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Some of us are not surprised with his success
Yeah, you could see he was an impact player right away in the first couple preseason games.
Some of us are not surprised with his success
Certainly in the offensive zone his star status looked possible right from the get go.Yeah, you could see he was an impact player right away in the first couple preseason games.
He certainly exceeded my expectations.First off Congrats Canucks fans.
I got to see him play a lot over the last two years (CBJ top prospect Marchenko was why I watched SKA games) and he was usually the most creative on the ice. A good passer (pass first type) with good assist totals - but you have to remember that KHL secondary assists are a lot harder to get than NHL secondary assists, so I wouldn’t be surprised to see him pick up a few more on this side of the pond. His shot is underrated IMO. I would say that he’s not really going to be a play driver in the NHL, but is a good supporting role if you pair him with a sniper. Similar to Alex Wennberg (if he played W) but with more of a willingness to get to the net.
I think a realistic expectation would be 40-50 points if he’s in the top6. 15-25.
Yeah for sure. He’s a good candidate to fill that #1 LW role for the next 5-7 years alongside Pettersson.He certainly exceeded my expectations.
I knew his shot was underrated but I didn’t expect for him to be shooting at 27.3 percent
Hopefully he continues to play at this high of a level, it’s good for hockey when Vancouver is good.
Great take. Will read again.The most intriguing player on the Canucks---does he build on his rookie season or fall back? If he actually improves, then the Canucks have a legit top-six winger for the longer term.
If he improves from last season, he's not top 6. He will be an all star.The most intriguing player on the Canucks---does he build on his rookie season or fall back? If he actually improves, then the Canucks have a legit top-six winger for the longer term.
If Kuzmenko produces well again, this is good news. If he regresses, it is bad news.Great take. Will read again.
Can we have a more bonkers take?If Kuzmenko produces well again, this is good news. If he regresses, it is bad news.
I am convinced VanJack is an AI chatbot
I asked an actual AI chatbot how Kuzmenko could realistically improve next season, and it pointed out that he could improve by doing things one might do to improve:If Kuzmenko produces well again, this is good news. If he regresses, it is bad news.
I am convinced VanJack is an AI chatbot
He exceeded all expectations this year. No chance he is going to be demoted or not given every chance to succeed. He is as much a lock in the top 6 as Miller or EP.If Kuzmenko produces well again, this is good news. If he regresses, it is bad news.
I am convinced VanJack is an AI chatbot
I think we're safe...for now.I asked an actual AI chatbot how Kuzmenko could realistically improve next season, and it pointed out that he could improve by doing things one might do to improve:
“Andrei Kuzmenko could realistically improve his performance for the Vancouver Canucks by working closely with the team's coaches to enhance his hockey IQ and positional play. He could also focus on refining his skating and shooting abilities, as well as improving his defensive contributions. Engaging in rigorous off-season training, studying game footage to identify strengths and weaknesses, and building chemistry with his linemates could contribute to his growth as a player. Additionally, maintaining a positive attitude and adapting to feedback would be crucial for his development.”
I asked an actual AI chatbot how Kuzmenko could realistically improve next season, and it pointed out that he could improve by doing things one might do to improve:
“Andrei Kuzmenko could realistically improve his performance for the Vancouver Canucks by working closely with the team's coaches to enhance his hockey IQ and positional play. He could also focus on refining his skating and shooting abilities, as well as improving his defensive contributions. Engaging in rigorous off-season training, studying game footage to identify strengths and weaknesses, and building chemistry with his linemates could contribute to his growth as a player. Additionally, maintaining a positive attitude and adapting to feedback would be crucial for his development.”
Kuzmenko is signed to a two year contract, so the 'good news' is that if he builds on last season's point totals, he's an all-star'.If Kuzmenko produces well again, this is good news. If he regresses, it is bad news.
I am convinced VanJack is an AI chatbot
He's already the Canucks' best winger. If he gets even better, you pay to move out guys if necessary to re-sign him. You don't let a player of his calibre walk or trade him as long as you have Pettersson, Hughes and Demko as your main core.Kuzmenko is signed to a two year contract, so the 'good news' is that if he builds on last season's point totals, he's an all-star'.
The 'bad news' is that if he becomes an 'all-star' there's no way the Canucks can afford him and he plays his way out of Vancouver like Horvat before him.
So he really is the most intriguing player on the Canucks. Best case scenario is a mild 'regression', at which point he might cost the Canucks far less to re-up in two seasons, while still being productive.
Kuzmenko is signed to a two year contract, so the 'good news' is that if he builds on last season's point totals, he's an all-star'.
The 'bad news' is that if he becomes an 'all-star' there's no way the Canucks can afford him and he plays his way out of Vancouver like Horvat before him.
So he really is the most intriguing player on the Canucks. Best case scenario is a mild 'regression', at which point he might cost the Canucks far less to re-up in two seasons, while still being productive.
Highly doubt he improves on last season in terms of production. Doesn’t matter how picky and efficient he is as shooter, that sh% will go down.
I also think Tocchet will have a love/hate relationship with him and he’ll spend some time in the doghouse which will cause some of the fanbase to turn on Tocchet.
As an aside, everytime I see your avatar I briefly get excited that NFITO is back...How has Kuz looked away from Pettersson this preseason?
Now I know how the pro wrestler Raymond Stereo jr feels.As an aside, everytime I see your avatar I briefly get excited that NFITO is back...
(not saying that the reality that he is not is a let down lol)