only annoyed with Bichsel dipping out because I had planned on catching a game over in Cedar Park this season since I haven't been in a few years, and I wanted to see him play live.
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unacceptable, go to the movie a different day. We need our influx of updates
Elysian
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I do miss HEB, but not enough to offset the rest of the existential dread that is Texas.
Bucees is branching out a ton now. I'm sure it will hit Ohio one day. Hell, there's a Torchys Tacos in Columbus.
