JayMan82
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Maybe both players are a contributor to each one's success? Chemistry plays a big part and there's a large enough sample size to say they feed off each other (along with Buch).
Player Discussion Mika Zibanejad [Warning Post #3]
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Maybe both players are a contributor to each one's success? Chemistry plays a big part and there's a large enough sample size to say they feed off each other (along with Buch).
Mika was great to start the season and then had the concussion. A player has to likely get through physical and mental issues with that. Then Kreider being out also set them back as well. The duo have excellent chemistry . Mika has been a big part of that lines success and on the PP.
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GregSirico
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https://nypost.com/2018/03/22/mika-zibanejad-is-rewarding-26-million-worth-of-rangers-faith/
And this represents a sharp reversal in fortune for Zibanejad, who, following a strong getaway, was a midseason shell of himself after returning in mid-December from a concussion that, the center told The Post, “was not just one or two for me.”
“I’ve had quite a few,” Zibanejad said. “When I came back, I was very aware of that and very cautious with the way I played. It’s not how you want it to be, but at the same time you don’t have the confidence to play your game and get into battles like you normally would.
“When you have a concussion, it takes over your whole life, not just hockey.”
It took Zibanejad, who’d recorded 22 points (11-11) in 24 games before leaving the lineup on Nov. 28, weeks to regain his form. It did not help that his return following a 19-day, nine-game absence was divided in pretty quick succession by the Christmas break, the bye week and the All-Star break.
And this represents a sharp reversal in fortune for Zibanejad, who, following a strong getaway, was a midseason shell of himself after returning in mid-December from a concussion that, the center told The Post, “was not just one or two for me.”
“I’ve had quite a few,” Zibanejad said. “When I came back, I was very aware of that and very cautious with the way I played. It’s not how you want it to be, but at the same time you don’t have the confidence to play your game and get into battles like you normally would.
“When you have a concussion, it takes over your whole life, not just hockey.”
It took Zibanejad, who’d recorded 22 points (11-11) in 24 games before leaving the lineup on Nov. 28, weeks to regain his form. It did not help that his return following a 19-day, nine-game absence was divided in pretty quick succession by the Christmas break, the bye week and the All-Star break.
There's no denying his skill but there's no way in hell he's a #1 Center.
He's needs his line mates to do the heavy lifting otherwise he's a complete non-factor.
I don't want to come off like I'm hating on him but this should come as no surprise to anyone.
This is just way it's always been throughout his entire career.
Put him in the proper position and I'll be more than content.
Yes..Fast and Kreider are doing all the heavy lifting but your stat sheet tells you otherwise I'm sure..
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haveandare
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I’d consider actually putting the puck in the net to be heavy lifting since it’s statistcially a far more rare skill than whatever Fast is doing. I love Fast and am happy to have him but his skill set is not all that rare - Mika may well put up 30 goals this year, which is undeniably rarer and more difficult than doing the little things.
And you talk about his career as if he’s in his 30s. He’s still very young.
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All do respect havendare but Zbad doesn't have a goal without Fast on that play.
Just proves my point even further.
Staal was even keeping pace with him on that play and that says quite a bit.
Did you see Zbad's defensive play on Philthy's first goal??
Pathetic.
I'm soo over the zBad experiment.
JG is an idiot..
haveandare
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I love how you can't admit you're wrong so you double up.
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Ghost of jas
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Mika now has 26 goals in 64 games at age 24. Brassard didn’t reach 20 goals until age 28, when he had 27 in 82 games. What the hell was Gorton thinking?
Irishguy42
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Zibanejad probably could have hit 30 goals easily if it weren't for the concussion.
Might hit 30 regardless.
Might hit 30 regardless.
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What a dumbass. Can we have the older, smaller, worse player back please?
Ghost of jas
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You mean the one that was already at his peak production, which Zibanejad was reaching at only age 22? That would be the smart move, unlike what that idiot Gorton did.
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Zibanejad is definitely not a defensive wizard at C compared to the usual Selke nominants but he's adequate. Calling him out during the stretch when his line is the only thing going offensively stinks of biased agenda.
The only problem with Zibs is ability to stay healthy. If that happens (and as a result of Hayes turning into what Stepan was to Brassard a few years ago) Zibanejad should be 70 point goal-scoring center, no doubt in my mind.
The only problem with Zibs is ability to stay healthy. If that happens (and as a result of Hayes turning into what Stepan was to Brassard a few years ago) Zibanejad should be 70 point goal-scoring center, no doubt in my mind.
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