Right now he is deceptive and other teams are having problems handling him. Seems they are giving him too much space, but I feel (and apparently so do they) that if you pressure him, he has the ability to make smart, short passes that will leave you exposed. Games I've seen, he seems to have all day with the puck and I honestly think this is a product of teams respecting his ability.
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The hype is real, in the end it'll be a two horse race between him and Forseberg for Calder (maybe Drouin if he starts getting more icetime).
So happy for this kid. He creates so much time and space for himself. Teams are just letting him go wide instead of rubbing him out, probably not playing him aggressive enough.
Mind you he has that ability to avoid checks. Definitely has that Gretzky ability to blend in and avoid contact, absorb contact.
How many times are teams going to allow those goal crease passes? If those goals had been score by Detroit they might have been disallowed!
But seriously, the time he has around the sides of the boards and behind the net, especially in todays game was crazy. Is it always like that?
Shifty, Crafty.
The kid has found away to excel and adapt.
Mind you he has that ability to avoid checks. Definitely has that Gretzky ability to blend in and avoid contact, absorb contact.
How many times are teams going to allow those goal crease passes? If those goals had been score by Detroit they might have been disallowed!
But seriously, the time he has around the sides of the boards and behind the net, especially in todays game was crazy. Is it always like that?
Shifty, Crafty.
The kid has found away to excel and adapt.
So happy for this kid. He creates so much time and space for himself. Teams are just letting him go wide instead of rubbing him out, probably not playing him aggressive enough.
Mind you he has that ability to avoid checks. Definitely has that Gretzky ability to blend in and avoid contact, absorb contact.
How many times are teams going to allow those goal crease passes? If those goals had been score by Detroit they might have been disallowed!
But seriously, the time he has around the sides of the boards and behind the net, especially in todays game was crazy. Is it always like that?
Shifty, Crafty.
The kid has found away to excel and adapt.
I think that teams are giving him space because of his ability to change direction in a closet.
If you push into his space he's just as likely to step around you for a shot on goal.
Sure he looks good against NHL caliber defense, but how well is he going to do once the rapture comes and he has to play against the demonic hordes of Satan himself? Kid's going to get crushed. Almost feel bad for him.
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I miss seeing some of the past regular posters in this thread... Sad not seeing them contribute anything lately...
Kids on fire. Love his skill and attitude!
There needs to be a crow eating hall of fame for this thread. Post them for everyone to see and forever enshrined thanks to their smug stupidity.
I wouldn't be bother usually, but these were just so damn confident in their "facts" that would ensure Johnny would fail. He's small. That's all they had. No real knowledge, just an obvious thing any moron could see.
It's early but the kid is clearly for real. Be jelly
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Yeah people are just falling over themselves how much they want him
No one wants your midget on a hot streak. Get over it.
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lolYeah people are just falling over themselves how much they want him
No one wants your midget on a hot streak. Get over it.
If you're gunna troll this blatantly, at least try to do a good job. No one is even discussing whether or not teams are interested. And besides, I can assure you, the midget is not for sale.
Yeah people are just falling over themselves how much they want him
No one wants your midget on a hot streak. Get over it.
Except Boston of course, who offered Calgary Seguin for Gaudreau and their 6th overall pick
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Beauty of a pass in today's game from Johnny Hockey to Monahan:
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That's just a few. There are obviously a lot more.
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My favorite is the guy who compared him to Arcobello... Johnny's 18 year old freshman season was as prolific as Arco's 22 year old senior season in college hockey.
Yeah people are just falling over themselves how much they want him
No one wants your midget on a hot streak. Get over it.
I admire your persistence. I can assure you though, it just makes the ******** hurt that much more. Enjoy
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Hilarious how not one of those comments has any reasoning whatsoever.
Yet they all speak as if they're spouting facts. Clearly jealous.
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Just watched Wayne Gretzky interviewed by George Stroumbo. Nice praise for Johnny, saying other players "feed off his energy."
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Yeah people are just falling over themselves how much they want him
No one wants your midget on a hot streak. Get over it.
Speak for yourself.
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