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Lmao, he's a -2, with no points and 1 SOG in a 4-1 loss, and the Bell Centre gives him a pity 3rd star of the game:
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This is getting out of control. Quite sad, actually.
 
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notbias said:
His possession numbers are so high... why would this matter as much? The argument is that he always has the puck, yet somehow has a terrible xGF%... almost like he does nothing when he has the puck.
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“He always has the puck”

He actually had the puck for just under 4:30 with nearly 31 minutes of ice time. Try again.
 
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Baksfamous112 said:
You can answer your own question by watching the game. He’s the #1 player in the league in average puck possession per game.

He’s been nothing short of amazing. It’s hard to say the same about Caufield, Slaf, Suzuki, Dach & Newhook so far this year. They have been worrisome to say the least.
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Baksfamous112 said:
“He always has the puck”

He actually had the puck for just under 4:30 with nearly 31 minutes of ice time. Try again.
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Argue with yourself then.
 
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shaner8989 said:
-6 in his last 2 games. He’s been horrendous. Playing way too many minutes too.
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Habs lost Matheson, were playing with 5 Ds and were back by one goal most of the game.

He was spectacular for a rookie D in that situation, being used as a #1 D after 6 NHL games.
 
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notbias said:
His possession numbers are so high... why would this matter as much? The argument is that he always has the puck, yet somehow has a terrible xGF%... almost like he does nothing when he has the puck.
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Yup, matches the eye test. Just a ton of head fakes and dipsy doodles on the perimeter that amount to nothing.
 
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swiftwin said:
Yup, matches the eye test. Just a ton of head fakes and dipsy doodles on the perimeter that amount to nothing.
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I actually think he will be a really good player when he figures out how to attack the middle better and create something... but right now the hype is unreal for someone who skates into the corner and loses the puck.

There's not much to cheer for in Montreal, so I kind of understand it... a cap dump was their big acquisition this year and their other "superstar" players don't look like superstars.
 
notbias said:
I actually think he will be a really good player when he figures out how to attack the middle better and create something... but right now the hype is unreal for someone who skates into the corner and loses the puck.
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Not sure I’ve seen him do this even once lmao
 
I watched him closely tonight. No doubt he is still raw but quite talented when he is given time and space with the puck on his stick. My issue is I don't see his game translating to playoff hockey in the slightest.

Defensively, I saw him badly exposed tonight guarding his net. Like guys skated right past him to the net. He doesn't have the size or strength to box guys out or even slow them down it seems, remains to be seen if he can develop this part.

Offensively, his vision reminds me a lot of Marner to be honest. I understand why Habs fans are excited, but I see a very raw kid who has some big flaws in his game. Yes I know he is 20, but his development is not complete by any means and if he doesn't develop further, he will never help them win
 
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HockeyVirus said:
I watched him closely tonight. No doubt he is still raw but quite talented when he is given time and space with the puck on his stick. My issue is I don't see his game translating to playoff hockey in the slightest.

Defensively, I saw him badly exposed tonight guarding his net. Like guys skated right past him to the net. He doesn't have the size or strength to box guys out or even slow them down it seems, remains to be seen if he can develop this part.

Offensively, his vision reminds me a lot of Marner to be honest. I understand why Habs fans are excited, but I see a very raw kid who has some big flaws in his game. Yes I know he is 20, but his development is not complete by any means and if he doesn't develop further, he will never help them win
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Bingo. Is he talented? Clearly. Is he an effective player? No.
 
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That Habs Fan said:
Personally I think this rookie 5'9 offensive dman should hit like prime Shea Weber and have the defensive play of prime Nik Lidstrom.

If a player isn't the absolute best at every single thing they are trash.

My fridge should also be my stove, that way I wouldn't have to move my food at all.
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Except he's not the best at anything besides head fakes / 60.
 
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