Malkin, too soft?

[Archijerej]

We're in agreement that he's a bust then? . No wonder the Penguins are trying to get Kessel

 

[x-bob]

As soft as rock.

Wait a minute..........................rocks are not s......Oh! I get it

 

[Jacob]

I don't think he's too soft.

 

[The Mars Volchenkov]

At certain times I have come under the impression that Malkin may be too soft for the NHL. From those of you who have seen him play, whats your opinion.

Here is an example of him giving up on a scoring opportunity just because of a little adversity:
http://rapidshare.de/files/9262691/2005.12.15_RUS_SWE_Rosno2005_malkin.wmv.html

Is your avatar supposed to be clever or did you just screw up and are too lazy to fix it?

 

[Slitty]

Is your avatar supposed to be clever or did you just screw up and are too lazy to fix it?

My account originally came like that, and I never bothered to get an avatar.

 

[Legionnaire]

Ask Patrick O'Sullivan if he's soft. Or this Belarus guy:

Whoa! I knew he could play a physical style, but I didn't know that he had the power of telekinesis!

 

[clefty]

Malkin decked him. I remember reading about it.

 

[VanIslander]

STUPID.

BS thread. I've seen Malkin go into traffic, battle along the boards, fight through hooks and holds and stick up for his teammates. This kid is a horse of a player now nevermind when he hits 210-215.

Yes. pay 40 bucks at mediazone.com and watch Malkin play in several World Championship games last year against the world's best: he checks very well, shoulders his way around guys, goes into traffic, recovers pucks from the corners after taking and giving hits.... "soft" is NOT a descriptor that could apply to Malkin.

 

[Lionel Hutz]

My account originally came like that, and I never bothered to get an avatar.

Too bad you bothered to post.

 

[Crosbyfan]

Ask Patrick O'Sullivan if he's soft. Or this Belarus guy:

Horrific hair on the Belerus guy. if Malkins bones ever thicken up the whole NHL is in trouble!

 

[Kaizer]

Look here : http://rapidshare.de/files/9360402/2005.12.17_RUS_FIN_Rosno2005_malkin_coast-to-coast.wmv.html
He did it yesterday a lot of times with Finland National team at Rosno Cup. Yes, they aren't olympic team but still impressive.

http://hfboards.com/showpost.php?p=4187931&postcount=44
I want this soft guy for Avs

 

[gib]

This is one of those useless threads and I tell you why.

1) Malking wouldn`t be drafted second if he was too soft for NHL. Yeah, scouts know what they are doing.

2) In NHL there have been few players who have been soft, but still them are considered the best hockey players in the world.

3) Malkin isn`t the most physical player out there (he could be more physical if he liked to), but he don`t have to, cause he has skills that outshine 99% of hockey players.

 

[Archijerej]

I want this soft guy for Avs

Nah, he has a Hab written all over him

 

[tom_servo]

I'm wondering if the criticism concerning Malkin's finishing ability still stands, because the highlights I've seen showcase some laser-guided slappers and wristers.

I'm sure the goaltending in the RSL isn't fantastic, but he is leading the league in goals.

 

[Slitty]

Don't get me wrong: Malkin is a fantasic player. I just have a fear of sorts that he may not be physically ready for the NHL... he just seems a little troubled by the physical aspect of the game as illustrated here:


http://rapidshare.de/files/9360453/2005.12.17_RUS_FIN_Rosno2005_malkin_draws_penalty.wmv.html

and here:


http://rapidshare.de/files/9360497/2005.12.17_RUS_FIN_Rosno2005_malkin_draws_penalty_.wmv.html

 

[john g]

Don't get me wrong: Malkin is a fantasic player. I just have a fear of sorts that he may not be physically ready for the NHL... he just seems a little troubled by the physical aspect of the game as illustrated here:


http://rapidshare.de/files/9360453/2005.12.17_RUS_FIN_Rosno2005_malkin_draws_penalty.wmv.html

and here:


http://rapidshare.de/files/9360497/2005.12.17_RUS_FIN_Rosno2005_malkin_draws_penalty_.wmv.html

So he lost the puck because of a guy penalizing him? And that means what?

 

[Slitty]

So he lost the puck because of a guy penalizing him? And that means what?

That he needs to use his large frame more and realize that if he is going to be a star that he needs to get used to getting knocked around and not give up on plays and pucks because of it.

 

[john g]

That he needs to use his large frame more and realize that if he is going to be a star that he needs to get used to getting knocked around and not give up on plays and pucks because of it.

yeah, no kidding. so by your reasoning, if he gets bigger and tougher there is no penalty that will stop him? come on, you were stretching before, but now..............

 

[Kaizer]

Don't get me wrong: Malkin is a fantasic player. I just have a fear of sorts that he may not be physically ready for the NHL... he just seems a little troubled by the physical aspect of the game as illustrated here:

I guess that from your Point of View Brashear is soft player too because he went down after McSorley kicked him

 

[Legionnaire]

That he needs to use his large frame more and realize that if he is going to be a star that he needs to get used to getting knocked around and not give up on plays and pucks because of it.

You know what's funny? You could find video of every single power forward type IN THE NHL and make them look soft.

A couple of plays are not proof positve. If you'd ever seen the guy play a game, your opinion would be different. But no. You choose to find clips to prove your very fragile point. Nice.


...And even better yet, you're asking the opinions of those who have actually seen him play. This is truly classic.