Oilers Propagandist
Relax junior, it’s just a post.
He went a little overboard, I would have just left it at a rich mans mackinnon. RNH looking amazing out there, stepping up when we need him the most.Still better than Landebust
He went a little overboard, I would have just left it at a rich mans mackinnon. RNH looking amazing out there, stepping up when we need him the most.Still better than Landebust
The best part is him playing well offensively has actually helped his defensive game as well.
He finally figured out that focusing solely on playing safe, defensive hockey wasn't helping anyone.
He was bound to bounce back somewhat from last season. He had a sub-7 oiSH%, and a guy with his level of offensive skills, prior history and playing with half competent linemates, that wasn't going to hold long-term. It's unlikely he ever becomes what people thought he'd be after his rookie year (which had inflated numbers) and probably not what he was projected at the draft. But, he should be able to at least come close to the level of a guy like Kyle Turris.
While I don't like heavily weighting advanced stats before the 20 game mark, his underlying relative numbers are pretty horrific at the moment. Although, in regards to Raw numbers they are probably the best of his career. Part of that is, his numbers are getting measured relative to McDavid who plays an insane amount of minutes.
Yeah, you might have a point if RNH was continually offensively progressing but he isn't. This is no bias against the Oilers, your victim complex is hilarious. I'm more likely to dislike a guy who played for the Senators than the Oilers.age 28 : Kyle Turris ... LOL ....... Kyle Turris guys. Career ppg : 0.59
Age 24: Nugent Hopkins Career PPG: 0.68
When in the world did Turris become the next big thing and Hopkins become so underrated ? a part of me thinks its the vitriol on HFboards towards the Oilers due to all the 1st overalls handed to them.
Yeah, you might have a point if RNH was continually offensively progressing but he isn't. This is no bias against the Oilers, your victim complex is hilarious. I'm more likely to dislike a guy who played for the Senators than the Oilers.
I don't necessarily disagree, but this is the complete opposite of what you expect from reply #1 of a RNH-praising thread
I've watched him multiple times, and a significant amount of times over his time in the NHL. Turris has been the better offensive player over the last 3 year and the better player. It's not like RNH development has been linear. So, because he was better at 24, doesn't mean he'll be better than Turris from 25 to 28.will still outproduce Backlund.
wait so now that the blanket statement you threw out has been thwarted with actual facts, you resort to the bolded statement above as your counter argument. Whether he progresses, which he is actually is doing if you watch hockey this season, or not , he is still already a better offensive player then Turris and 4 years younger. Stick to analyzing players you actually watch. It will do you good.
The best part is him playing well offensively has actually helped his defensive game as well.
guy is a second line player but I don't think hes the kind of guy that wins at all. Hes an intersting type. He's not a guy you'd want as your ideal #1 or #2 C
to me he's an ideal 2nd line winger.
.guy is a second line player but I don't think hes the kind of guy that wins at all. Hes an intersting type. He's not a guy you'd want as your ideal #1 or #2 C
to me he's an ideal 2nd line winger.
I've watched him multiple times, and a significant amount of times over his time in the NHL. Turris has been the better offensive player over the last 3 year and the better player. It's not like RNH development has been linear. So, because he was better at 24, doesn't mean he'll be better than Turris from 25 to 28.
I'll make sure to remember your comments next time you comment on anything Leafs or non-Oilers related.
Turris has been better for 4 years at least, and arguably since Nuge's rookie season. Nuge has plateaued or even regressed over the years. Pointing to PPG is so simplistic it's ridiculous. Especially since Nugent Hopkins was just handed 20 minutes a game on a terrible team where he racked up stats. I mean, Turris 23-year-old season was notably better than RNH's and fairly comparable 22 year old seasons. Let's see if Turris has a better 24-year-old season than Turris.Please do remember, because its easy to counter you with facts ! Im absolutely sure He will be better the next 3 years but I could be wrong too. Lets revisit this when Hopkins is 28 to see where he stands compared to Turris. The last 3 years Turris has been better of course. He is 28 now. Up to Nuge to show hes a step above Turris. He will.
Turris has been better for 4 years at least, and arguably since Nuge's rookie season. Nuge has plateaued or even regressed over the years. Pointing to PPG is so simplistic it's ridiculous. Especially since Nugent Hopkins was just handed 20 minutes a game on a terrible team where he racked up stats. I mean, Turris 23-year-old season was notably better than RNH's and fairly comparable 22 year old seasons. Let's see if Turris has a better 24-year-old season than Turris.
Sorry you have trouble with facts. He was getting 20 minutes a game in 2013-2015 prior to McDavid arriving.Can you please stop. You look desperate right about now. RNH is going to be a better hockey player moving forward. Stop trolling bud.
Sorry you have trouble with facts. He was getting 20 minutes a game in 2013-2015 prior to McDavid arriving.
Why was Turris better than RNH at comparable ages according to other metrics such as.
That looks pretty damn comparable when measured up against RNH last 2 years. Which is way more relevant than data from early on in RNH's career, where RNH got significantly more minutes and opportunity.
wait so now that the blanket statement you threw out has been thwarted with actual facts, you resort to the bolded statement above as your counter argument. He is still already a better offensive player then Turris and 4 years younger. Stick to analyzing players you actually watch. It will do you good.
Seeing how he matches up against the top players in the game, kills penalties, not with mcdavid, and doesn't get top line pp minutes, those are solid numbers.He's starting to live up to his contract and showing some of the promise he showed in his rookie season.