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Player Discussion: Mathew Barzal
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BelovedIsles
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eoin92
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We should trade him while his value is high. Maybe we can get some picks.
PWJunior
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To break 70 points as a rookie is really damn impressive. He could very likely to hit 80 though.
SLAPSHOT723
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Barzal is Barzal but a draft pick can be anything! It can even be Barzal! You know how much we've wanted one of those!
Riseonfire
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What terrible, terrible questions. If that is representative of Toronto Media, JT will never be a Leaf.
Talking to Barzal - "So what about that other scoring line you guys are supposed to have? 91? I think his number is, and you guys are blowing games! Ya gotta make the playoffs!"
Mat "....."
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This kid makes me feel so much better about JT possibly leaving.
Imagine if we didn't have him? I'd be losing my f***ing mind over the possibility of Johnny going.
Imagine if we didn't have him? I'd be losing my f***ing mind over the possibility of Johnny going.
majormet
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That feature on him was pretty cool, who knew his best friend on the team is Seidenberg, or that is who he lives with.
GrandmaSlices51631
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He seems like a very mature young guy. Loved the modest and unassuming ride, he has a great personality to go along with his skillset. I've never had a bromance but may be developing one. Barzal is the future!
majormet
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We just have to hope the league doesn't adjust to him, but he has skills I have not seen that may not be adjustable.
Seids seems like a great guy, seems like he will be a Long Islander after his career is up in a few games
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Riseonfire
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I was reading Novet's article on The Athletic about our neutral zone play and one part about our zone exits stood out that i'll paraphrase:
Instantly I think to all the times Barzal gains possession, doesn't like an exit pass to a winger, and circles back to gain speed and just do it himself. He's crazy smart and has the wheels and hands to pull it all off.
Instantly I think to all the times Barzal gains possession, doesn't like an exit pass to a winger, and circles back to gain speed and just do it himself. He's crazy smart and has the wheels and hands to pull it all off.
PWJunior
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This skating expert says Barzal skates like a mix of Coffey and Savard. Amazing analysis of how technically superior his skating is. Reinforces what MaxPac said about Barzal earlier in the season.
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doublechili
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Okay, but other than skating like a cross between the best straight ahead skater and the best stop-and-turn skater, how's his skating?
I saw this, interesting comparisons. I agree with Savard, and the cross overs remind me of Coffey, who was an amazing skater. But to me, I’ve never seen a skater get as low as Barzal, and straight line speed ? I’d like to see him in a race with McDavid and Larkin, they may beat him straight line, but sure would be fun to watch.
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PWJunior
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Straight up speed is not Barzal's game, I don't know how he'd fare against the noted speedsters like McDavid and Larkin. I think they are at another level when it comes to pure twitch speed, Grabner as well.
Barzal's technique is almost flawless, he looks like he'd kill it as a speed skater in either short or long track. He's ALWAYS moving his feet, he's always crossing over. I remember seeing this in his draft year:
John Williams - Central Scouting: "He's the best skater I've seen in the WHL in terms of his east-west game while creating time and space with his feet. He has great vision and puck skills."
You'd be hard pressed to find a more elusive skater than Barzal right now. With premium vision and instincts, he uses his skating to full advantage. It looks comical how he can play keep away from everyone and he's not doing it with unbridled speed.
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