I have seen the future, and his name is AO
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Captain_Cunney
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octopi said:Reminds me of watching Peter Forsberg play against the Wings in the late 90's. A faster Peter Forsberg.
But he doesn't have the vision yet (passing skills)....but he is only a pup. The Forsberg comparison is a great one, especially cuz he hits like a freight train.
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I'd say Kovalchuk and Ovechkin are both guilty of shooting too much when carrying the puck into the zone (at first I figured Alex had just forgotten how to play with good linemates). Ovechkin's alternate plan is to crash the net with his ridiculous stickhandling (like Kovalchuk did in his early years), which makes for great entertainment, penalties and some fantastic goals. Ilya now normally just does the Thornton-esque pull up at the half boards and looks for the 3rd/4th man in the rush (which is great if done in moderation!).
It's like Kovalchuk has forgotten how to beat people in the offensive zone.. Or even how to cut to the middle of the slot effectively. He's hardly scored at all this season on that cut-to-the-middle-quick-wrist-shot move that he used to score on so frequently.. Hopefully some of Ovechkin's little tricks rub off on him.
I was more impressed with Malkin, he was a standout all over of the ice, not just the offensive zone.
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Dude have you ever seen the Crapitals play? He shoots so much because it's their only possible chance to score if he passed the puck more instead of shooting Washington would lose ever game.Jonjmc said:
Den said:Well, I have seen the present and his name is Victor Kozlov
Yea he had an awesome game, never seen him play with such grit and determination.
octopi said:(remembers Simpsons episode "In France, it is customary for children to drink wine" )
which is about 75% true
NashisCash
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AO isn't close to a finished project offensively, which is pretty scary. Once he learns to calm down a bit and break down defenses, instead of rushing insanely into the defense everytime and trying for a shot, he will be downright scary. He needs to pick his spots a bit more knowing when to pass and shoot, and to learn to slow the play down and get in position to fire his wicked shot off the cycle. I don't think he's the best player in the game yet, but he is probably damn close.
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It's great to finally root for a team that has AO on it. It's just such an awesome feeling to have such a weapon. As a Ranger fan, there isn't one player in the whole NHL that scares me more than Ovechkin. Kovalchuk and Crosby to some degree, but Crosby takes dumb penalties for yapping too much and for dirty stickwork. Alex, on the other hand, is intimidating. I haven't seen a more intimidating player since a 25 year old Lindros. Not only AO will undress you and score, but he will run over your players too. And that's a scary thought. Every time he is on forecheck, you cringe for your defensemen. It is not so obvious on the huge Olympic ice surface, but on the smaller NHL rink, it's scary.
Agreed. Ovechkin can at times shoot too much but how is that bad? I'd take that over a guy who passes too much. But meh, that's me.
I think he'll develop a better passing game with time and when he starts getting used to playing with better players and doesn't feel the need to do it all himself. I think he's just playing way too amped and going at 200% each shift. But man, the kid is flat out amazing and has all the tools. But we all know that and that's like saying the sky is blue.
Must be all that redbull vodka's they serve on the bench.
I think he'll develop a better passing game with time and when he starts getting used to playing with better players and doesn't feel the need to do it all himself. I think he's just playing way too amped and going at 200% each shift. But man, the kid is flat out amazing and has all the tools. But we all know that and that's like saying the sky is blue.
Must be all that redbull vodka's they serve on the bench.
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I don't think he is the best player yet. The way Jagr has taken the Rangers to the top (and yes I am biased) leads me to believe he is the best, even if Ovechkin has more speed. But I believe Ovechkin is easily top 5 and well on his way to becoming the future of the NHL and the best player in the world.
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Now I can't argue that point he's a amazing, but I have to say that Malkin has the potential to be the best all-round Russian NHL ever, he's was simply unreal today against Canada, wow is Pittsburgh luck to have him.mach777 said:
I though Kovy played well! He played one of his best games. He was taking the shots and pushing the play and setting up players. I though Dats looked slow.
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Haha - don't tell Ilya Kovalchuk.mach777 said:
Ray Ferraro (Kovalchuk's former teammate in Atlanta) says that Ilya is insanely jealous of the attention AO gets...
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And another result of bad translate. He said another thing:blueliner said:
http://turin.gazeta.ru/turin2006/2006/02/23/a_548422.shtml
ive seen the future too, and its Sidney Crosby. Hes ahead of Ovechkin at the same age, and i see him ahead of him in the future.
Honestly, who cares right now? Ovechkin is playing a huge role on a team possibly headed for the olympic gold. Where is Crosby? At Mario's house playing a little Playstation as the Capitals?AgentNaslund said:
We'll see what becomes of these two in a few years, but good grief can't either of them have some success right now without these boneheaded comparisons being brought up?
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