OldCraig71
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I was one of them.People said the exact same thing with Caufield,
I was one of them.People said the exact same thing with Caufield,
Who ended up losing a big chunk of his season two years ago.People said the exact same thing with Caufield,
Who ended up losing a big chunk of his season two years ago.
It's normal to have these worries with the smaller guys.
Did his teammates stand up for him after the hit? Wasn't able to watch the gamesSure did.
Yeah Caufield's injury was on the PP tracking back. His head also got dinged net front a couple of games before that.they collided by accident no? Guys like Caufield and Hutson rarely get smoked for a reason, but it's hockey so no one will make it throughout their career without injuries, big hits, they are going to get hit as will everyone that plays hockey no matter what size you are. But because they have been so small likely their entire careers, unlike say guys like Poehling who would keep skating with their head down, they know to keep their head up.
I mean we just lost a full season from one of the biggest players on our team.Who ended up losing a big chunk of his season two years ago.
It's normal to have these worries with the smaller guys.
Did his teammates stand up for him after the hit? Wasn't able to watch the games
And what?I mean we just lost a full season from one of the biggest players on our team.
Everyone can get hurt, but guys who are small have typically learned from a young age to avoid the big hits, whereas guys who never had to worry about it (see: Lindros, Eric) will be more vulnerable at the highest level.
They are both good at avoiding contact and that's of real comfort. And any player can get smoked no matter what.People said the exact same thing with Caufield,
They did! Mailloux got 2+10 for running in there.
Hughes comparison- good praise from the captain.
That statement about lane Hutson for the Calder is coming from inside the habs dressing room.
And what?
It still won't prevent me from worrying about a smaller player's ability to endure the wear and tear of this league over time.
The players are getting bigger and faster every year and the collisions are inevitable.
It’s a legit concern but it’s somewhat mitigated by the fact that they are aware of the weakness and have taken steps to prevent the hits. Is that better than a big guy who skates with his head down? I don’t know but it’s the best you can hope for. Lots of smaller players have had good careers in the NHL.I think the point is that given the history of smaller players and of Montreal specifically, if you're going to worry about something you have no control over like player's ability to endure the wear and tear, then limiting yourself to smaller players or focusing on them doesn't make sense. Fret about all the players.
The players are getting bigger and faster every year
As a Vancouver Canucks fan who’s been watching Lane Hutson develop over the past few seasons, I honestly see a lot of Quinn Hughes' traits in him.
The confidence he shows on the blue line is a rare talent that only a few NHL players possess, with the ability to make significant moves under high-pressure situations across the ice.
The reason I bring this up is that I believe Lane possesses this ability.
I think he needs to focus on how to play defense as a smaller defenseman, because the best defense is maintaining puck possession, dictating the pace, and controlling the play.
Understanding positioning for board battles is also something he’ll learn over time.
From what I’ve seen, based on my eye test as an outsider, I feel he’s going to be a special player in the NHL, and Montreal should be very happy to have him.
Not because of a hit.Who ended up losing a big chunk of his season two years ago.
It's normal to have these worries with the smaller guys.
Can't tell me he's not going to be on the opening night roster
Not only that - it’s become almost impossible Hutson doesn’t takeover PP QB responsibilities by US Thanksgiving….at the very latestCan't tell me he's not going to be on the opening night roster