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Originally Posted by 604flames
Haven't seen him play live this year, didn't make it down to Seattle/Everett when they were out this way, but he seemed a bit slow last year when they came out to Chilliwack/Vancouver. What was your take on tonight (keeping in mind I didn't watch, just read the gamesheet).
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Well I have been criticized for "dumping" on Negrin in the past here because I didn't think he would make the team this year or next and that it wasn't a surprise to me that he wasn't an invitee to the WJHC camp so you may need to take this opinion with a grain of salt.
I thought he played decently, but certainly not a dominate or great performance that a 5 point night would suggest by seeing the score sheet.
His first assist was good work by him, the other 3 were plays you me and everyone who can type could have made and the goals were caused by the goal scorer (and Canes) rather than any play by Negrin. His goal was a terribly weak goal.
Also, the Canes goal was directly his fault as he made a terrible (Aucoin-esque) play at the Canes blue line to set up the 2 on 1. Having seen Negrin play a lot the past 2 years Aucoin (right now) is the guy that he reminds me the most of. I think he can be a bit better than that but I would say that Flames Aucoin looks like Negrins upside.
The Canes really didn't show up at all as I mentioned so tough to get a good read on the Ice as a whole as they didn't really have to do much to get the win tonight. Good on them to get the points and good on Negrin for picking up the 5 points as well but I think that this is a game you need to throw out the window when analyzing both teams and Negrin himself.