Svatos
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well duh theirs no way he will get that much,he will get probably 20-30 goals!
but is he for real or is he just on a hot streak, that will stop and then bye bye Svatos
but is he for real or is he just on a hot streak, that will stop and then bye bye Svatos
I watched just about the entire game last night and was really impressed with Svatos. He was playing against a great team in the Flames and had less than stellar linemates. What I really liked though was him not being afraid to sit in front of the net given his size. That along with some nice moves and great speed made him really stand out all around on the offensive end. And oh yeah, his first goal of the season was a game winner I beleive, so he's clutch too! Alright, maybe I'm getting a bit carried away, but I like what I see. If he can stay out of the doghouse and remain healthy the sky could be the limit. The problem is that those are two pretty big "ifs".
knight44 said:
It's not just right now, though.
In 2003-04, he was injured for nearly the entire season, played only the last 2 games of the regular season and had 2 goals there.
In the playoffs that year, he scored the incredible goal against Dallas in overtime in Texas where he went end-to-end, undressed the Stars defense, and roofed a wrist shot top shelf on Mart Turco to win the game.
Now this year, he has 4 goals in 2 games.
The guy's a PURE goal-scorer... dynamite hands, incredible acceleration, and he knows where to go on the ice.
He's not a fluke!
I was watching Col Vs. Cal last night and Svatos impressed me with the fact he's not afraid to get in front of the net for such a small guy. He knows what it takes to score those dirty goals.
playing in front of the net can do a number on someone especially someone of Svatos size.. lets hope he can stay healthy
Alot of Marek's game will depend on how the officiating bears out, I'm still worried someone like Pronger will cross check him while he's in front of the net.
I think he got himself out of the doghouse and his shoulder held up last year, so those are good signs *knock wood*
He's also got some nifty forecheck moves and is good at stealing the puck. Check out his play in Games 6 vs Dallas last year.
6 career games-6 goals. He's on a pace to break Gretzky's record in about 10 years.
I think he got himself out of the doghouse and his shoulder held up last year, so those are good signs *knock wood*
He's also got some nifty forecheck moves and is good at stealing the puck. Check out his play in Games 6 vs Dallas last year.
6 career games-6 goals. He's on a pace to break Gretzky's record in about 10 years.
On a somewhat similar note...Wolski was identified by probably 90% of posters as a high probability guy to bust. Not to say that a few games in the show makes you a success, but for a guy so many were low on, it is good to see him doing well pretty quickly after draft day.
Matt MacInnis said:
Wolski has impressed me this season. He will be a regular NHL player.. it just all depends on whether he is a first line player or a 3rd line guy.
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Matt MacInnis said:
Count me as one of those guys who was very low on him.
Everytime I saw him play in the OHL, he was just way to inconsistent for my liking. He'd be great for one period out of three. And just seemed to show no passion for the game, at least not the point of my liking.
But good to see him playing well in Colorado. Some players just need the professional game to motivate them to be the hockey players they have the skills to be.
I think alot of that has to do with way too much tunnel vision on the Power foward model. People figure that if someone is 6'3" and not rattling molars and scoring ever goal from 2 feet away they're soft.Matt MacInnis said:
You can probably say that about Svatos too.brock said:
Svatos and Wolski have the makings of good chemistry. I saw this at the B&W game BACK WHEN, but was a pessimist about whether things would ever pan out. I dunno, when Hejduk comes back, just put Turgeon in between them and see what happens. Hopefully they can both keep it up. ./GUARDED CAUTIOUS ENTHUSIASTIC OPTIMISM
There's only one if, health. He's enough skilled and fast for NHL. Awesome player...
And this "new" nhl is perfect for him.
And this "new" nhl is perfect for him.
I was negotciating a deal for him 2 Years ago in one of my keeper leagues, then he exploded... I expected him to be a good player, but it happened at the wrong time for me. lol.
Svatos could 35 goals this year if he stays healthy, but he is very injury prone, i know i have him in my keeper draft. He's like Forsberg and Palffy that way, lots of skill, but very injury prone. Yes i have Foppa and Palffy on my keeper team too.
I just added him to my fantasy team, took him off waivers. His icetime amounts impressed me, along with the amount of PP time he got.
Is that going to continue? who does he usually play with?
Is that going to continue? who does he usually play with?
Injektilo said:
Usually on a line with Konowalchuk and Turgeon. Turgeon and him just have great chemistry. Pierre made a behind-the-back pass in tonight's loss to Nashville that Svatos was right there for and almost converted.
On the power play, he's enjoyed his best play with fellow rookie Wojtek Wolski. At times they'll move Wolski up to play alongside him in even strength situations as well.
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