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Originally Posted by Sandman
Kuzmenko is one of those specialty players that has to be used very judiciously to be effective. I think Conroy picked him up specifically to flip him for assets down the line once he got going.
Kuz has some dirty dangles and slick moves to go along with excellent edges, but he doesn’t get enough recognition as one of the slowest players in the league. Not fast at all.
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I realize Kuz plays slow. I believe he was 2nd worst in speed burst per 60. Only trailing Perry. That said, when I watch him play he doesn't look that slow, especially when attacking. He just becomes slower when he's defending.
He had at least 5 breakaway goals with the Canucks. Most of them were him sneaking behind the D, but that's still a pretty high number for one of the slowest players in the league.
NHL Edge skating stats for Kuzmenko, to add to the discussion.