GDT: Avalanche vs Capitals 01/24/24 @ 7:30PM MNT. (Emergency GDT)
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22FUTON9
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Rantanen’s like a slightly worse version of Draisaitl. They both look like shit for half of the game but somehow end up with 2-3 points.
I hope it never happens but I’d be pretty interested to see how Rantanen would play if he had to be the main guy on a team.
I hope it never happens but I’d be pretty interested to see how Rantanen would play if he had to be the main guy on a team.
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Avs9296
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He wouldn't have as many points without playing next to Mack. Mack's carried him this year quite a bit.
UncleRisto
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Yeah, I mean elite drive like MacK's is not something you decide to do if you want. Rants can be a top level player, but he can't be that player. That's like saying Zadorov would be Chara if he just was Chara. Or Fourgiev would be Twogiev if he just didn't let in bad goals.
niwotsblessing
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Rants played like a Finnish Hockey God for about 45 seconds last night and racked up 5 points.
Otherwise he is nearly indistinguishable from Slo Joe Hansen.
Otherwise he is nearly indistinguishable from Slo Joe Hansen.
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Pretty sure I could manage a 5 point night if all I had to do was give MacKinnon the puck.
UncleRisto
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couldnt we point to the stretch last year where he carried the team on a monster pace without mack and makar for periods of time?
Rants was fantastic last season, but this year he's just a little off. The puck just keeps sliding off his stick.
i agree, he's been horrible to watch. just weird how he can't stay consistent. makes me wonder if he's worth keeping in the next contract of 11+
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UncleRisto
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He does stay consistent. That's why he scores a hundred points. All kinds of players score 40-50 points while being incredibly infuriating to watch. If Rantanen consistently scores 85+ points, who gives a shit how his effort looks on the ice.
AvsMakar08
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Maybe we will be able resign Rantsie for like 9M if MacK keep carrying him on his shoulders.
NateTheGreat
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The biggest difference between last year Rants and this year for me is the heaviness in his shot. It seems like he’s lost a bit of timing on his one timers in addition to him not blowing pucks past goalies with ease. In the past, even if goalies were getting a piece of the puck it was still going in, this year not so much.
JoeSakic13
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Jesus christ.
The guy is 4th in league scoring and you guys are slamming him.
You're all insane.
Yes. The puck slides off his stick into the net.
The guy is 4th in league scoring and you guys are slamming him.
You're all insane.
Yes. The puck slides off his stick into the net.
No one is slamming him, but I think it's more than fair to criticize his puck handling right now. It's obvious his vision, and play making ability is still one of the best in the league. It's just he's had issues carrying the puck this year.
There's still time for us to lose this game.
If anyone is curious...
I think a decent portion of the negative possession metrics are mitigated somewhat with score effects, because there were many times the Avs simply toyed with the Caps in the attacking zone when the top players were out.
The only guy I wasn't thrilled with at all (apart from MacDermid who was the worst player on the ice by several country miles) was Josh Manson. Fumbled with the puck way too many times, got caught out of position a few times, made some really bad pinches, etc. I always feel like there might be something he's playing through when I see games like this. When he's fully healthy and throwing his body around effectively the egregious mistakes show up less often.
I think a decent portion of the negative possession metrics are mitigated somewhat with score effects, because there were many times the Avs simply toyed with the Caps in the attacking zone when the top players were out.
The only guy I wasn't thrilled with at all (apart from MacDermid who was the worst player on the ice by several country miles) was Josh Manson. Fumbled with the puck way too many times, got caught out of position a few times, made some really bad pinches, etc. I always feel like there might be something he's playing through when I see games like this. When he's fully healthy and throwing his body around effectively the egregious mistakes show up less often.
niwotsblessing
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To be fair, Rants will occasionally pass to Makar.
Metallo
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Mikko makes both bad turnovers and also elite plays (shots, passes). He's not carried by Mack per se because he can turn a normal pass into a lethal shot or make amazing passes that create easy goals for Mack. He facilitates the conversion into goals of Mack's play driving. He can also kill offensive momentum with flubs and turnover. It's a kinda weird combo overall.
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great game to watch last night, Mack running over Wilson is must see tv lol the guy has been a freak all year… one guy who hasn’t Ovie. Father Time comes for all but man they must have someone dressed up as him and he’s home eating hotdogs or he’s ate too many. The guy looks cooked now. At the rate he’s going Gretzky’s record will stay intact
expatriatedtexan
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He'll also pass to Nichushkin. But f*** that Artturi guy and his dad, am I right?
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