Micklebot
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- Apr 27, 2010
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It's interesting, the things I thought would cause him problems aren't really what has been the issue.
I thought he'd have more issues with his defensive game, but positionally, he's been solid and he's mostly made good decisions in his own end.
I thought the physicality would overwhelm him, but for the most part he really hasn't been abused because of a lack of strength or size. Sure, there are times when bigger players can out-muscle him, but I'm not finding myself constantly worrying about that aspect like I have with other physically challenged dmen (cough.. cough... Wiercough)
Where I thought his skillset would shine was in his skating and offensive instincts, but he just hasn't shown enough speed to allow his edgework and otherwise great skating shine. He's not really made those reads to jump into the rush or find that seam for a stretch pass that I saw last year.
Anyways, I'd like to see him go down to Belleville. He'd be a great asset there and could play a more offensive role, find his confidence, and become a better player for it imo.
I thought he'd have more issues with his defensive game, but positionally, he's been solid and he's mostly made good decisions in his own end.
I thought the physicality would overwhelm him, but for the most part he really hasn't been abused because of a lack of strength or size. Sure, there are times when bigger players can out-muscle him, but I'm not finding myself constantly worrying about that aspect like I have with other physically challenged dmen (cough.. cough... Wiercough)
Where I thought his skillset would shine was in his skating and offensive instincts, but he just hasn't shown enough speed to allow his edgework and otherwise great skating shine. He's not really made those reads to jump into the rush or find that seam for a stretch pass that I saw last year.
Anyways, I'd like to see him go down to Belleville. He'd be a great asset there and could play a more offensive role, find his confidence, and become a better player for it imo.