Aleksander 'Sasha' Barkov - Part II

[sashalaine]

The OV is fine, but man, how do they think Sasha's so fat?

 

[TheImpatientPanther]

Bet my avatar control for 6 months against a Leafs fan that Barkov would get 85pts in 75 games minimum.

Easy work for the Captain!

 

[Beezer]

Love this quote from Barky! Always trying to improve!

Barkov when asked if he's entering his prime: “I’m just trying to get better. I don’t really think about what age I’m going to be at my best. I want to be at my best like Jagr was at 46."

 

[Ryuji Yamazaki]

Love this quote from Barky! Always trying to improve!

Yeah I love Barkov.

Can you imagine if we would've picked Drouin instead of him? Yikes

 

[Cats2TheCup]

Bet my avatar control for 6 months against a Leafs fan that Barkov would get 85pts in 75 games minimum.

Easy work for the Captain!

Don't tell /u/ImNotExposed
He just made a poll stating Barkov regresses this season

 

[Beezer]

Don't tell /u/ImNotExposed
He just made a poll stating Barkov regresses this season

Not with his work ethic! My bet is on 100pts minimum.

With having a more stable defense we should have more 5 on 5 play this season. Us staying out of the box more means more of Barkov’s icetime in offensive zone rather then on Penalty kills. All that will equal more pts imo. I actually can see him getting over that 100 mark comfortably but want to be a little conservative so 100 minimum.

 

[I am not exposed]

Don't tell /u/ImNotExposed
He just made a poll stating Barkov regresses this season

Incorrect.

I asked if he would reach or surpass his point total from last season.

I stated he falls short, but he goes back to his Selke level play from the 2017/18 season under coach Q.

Thus being a better overall player, even if his point total is slightly less.

 

[I am not exposed]

Not with his work ethic! My bet is on 100pts minimum.

With having a more stable defense we should have more 5 on 5 play this season. Us staying out of the box more means more of Barkov’s icetime in offensive zone rather then on Penalty kills. All that will equal more pts imo. I actually can see him getting over that 100 mark comfortably but want to be a little conservative so 100 minimum.

You want to make an avatar bet?

I mean, you guys are not even factoring in a potential injury. Last season was his first full 82 game season.

 

[RogerRoger]

Not with his work ethic! My bet is on 100pts minimum.

With having a more stable defense we should have more 5 on 5 play this season. Us staying out of the box more means more of Barkov’s icetime in offensive zone rather then on Penalty kills. All that will equal more pts imo. I actually can see him getting over that 100 mark comfortably but want to be a little conservative so 100 minimum.

I'll take the under. There was a significant increase in scoring league widelast season, I'm not sure it will as high this year.

 

[Cats2TheCup]

You want to make an avatar bet?

I mean, you guys are not even factoring in a potential injury. Last season was his first full 82 game season.

Obviously if he's injured it changes things. We are presuming he plays 82 games...just like you did when you made your poll. And yes you said he would regress in his point totals which is what the conversation here is about.

 

[I am not exposed]

Obviously if he's injured it changes things. We are presuming he plays 82 games...just like you did when you made your poll. And yes you said he would regress in his point totals which is what the conversation here is about.

The poll on the main board was asking if he would hit the point total from last season or not. The discussion here now is his overall play. I believe his point total won't be as high, but his overall play will be better. Understand?

 

[I am not exposed]

Obviously if he's injured it changes things. We are presuming he plays 82 games...just like you did when you made your poll. And yes you said he would regress in his point totals which is what the conversation here is about.

Sounds like you are scared to make an avatar bet with me. Why don't you put your money where your mouth is? I tell you what, if he hits or goes over 96 points, you win, and I change my avatar. If it is under 96 points, then you change your avatar. You seem pretty adamant he hits 100 points, so this should be an easy bet for you to make. And if he gets injured, and is under 96 points, you still lose.

 

[I am not exposed]

I'll take the under. There was a significant increase in scoring league widelast season, I'm not sure it will as high this year.

Also factor in his high shooting percentage last season, it is perfectly reasonable to expect his scoring not to be as high. I mean, if he scores 120 points, I will be ecstatic and gladly change my avatar. But the smart money is on him not hitting 96 points this coming season.

 

[Cats2TheCup]

Sounds like you are scared to make an avatar bet with me. Why don't you put your money where your mouth is? I tell you what, if he hits or goes over 96 points, you win, and I change my avatar. If it is under 96 points, then you change your avatar. You seem pretty adamant he hits 100 points, so this should be an easy bet for you to make. And if he gets injured, and is under 96 points, you still lose.

Nope. If he gets injured the bet is off. If you can't accept that then oh well, too bad.

 

[Beezer]

Nope. If he gets injured the bet is off. If you can't accept that then oh well, too bad.

You could pro rate it for his pace x 82games. But lets stop talking about that happening please!

 

[I am not exposed]

You could pro rate it for his pace x 82games. But lets stop talking about that happening please!

You could, but that would be flawed. He scores 2 points in his first game, and then gets injured and misses the rest of the season. His pro rate would be 164 points!

 

[BabyBennettov]

People are really betting against our captain in this thread ? Or for injuries ?

I almost wish summer never ends so I don't have to deal with some of those lame comments...

 

[SoupyFIN]

Avatar bets are fine, but no need to start a fist fight over it gentlemen.

 

[sinDer]

I'll take the under. There was a significant increase in scoring league widelast season, I'm not sure it will as high this year.

Exactly,

I doubt that both Barkov and Huberdeau make over 90 pts this year.

My bet would be 87 pts for Barkov and 82 fort Huberdeau. Which is nothing to complain about

 

[Chaos2k7]

Honesly I dont think either has hit their ceiling. Q is gonna crack the confidence way up on these guys IMO.

 

[pb1300]

Honesly I dont think either has hit their ceiling. Q is gonna crack the confidence way up on these guys IMO.

I feel the same, but with the emphasis on defense, we probably will see their point totals drop a bit, maybe hover right around that 90 point mark at most.

 

[RealHumanBean]

https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-top-players-right-now-numbers-20-11/c-309322744?tid=290583266
Seems like Barkov is in the top 10 then.
Bobrovsky at #30

 

[Cats2TheCup]

Not sure if this was posted yet NBC Sports NHL Player Survey: Most underrated player

 

[KW]

Not sure if this was posted yet NBC Sports NHL Player Survey: Most underrated player

I like this but at the same time the cat’s out of the bag now. Everyone knows Barky is the real deal.

I said it very boldly when he came into the league that I’ve never seen someone like him. He’s like Cristiano Ronaldo (without the whining).

Barkov will be deemed the best player in the NHL the season after this one or the one after that (assuming he stays mostly injury free). That’s my bold prediction. Move over McDavid. (I know I’ll be ridiculed for this but I’m sticking with it.)

 

[Cats2TheCup]

I like this but at the same time the cat’s out of the bag now. Everyone knows Barky is the real deal.

I said it very boldly when he came into the league that I’ve never seen someone like him. He’s like Cristiano Ronaldo (without the whining).

Barkov will be deemed the best player in the NHL the season after this one or the one after that (assuming he stays mostly injury free). That’s my bold prediction. Move over McDavid. (I know I’ll be ridiculed for this but I’m sticking with it.)

Yes. I like you.