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Predicting a boring 2-1 game hereOn Thursday the Sharks meet the Sens, so he’ll be lining up against the team that drafted him.
Predicting a boring 2-1 game hereOn Thursday the Sharks meet the Sens, so he’ll be lining up against the team that drafted him.
7 points in 10 games so far and +3
Agreed. He's looked not like a world beater, but a legit top 6 forward with some skill, smarts, and decent enough defensive ability. Seems fairly versatile. I remember when the Sharks got him, my dad was upset and I said "meh, he won't amount to anything," For a couple of years I looked to be right. Now it looks like he was right. Any team would be happy to have him.He's not really doing anything fancy, but he's putting himself in a good position to score very often - in the crease, in the slot, at the side of the net, etc - and has been very good at converting those chances. I haven't noticed too much how he's playing away from the puck, though I can't think of many errors there, so I think he's been generally competent defensively, is really playing well with his linemates, and just has a knack for going to the right places to score.
I don't think he's going to be a major play driver, but I think he's demonstrating the ability to perform at a 20 G, 30 A level for a few years. A legitimate top six forward, albeit not one you would want being the guy on his line, and a very useful player to have.
Agreed. He's looked not like a world beater, but a legit top 6 forward with some skill, smarts, and decent enough defensive ability. Seems fairly versatile. I remember when the Sharks got him, my dad was upset and I said "meh, he won't amount to anything," For a couple of years I looked to be right. Now it looks like he was right. Any team would be happy to have him.
EDIT: Didn't realize the Sens drafted him. I thought the Nucks did. Kind of surprised this is his 3rd organization.
Yeah now that I hear it, it makes sense. For some reason I thought Burrows was moved for a 2nd. Must've been a recent 2nd, AKA Dahlen.Traded to VAN for Burrows!
So after 7 points in the first 10 games, it's now 14 in 31. Cold streak or just coming back to Earth?
What’s the upside on this guy? His numbers in the SEL are crazy high.
What’s the upside on this guy? His numbers in the SEL are crazy high.
1. You are quoting the post I made 3 weeks ago, congrats on patiently waiting for the right moment. Of course, it all looks much better now after he just had 4 points in 3 games.19 points in 39 games is bad how? He also works hard and takes care of defensive duties. Still learning to play on small rinks too. 2 goals against Florida yesterday btw.
He never played in the SEL/SHL, therein lies the whole mystery.What’s the upside on this guy? His numbers in the SEL are crazy high.
Oh ok, I saw SWE-1, didn't know it meant second division. It explain a lot, never really saw a guy with thoses numbers in the SEL.Not SEL. It was swedish second division.
Agreed. He's looked not like a world beater, but a legit top 6 forward with some skill, smarts, and decent enough defensive ability. Seems fairly versatile. I remember when the Sharks got him, my dad was upset and I said "meh, he won't amount to anything," For a couple of years I looked to be right. Now it looks like he was right. Any team would be happy to have him.
EDIT: Didn't realize the Sens drafted him. I thought the Nucks did. Kind of surprised this is his 3rd organization.
Another player Benning gave up on just like McCaan and ForslingI remember him on that Canucks and he was as you describe but not quite "there" yet. He had a lot of decent skills, but seemed just below the level he needed to be to stay on an NHL roster consistently. Seems like he has worked on all those little things to make him better in every facet, and in turn made himself a very useful player. Perhaps a guy that just needed a little longer to put it all together. Wish it had been with the Canucks but happy to see him doing well on the Sharks.
6 points in the last 20 games, -14 and demoted to the 4th line tonight. Played 10 minutes last night against Vancouver, remains to be seen but probably around the same tonight. Still good or are we allowed to ask questions at some point?19 points in 39 games is bad how?
Hes struggling, but the team is also struggling. Our coaching staff has no idea what they are doing with lines because we have far worse players playing over him6 points in the last 20 games, -14 and demoted to the 4th line tonight. Played 10 minutes last night against Vancouver, remains to be seen but probably around the same tonight. Still good or are we allowed to ask questions at some point?
Edit: so 8.37 and -1 tonight. Almost 2 of those minutes are still on PP though.
Congrats, he's a bust. Stroke yourself off for being so right.6 points in the last 20 games, -14 and demoted to the 4th line tonight. Played 10 minutes last night against Vancouver, remains to be seen but probably around the same tonight. Still good or are we allowed to ask questions at some point?
Edit: so 8.37 and -1 tonight. Almost 2 of those minutes are still on PP though.
Butthurt much? Got to love people who want to dish it out but can't take it.Congrats, he's a bust. Stroke yourself off for being so right.