Right now Hutson is more like Makar (moves the puck by carrying it more than a pure passer) but he’s a rookie still figuring out how he needs to play to be his best. IMO he will learn that he will be a better player if he uses his elite skating to create space to pass the puck.
That's exactly what I mentioned moments earlier in my post. The blame is on Heineman, Armia and Struble.
Blaming the forward who made an excellent pass to an open man in a prime shooting location instead of the dman who got caught completely out of position.
Sure, shoot or pass. But if shoot got to hit the net. And still it’s the high forward who made a late read (#40) on the play. In no way was this goal a result of Hutson’s read.
Blame on:
It’s #40. Not too sure the players name. But he was the high forward. That’s a missed read. Happens a lot in the league.
#40 was the one who won the puck down below the faceoff dot and made a great feed to an open man for a quality scoring chance.
I think he's already elite at that. He does need to work on his shot, that'll make him even more dangerous as it will open up more possibilities. Defenders won't cheat as much if they know he can snipe it. Eventually he'll join the elite of the league. It's only a matter of time. He needs another 3-4 years before he settle as an elite player but I mostly agree with you.
Since 2015, NJ have drafted in the top10 7 times. If habs scouting have flaws, so the devils.......I'd caution against trying to make fun of other teams' draft picks when your team is coming off three straight bottom 5 finishes, and looks like the worst team in the league so far this season. I fear like there might be flaws in the Habs' scouting process as well.
#40 made a late read of the play. He’s the high forward. It’s his responsibility to read the play and react sooner.
Hutson can commit offensively to plays all he wants. If he allows high danger scoring chances against because of his focus offensively, people are perfectly free to call that out. He committed offensively to the play, left himself in a situation where he couldn't recover, and the Devils scored as a result.
Kovacevik had body position and was first to the puck. I'd count that as a turnover. Regardless, it's definitely a bang-bang play.Your assessment is all off. There was no 'turnover', it was a 50/50 dump in, that Montreal recovered, the right handed forward gets possession and passes Heineman that puck. Hutson has eyes on it the whole time and is reading the play.
If Heinemen had better awareness/vision he'd probably have more than 1 assist. Like it's really not at all a stretch to think or even expect an NHL player to make that pass over.
But i do know for sure, that you can't miss the net there even if Hughes influences it. He has more than enough time as an NHL forward to either get a legit shot off or make the play to Hutson.
This is just ignorance of the nuances of the game and mob mentality on this website (again not specifically directed at you).
In the O Zone sure he can create with his feet. In the other two zones he needs to use those feet to create space to pass the puck up the ice. Then he’s behind the puck, and in much better position to play his defensive position. That comes only with coaching, experience, and the desire to be better. Imo Hutson has part 3. Not too sure if St. Louis is the right coach. Experience might take a couple years.
Three straight? We should be in the hunt!I'd caution against trying to make fun of other teams' draft picks when your team is coming off three straight bottom 5 finishes, and looks like the worst team in the league so far this season. I fear like there might be flaws in the Habs' scouting process as well.
It seems pretty clear that Hutson would have to turn around and score on his own net to get blame from some fans.
- He was also covering the point and got beat cleanly by Hughes. I agree though not entirely his fault.
Yeah, that's Armia.
Absolutely. That's how hockey work. When Heineman shot it wide, Armia assignment on the backcheck became Hughes. Struble should have realized Armia was beat and play like every 2 on 1 should be played by killing the passing lane and if the attacker gets too deep or too far outside the ears pressure him (by that time the puck carrier usually have slowed down the play and that should allow Armia to catch up to Hughes).
I thought my point was evident, but apparently it flew right above your head, so let me explain it:
Oh, you're taking a shot at Montreals former management. Yeah, they were bad.
Lmao.
