Player Discussion Andrei Kuzmenko

[Billy Kvcmu]

I’m glad that Allvin is willing to admit his mistake and quickly fixed it

He’s shooting at 12% this season instead of 27% so he’s likely a 15-20 goals scorer with poor defence. Most of his goals this season came against the Sharks and the Hawks.

I will miss his character though

 

[Russian_fanatic]

I don't think it can be stated how bad his backchecking/forechecking was. Hoglander was in a very similiar spot as Kuzmenko, but he has bought in, and he's become a fan favourite.

Put this isn't perspective. The smallest guy on the team Hoglander has 39 hits and 21 takeaways... Kuzmenko on the other hand has 4 hits and 10 takeaways. And you're wondering why Tocchet had him in the dog house?

 

[Raistlin]

Sentimentally, I love his attitude, I'm truly sad to see him go. but... he is not suited for a contending team, which this surprising team suddenly became. He will hit his stride again in Calgary, and I hope he wont burn us next time we play.

 

[Wildcarder]

Sentimentally, I love his attitude, I'm truly sad to see him go. but... he is not suited for a contending team, which this surprising team suddenly became. He will hit his stride again in Calgary, and I hope he wont burn us next time we play.

He had a great attitude, always positive, always smiling. It does suck to lose that but if he's not going to be be a fit for the structure this team now has under Tocchet, then there's no point paying him 5.5 to just be here taking up space. I'm sad to see him go as well though.

 

[Diversification]

I don't think it can be stated how bad his backchecking/forechecking was. Hoglander was in a very similiar spot as Kuzmenko, but he has bought in, and he's become a fan favourite.

Put this isn't perspective. The smallest guy on the team Hoglander has 39 hits and 21 takeaways... Kuzmenko on the other hand has 4 hits and 10 takeaways. And you're wondering why Tocchet had him in the dog house?

He can’t skate the way Hogs can. Doesn’t have the same explosiveness and athleticism. The other way you can play in a Tocchet system is to have high defensive IQ like Pius Suter. He doesn’t have that either.

 

[VanJack]

Kuzmenko was a square peg in a round hole in Vancouver. Keep in mind it wasn't just Tocchet who was frustrated with him. He drove Bruce Boudreu to distraction at times as well.

At 27, he isn't going to suddenly figure out how to play defensive hockey. So to be effective, he'll have to 'out-score' his defensive deficiencies. Could happen in Calgary. But I wouldn't bet on it.

 

[Canuckle1970]

Have to give a lot of credit to his agent Dan Milstein who gave him a lot of support and guidance through a rough year while maintaining a good relattionship with the team.

The writing was on the wall, so I'm feeling relief for Kuzy as he should get lots of playing time in Calgary.

 

[VanJack]

Have to give a lot of credit to his agent Dan Milstein who gave him a lot of support and guidance through a rough year while maintaining a good relattionship with the team.

The writing was on the wall, so I'm feeling relief for Kuzy as he should get lots of playing time in Calgary.

I'm actually not certain how long Kuzy lasts in Calgary. Unless he goes on some sort of heater coming out of the all-star break, he's a candidate to flipped at the TDL, or even in the off-season.

 

[WolfgangPuck]

Rumor was he had to waive his Calgary off his No trade list Wonder if Alvin gave him an incentive

 

[Nucker101]

Rumor was he had to waive his Calgary off his No trade list Wonder if Alvin gave him an incentive

Calgary had permission to talk to him and Millstein directly. He was undoubtedly promised a significant role, I’d guess top 6 + top pp unit.

 

[Angry Little Elf]

Have to give a lot of credit to his agent Dan Milstein who gave him a lot of support and guidance through a rough year while maintaining a good relattionship with the team.

The writing was on the wall, so I'm feeling relief for Kuzy as he should get lots of playing time in Calgary.

Dan milstein is one of the best agents. Dude was on IV last week but he was still working.

 

[PuckMunchkin]

Dan milstein is one of the best agents. Dude was on IV last week but he was still working.

Dont know if that has anything to do with being a good agent.

 

[timw33]

Calgary had permission to talk to him and Millstein directly. He was undoubtedly promised a significant role, I’d guess top 6 + top pp unit.

Confirmed that he's on the first line with Huberdeau Sharangovich and PP1 according to their morning skate today.

 

[Nucker101]

Confirmed that he's on the first line with Huberdeau Sharangovich and PP1 according to their morning skate today.

Seems like a weird line but maybe it’ll work

 

[F A N]

In before the lock.

 

[Pastor Of Muppetz]

Nice practice facility, wherever it is..?

 

[Billy Kvcmu]

I'm actually not certain how long Kuzy lasts in Calgary. Unless he goes on some sort of heater coming out of the all-star break, he's a candidate to flipped at the TDL, or even in the off-season.

He will probably go on a heater in a more relax environment with no pressure of winning

 

[Diversification]

He will probably go on a heater in a more relax environment with no pressure of winning

To do so, he'll have to find chemistry with Jonathan Huberdeau who has been an offensive blackhole all season. Could see Kuz and Sharangovich working well together.

 

[AlainVigneaultsGum]

Hope he lights it up for the Lames. Expecting him to go on a bit of a tear away from Toch lmaooo.

 

[CanucksSayEh]

Long may he torch Edmonton.

 

[Pastor Of Muppetz]

Kuz on the Flames top line ..Huberdeau/ Sharangovich/ Kuz....Some flames fans are concerned that the line could get caved defensively...

Hope Kuzzy scores tonight.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Shutting this down, discussion on Kuzmenko can continue in the Former Canuck thread.