How bad has this series affected Kucherov's image after a historic Art Ross win?

[Varan]

I'm not gonna go over the series because everyone on this forum knows what's going on. So far, Kucherov has been damn near ghost-like. He has been neutralized completely 5 on 5, can't get anything going on the PP (he does have a point tonight though but isn't doing much else). Sometimes I forget he's even playing.

How bad has this series affected his historic season? I know you're not going to put up the same numbers in the playoffs, but to be completely neutralized and shut down like this? Insane.

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[Rygu]

After these playoffs he should have a new nickname - Dirty Kuch

 

[Maple Leaf]

After these playoffs he should have a new nickname - Dirty Kuch

I would like this post if I wasn't banned

 

[ThreeOfAPerfectPair]

Yes, he's dropped a few tiers imo. Shouldn't be in the conversation for best player in the league.

 

[Knies iT]

Still can't believe some people think this guy is in the same conversation as McDavid. Complete gutless effort in these 4 games. Just a non-factor perimeter player whose resorted to predatory headshots and dives instead of getting in to the guts of the game.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

The worst round 1 series of any (presumptive) Hart/Ross winner?

 

[jbobell98]

Kucherov had no pressure all year. No expectations just played on a good team and got to do what he wanted. Playoffs come and now theres pressure on a team who hasnt face adversity all year.

 

[Obvious Fabertism]

That play right before he took a dive where the puck was open in the slot was so lackadaisical, just gingerly reaches in while a guy down on his knees has time to reach behind and swipe it away. Playing for your playoff life down a goal and that's the kind of effort you give with a loose puck in the slot? Embarrassing.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Still can't believe some people think this guy is in the same conversation as McDavid. Complete gutless effort in these 4 games. Just a non-factor perimeter player whose resorted to predatory headshots and dives instead of getting in to the guts of the game.

I don't think he was .95 points-per-game in 62 playoff games before this series on accident.

 

[Mr Tadakichi]

I would like this post if I wasn't banned

I will give you both likes in your honour.

 

[JoVel]

After these playoffs he should have a new nickname - Dirty Kuch

That doesn't have a nice ring to it. Kinky Kuch?

 

[JTToilinginToronto]

Choking cry baby

 

[orby]

It won't.

 

[MadLuke]

Giant difference / opportunity cost versus a great playoff run for is image for sure, it is hard to imagine not affecting is status vs McDavid for the best player in the league.

 

[pcruz]

I don’t understand the basis for this. What was so historic about Kucherov’s season and Art Ross win?

 

[Galactico]

MacKinnon>Kucherov

 

[Beyonder91]

Kucherov is still doing his thing out there. He is making plays and is a constant threat out there. Anyone who says otherwise isn't watching the game.

 

[MadLuke]

I don’t understand the basis for this. What was so historic about Kucherov’s season and Art Ross win?

Is it the highest amount of point for a non Canadian Art Ross winner, highest scoring season since Mario in 95-96 and some other element like that ?

 

[KoozNetsOff 92]

OV was the best winger in the league last season (RS+playoffs). With Kucherov shitting the bed again, if OV can play great deep again then he still is.

McDavid is the best player though.

 

[780il]

Not even in the convo for best player

It's still Mcdavid with Crosby 2nd. Mackinnon has made a great case to be considered #3.

 

[ElysiumAB]

I don't think he was .95 points-per-game in 62 playoff games before this series on accident.

BURN.

 

[North Cole]

Are the lightning going to do an updated GIF? "Face-Palm Kuch" might never get old

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Not even in the convo for best player

It's still Mcdavid with Crosby 2nd. Mackinnon has made a great case to be considered #3.

Crosby still in 2nd? He’s about to get swept too.

 

[Varan]

Are the lightning going to do an updated GIF? "Face-Palm Kuch" might never get old

this is going to be a LONG off-season for TBL fans

 

[tycoonheart]

Crosby still in 2nd? He’s about to get swept too.

Lol, right? And McDavid doesn't even make the playoffs.