Going forward: Holloway vs Protas vs Marchenko
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Ill say Marchenko. Dynamic and responsible in his own end. Slowed down with the broken jaw and wearing a bubble but still been a beast.
All 3 have had great seasons but I'd be the most comfortable expecting the same level or more from Marchenko moving forward.
Protas has been a wild surprise. Dudes goal total has matched his previous career high in points alone. Will be interesting to see what his point totals look like moving forward, can he keep in up or does he settle in somewhere a bit lower
All 3 have had great seasons but I'd be the most comfortable expecting the same level or more from Marchenko moving forward.
Protas has been a wild surprise. Dudes goal total has matched his previous career high in points alone. Will be interesting to see what his point totals look like moving forward, can he keep in up or does he settle in somewhere a bit lower
DatDude44
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Love all three.
Holloway brings a physical and freakish forechecking edge with his size and speed combo that I think puts him over the top, not to mention he’s been over a PPG since Monty has taken over and gets it done in 2nd line deployment not top line and does the major bulk of his scoring at 5v5. His puck skills and smarts are honestly underrated too. Hes been wildly impressive since late November.
Marchenko probly the most purely skilled of the bunch and Protas might be the smartest of the bunch.
Clearly I’m a biased blues fan tho haha. All three players I believe are legit tho and will sustain success
Holloway brings a physical and freakish forechecking edge with his size and speed combo that I think puts him over the top, not to mention he’s been over a PPG since Monty has taken over and gets it done in 2nd line deployment not top line and does the major bulk of his scoring at 5v5. His puck skills and smarts are honestly underrated too. Hes been wildly impressive since late November.
Marchenko probly the most purely skilled of the bunch and Protas might be the smartest of the bunch.
Clearly I’m a biased blues fan tho haha. All three players I believe are legit tho and will sustain success
If Protas ever develops even the slightest bit of a mean streak and finds a way to play the body without cheating too much on defensive positioning, the threat alone would be terrifying. He's an absolute gargantuan. Can't wait to see him play with his brother in the near future.
HFpapi
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I'm going Marchenko here because I think he's the one with legit star/super star potential whereas I just see the other two being really good top liners.
Just purely a gut feel here but I think Marchenko can have a Kucherov-like (but also Kucherov-lite) kind of career progression. Come in with little notice or fan fare. Have a break out season (last year) where ppl sit up and take notice and say "ok, didn't know you had it like that," takes another step forward close to ppg (this season) and people are like wow ok he's a stud but then just never stops improving and keeps hitting higher and higher completely unforeseen heights.
Now he will not get to Kucherov heights with Ross trophies and Harts and 140 point seasons but I think he could become like a 90+ point super star.
Just purely a gut feel here but I think Marchenko can have a Kucherov-like (but also Kucherov-lite) kind of career progression. Come in with little notice or fan fare. Have a break out season (last year) where ppl sit up and take notice and say "ok, didn't know you had it like that," takes another step forward close to ppg (this season) and people are like wow ok he's a stud but then just never stops improving and keeps hitting higher and higher completely unforeseen heights.
Now he will not get to Kucherov heights with Ross trophies and Harts and 140 point seasons but I think he could become like a 90+ point super star.
Marchenko's talent level is clearly higher. He's also got the best underlying stats to support his scoring totals. He might become a consistent 90 pt guy, we'll see.
I think Protas is very good but he's obviously riding a heater and those goal totals will come down. Rush scoring like that can fade.
Holloway is very good and I love his total package for the game, his build and his energy, but I would expect him to settle in closer to 70 pts and I'd give Marchenko better odds of being a 90 pt guy.
I think Protas is very good but he's obviously riding a heater and those goal totals will come down. Rush scoring like that can fade.
Holloway is very good and I love his total package for the game, his build and his energy, but I would expect him to settle in closer to 70 pts and I'd give Marchenko better odds of being a 90 pt guy.
dahrougem2
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Holloway is 6'1, 205. He's not small by any means but he's one of only six players in the league either at or on pace to get 25+ goals and 150+ hits.
I don't know if that kind of playing style is sustainable long term unless you are an absolute menace size wise, and he isn't.
I would take Marchenko here.
I don't know if that kind of playing style is sustainable long term unless you are an absolute menace size wise, and he isn't.
I would take Marchenko here.
I think Protas has the most unicorn combo of physical parameters and skill set (not saying “most skilled”) of the trio…so despite the unsustainable goal heater this year, I think the overall impact he has on the ice is not only sustainable - but something that is just being scratched. Unique, unique player.
As a supporter of recognizing the elevation of both Holloway and Marchenko as real breakout stars in the main forum - I also appreciate anybody picking them though too.
As a supporter of recognizing the elevation of both Holloway and Marchenko as real breakout stars in the main forum - I also appreciate anybody picking them though too.
