Chytil or Andersson who would be a better winger?
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I think both could be converted to the wing but I feel Andersson is better suited as a center in the NHL than Chytil, with how he plays. Also his face-off skills are significantly better than Chytil's, as is his 2-way play.
I wanna see both at center but I know with Howden coming up as well that most likely one of them will become a winger. All I know is that watching Chytil last year develop I don't wanna change anything about the course of that development. I'm hopeful the coaching staff and organization will make the right decision if he needs to be moved to wing.
Off the puck Lias fits better as a C, on the puck i think Chytil does because he's more of a playmaker and the way he skates through the neutral zone fits as a C.
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I could make a case for either.
Andersson's overall game is better suited for center than Chytil, but Chytil's playmaking and offense is more appealing.
Having said that, I think moving Chytil to wing might have a more significant impact on his game by freeing him up to do what he does best --- make plays.
When Chytil was drafted, there was some question as to whether he'd play as a center or a wing. His play in Hartford last year seemed to support the idea of using him as a center. But I've continued to be in the camp that I think he might be even better on the wings.
Of course, if this team gets one of the top centers in this year's draft, it's possible both of them end up on the wings.
Andersson's overall game is better suited for center than Chytil, but Chytil's playmaking and offense is more appealing.
Having said that, I think moving Chytil to wing might have a more significant impact on his game by freeing him up to do what he does best --- make plays.
When Chytil was drafted, there was some question as to whether he'd play as a center or a wing. His play in Hartford last year seemed to support the idea of using him as a center. But I've continued to be in the camp that I think he might be even better on the wings.
Of course, if this team gets one of the top centers in this year's draft, it's possible both of them end up on the wings.
I like Andersson on the wing. I do not like him at center with his skating issues. I love him coming off the wall or out from behind the net. He can take Big face offs in the D zone and be very valuable. But I think he’s a finisher and Ends up being a good player as a winger.
Why anyone would want to take a horse like Chytil with his play making ability and speed out of the middle I don’t understand.
Why anyone would want to take a horse like Chytil with his play making ability and speed out of the middle I don’t understand.
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Defense, positioning, faceoffs, etc.
Essentially, all the things that make up the primary difference between a center and wing are the things he either has to work on or is struggling with. It's certainly not the offense.
I don't see any of his strengths being diminished by a move, if anything I could see the opposite happening.
I get the whole positional value thing, but I also think (like a lot of concepts over the last several years) that it's a bit overstated.
I'm not of the mindset that a center moving to the wing is the NHL equivalent of converting a starting pitcher into a relief pitcher. I think there's a tendency, even subconsciously, to view wings as failed centers.
But if guys like Nylander and Marner can be moved to the wing to maximize their talents, no one should be shocked if the same happens to Andersson and Chytil. Not saying it will, but it wouldn't be unprecedented.
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EdJovanovski
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hes 18 years old playing pro hockey and he has to work on faceoffs and defense? you don't say. Sidney Crosby couldn't win a faceoff period his first year in the league. that's hardly a reason to take a natural big strong fast playmaking center out of the middle.
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This is pretty much where I'm at. This kid is just about to turn 19 and dominated many games at C in the AHL as an 18 yo. The defense and face-offs will come as he matures, fills in. Anderson can likely move over to wing or play C, I can see him playing both positions on and off as needed.
I can’t see why you would want to move Andersson out of the middle. At age 19, he already has a 200 foot game. I still believe Andersson will eventually be a poor mans Patrice Bergeron.
I need to see more of Chytil. There are pros and cons in my mind.
I need to see more of Chytil. There are pros and cons in my mind.
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I see people claim that Chytil dominated the AHL. I think he's a great prospect, but dominating the AHL? That is a bit of a stretch. I think we need to lower our expectations a bit when it comes to Chytil. Both are great prospects with different styles and strengths. I think both have a certain skillset that is needed at center in the NHL but I don't think either is a lock to be a center in the NHL just yet. We will have to see how they develop.
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Before Hayes’ developments this summer I thought this is something that the Rangers needed to address in a near future but at this point they should be considered as future centers, even if they wind up on a wing for a stretch here and there. Another consideration is that our current #1 center in Zibanejad could be moved to a wing too if needed.
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For starters I am not sure he’s actually a natural center. I don’t know if he’s ever been a clear-cut natural center, and that goes back to before he was drafted.
I have no doubt his face offs and defense can improve, that’s never been the question.
The question is whether playing in the middle maximizes his ability and attributes.
I believe
Anderson will be our third line center for years to come
And he'll be the best one in the league
Chytil I'd love as our #1 C
But he could definitely move to W if we were to nab a prospect like Hughes
Howden will be a surprise I think and solidify his future as our #2 C
Zib will be traded before his contract expires
Anderson will be our third line center for years to come
And he'll be the best one in the league
Chytil I'd love as our #1 C
But he could definitely move to W if we were to nab a prospect like Hughes
Howden will be a surprise I think and solidify his future as our #2 C
Zib will be traded before his contract expires
