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Faber has the defensive side of the game down, not questioning that, but right now he's just another Brodin, and I wouldn't consider either of them true top pair guys. Need two-way play for that.
Prospect Info: Danila Yurov RW/C, 24th Overall, 2022 NHL Draft
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BagHead
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I actually think Brodin's lack of offense was mostly how he was developed the first few seasons. Had he come into the league now with all of the mobile offensive defenseman, I think he'd have developed somewhat differently. He had the ability to walk the blueline, pinched in more, etc. in juniors and during his rookie season. But after he made a turnover or two, they coached it out of him, imo.
Anywho, I think Faber can develop more offense simply from being encouraged to try without fear of getting in trouble for messing up. Both don't have that great of shots but one thing Faber does much better than Brodin is keeps the puck lower for rebounds. Brodin has had so many shots go right into the glove or high over the net...
In the last month (since Nov 8th):
12GP 6g 8a 14pts
52.9 FO% (55/104)
2 game winning goals
~3 shots per game (high of 7 in one game, low of 1)
He has scored a goal in 4 of his last 6 games.
12GP 6g 8a 14pts
52.9 FO% (55/104)
2 game winning goals
~3 shots per game (high of 7 in one game, low of 1)
He has scored a goal in 4 of his last 6 games.
This is premature, but: it would be the most Minnesota Wild thing ever to finally draft a 1C at 24th overall.
Dr Jan Itor
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And to draft him as a winger.
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Is he injured or something?
Seems like he's not playing in the Magnitogorsk game going on right now. Also only played 11 minutes in the previous game.
Seems like he's not playing in the Magnitogorsk game going on right now. Also only played 11 minutes in the previous game.
He’s been too busy watching Brock Faber highlights because DigitalBooya told him to
If he becomes the next Patrice Bergeron, I will gladly take the credit!He’s been too busy watching Brock Faber highlights because DigitalBooya told him to
Maybe Guerin should actually pick up the phone and talk to Yurov, or is he too busy bullying employees?
BagHead
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With so many redacted working below redacted, it's a full-time job.
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BagHead
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I don't love Mojo's lack of offensive output, but he's still a 30-40 point player on contract for the one year you'd be buying out at $2 million. Why would you buy that out? Why not just let Duhaime and Maroon walk and play Johansson one line lower?
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I'd like to keep Duhaime depending on what kind of money he's looking for. Great 4th liner.
Kaprizov-Rossi-Boldy
Zuccarello-Ek-Hartman
Foligno-Yurov-Gaudreau
Duhaime-Dewar-Johansson
Of course you have the option to move Yurov up to the second line as a winger if Zuccarello or Hartman aren't cutting it
Kaprizov-Rossi-Boldy
Zuccarello-Ek-Hartman
Foligno-Yurov-Gaudreau
Duhaime-Dewar-Johansson
Of course you have the option to move Yurov up to the second line as a winger if Zuccarello or Hartman aren't cutting it
BagHead
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I get the need to vent, it's cool.
12 points right now puts him at a 35 point pace. 35 isn't 40, but I did say 30-40. I wouldn't be surprised to see him on either the upper or lower limits of that range, depending on puck luck and health.
This is the smart take. He probably hasn’t mastered playing C and people here act like moving from Russia to the US is a cakewalk culturally/personally. Still very much an annoying development though.
Dr Jan Itor
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Opportunity is what he may be looking for, and there are likely going to be teams considering giving it to him with an expanded cap. Its not a gimme that he sticks around and accepts a career on the 4th line at a salary that is not truly life transforming. Why wouldn't he bet on himself a bit?
If he sticks around, its likely one year and it probably comes with a bunch of ass kissing that we will consider him for elevated roles and possibilities after the cap issues are done.
Too early in the season to put a price on a multiyear deal, his trajectory would be an extreme factor if the Wild committed to him in that fashion.
