On what grounds makes you think that? He’s been playing with several different players this year, almost every player in the team except the first line players. The most of the time he’s been playing with teammates who generally isn’t players who makes points and he still got 13 goals and 21 points in 5v5. He’s ice time cut is also under 11 minutes at even strength. Of course in PP he’s been playing with good players, but who doesn’t play with good players in pp?Bremstrom in general worries me as a great European scorer who might not translate regardless of who coaches. I see him being a person who needs the right coach on the right team with the right teamates at the right time.
My biggest worry is how his game will transition when he has less space to work with and the increased physicality in the NHLOn what grounds makes you think that? He’s been playing with several different players this year, almost every player in the team except the first line players. The most of the time he’s been playing with teammates who generally isn’t players who makes points and he still got 13 goals and 21 points in 5v5. He’s ice time cut is also under 11 minutes at even strength. Of course in PP he’s been playing with good players, but who doesn’t play with good players in pp?
IMO he’s playstyle is more NA friendly. He likes to get into the spot where it can be a little messy and he’s skilled at the tight areas, he also loves to battle. He also is extremely skilled to find the right areas at the right time, which in my opinion is really hard to develop. The shot instinct and the one timer is definitely useful in Europe, but it’s even more useful in NA.My biggest worry is how his game will transition when he has less space to work with and the increased physicality in the NHL
Wubs said what I feel maybe in a more understandable way. Its more of the ice size and when I said players and coach I meant that can help him succeed on smaller ice with there play. But Im also going purely on reading articles and highlights I havent seen a full league game only some wjc stuff.IMO he’s playstyle is more NA friendly. He likes to get into the spot where it can be a little messy and he’s skilled at the tight areas, he also loves to battle. He also is extremely skilled to find the right areas at the right time, which in my opinion is really hard to develop. The shot instinct and the one timer is definitely useful in Europe, but it’s even more useful in NA.
He also did an amazing tournament at the small rinks in the wjc but it’s hard to tell when he’s playing against juniors just a few games. The physical game should be the biggest question when he comes to NA. He manage to handle it pretty well in the SHL but in NHL it’s another big step.
My biggest worry is how his game will transition when he has less space to work with and the increased physicality in the NHL
I appreciate the scouting reports, I've not been able to see anything but highlights from him so I can't really base anything on anything other those. I'm really curious to see how he plays away from the puck, if he's effective both with and without the puck he could definitely have a long career.I don't know. Besides his shot one of the things I've been the most impressed with is his ability to read the game and find open space and also be in the right space. Both on the powerplay and 5on5. He's very good at always moving his feet to make himself avilable and create an open line to pass him the puck.
But going from one rink size to another is always a risk. But I don't think he will struggle with less space itself but perhaps the physicality that comes with it can be troublesome at times, we'll see.
Is Marchenko on that team?Tarasov advanced in semifinals with 3:1 win. They will play SKA minor team there.
Texier just scored his first career NA goal!!!
Yeah, sometimes.Is Marchenko on that team?
It's a shame his memories of his first NA goal will include wearing a hideous turtle jersey.Texier just scored his first career NA goal!!!
When life gives you turtle jerseys...It's a shame his memories of his first NA goal will include wearing a hideous turtle jersey.
I don't know how good VV will be but...Thought you guys might want to know: Vehvilainen with a shutout in the playoffs today. What a steal this guy could be.
Those are probably my favorite Jerseys ive legit ever seen with 0 sarcasm. f***ing amazing.It's a shame his memories of his first NA goal will include wearing a hideous turtle jersey.
Put Texier in a gimmicky uniform and he is unstoppable. Turtle, astronaut, what is next?