Player Discussion Jake Sanderson (D) PART 3

[Micklebot]

HE'S BAAAAAAACK

 

[CornerStone61]

HE'S BAAAAAAACK

Thank God, the less I have to see of Hamonic, the better

 

[Micklebot]

Thank God, the less I have to see of Hamonic, the better

Begs the question, who are we going with....


Chabot-Chychrun
Sanderson-Zub
Brannstrom???, Hamonic???, JBD???

My guess is JBD comes out, we see Hamonic with Brannstrom

 

[DueDiligence]

Thank God, the less I have to see of Hamonic, the better

Actually Hamonic is not the real problem. The main issue is the dropoff from Sanderson to Chabot and Chychrun especially when they don't have Zub to prop them up in their own end.

 

[CornerStone61]

Actually Hamonic is not the real problem. The main issue is the dropoff from Sanderson to Chabot and Chychrun especially when they don't have Zub to prop them up in their own end.

I'm pretty positive that every advanced statistic suggests Hamonic is a problem.

 

[The Waffler]

I'm pretty positive that every advanced statistic suggests Hamonic is a problem.

This metric I use called the ‘eye test’ tells us that beaver tapping and then ripping a slap shot so hard and wide that it clears the O-zone is very problematic when trying to gain momentum in a game.

 

[Agent Zub]

This metric I use called the ‘eye test’ tells us that beaver tapping and then ripping a slap shot so hard and wide that it clears the O-zone is very problematic when trying to gain momentum in a game.

So annoying he's added the beaver tap to his game now. Like dude you aren't that good.

Last year I felt like his shot was maybe the only thing he looked good doing, he doesn't even have that anymore.

 

[Sensmileletsgo]

I’ll probably get roasted for saying this and I do believe Sanderson is a very good young defenseman, but 8.05 mill for 8 years was too big of a contract to early in his career. I’m not convinced he’s a bonafied #1 Dman.

 

[Senovision]

I’ll probably get roasted for saying this and I do believe Sanderson is a very good young defenseman, but 8.05 mill for 8 years was too big of a contract to early in his career. I’m not convinced he’s a bonafied #1 Dman.

I agree. I think he is very good. But he does not play physical. He often relies on his stick too much and looks like he is fishing for the puck. The NHL forwards are too talented to try fishing for the puck. He needs to learn when to use his stick to break up a play and when to step up to make a hit on a player. He obviously is an excellent skater and can pass but at 8 million a season and only 27 points this season he seems like an overpay. I think his ceiling is 40 to 50 points a season. He is still very young at only 21 years of age and he is learning how to play in the NHL. I would like to see two more physical dmen added to our lineup and they could show Sandy some tricks on how to box out, move big forwards, positional strategies and when to step up to make a hit.

 

[Adrianopolous]

We got scammed

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

He's had a few rough stretches this season. The big worry is having his development stall without a good and consistent partner (and consistent team systems). He also needs more muscle on his frame, which will come in time. Once it does, I'd hope to see a bit more physicality from him. He also isn't the type of defenseman you judge purely on point totals.

 

[Agent Zub]

Pretty sure Sanderson-Zub is statistically one of the best d pairs in the league.

They fine, those two are the last thing that is the problem with this team.

 

[coladin]

We got scammed

Okily dokily.

I think you should be a fan of the Harlem Globetrotters as you are guaranteed a great time and wins. I don’t think the Senators are good for your health.

 

[Senscore]

My pick for Sens MVP this year

 

[Micklebot]

Athletic ranked him in the top 5 for defensive dmen

Who are the NHL’s best shutdown defensemen and why are they so valuable?

There are plenty of elite shutdown defenders who never get a turn in the spotlight because of the focus on points.

theathletic.com

 

[Burrowsaurus]

He's had a few rough stretches this season. The big worry is having his development stall without a good and consistent partner (and consistent team systems). He also needs more muscle on his frame, which will come in time. Once it does, I'd hope to see a bit more physicality from him. He also isn't the type of defenseman you judge purely on point totals.

He’s been lights out I’m confused

 

[Micklebot]

He’s been lights out I’m confused

I think some people were expecting him to produce more offense, he started the year looking like he was going to be joining the rush a lot more, but defensively he's been an absolute stud

 

[Burrowsaurus]

I think some people were expecting him to produce more offense, he started the year looking like he was going to be joining the rush a lot more, but defensively he's been an absolute stud

~.5 ppg while playing the other teams top lines and playing in a weak power play.

 

[Senscore]

The offense will come easier as he gets older.

But his intelligence and skating for someone of his age are truly impressive. That's the hard part of his development already nailed down.

 

[bicboi64]

Sandy will probably anchor the top pair. Hope he gets a taste of winning hockey as well