The Great Weal
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What a game. Don't think many people noticed him tipping the puck to negate the icing on the game-tying goal. And the knockdown for the GWG was insane. That's my powerhorse!
Player Discussion Josh Anderson - The Rene Bourque Edition
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Roadhouse
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Andy going on a heater at the right time would be huge.
Really glad he was able to push King King off his shoulder last night. Well deserved, and a reminder that this group can score by committee - as cliche as it sounds.
It's not easily being Kotkaniemi, having to literally carry his line mates all the time, though he's a team player.
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I've liked his game all along. Speed and size is a handful for other teams. Teams always know when he's on the ice and hand-checking doesn't slow him down. Nice two goals but I still think we'll see more out of Anderson. Some of his rushes will lead to goals, some of his hits will wear down opponents. He'll never lead the league in scoring but he's a great asset to have.
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Glad he finally potted a pair, hope this starts a streak of games with some offence.
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His breakout last night is extremely important for the remainder of this series.
It’s like most of the Hab forwards now feel like they can score goals at critical moments.
LVK have their work cut out for them.
It’s like most of the Hab forwards now feel like they can score goals at critical moments.
LVK have their work cut out for them.
dackelljuneaubulis02
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While staying onside. We need him he's our Tuch. Not as skilled as AT but same-ish in impact.
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We' actually have our own Tuch. Literally lol
If he can develop like his bro then we're going to be in business. Having both Anderson and Tuch Jr in the lineup would be a pain for opposite teams to play against
dackelljuneaubulis02
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if Luke is anywhere near Alex it would be a god send. Very promising freshman year from him. Pleasantly surprised by his production. Hope he can continue to improve.
Roadhouse
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When he finally kicked off his NCAA season this past year what I saw was less speed than Alex but more commitment to contact. Alex is a bit slippery, uses his speed a lot. Luke seems to go out looking for heavy hits and tap-ins. Different, nonetheless impactful kind of player. We'll see.
Banjo Cat
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Yup, I've been hard on him the past week. Scoring the OT winner has to be a big confidence boost for him. Love the hand eye to knock that puck down and him looking around a couple times to check if Byron was there and if Byron took the other side of the net.
dackelljuneaubulis02
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well said. yeah doesn't seem as skilled and fast but still moves well and actually possesses solid offensive skill. Looks to have a good shot.
I think the injury status has been mostly speculation, nothing confirmed. However he was wearing a splint or bandage on his left wrist during the post game interview.
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26Mats
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oh, thanks for sharing the image. If it's a wrist problem, that could certainly explain his difficulties with making and receiving passes, and handling the puck.
He was flying out there in the 3rd and overtime. Once he got his confidence he just took off. Wish he could play like that consistently.
TannedBum
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Certainly doesn't explain the fact that he doesn't even look for open player. Bandage on his wrist or not, he has tunnelvision no matter what. Last game was his early season luck in a nutshell. Don't get excited. He still can't play hockey.
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Archijerej
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It's fortunate he is being paid for the whole season then. Not only for those 34 games.
Be a Hab
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I don't agree. Yes, he does play a different style of game. I do see the tunnel vision you're talking about however his tunnel vision leads to Josh crashing the net, making big hits and sometimes giving energy/momentum to his teammates.
I'd take Anderson on my team way before a perimeter player.
Yeah, having 1 anderson on your team is perfect, if you have 6 you don't make the playoffs. His iq is just very limited.
26Mats
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A wrist injury can have a big impact on a player.
But Armia and Eller's usefulness prove that even players with tunnel vision can be useful in the right roles.
26Mats
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I'm not ready to call last game breakout. Sometimes empty netters get a player going. But other times they're followed by a continued dry spell until the next empty netter.
How often will the mishandle the puck for a tap in to an empty net? How often will he get a 2 on 0 when a dman goes for a changexat the wrong time?
Still, I like that he was going to the net all night, and his hitting and physical presence. I'm weary that he'll be able to produce all that much offense over the next 7 years and that he'll hinder whatever line he's on offensively. I have hope he can improve his defensive positioning. One of his strengths seems to be his attitude/character/coachability/work ethic.
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