GDT: Devils @ The Powerhouse 1:00pm

[EdJovanovski]

When did Buch become a scrummer?

He’s done it a lot this season
And he’s actually had 3 nhl fights too which is more than most young finesse players like him

 

[Mandar]

Angry Buch

another enforcer

 

[nyrage]

Smith might be a better forward than defenseman.

Can we cut his salary down by $3m for a 4th liner?

 

[Good Intentions]

If you do not recognize that 20 is physically different from the 11 other logs on the ice, I can’t help you.

Under (nearly any) circumstance, do not f***ing trade him.

 

[Black Aces]

Buch is on steroids..

His play the last few supports my feeling that he could be a good player if he got his head out of his ass

 

[Rempe73]

So, Shattenkirk was incapable of learning hockey IQ? ADA can learn it? Vesey can't? Chytil can?

This is bizarre thinking to me. How do you determine who will or won't learn it or your evaluation in retrospect determines it?

When the f*** did I say that? Lmao I never said they can’t learn it. I’m talking about right now. ADA has improved his IQ, and everyone on this team has the ability to. It’s just at the moment, guys like Vesey and Chytil don’t have a high IQ. That’s all I said. And when did I mention Shattenkirk?

I don’t think I’ve ever had someone misrepresent my argument this much in my life.

 

[chosen]

Yes, it can be. Some players can learn it quicker than others. Some players don’t learn it at all, but I think most can. It applies to (edit: almost) everyone.

It’s like school. Some people are born smart and don’t have to study. Some people have to study and work hard to get good grades. And some people get poor grades even though they study.

What you just described is the opposite of IQ. IQ cannot be learned.

 

[effen]

Has Chytil studied how all the top guys don’t try to stick handle through 5 guys every time they touch it?

His stick having a stupid curve would be one reason why he's so abysmal with the puck a lot of the time.

 

[EdJovanovski]

If you do not recognize that 20 is physically different from the 11 other logs on the ice, I can’t help you.

Under (nearly any) circumstance, do not ****ing trade him.

Also a great lockeroom guy
Do you guys think he’ll maintain this level of play as he ages? Some say his style of play is one you can’t play forever but he really is an insane athlete so idk
Do you still say no to Tolvanen+?

 

[Rempe73]

What you just described is the opposite of IQ. IQ cannot be learned.

Are you serious? You do know that it’s not the same as actual IQ, right? It’s just hockey knowledge. We just call it hockey IQ or hockey sense.

 

[Harbour Dog]

Buch's play there is a direct result of the intensity Lias brings.

And that's a prime example of an "intangible" that we push aside a little too easily. Buch has had some issues with engagement so far in his career, but when you're on a line with a little shit who's gonna stir the pot frequently, then that simply isn't an option. Especially when the little shit is also a good hockey player.

 

[effen]

What you just described is the opposite of IQ. IQ cannot be learned.

Actual IQ is not hockey IQ. Hope this helps.

 

[RangerLifer]

I like seeing King George handle the puck pretty well.

 

[Mandar]

Are you actually serious? You do know that it’s not that same as literal IQ, right? It’s just hockey knowledge. We just call it hockey IQ or hockey sense.

you guys need a room.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

His play the last few supports my feeling that he could be a good player if he got his head out of his ass

He’s been on a nice roll. Inb4 he breaks another finger or something .

 

[Machinehead]

That idiot Hagelin is the one who hurt Skinner

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

That idiot Hagelin is the one who hurt Skinner

Intentional?

 

[Black Aces]

Intentional?

no

 

[will1066]

Hags put the can opener on Skinner

 

[Machinehead]

Intentional?

No, Hagelin wouldn't hurt anybody intentionally, he's just a lunkhead.

 

[Good Intentions]

Also a great lockeroom guy
Do you guys think he’ll maintain this level of play as he ages? Some say his style of play is one you can’t play forever but he really is an insane athlete so idk
Do you still say no to Tolvanen+?

That’s exactly right.

Kreider is a high IQ, Captain-material Guy. Unbelievable conditioning. Size/speed combo is off the charts. Not to mention his absurd (league-leading) ability to redirect pucks in front of the cage.

And I still say empathically say NO to Tolvanen++

 

[HFsNumber1Heel]

Buch is the old man on a line with Chytil and Anderson. LOL.

 

[Nickmo82]

Buch having to mix it up because he's playing with two youngins.

 

[BBKers]

Liking the Andersson Buch Chytil line. ABC line. Claesson also very solid out there.

 

[NCRanger]

Saving Jimmy Vesey...