Is Jakob Chychrun a #1 defenceman?
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I wonder how many people in this thread have seen him play live… based on my very limited opinion of the player, as I haven’t seen him live, he sounds like a 1D at the very least a solid 2D depending on how good the offense is. Solid athletic physical beast of a defenseman that has proven to be able to put up points in the past and is pacing 64 pts this season on the Coyotes. The weaknesses from what I read is that he’s not a particularly creative player and sometimes his decision making is questionable. It’s up to the reader to interpret how good he is based on that description. I’m excited to watch him tonight.
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Lol @ people saying #4
Hes a good #2
Hes a good #2
Stop Lol he would be #2 behind Makar,geez people dont know Chychrun
McFlyingV
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Top pair but not a #1. His injury history with 6 different major surgeries and only 1 healthy season in his 7 year career hurts his value. Hopefully he can find some health for the remainder of his 20's, but I don't expect to see him last into his 30's in this league with his history.
He wouldn't be ahead of Devon Toews
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Toews is very underrated d-man. Agree with your statement. Still a very very good pick up by Ottawa.
Gil Gunderson
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He was easily a #1 d-man in the 36 games he played this year too. Maybe 21-22 was the outlier?
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Sensinitis
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How do you think Chychrun would have looked if he was put in that exact same position?
BigBadBruins7708
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If he's anywhere above #4 or a puck moving specialist on your D group you're in trouble. Pure turnstile
Same as OEL and Yandle...terrible
Same as OEL and Yandle...terrible
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BigBadBruins7708
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Nope. But Chychrun's best is behind say Torey Krug's best. How many people have ever called Krug a #1 or elite top pairing guy?
I think he's a fringe #1. 20-40 depending on the day.
The way people talk about #1 anything on this site though you'd think there only 10 of them in the league. The "true #1" discourse is so tiring.
The better way to ask the question is "Is Jakob Chychrun a franchise cornerstone all purpose #1 defesenman". If that's the kinda thing you're looking for.
The answer to that is obviously no I think. But he's not being paid like one. You're paying FA #4 D money for near #1 value on ice (when healthy). That's really good.
The way people talk about #1 anything on this site though you'd think there only 10 of them in the league. The "true #1" discourse is so tiring.
The better way to ask the question is "Is Jakob Chychrun a franchise cornerstone all purpose #1 defesenman". If that's the kinda thing you're looking for.
The answer to that is obviously no I think. But he's not being paid like one. You're paying FA #4 D money for near #1 value on ice (when healthy). That's really good.
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To be fair, I think his tenure in Ottawa will be the deciding factor to see if he’s more of a top pair, #1 or #3 type dman.
As of now I’d say he’s a top pair D.
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He wouldn't be the #1 d-man on any other team in his (new) division aside from the Habs.
NyQuil
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I'm not sure I'd take Morgan Rielly over him. At least, the current iteration of Morgan Rielly.
What is Morgan Rielly
When he's good he looks dominant. I've seen it. Looks like a #1. When he's bad he's putting him self in bad positions and just looks bad. For me he's not a #1. He's a really good puck mover, he's really good at outlet passing. He has elite speed on the rush. He is elite in transition. He is...
McAvoy, Dahlin, Ekblad, Hedman, Seider, no.
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lol you know you're clueless when.
So bias. so before last season was Brian Campbell better than Makar? hypocrit.
Chychrun is better than Toews. period. No single player on the Avs could carry Arizona to the playoffs let alone a cup. It's a team game.
Gil Gunderson
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If we're talking about 22-23, I'm taking Chychrun over Rielly and Chabot.
NyQuil
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Yeah, Chabot hasn't exactly been the model of consistency this year, even with boosted offensive numbers.
