Player Discussion: Jake Christiansen hype (signs 2 year 975k aav extension)

[spintheblackcircle]

He's drawn 11 penalties? That seems like a lot to me, they've only had 115 power plays all year, he's drawn 10%?

 

[majormajor]

He's drawn 11 penalties? That seems like a lot to me, they've only had 115 power plays all year, he's drawn 10%?

I would presume he hasn't drawn 11 penalties, those are percentile rankings you're looking at.

 

[thebus88]

I like the way Christiansen plays the game. He’s a good two way player. More of a bottom pairing guy that can play on a 2nd pairing.

I think he’s a good partner for both Severson and Gudbranson. All 3 guys I’m all about keeping in the top 6 for the next few years. Whether Mateychuk starts playing with Werenski 5 on 5 all depends on who the team can add on defense. I’m waiting for the Fabbro bubble to burst similar to Nylander.

 

[majormajor]

When I saw Bus had commented on the Christiansen thread, I wondered which player he was going to go after.

I’m waiting for the Fabbro bubble to burst similar to Nylander.

I think you might be waiting a while. The guy defends really well. Does a lot of little things well. You might have been a big fan of his if others hadn't got there first.

 

[VT]

Good sign.

 

[tunnelvision]

He's a great story. I was initially excited when he was signed as a FA out of the WHL and I got to see his highlights, I thought he had solid offensive upside as an activating and hard shooting dman. But then in his first NHL games he looked so slow and weak I kind of lost my hope that there could be a future NHLer. But he kept working and rounding out his game in the AHL, and surprisingly has made huge strides near his mid 20's. Now he's clearly a top-7 D on a playoff contender and has signed a well-deserved extension.

I don't care whether it's Porty, Scheig, Hedger, Bob or Jody, but someone has to interview him and ask what has been the key(s) to his success in the last couple of years.