Well, let's be honest, majority of HF'ers might see some players only a few times a year, or even not at all, and people love posting negative things so the greasy part of Tkachuk's game get accentuated, and people love to hate a villain. I think people in the know understand much better how good he is, and of course, most of us on this subforum see nearly all his games.
I don't mean like Clutterbuck, I just want him to get to that 1-1.25 hits per game range (about 100 in a full season).Disagree.
His power moves are using his size more; and he's making at least a power move a game. I don't need him throwing big hits out there all night, it'll take away from what he is. He's a Perry, not a Clutterbuck.
Whoever gets claimed next off waivers is our next captain
Leafs fans on the mainboard are not even worth engaging most of the timeI mean, God knows this forum will certainly state something as fact even if they know nothing except looking over hockeyDB .
I mean, I remember a post at the end of last season stating:
"Tkachuk won't be as good of a player as Marner or Nylander, until he learns to cut down on boneheaded penalties."
I said "he actually really cut that out at the end of the season."
What I got was "Look at him PIMS, he needs to learn!"
Turns out down the stretch (last 30 games or something), William Nylander AND Mitch Marner took more minor penalties than Tkachuk. Brilliant.
Pizza I assume?I almost spit my food onto my screen cause I wasn't expecting this
Lmao, yeah exactly. Tkachuk really cleaned up those minor's he was taking, his progression has been impressive. If I had nickel for every Marner or Nylander poll/thread on the site I could have retired a month ago.I mean, God knows this forum will certainly state something as fact even if they know nothing except looking over hockeyDB .
I mean, I remember a post at the end of last season stating:
"Tkachuk won't be as good of a player as Marner or Nylander, until he learns to cut down on boneheaded penalties."
I said "he actually really cut that out at the end of the season."
What I got was "Look at him PIMS, he needs to learn!"
Turns out down the stretch (last 30 games or something), William Nylander AND Mitch Marner took more minor penalties than Tkachuk. Brilliant.
I don't mean like Clutterbuck, I just want him to get to that 1-1.25 hits per game range (about 100 in a full season).
Pizza I assume?
Don't get me wrong, I love how he plays now, but I think with a little more physicality, it will draw even more penalties and put more fear into guys in the corners, which will lead to more mistakes to capitalize on.I'd rather him play the way he is, and just get more PP time and offensive opportunity. It's crazy this kid's on pace for 55-60 points and he's playing a shutdown role.
Leafs fans on the mainboard are not even worth engaging most of the time
Remember Iggy had a similar move ? Just not between the legs.Power, move
Ngl I really hope we beat them on Tuesday. You just know if we lose, they're just gonna rattle off some terrible hot takes about our players for the next yearOh, I know
Check out the Boeser v Nylander v Marner poll for magic.
I literally make a post pointing out a main argument used against Boeser was used to support Nylander/Marner (scoring pace at the 1/4 mark). A guy literally jumps in making sure I know he thinks the Flames are trash; I'm like, I didn't even mention the Flames or the Leafs team for that matter
Remember Iggy had a similar move ? Just not between the legs.