Player Discussion: Nick Perbix

[LightningStrikes]

From the 6th round to the Lightning's top pair: Nick Perbix has 'proven a lot of people wrong'

Perbix wasn't a top recruit and went late in the 2017 NHL Draft, but "he believed in himself, and he couldn't have been more right."

theathletic.com

 

[bigdaddio]

Perbix just keeps getting better. So much confidence and calmness out there.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

Nice night for Perbix in his first playoff game

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

Perbix will play for the US national team again, this time at the WC

 

[DFC]

Perbix will play for the US national team again, this time at the WC

Great to see developing guys getting as much experience as they can, on as many different stages as they can.

 

[RDTBay4]

Perbix has a promising future with the franchise. His emergence was huge for us considering our cap/prospect/defense situation.

Looking forward to watching his development.

 

[Felonious Python]

 

[LightningStrikes]

Is it just me or has he been awful all three games so far?

 

[FinnLightning26]

Is it just me or has he been awful all three games so far?

Yeah. Sophomore slump is a very real thing and some handle it better than others. Hopefully he gets it together because we need him.

 

[EXTRAS]

Will be interesting to see how he progresses the next few years.

Really good last year and slow start this season.

 

[Stammertime91]

He's struggling and playing himself out of the lineup. Bogosian should be in over him.



Oh wait.

 

[OffBy1]

I think he's gotten better since the start of the season. Let's hope it's just a sophomore slump and not a career long slump.

 

[Ducati Boy]

He’s been ok to good over the past few games.

 

[Rschmitz]

Entire defense has been playing modestly better ever since Vasy has come back

 

[Tampa22]

Never like him, can't stand a defenseman who don't use the body, afraid to make a big hit, who don't clear the crease or protect the goalie, except you are Hedman or similar. I know, I'm minority, love old school hockey so I need to deal with this kind of specimens, lol.

 

[Renopucker]

Never like him, can't stand a defenseman who don't use the body, afraid to make a big hit, who don't clear the crease or protect the goalie, except you are Hedman or similar. I know, I'm minority, love old school hockey so I need to deal with this kind of specimens, lol.

They call CC and boarding most of the time so you've really gotta pick your spots if planning to lay a guy out. That said, I can only think of 81 dishing out solid hits, and BOGO before him. The threat of getting drilled does affect opponents willingness to pursue and control loose pucks. ps Raddysh has had a couple of good ones lately, more at the bluelines.

 

[EXTRAS]

Weird he doesn't get any time on any special teams even though it seems like management likes him.

 

[Stammertime91]

Played well last year and has tanked this year. I mean, he's at the point where hes dodging hits and letting the puck go.

He pinched when he shouldn't have, took his time getting back, failed to clear the puck, gave the most p***yfied hit ever in the corner, then we got scored on.

I hope to God this kid isn't on our team. Not even sustr would've done that. Has no business being in the lineup right now. Crozier is much more composed and is willing to get hit.

 

[Renopucker]

Played well last year and has tanked this year. I mean, he's at the point where hes dodging hits and letting the puck go.

He pinched when he shouldn't have, took his time getting back, failed to clear the puck, gave the most p***yfied hit ever in the corner, then we got scored on.

I hope to God this kid isn't on our team. Not even sustr would've done that. Has no business being in the lineup right now. Crozier is much more composed and is willing to get hit.

Yup. The willingness to take a hit, esp a big one, to make a play is the best example of "tough" IMO.

 

[Tampa22]

His face don't say anything, looks like he's in another planet. Zero aggression, confrontation, never stand up for anybody, even for the goalie. Also a disaster with the puck, to make decisions, to play D. I never like softie players but had a decent first year and want to see how he will respond to a new contract but enough of him. Hope we can get some pick for him.

 

[Hockeyville USA]

Just trade him to San Jose and let him flail there where the results aren't important. Been terrible most of this season. Can't skate backwards worth a lick.

With the Lightning's recent luck (or lack thereof), we'll trade Perbix to San Jose or Anaheim for a 5th and he'll turn back into an actual number 4D. FML

 

[Master P]

Perbix and Dumba made plays last night that Tampa Bay Lightning players don't make.

 

[Soul Assumption]

Perbix/Dumba is an AHL pair. That's not even an exaggeration. Dumba was healthy scratch in Arizona and Perbix has always been an AHLer

 

[Renopucker]

Perbix/Dumba is an AHL pair. That's not even an exaggeration. Dumba was healthy scratch in Arizona and Perbix has always been an AHLer

Gotta agree. The rehearsal has been concluded. Next.