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I know he's a borderline prospect since he's played just over 80 games, but what kind of offensive potential do you see Milan Michalek having? I know he's a solid 2-way guy, but do you ever see him getting 30+g or 70+pts?
Yeah... I think of Milan as a future perennial Selke-Candidate. His #s will never be eye-popping, but 30 g / 40 a seems like a realistic ceeling. He did not produce all that well this season, but he played a very smart two-way game and he showed flashes of brilliance. He lacked a bit in the finishing department, wasting quite some 1-on-1 situations that he gained with his speed, but he also scored some great goals.
Remember the kid didn´t play more than a handful of games in the 2 years prior to last season (because of injury). He has put that injury behind him and he will take a big step forward this season. Go Milan
Some of his highlight-goals:
http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia/svse/wmedia/michalek_1-19.wvx
http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia/svse/wmedia/michalek_12-16.wvx
http://boss.streamos.com/wmedia/svse/wmedia/sharks_3-18.wvx
70 pts + selke candidate = a top ten player in the league. Is that what you're really trying to say?
70 pts + selke candidate = a top ten player in the league. Is that what you're really trying to say?
Isn't Conroy a good description for what you're talking about? (70 pts & Selke candidate). I sure wouldn't consider Conroy a top 10 player in the league.
Isn't Conroy a good description for what you're talking about? (70 pts & Selke candidate). I sure wouldn't consider Conroy a top 10 player in the league.
I think that Michalek will definetely be in the position to put up points in SJ. His all around game and speed make him a great fit on the 2nd line w/ Marleau & Bernier, and I wouldn't be surprised to see him produce at the 60-70 point level in a couple of years. I think that he definetely has to polish his finishing skills, but if he does that look out.
he reminds me of a poormans hossa. I could see him putting up close to 80 if he gets the right linemates.
In reality, Conroy hasn't been that great defensively since his point totals went up.
What I'm talking is more a Sergei Fedorov.
Federov in his prime was a 100+ point player in addition to be a Selke candidate.
I remember saying this through out the season, "This Guy Is Going To Be The Future Of The Sharks" Im serious
sjsharks.com said:The reason Michalek has been garnering attention is that the two goals he scored Saturday night, both highlight worthy, took him from a tie for first in the NHL with five preseason goals, to the overall lead with seven.
“He is so good and he is faster compared to last year,” said Bernier. “This year he has not missed much and his confidence keeps growing. On the first goal, he was even with the defenseman and then was 10 feet in front of him.”
Michalek has always been known for his defensive awareness, but Wilson wants him focused on the offensive side of the puck.
“I just want him to have the mentality that he is a scorer and not a defensive specialist,” said Wilson.