Player Discussion Tim Stützle - L̶W̶/C - Part V

[GCK]

I'm happy with Stu's development. Same point production as last year but finally playing centre with meh linemates with significant strides in his defensive game. I expect next year for him to have a leap in points and he still has a legit chance to be our best offensive forward since Spezza

He really needs to focus on strength, it’s the obvious missing piece.

 

[Asquaredx2]

Said this in the game thread but I'll repeat it here: his positioning and situational awareness in the defensive zone is night and day from last year. Very promising.

 

[GCK]

Said this in the game thread but I'll repeat it here: his positioning and situational awareness in the defensive zone is night and day from last year. Very promising.

I think he “feels” the play better at centre. His defensive play at centre is just get low, hunt the puck and be available for the quick outlet. At wing he looked disengaged

 

[Sun God Nika]

Yooo im just so excited for Tim Stützle.

Kids on pace to finish his sophomore season with 50 pts only Spezza, Stone, and Hossa did that with us.

We actually got a legit #1C in the making here.

 

[Micklebot]

Yooo im just so excited for Tim Stützle.

Kids on pace to finish his sophomore season with 50 pts only Spezza, Stone, and Hossa did that with us.

We actually got a legit #1C in the making here.

Uh, Alfredsson had 71 his sophomore year, havlat had 50 in 72 games,

 

[Sens Vader]

Süperstar

 

[Sun God Nika]

Uh, Alfredsson had 71 his sophomore year, havlat had 50 in 72 games,

Shit my bad, still elite company.

 

[SensFactor]

He's going to be a beast. He'll learn to be better defensively and you know as he gets to his mid 20's he's going to be lethal offensively.

 

[Blacephalon]

6 points in last 3 games

 

[GCK]

Uh, Alfredsson had 71 his sophomore year, havlat had 50 in 72 games,

Best 2 seasons by a Sens player 20 or under

Yashin 79 points age 19 season
Daigle 51 points 18 year old season

 

[Sweatred]

Uh, Alfredsson had 71 his sophomore year, havlat had 50 in 72 games,

How old was Alfy in his sophomore season?

 

[Nova Stutzlia]

6 points in last 3 games

Starting at game # 42 (2nd half season) he has 12 points in 15 games for a P/GP average of 0.8.

And for the rest of the season most games are against relatively easier opponents.

 

[SpezDispenser]

He really needs to focus on strength, it’s the obvious missing piece.

Agreed. Specifically core strength - just ask Alfie about it.

 

[Agent Zuuuub]

Agreed. Specifically core strength - just ask Alfie about it.

really is a shame Alfredsson isn't in there talking and coaching these kids. Doesn't he live like 15 mins away from the rink too?

Alfredsson teaching Stutzle, Chabot, Tkachuk, Norris etc is the actual mentorship we need. not Del Zotto and Stepan.

 

[Dan Patrick]

How old was Alfy in his sophomore season?

He turned 25 two months in to the season, so Stützle has a few years to catch up.

 

[Knave]

I'm not too fixated on point totals yet. I'm seeing relatively good things from him and if you pair him with the right linemates, his numbers will increase.

 

[SpezDispenser]

really is a shame Alfredsson isn't in there talking and coaching these kids. Doesn't he live like 15 mins away from the rink too?

Alfredsson teaching Stutzle, Chabot, Tkachuk, Norris etc is the actual mentorship we need. not Del Zotto and Stepan.

I still think it's in the realm of possibility, even with Melnyk as owner. It would be awesome to say the least.

 

[JD1]

Uh, Alfredsson had 71 his sophomore year, havlat had 50 in 72 games,

Havlat was in his d+3 season when he did that. Alfie was what? 24? 25?

 

[Micklebot]

Havlat was in his d+3 season when he did that. Alfie was what? 24? 25?

The question brought up was sophomore season, Stone who was in the comparison was D+5 I think, Hossa D+3. Spezza D+3.

It's a weird stat because guys like Yashin and Daigle would have passed 50 if they'd played full seasons and had already done so in their rookie seasons.

 

[GCK]

I’m laying down the line for Stutzle point totals this season. Current 13 and 20. 26 games left.
Goals 20
Assist 35

Give me your Over/Under for each.

 

[TheDebater]

I’m laying down the line for Stutzle point totals this season. Current 13 and 20. 26 games left.
Goals 20
Assist 35

Give me your Over/Under for each.

I will say under for both.

19 goals 34 assists

 

[OmniSens]

He turned 25 two months in to the season, so Stützle has a few years to catch up.

Stutzle will be better than Alfie was at 25. You heard it here, first!

 

[bert]

Uh, Alfredsson had 71 his sophomore year, havlat had 50 in 72 games,

Alfredsson was 24, Havlat was 21. Not saying Stutzle will be as good as Alfredsson but I do expect a better career than Havlat. Stutzle just turned 20 in January.

Shit my bad, still elite company.

Stutzle is doing it faster than anyone not named Daigle when you look at birth year. Yashins rookie year as a 19/20 year old like Stutzle was far more impressive however. Spezza scored at a similar pace in his 19/20 year old year.

Either way he is in real good company. Once Stutzle gets stronger and a bit more explosive he is going to be a star.

Stutzle will be better than Alfie was at 25. You heard it here, first!

Alfie is a very unique player when you look at his development curve. Really hard to compare anyone to him. Stutzle should be compared to Yashin, Hossa, Spezza, Daigle and Havlat as they all broke in young. A player like Batherson is a good comparable to Alfie from a development stand point. I think he still has much more improvment in his game they could both have similar dominance into their late 20's where they continue to improve and dont hit their prime as fast.

 

[DueDiligence]

Süperstar

Not yet.

 

[coladin]

It is the quality of competition that he is facing this year that should put his points into perspective. Last night, for example, that is a big tough team with a lot of grinding. The kid didn't shy away and played brilliantly. And that is with Gaudette on his wing.

The sophomore season can be a very difficult adjustment, but happy to see Norris and Stutzle continue to prove that they are legit top 6 players