leafsfuture
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Officially no he is not eligible. However if Edmonton intends to release Hall, I could definitely see Hockey Canada making exception.
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Officially no he is not eligible. However if Edmonton intends to release Hall, I could definitely see Hockey Canada making exception.
Hall has fit in well from what I've seen. My only criticism is that he's, understandably, pressing way too hard for that 1st goal. I wouldn't be surprised if he settles down and starts scoring in bunches once he gets that out of the way.
I always give 18 year old rookies a pass, especially after Stamkos. Look at how well Tavares and E.Kane are playing now. It's the sophomore year that I really want to see.
Hall should have more points though. He's thrown some golden passes to Horcoff that Horcoff has blown completely.
Hall should have more points though. He's thrown some golden passes to Horcoff that Horcoff has blown completely.
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Some young forwards translate directly to The NHL, others there is a little growing pains because they relied too much on their natural talent in Jrs. Hall is one of the most talented Jr kids I have ever seen. He was physically ready for The NHL, just a monster. He would drive through kids... you can't do that in The NHL. There is a learning curve for him this year, but once he learns correct positioning, he'll be a force.
This reminds me a lot of when Joe Thornton got to the NHL. He was so much bigger and stronger then everyone else in Jrs he just dominated his piers. Over time, he learned the game and he's been a top-5 forward since 2003. Hall will learn the game, and the best place to learn it is in The NHL.
This reminds me a lot of when Joe Thornton got to the NHL. He was so much bigger and stronger then everyone else in Jrs he just dominated his piers. Over time, he learned the game and he's been a top-5 forward since 2003. Hall will learn the game, and the best place to learn it is in The NHL.
There is no need, like the person who presented the Stamkos and Duchene arguments it takes a while sometimes for players to adjust to the NHL level. Its best to be patient it will come for Taylor, and yes I believe we have been spoiled by the Crosby's of the NHL who immediately light up the league.
Exactly, he wont improve unless he learns to play at an NHL level.
I predicted this though. I thought about a 20 goal season at best.
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Seachd
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I'm pretty sure there's also a « Should Tavares go back to the London Knights? » and a similar Steven Stamkos topic on this board... so.. yeah
YEGJuniorFan
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1st career nhl goal tonight plus an assist so far. has had some nice rushes as well. looks totally comfortable out there even throwing some hits
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Figures.
Actually meant to say what if he's got less than ~5 points after 20+ games? No, really. 
Figures.
That depends, is he still generating more scoring chances than almost everyone on the team? Who is he playing with?
I suspect he'll have something like 12-13 points after 20 games, mind you. Especially if he sticks with Hemsky and Gagner, as it appeared he might have been promoted during the game tonight.
Definately no! He is NHL ready, he just hasn't put up the numbers.
And thats coming from a Flames fan.
Paajarvi on the other hand isn't.
And thats coming from a Flames fan.
Paajarvi on the other hand isn't.
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I dunno if you're from Kanata or what, but that ain't Queen's English.
You'd have to say I've come away...
Or
"everytime I watch"
Neh. Ah?
Seachd
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"Queen's English" isn't exactly something to strive for.
All 3 rookies have played very well.
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