Confirmed with Link: Avs re-sign Burakovsky

[Foppa2118]

he needs to get back to looking shot first. He does that he will be fine. He wants to play like Tanguay hes going to go pointless alot longer.

Perfect example of this was last game when they were trailing 3-0 I believe, and he had the puck in the slot with a shooting lane, and he passed off to someone in the circle.

So far though, Burakovsky hasn't gone on any prolonged slumps. Every time last year when I thought he was about to enter one, he'd find his game again. Hopefully that happens this year too, because the Avs could use some secondary scoring.

 

[S E P H]

I came in late for the game so I missed Timmins giving the Wild freebies, but I thought Bura was by far the worst player on the ice for either team.

 

[The Abusement Park]

I came in late for the game so I missed Timmins giving the Wild freebies, but I thought Bura was by far the worst player on the ice for either team.

It's just one of Buras cold stretches. He'll score 5 in 8 in the next few weeks I'm sure.

 

[SoundwaveIsCharisma]

Perfect example of this was last game when they were trailing 3-0 I believe, and he had the puck in the slot with a shooting lane, and he passed off to someone in the circle.

So far though, Burakovsky hasn't gone on any prolonged slumps. Every time last year when I thought he was about to enter one, he'd find his game again. Hopefully that happens this year too, because the Avs could use some secondary scoring.

Bura's going to explode when they acquire Danault and run a line of Nuke, Danualt and Bura. Burakovsky's not going to have anyone to force a pass to, he'll take a ton of shots and the other guys are going to force feed him chances. It's going to be brilliant.

 

[AvsCOL]

I'm very glad the Avs only decided on 2 years, because he's still such an unknown. He was brilliant in the playoffs, so let's hope he finds his game here soon.

I still don't think Kadri is a very good stylistic fit for Burakovsky.

 

[henchman21]

Bura's going to explode when they acquire Danault and run a line of Nuke, Danualt and Bura. Burakovsky's not going to have anyone to force a pass to, he'll take a ton of shots and the other guys are going to force feed him chances. It's going to be brilliant.

This is the post I referenced in the trade thread! Bukie would mesh really well with Danault.

 

[Richard88]

Bura's going to explode when they acquire Danault and run a line of Nuke, Danualt and Bura. Burakovsky's not going to have anyone to force a pass to, he'll take a ton of shots and the other guys are going to force feed him chances. It's going to be brilliant.

Nichuskin - Danault - Burakovsky
Saad --------- Kadri -- Donskoi

 

[Hasbro]

I mean, I don’t mind telling you this is a ridiculous take. How the hell is Rants simultaneously a passenger and an elite winger!?

And please, show me the chart that indicates he doesn’t drive play on his own. Or show me analysis from someone in the know that says as such. I’ll save you the trouble—you won’t find it because it’s not true.

Schrödinger's Rantanen.

 

[Moosehead1]

Schrödinger's Rantanen.

Rants bad but also rants good, me wants 9 mils

 

[Hasbro]

A good third line center and reintroduction of LOC makes a noticeable difference. LOC gives that fourth line a legit scoring thread and everything falls into place on that third line—I think you’ll see somewhat better offensive output with Nuke on the left and Burakovsky/Donskoi on the right if they have a good center.

I also hope they move on from Jost too. I realize he’s far from being the problem but he’s also not the solution. Enough already. Move on.

He works cheap and there's a flat cap net year.

 

[Shinjuku Calling]

Bura needs to never pass in the offensive zone.

 

[Pokecheque]

He works cheap and there's a flat cap net year.

Meh, they could easily upgrade on him via free agency and it would barely cost them more.

 

[Hennessy]

Burakovsky is what he is. Every team has that guy who can snipe but isn't lighting it up nightly. I don't know what separates a guy like Bura from, say, a Hejduk, but it's something. Both types have a scope on their stick, but one just gets it done more consistently.
Obviously with my example you can say Forsberg, but it's not just getting the puck, it's what happens after that.

 

[Muffin]

Burakovsky is what he is. Every team has that guy who can snipe but isn't lighting it up nightly. I don't know what separates a guy like Bura from, say, a Hejduk, but it's something. Both types have a scope on their stick, but one just gets it done more consistently.
Obviously with my example you can say Forsberg, but it's not just getting the puck, it's what happens after that.

Burakovsky has a slow release, his shot is deadly when he has time to let it go. Hejduk in the other hand can get a shot off in an instant.

 

[flyfysher]

Meh, they could easily upgrade on him via free agency and it would barely cost them more.

Suggestions?

 

[Pokecheque]

Suggestions?

Matt Nieto, for starters.

 

[AvsCOL]

Burakovsky has a slow release, his shot is deadly when he has time to let it go. Hejduk in the other hand can get a shot off in an instant.

It’s 100% his release. Kadri has the same issue. When they have time + space, it’s usually marked for the back of the net.

 

[McMetal]

Meh, they could easily upgrade on him via free agency and it would barely cost them more.

Considering all the league minimum contracts for vets that got signed last summer, it would likely save them money to dip into UFA.

 

[Richard88]

Considering all the league minimum contracts for vets that got signed last summer, it would likely save them money to dip into UFA.

That assumes that Jost asks for a raise on his $874k this year. If he's resigned at like $1.2m or thereabouts it would be manageable, but above that the difference between a $750k minimum contract in UFA and starts to become big enough that you move on from Jost and replace him with a Nieto.

 

[expatriatedtexan]

Burakovsky is what he is. Every team has that guy who can snipe but isn't lighting it up nightly. I don't know what separates a guy like Bura from, say, a Hejduk, but it's something. Both types have a scope on their stick, but one just gets it done more consistently.
Obviously with my example you can say Forsberg, but it's not just getting the puck, it's what happens after that.

Both what you said and defensive acumen. Bura has none.

 

[Hasbro]

Considering all the league minimum contracts for vets that got signed last summer, it would likely save them money to dip into UFA.

Jost is making $874K, you're not going to save much.

 

[21]

Did Burakovsky play in the same line as McDavid while playing for Erie Otters?
Erie Otters at eliteprospects.com

 

[MarkT]

I just watched his post-game interview. That's the most focused I think I've seen him. Also the most I've heard him speak and hear Bednar's words coming out of his mouth. I do believe Mr. Burakovsky has totally bought into the system. I figured as much, but that was my confirmation. It shows in his play for sure.

 

[22FUTON9]

On pace for 63 points over a full season.
As strange as it sounds, he’s probably been one of our most consistent players excluding the top line.

Honestly I thought last year was sort of a career year for him, so I was okay with giving him a 2 year deal, but now I kind of wish we gave Nuke and Bura a longer deal.

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

Yeah he's done just about all you can ask from a 2nd line forward.

Yeah he fights consistency issues, but that's why they are 2nd line guys not 1sr line guys. That is what separates the two.

But he has also provided some big goals this year and last year as well and I think he's engaging more and more on the defensive side every week.

Gonna be interesting to see what the Avs do with him in the next year. On the one hand I think he's played well enough to earn a new contract with us and be a part of this team for a few more years. On the other hand, he's so playing himself into a fairly nice raise and unfortunately it is likely to be money the Avs don't have to spend so he could price himself out of Colorado.