Sebastian Aho is just an excellent player. He's much stronger than he looks and his hands are great. Player of the game in my mind. Gaudreau has been a bit disappointing. Not getting any help from his teammates and the UShave taken three offensive zone penalties in the third period.
He may be up there but this discussion has been had many times before. He carries the puck a lot. Far more than any player on the team.
And it averages out to 1.19 times per game. Suggesting that makes him something that does that repeatedly is a gross exaggeration.
Other forwards in that range include Marchand and Crosby. Also players who carry the puck a lot. No coincidence.
Draisaitl is right up there good for 75 in 82 games or 0.91 times a game. He's a turnover machine as well?
Again, gross hyperbole. Several people have responded and said it's a fair criticism of him. I never said it wasn't. I said calling him a "turnover machine" and a player who "does more bad than good" is asinine.
I think Johnny had more glaring giveaways that lead to scoring chances/goals against vs other years. It is defense adapting to his style. He is smart enough to adjust and limit those. I predict a 10-15 pt increase next year.
I think Johnny had more glaring giveaways that lead to scoring chances/goals against vs other years. It is defense adapting to his style. He is smart enough to adjust and limit those. I predict a 10-15 pt increase next year.
To me early in the season Johnny tried to force the play too much.
As the season went on and he was reunited with Monahan and picked up on the system he got more back on track. He should be ready this season with no excuses.
i wanted so see him in the semis...but of course the canadian win was well deserved
