Definitely fair. But his ceiling is not Buchnevich as Garl said. He’s already outperforming what PB did at the same age by a large margin.
At this point, Rantanen is probably the best ceiling I can think of when it comes to playstyle.
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At this point, Rantanen is probably the best ceiling I can think of when it comes to playstyle.
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Stats are just one metric. Development isn’t linear. Rantanen seems like a long sho, imo
I think he’s less rugged and more toolsy. Buchnevich, Rantanen, Boldy seem like the best comps. Of course there is a good chance he never reaches that level, but the tools and pre-NHl production are encouraging
Yeah, and there is a chance he'll become better than some of those guys. Or all of them.
I’m trying to remain level-headed about his breakout season. But I sure hope you are right
I mean, it's possible that he's better than Rantanen... it's also possible that he ends up a career fringe NHL'er. The odds on either happening are slim.
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His ceiling is Lemieux but with a full healthy career
His floor is my cousin (never played hockey before)
Good luck predicting where he lands
His floor is my cousin (never played hockey before)
Good luck predicting where he lands
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American football is almost always going to be more popular than any other sport just about anywhere you go in this country. In terms of kids playing it, it's going to have higher enrollment numbers because it's way more accessible than hockey is, and that's in terms of playing surfaces (it's much easier to find a place to play some version of football than it is to find a place to play some version of hockey) and cost of entry (with football you just need a football to start playing, with hockey you need the puck, but you also need a stick and skates or rollerblades).
But in terms of relative popularity, there is no other place in the country where hockey is as baked into the culture as it is in Minnesota. And that's especially true in the northern half of the state. In Minnesota hockey closes the gap by a hugely significant amount.
The only two states that even come close to Minnesota in terms of passion for hockey from bottom (kids just starting out) to top (the NHL team), are Massachusetts and Michigan, and there's a sizeable gap from Minnesota down to those two.
True. I am assuming the poster was being facetious. Nobody is going to be naming their kid Danila unless they are Russian.
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Personally I always liked your cousins upside
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As Avs fans, we thought rants would be a 2 way beast…he’s got great passing and goal scoring. But his defense leaves a lot to be desired
He said he would sign a new contract with MM "in the near future". It's one year, he said nothing about money.
Honestly, he probably is doing a right thing, one more year seems reasonable. He just turned 20, and had a first good pro season. He could have challenged for a spot already, but a good chance that he is not ready. I will try to catch more of Metallurg during the playoffs
Good decision by Yurov. He’s not yet fully developed.
Like Kaprizov… First develop, then go to the NHL.
Like Kaprizov… First develop, then go to the NHL.
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