Posted on 06/19/2014 9:04:17 AM PDT by airborne
I like the draft picks because they’re mostly forwards. It will be interesting to see how these guys turn out. I find the children of former NHLers generally have better training at an earlier age. That makes it harder to see if they’ve simply maxed out their talent level or are actually more talented. It’ll be fun watching them.
From what I’ve read this new guy, Hornqvist, likes to get in front of the goalie and works hard crashing the net.
If so, that’s the kind of stuff we need.
And everyone drafted is 6 feet or taller. Another good direction. Now, three months of no hockey. Bummer!
Hornqvist has below average hands, below average shot, below average skater, average in the defensive zone. He works his butt off. He is the best net guy in the league currently. His net presence is what gets him his goals, so he is invaluable in that aspect. But. The rest of his game - it isn't that good. Honestly, he held back his lines at even strength here in Nashville consistently because he isn't good with the puck in any facet, unless he is in front of the goalie. He should do really well in Pittsburgh (as he did here) because he will be able to do his job, work hard, and score dirty goals. Just don't expect much else. He will fit better as a third liner, but he will do fine on the second line. Due to the nature of his game, he would have 20 game stretches with no goals, then score 8 in 15 games. Love the guy. Hard worker. But his talent level, not even comparable to Neal.”
He seems to have been this way forever. The same evaluation of him as a young player came from a Swedish fan.
Good information. Thanks. (I think).
Hopefully playing with Crosby, Malkin and the Penguins organization will bring out the best in him.
Niskanin and Orpik to the Capitals.
Engelland, Vitale and Jokinen gone.
It’s a fire sale in Pittsburgh!
Thomas Vanek signs with Minnesota for three years.
Iginla is in Colorado and Miller is a Canuck.
So much movement today it’s crazy!
Unfortunately, Iginla seemed to score a goal a game against Minnesota when he was with Calgary. Now we see him again.
The “Hossa Effect”.
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