Player Discussion: Nick Paul

[JoVel]

Looking really good on the line with Point and Kucherov so far. Hasn't been overwhelmed by the pace and skill of those two at all.

It's still very premature, but if we can retain him at a reasonable cap hit it would be a lot easier to let Palat go. Luckily for us he hasn't put up the points yet to ask for a big contract either.

 

[LightningStrikes]

Definitely exceeded expectations so far. Big physical guy with a long reach, good puck retriever and forechecker, creating space for 21 and 86. I love it!

 

[Ducati Boy]

Scored on a couple of snapshot rockets too. May be an under appreciated part of his game.

 

[DFC]

Still want to see it in the playoffs, but it's hard not to have high hopes

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

 

[DFC]

This guy is just what the doctor ordered. Big, fairly physical, good hands. I think we're gonna love him even more in a month, if that's possible.

 

[Icelevel]

Glad he’s working out for you guys so far.

 

[Peacefool]

ok, how can we resign him,what should we do?

 

[AlwaysSunnyInTampa]

Of all the concerns there would for the Panthers last night the fact all their players disconnected their controllers on that is the most concerning. There was no respect for Paul and Hagel there. None

 

[DrMartinVanNostrand]

are we winning the trade tho?

 

[Point21]

are we winning the trade tho?

i think both teams won this trade

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

Of all the concerns there would for the Panthers last night the fact all their players disconnected their controllers on that is the most concerning. There was no respect for Paul and Hagel there. None

But buccigross assured us that Barkov was so reliable that if he were to play defense he’d win a Norris.

 

[AlwaysSunnyInTampa]

But buccigross assured us that Barkov was so reliable that if he were to play defense he’d win a Norris.

That was a really spicy take by him. Barkov just got "Caught off Gourde" by Hagel's burst of speed and I think he expected to have backup that he never got in Paul being covered. Barkov screwed up thinking this would never happen to him but (in his defense) all you see is 2 guys slowly striding back probably thinking the same thing as Paul goes between the legs.

It's not just the turning point because of the goal and how it happened. But WHY. The best thing the Cats can do is learn from it like we had to. If they do I love their chances against anyone. Including us

 

[DaBolts]

Pay this man. I can't wait to watch him in the playoffs, what a steal.

 

[DrMartinVanNostrand]

But buccigross assured us that Barkov was so reliable that if he were to play defense he’d win a Norris.

That was an unbelievable thing to say. I wonder how true it would've been for Fedorov and I can only wonder how unbelievable it is here. Basically saying Barkov could transition to a blueline role and be the best blueliner in the NHL, over other guys who have been defenseman for their entire hockey playing careers and know the ins-and-outs of the position like nobody else on earth.

Made me wish it was a former D and not Cally on the color so that they could immediately try to put an end to that nonsense.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

That was an unbelievable thing to say. I wonder how true it would've been for Fedorov and I can only wonder how unbelievable it is here. Basically saying Barkov could transition to a blueline role and be the best blueliner in the NHL, over other guys who have been defenseman for their entire hockey playing careers and know the ins-and-outs of the position like nobody else on earth.

Made me wish it was a former D and not Cally on the color so that they could immediately try to put an end to that nonsense.

Would this be a bad time to mention Barkov was a -8 in the playoffs last year? Worst of the post season in only 6 games.

 

[StammerHammer]

Nick has been in the league since 2015-16 and this will be his first time in the playoffs. Have to feel bad for these players that get drafted by perennial losers.

 

[ccman68]

Give him 8 years to bring the aav down. easy

 

[LTIR Trickery]

That was a really spicy take by him. Barkov just got "Caught off Gourde" by Hagel's burst of speed and I think he expected to have backup that he never got in Paul being covered. Barkov screwed up thinking this would never happen to him but (in his defense) all you see is 2 guys slowly striding back probably thinking the same thing as Paul goes between the legs.

It's not just the turning point because of the goal and how it happened. But WHY. The best thing the Cats can do is learn from it like we had to. If they do I love their chances against anyone. Including us

Bucci is also the Jim Rome of ESPNs new hockey coverage. It tries to be far more style than substance.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

Bucci is also the Jim Rome of ESPNs new hockey coverage. It tries to be far more style than substance.

It’s more crispy

 

[DFC]

That was an unbelievable thing to say. I wonder how true it would've been for Fedorov and I can only wonder how unbelievable it is here. Basically saying Barkov could transition to a blueline role and be the best blueliner in the NHL, over other guys who have been defenseman for their entire hockey playing careers and know the ins-and-outs of the position like nobody else on earth.

Made me wish it was a former D and not Cally on the color so that they could immediately try to put an end to that nonsense.

People always forget the context of the Fedorov situation. When Scotty Bowman was asked why he was playing Fedorov on D, Bowman said it was because he "wasnt doing anything" at forward.

Fedorov was the most enigmatic player I ever saw.

 

[LightningStrikes]

People always forget the context of the Fedorov situation. When Scotty Bowman was asked why he was playing Fedorov on D, Bowman said it was because he "wasnt doing anything" at forward.

Fedorov was the most enigmatic player I ever saw.

One of my all-time favorites though!

 

[BowDownToVasilevskiy]

I feel as if he has gotten really comfortable and confident now, it is showing in his game. Good news right before playoffs!

 

[LightningStrikes]

This guy has been pretty good, hope we’re able to re-sign him.

 

[Point21]

Hypothetically if these offers were on the table for Paul, which would we be more comfortable with

Short term: 2 years 3.25m AAV w/o a NTC

Long term: 5 years 2.5m AAV w/M-NTC