Quote:
Originally Posted by macrov
If his style of play is stay at home defenseman, does it matter how many points he puts up in Junior? He's not going to be expected to put many points in NHL...
If regehr's .5 ppg in chl turned into 1 goal every 40 game in the nhl...and kanzigs 2 goals per ahl season turn into 0 goals per NHL season...does it matter how good either are offensively in the chl. Neither are good enough to be offensive NHL defensemen.
Basicly, I'd suggest just looking at his defensive stay at home game because that's what's going to make or break his career. And judging by his plus minus he looks like he's doing just fine.
|
No one is worried he's not going to turn out to be an offensive defenseman. The worry is that his lack of points are the product of a distinct lack of puck skills that all NHL players require to play at that level (even shutdown defensemen). Playing defense and separating the man from the puck is great, but making competent plays with the puck is still a relevant and necessary talent for all NHL defense.