Nikolaj Ehlers - Part II

[NikoEhlers]

Ehlers looked great, really looking forward to seeing him this season

 

[GNP]

Ehler's is Magic

Ehler's looks like Magic to me- he can do it all. He's
fast, can lead a rush, great stickhandler, and a quick
hard, accurate shot. ( Kyle Conor also can do this)
I'll bet Ehler's scores 70-85 points this year

[mod]

 

[DashingDane]

Ehler's looks like Magic to me- he can do it all. He's
fast, can lead a rush, great stickhandler, and a quick
hard, accurate shot. ( Kyle Conor also can do this)
I'll bet Ehler's scores 70-85 points this year

[mod]

I think that's a bit too optimistic but it could definitely happen. I think 55-65pts is more likely.

I will say that he looks faster this year which is insane. I didn't think that was possible. If he becomes more consistent I think he could turn into one of the best offensive guys in the league.

 

[10Ducky10]

52 points in 75 games.

 

[Howard Chuck]

Nik is our forgotten one with all of our new shiny toys. He will soon remind us of his abilities.

 

[irunthepeg]

Nik is our forgotten one with all of our new shiny toys. He will soon remind us of his abilities.

Agreed. And maybe with all the spotlight on Laine or Connor, Ehlers will have no pressure not go through the "sophmore slump" and electrify us even more

 

[SLAYER]

Excited to see Ehlers tonight. have my new Ehlers jersey all warmed up!

 

[irunthepeg]

I thought he played well last night. Drew two penalties in the first, if I was seeing correctly, hit the post at least once on the PP.

 

[pegjets]

I thought he played well last night. Drew two penalties in the first, if I was seeing correctly, hit the post at least once on the PP.

Would not have scored the tying goal had he not dived to stop the puck from exiting the zone.

 

[irunthepeg]

Would not have scored the tying goal had he not dived to stop the puck from exiting the zone.

Oh right that was him!? I remember that happening and thinking "great effort to do whatever you can to keep it in."

 

[Dayofthedogs]

I live Ehlers.
I'm really starting to warm up to the idea of

Laine-Chef-Wheels
Connor-MP-Ehlers
Mathias-Little-Stafford

I think Connor and MP compliment Ehlers beautifully. This isn't a knock on Little at all either. Just think thesee parts fit better. It's kinda like a 2a and 2b line combination who can play equal minutes

 

[umwoz]

I live Ehlers.
I'm really starting to warm up to the idea of

Laine-Chef-Wheels
Connor-MP-Ehlers
Mathias-Little-Stafford

I think Connor and MP compliment Ehlers beautifully. This isn't a knock on Little at all either. Just think thesee parts fit better. It's kinda like a 2a and 2b line combination who can play equal minutes

I'm not sure that Icing a line with the combined weight of Byfuglien is the best idea. Sure thats exaggeration but that line is(would be) tiiiiny.

 

[Dayofthedogs]

I'm not sure that Icing a line with the combined weight of Byfuglien is the best idea. Sure thats exaggeration but that line is(would be) tiiiiny.

Matty P plays like a 260 pounder. I used to believe size was important but I'm not so sure in today's game. If Matty P rubs off on these 2 guys I don't think it will be an issue. Plus our back end is enormous for the most part.

Good sticks, tenacious forechecking, blazing speed and so much skill.... I'd at least like to take a 5 or 6 game look at them.

 

[Inflict]

In case some people missed it, sportsnet ran a great segment about Ehlers and his Mom:

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/pro-files-nikolaj-ehlers/

 

[Sperss1997]

I am a huge Ehlers fan, and I think he can do things on ice that blows my mind. Season is still young I know, but despite his technical abillities I think he brings too little output. Not enough points and not enough shots on goal. In that regard I am actually a bit worried about this year could become a sophomore year for him, if you can call it that if he ends up with 35-40 point in 82 games this year.

He doesnt have enough games with two or more points to really get it going.

The Little injury hasnt helped tho

 

[QuietContrarian]

I am a huge Ehlers fan, and I think he can do things on ice that blows my mind. Season is still young I know, but despite his technical abillities I think he brings too little output. Not enough points and not enough shots on goal. In that regard I am actually a bit worried about this year could become a sophomore year for him, if you can call it that if he ends up with 35-40 point in 82 games this year.

He doesnt have enough games with two or more points to really get it going.

The Little injury hasnt helped tho

Had the same thought!

Has anyone noticed he has very little chemistry with stafford and Burmi? as soon as he is with wheels, laine or scheif, he comes out to play.

But he wasnt on the ice that much yesterday? I think connor and Laine both had more toi than him.

Was a little pissed Laine didnt pass to Ehlers, then he scored

 

[winnipegger]

Ehlers has had a great start, probably the Jets most consistent forward I would say.

 

[Whileee]

Ehlers has been one of the Jets best forwards this season, despite being shuffled around a bit. He is an offensive genius, and very good at zone exits and entries. I think he could have a very big season if he settles in with some complementary linemates.

 

[tacogeoff]

Had the same thought!

Has anyone noticed he has very little chemistry with stafford and Burmi? as soon as he is with wheels, laine or scheif, he comes out to play.

But he wasnt on the ice that much yesterday? I think connor and Laine both had more toi than him.

Was a little pissed Laine didnt pass to Ehlers, then he scored

agree. he has very good chemistry with Wheels, Scheif and seems to click with Laine. would be sweet to see possibly a L S E line for one game. He needs to play with players as skilled as himself which Staff and burmi don't make the cut, I don't think M.P. has the skill set to play with him either.

 

[wpgsilver]

Nik has looked incredible this year. I don't think he is getting nearly enough love.

 

[GoJetsGo55]

With all the talk about Laine and Connor coming up, Ehlers may have been a bit forgotten. He made sure that that did not last long.

Speed
Skill
IQ

He has the full package.
What an absolute beauty of a pass last night.

 

[DRC]

His fake slap to snap just got way more dangerous... Laine!

 

[QuietContrarian]

agree. he has very good chemistry with Wheels, Scheif and seems to click with Laine. would be sweet to see possibly a L S E line for one game. He needs to play with players as skilled as himself which Staff and burmi don't make the cut, I don't think M.P. has the skill set to play with him either.

Agree, altough MP, is the one I see click best with him of the three. He just doesnt think the game as fast as Ehlers.

With all the talk about Laine and Connor coming up, Ehlers may have been a bit forgotten. He made sure that that did not last long.

Speed
Skill
IQ

He has the full package.
What an absolute beauty of a pass last night.

Actually saw a few leaf posters say Ehlers had low hockey IQ, and that he was not a smart player in their GDT, last night

 

[leafster7]

At the draft, the analysts said that Nylander and Ehlers were pretty much on par and played a similar style (in comparison to Nick Ritchie). I think Ehlers has more of a rugged edge to his skill than Nylander (who is more a pure finesse player). However, both are much better than that hulking beast Ritchie.

 

[MikeyP]

So I am a big Ehlers fan, being a Mooseheads season ticket holder and seeing him play here.
I also picked him in a hockey pool here at work, but I was pretty bummed to see he is no longer with Schieffle and Wheeler.

How is the prognosis for him this year? Will the line he is on gel ? Will he be moved again? Thoughts please?