Player Discussion Vladislav Namestnikov

[Thirty One]

Wait, his name has the word name in it.

 

[Bob Richards]

Sharks fan here.....can someone errr explain why Namestnikov having a cool Russian name leads to more goals?

Maybe if you actually played the game you'd understand.

 

[NYR]

Sharks fan here.....can someone errr explain why Namestnikov having a cool Russian name leads to more goals?

Bcuz EA Sports and Stat Site's say so apparently

 

[hotcabbagesoup]

Namestinkov. Free Mika.

Was this on purpose?

 

[Paulie Walnutz]

Was this on purpose?

Yes it was. Quinn needs to free Mika from him and Jesper Ortmeyer

 

[cheech70]

Lame Name...but honestly he has been a bit edgy....and on the receiving end of some nasty shots..Radulov to face...hits pylon in the chops...and then against Sens smashed in the nuts...I'll take a 3rd for him no retention and call it a day.

 

[Embryo]

Yes it was. Quinn needs to free Mika from him and Jesper Ortmeyer

I liked Ortmeyer, I was there when he scored his first playoff goal against the Devils, when we got swept in 06'.

 

[nyr2k2]

Namestinkov. Free Mika.

Yes it was. Quinn needs to free Mika from him and Jesper Ortmeyer

These are both somehow was less creative and edgy than Neal Stionk.

 

[Paulie Walnutz]

These are both somehow was less creative and edgy than Neal Stionk.

Vlackashot Namestinkov?

 

[nyr2k2]

Vlackashot Namestinkov?

Yeah that's definitely better.

 

[Mac n Gs]

I know people like to crap on him and Fast this season, but I don't think they realize just how unlucky the guy has been with shooting luck. He's actually been one of the most consistent players at generating scoring chances this season. Check out his isolated heat map:

Player Isolate (for Edgar) Namestnikov

Here's Fast:

Player Isolate (for Edgar) Fast

 

[RGY]

They should trade Zucc. Make a decision on Hayes and likely thats it for the forward group this season.

I think Namestnikov has had some bad luck. A bit of an up and down season. I would rather deal him at the 2020 deadline giving him more time to increase his value.

 

[NYR Viper]

Vladdy is on pace for 31 points over an 82 games season. This is after his incredibly slow start. He plays the game hard and battles all over the ice. Plays in all situations and honestly, is like having another fast out there. I wasn't expecting much more than 35 points when he was acquired so this is about in line with where I see him fining his groove. His play outside of the points he puts up is valuable.

I'd like to say the same thing for Ryan Strome. They're smart players all over the ice.

 

[will1066]

Is he hurt or playing tonight?

 

[Thirty One]

Is he hurt or playing tonight?

I don't believe he made the trip.

 

[Irishguy42]

Is he hurt or playing tonight?

Not going on road trip, per Quinn yesterday. In concussion protocol.

 

[Machinehead]

I like seeing the people who usually shit on Mika now shit on his linemates for the opportunity to shit on a Russian player.

Very AV.

 

[True Blue]

I like seeing the people who usually **** on Mika now **** on his linemates for the opportunity to **** on a Russian player.

You really need to get off this belief that there is a anti Russian contingent around here.

 

[Machinehead]

You really need to get off this belief that there is a anti Russian contingent around here.

If you want, I could just go back to the belief that there's an anti-Iranian contingent around here.

 

[True Blue]

If you want, I could just go back to the belief that there's an anti-Iranian contingent around here.

That's much better.

 

[Lindberg Cheese]

These are both somehow was less creative and edgy than Neal Stionk.

Looking for someone to beat Stewed Pickles or Huge Specimen

 

[Dijock94]

Just think this guy deserves a bump. Just getting to catch the game now and I’m really impressed. He’s really asserting himself and setting himself up for great scoring chances. Really looks a lot more confident then when we first got him.

 

[aufheben]

Just think this guy deserves a bump. Just getting to catch the game now and I’m really impressed. He’s really asserting himself and setting himself up for great scoring chances. Really looks a lot more confident then when we first got him.

He just had to get through the grieving process of losing Stamkos and Kucherov.

 

[Ori]

A good game for him last night - he was one of our most active forwards and with a good deflection goal from Brady Skjei. Maybe Nam can improve a lot with Kratsov for sure so Jeff Gorton should wait with him and just build value he has a two years contract so no hurry.

Namestnikov has silently 4 points in his last 5 games with limited ice time - I expected him to step up some levels after Zucc was moved in this TDL. So I`ve been happy with him recently.

 

[True Blue]

I made this point before. What I am seeing is a turnaround of play similar to the effect that Keenan had on Olli Jokinen. Now, if he can continue to have some more production, then he can make himself a part of the solution long term. He has to produce offense to justify the price tag.