GDT: Game #49 - Sabres @ The Powerhouse - 6PM - MSG

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Just wondering how long the 6-year narrative remains part of the discussion.

Again, I'm not saying he can't become great, but he's overrated here based on current performance. That's my only contention about him.

People are understandably salivating over the possibilities, but right now, way too many bad plays.

"many bad plays" lol. He's been solid for basically most of this season. You and others are harping way too much over 1-2 bad games lately in his rookie season. Not having Trouba doesn't help either.
 
Just wondering how long the 6-year narrative remains part of the discussion.

Again, I'm not saying he can't become great, but he's overrated here based on current performance. That's my only contention about him.

People are understandably salivating over the possibilities, but right now, way too many bad plays.

He was never expected to even make the team this year. Based on preseason expectations, Miller would MAYBE be getting a cup of coffee about now after spending the season with the Pack. Is he perfect? No. Is he ahead of schedule and showing the potential to be a special player? Yes. His issue is consistency, and that's exactly the kind of thing that a player gets with experience (and why the fact that he's only been playing D since 2015/2016 is still a part of the discussion).
 
I'm npt saying Jones is Fox.

Only that right now he looks far steadier than Miller.
I know but I’m using Fox for comparison, because a lot of people call him Fox-lite, and I don’t really see it. He’s more up-tempo and his hands aren’t nearly as good as Fox’s. Some people see how effective Fox is and assume Jones will have a similar impact because he plays a similar game. I love Jones btw, but I also love Miller. I do think Jones is steadier right now, but if Miller at least somewhat hits his potential, I think he’ll be better.
 
"many bad plays" lol. He's been solid for basically most of this season. You and others are harping way too much over 1-2 bad games lately in his rookie season. Not having Trouba doesn't help either.

I don't know about other people.

I've felt this way most of the season.
 
I don't know about other people.

I've felt this way most of the season.

The most optimistic projections for him when we drafted him were that he may be able to dip his toes in the NHL late next season or in 2022-2023. He has blown them out of the water.

I highly, highly doubt that there is any GM in the league who would take Jones over Miller.
 
"many bad plays" lol. He's been solid for basically most of this season. You and others are harping way too much over 1-2 bad games lately in his rookie season. Not having Trouba doesn't help either.
I’m a big Miller fan and I’m not worried about him but the last month or two he’s been struggling.
 
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He was never expected to even make the team this year. Based on preseason expectations, Miller would MAYBE be getting a cup of coffee about now after spending the season with the Pack. Is he perfect? No. Is he ahead of schedule and showing the potential to be a special player? Yes. His issue is consistency, and that's exactly the kind of thing that a player gets with experience (and why the fact that he's only been playing D since 2015/2016 is still a part of the discussion).

That's not true.

There were lots of stories before the season that Miller might make it out of the gate because of his performance in the bubble, the season before.

Same question. How long does it remain part of the discussion?
 
The most optimistic projections for him when we drafted him were that he may be able to dip his toes in the NHL late next season or in 2022-2023. He has blown them out of the water.

I highly, highly doubt that there is any GM in the league who would take Jones over Miller.

I have no idea if that's true.
 
I have no idea if that's true.

When we drafted him, he was fairly new to the defense position, and it was fully expected that he wouldn't turn pro until this season, and then he would probably need a full season in the AHL.

He's already in the NHL! Like 2+ years ahead of schedule. I don't see any reason to think that his steep development trajectory is suddenly going to stop. He is going to come into next season greatly improved.
 
If Miller is as good as pre-Eric Staaled Marc Staal, that would be pretty good! He has more upside, so even better!
 
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