Kaptah
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Why the hell is Yamamoto playing more than Pulju?
There is no doubt that Jesse comes across as a genuinely nice humble guy.Saw this over on Reddit:
Start the Jesse to Avs rumours?
IS this chart saying that Nugent has the most negative defensive value on the team????
IS this chart saying that Nugent has the most negative defensive value on the team????
IMO, one of the problems with JP all these years is that he could never keep up with high IQ players that don't slow down...namely McD and to an extent, Drai.Pulju actually had a good game in terms of reading and working with his linemates.
For the first time in ages it seemed like he was able to move the puck to where his linemates were, and Shore and Ryan were able to get Pulju the puck in good situations. Reminded me of Kostin back in November with those two. The 3 of them were actually able to consistently get off quick passes to open areas all night, and it caused fits for the Pens.
Though I do wish he would drive the net on the rush. There was good example of this last night, he crossed the blueline with some speed and had a step on the defenceman. But instead of putting his shoulder down and powering his way through, he settled for the MPS (Paajarvi) special of taking a hard, but unscreened, wrister from distance.
Some people just tend to smile more than others.When he has a chance to put the biscuit in the basket and the goaltender makes a save on him, his facial expression makes it seem like he cannot believe an NHL caliber goalie actually made a fantastic, or even mediocre, save on him. It's that "geez, I can't catch a break" look he has going back to the bench and continues to wear on his face for some time after.
I think it says a lot about his mental process as a pro and it irks the shit out of me. I've noticed it the entire season so far, so I really don't think I'm overreacting to this detail. That's why I've waited to this point to even mention it...
Some people just tend to smile more than others.
Just wait until MacKinnon yells at him for messing up a play.Saw this over on Reddit:
Start the Jesse to Avs rumours?
Mackinnon would yell at him for eating pizzaJust wait until MacKinnon yells at him for messing up a play.
Agreed. It’s about being a professional, which he clearly isn’t. I’d love to play poker with him though.JP had a pretty good game. But something that may seem very trivial, even negligible to some, has really bothered me about him for some time now. It isn't a hockey skillset or work ethic issue neither. It's his mindset, and I see this practically every single game. When he has a chance to put the biscuit in the basket and the goaltender makes a save on him, his facial expression makes it seem like he cannot believe an NHL caliber goalie actually made a fantastic, or even mediocre, save on him. It's that "geez, I can't catch a break" look he has going back to the bench and continues to wear on his face for some time after.
I think it says a lot about his mental process as a pro and it irks the shit out of me. I've noticed it the entire season so far, so I really don't think I'm overreacting to this detail. That's why I've waited to this point to even mention it...
Unless it’s made of chickpeas and tofuMackinnon would yell at him for eating pizza
Very true. And those types of players don't get 3 million dollar per year salaries.IMO, one of the problems with JP all these years is that he could never keep up with high IQ players that don't slow down...namely McD and to an extent, Drai.
When his linemates are of equal skill or he's the most skilled on his line, things tend to work since it's ultimately going to be a simple play being made
Mackinnon would yell at him for eating pizza
To be fair, that one that went off both posts for him yesterday was an eye roller in my mind. And when a guy has been struggling for a while and then is working hard and playing the right way and is denied a golden chance, I think it can wear on you. He's one of those people that definitely wears his heart on his sleeve, and when something good or bad happens, it comes out in him instantly. I bet McDavid probably has the same feelings but they are buried deep inside.JP had a pretty good game. But something that may seem very trivial, even negligible to some, has really bothered me about him for some time now. It isn't a hockey skillset or work ethic issue neither. It's his mindset, and I see this practically every single game. When he has a chance to put the biscuit in the basket and the goaltender makes a save on him, his facial expression makes it seem like he cannot believe an NHL caliber goalie actually made a fantastic, or even mediocre, save on him. It's that "geez, I can't catch a break" look he has going back to the bench and continues to wear on his face for some time after.
I think it says a lot about his mental process as a pro and it irks the shit out of me. I've noticed it the entire season so far, so I really don't think I'm overreacting to this detail. That's why I've waited to this point to even mention it...
Agreed. It’s about being a professional, which he clearly isn’t. I’d love to play poker with him though.