J17 Vs Proclamation
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2 games in, and he is the best panther player, excluding Luongo. As a prospect, he has been basically ignored with all the AO, crosby etc etc. This kid is the real deal, and a steal IMO at #7.
J17ster said:i wasnt suggesting he would win the calder, especially as it is a strong rookie year, but he is gonna suprise alot of ppl who thought he had limited offensive potential.
He played in a tough league dont forget, whilst he was playing in a mens league, most other top prospects were playing in the juniors. i think he was the youngest ever player to pay in the czech elite league, it had previously been Jagr.Chuckalinsky said:I've been a big fan of Olesz ever since he was touted as a top four pick in the 04 draft. Right before the draft his stock dropped a lot from the "big hit" from Phaneuf. Plus his numbers weren't that great. But I watched him at the WJC in North Dakota and he lit it up against players his own age. I think it's only a matter of time before he gets the respect he deserves.
Chuckalinsky said:I've been a big fan of Olesz ever since he was touted as a top four pick in the 04 draft. Right before the draft his stock dropped a lot from the "big hit" from Phaneuf. Plus his numbers weren't that great. But I watched him at the WJC in North Dakota and he lit it up against players his own age. I think it's only a matter of time before he gets the respect he deserves.
I would say he has just as much skill as J-bo and Horton, perhaps slighty less than Horton.luongofan said:I too have been amazed with Olesz so far this year. The Panthers have had some guys with more skill come in at a young age (Horton, Bouwmeester, etc.), but none of them played as good as this kid (even though it's only 2 games in). He is 19 but plays like he is 29. Very smart in all his decisions. Shoots when he should shoot, passes when he should pass.
I think he can put up a lot of assists. Realistically, he has had 3 perfect passes that should have been buried. His defensive abilities alone will help this team tremendously.J17ster said:I would say he has just as much skill as J-bo and Horton, perhaps slighty less than Horton.
Dont expect him to put up mass points this year though, the panthers so far have struggled to score thus far.
lol just depends on how his teammates finish, i agree on a better offensive team, he could put up some decent numbers, and i think he could be possibly the best panthers player in the next 2 years or so.luongofan said:I think he can put up a lot of assists. Realistically, he has had 3 perfect passes that should have been buried. His defensive abilities alone will help this team tremendously.
sevenSteen said:Hey, he said himself that Ovechkin isn't a better player than him.
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lol he didnt mean he was better than AO, he said they were two different players, I think he meant they were both equally at their type of game.Habsaku said:
No I wasnt laughing at the fact what he said isnt true(because it might be), I find the concept of him saying it funny. Anyways, carry on.J17ster said:lol he didnt mean he was better than AO, he said they were two different players, I think he meant they were both equally at their type of game.
lol. IMO Olesz isnt gonna be the superstar AO is. Though Olesz looks like easily a top #5 pick now.Habsaku said:No I wasnt laughing at the fact what he said isnt true(because it might be), I find the concept of him saying it funny. Anyways, carry on.