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Hasn't played the first 3 games of the year for his KHL team?
I think he had a shoulder surgery in the summer and is still recovering from it
Hasn't played the first 3 games of the year for his KHL team?
Russo said on the latest Russo podcast that he is still recovering from an offseason surgery.Hasn't played the first 3 games of the year for his KHL team?
That's awesome to see improvement on the dot, granted it's a small sample size so far. I took a look at his stats on the KHL website, and his faceoff percentage has been at 45.2% or lower in his young career. I wonder what has clicked for him to have such a great start in that area.That's his only point in the first 3 games, but he's averaging 4 shots per game and winning 70.8% of his faceoffs.
A stat watchers analysis would be that it's a solid start for someone returning from an injury, but would be interesting to hear from someone who actually watches the games.
Well, when Kaprizov leaves we should have more money available to spread amongst the winger positions so maybe he'll play with good enough players that it'll be more of a 2B line situation.Yurov is going to be the 1C here really soon. Will be interesting to see how the Rossi Stans react to him being stuck at 3C.
Dislike.Well, when Kaprizov leaves we should have more money available to spread amongst the winger positions so maybe he'll play with good enough players that it'll be more of a 2B line situation.
Personally, I think Rossi would slow that line down.i think kaprizov / rossi / yurov line could be sensational. 2nd line boldy / JEE/ ohgren or heidt.
So, I had Rossi at 4th overall in his draft year. I still believe he is going to be worth near that draft spot, a 60 point two-way center. If Yurov and Eriksson Ek are the other centers, I'm fine with Rossi at 3rd line center. Once upon a time, Chris Drury fit that description, and I'd love the Wild to be in that position. On the one hand, there's a 3rd line center who is that level of center and people still complain about how the coach is "stunting him" or whatever, and then on the other hand, there's a 2nd line center who is leading a great 3rd line for a Cup contender. I can see the difference.Yurov is going to be the 1C here really soon. Will be interesting to see how the Rossi Stans react to him being stuck at 3C.
who do you think should play with kaprizov / yurov? imo rossi playmaker , yurov / kaprizov goal scorers PERFECT matchDislike.
Personally, I think Rossi would slow that line down.
The issue I have is that I don't view Rossi like most everyone else. I think he's capped both physically and ability wise. Listening to Locked on Wild, Denny thinks that Rossi will be a 40 goal scorer with top 6 minutes. I'm not sure that Rossi has the skill level to get to 30. I don't see a defining characteristic about his game that jumps out at me. People can say his smarts or hockey IQ, but if you don't have a stand out ability to go with it then there is only so much you can do. He is not fast like Point. He doesn't shoot the puck like Caufield. He doesn't have the playmaking ability of Granlund. His faceoffs are not very good. Etc etc etc. Could he get better at all of these? Certainly. But I think our best hope is he turns into a Parise type player with a high end motor.So, I had Rossi at 4th overall in his draft year. I still believe he is going to be worth near that draft spot, a 60 point two-way center. If Yurov and Eriksson Ek are the other centers, I'm fine with Rossi at 3rd line center. Once upon a time, Chris Drury fit that description, and I'd love the Wild to be in that position. On the one hand, there's a 3rd line center who is that level of center and people still complain about how the coach is "stunting him" or whatever, and then on the other hand, there's a 2nd line center who is leading a great 3rd line for a Cup contender. I can see the difference.
Now, if those centers are Yurov and Hartman, I think people might be right to complain.
Boldy will be the best non-Kaprizov playmaker on the team over the next 5 seasons IMO. I would have him with Kaprizov and Yurov.who do you think should play with kaprizov / yurov? imo rossi playmaker , yurov / kaprizov goal scorers PERFECT match