Lack of talent surrounding him, wait till Nash comes back.habsfan15 said:Only 1 goal in 11 games
WashJeffHockey19 said:I agree he'll turn it around, be it this year or later for those of you with a bit of patience. I'm big on him though, definitely one of my favorite young prospects
Ejh18 said:He has struggled with some personal/family issues since arriving post-lockout...
He has shown signs over the last couple of games of turning the corner.
MephistoIV said:Doesn't matter. Once Nash is back, he gets the top d pair. That means Z can play in Nasher's shadow and on the PP with him.
BobMckenzie said:Ejh18 is absolutely correct. Zherdev is going through a very difficult time right now because of a very difficult family situation that he has chosen to keep personal. It is difficult to play well when you're in a situation that is emotionally draining. All of which just goes to show us that professional hockey players are people, too, and their work can be dramatically affected by what is happening to them and their loved ones (and make no mistake, Zherdev has been deeply affected by this)...no different than you and me.
Higgy4 said:Somebody with the level of talent that Zherdev has shouldnt have to worry about which defensive pair he goes up against.
This is a lame, lame excuse.
Yeah everyone's drinking the Stall-Ade todayClaypool said:omg Eric Staal.
Ovechkin and Crosby are having no problem with it bad comparison but ya. That being said Nash wont help him score Nash doesn't pass for those of you who forgot well does but will be lucky to break 20 assistsMike8 said:Not true. A player as young as Zherdev will have trouble being the sole offensive talent against experienced shut-down defensemen.
Mike8 said:Not true. A player as young as Zherdev will have trouble being the sole offensive talent against experienced shut-down defensemen.
nomorekids said:Wait til Zherdev gets top-notch playmaker Rick Nash back in the fold!
dru said:He's got 4 points in 12 games on the lowest scoring team in the NHL. Can't we give him just a few more games before we start tearing into him? He'll heat up, he's got the skills. He was the best player on the ice in the first Minny game.