Barzal with incredible goal between the legs

[Pure Slaughter Value]

the most amazing part about this is it got a tweet from Sportcenter, I did not know ESPN still knew hockey was around

That clinched it for “Goal for all eternity”. It won’t make the Sportscenter show since its hockey but a tweet is huge respect for a hockey play. God bless ESPN for everything they do for hockey

 

[Kojo]

That was against the Sabres but still, wow.

 

[jetsforever]

Ooh that's a nice one

 

[CupHolders]

who was the first NHLer to try one of those between the legs goal and succeed in a game?

I recall watching Mario Lemieux score one live. Pretty sure he did it other times too.

 

[HockeyWooot]

That’s insane. We’ve seen between the legs how’s before which is impressive, but the speed and awkward angle he was in and able to pull it off.

 

[SpezDispenser]

Unreal.

 

[notDatsyuk]

You could make a lot of vinegar with all the sour grapes here.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

This literally almost made me fall off my chair.




I think Barzal taking his game to another level this year is because he’s been inspired by the great Italian and former Kingston Star Dal Colle.

I don't think it's any coincidence the Islanders started having playoff success ever since Dal Colle became a NHL regular.

We don't create regular season stat collectors, we build winners.

 

[SI90]

I don't think it's any coincidence the Islanders started having playoff success ever since Dal Colle became a NHL regular.

We don't create regular season stat collectors, we build winners.

Wait until Sam Bennett replaces Clutterbuck!! We’re going to hoist the cup!

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

Wait until Sam Bennett replaces Clutterbuck!! We’re going to hoist the cup!

Hey, there's a reason Bennett goes from producing like a 4th line player in the regular season to being a playoff beast. Rhymes with Pingston Dontenacs.

 

[Satire]

Finally a goal on the mains that is actually worthy of being a candidate for the Goal OTY.

 

[SI90]

Hey, there's a reason Bennett goes from producing like a 4th line player in the regular season to being a playoff beast. Rhymes with Pingston Dontenacs.

not to derail the thread but it really was unreal how insane Dal Colle played for Kingston. He was always a GPG and it was only his D+1 season.

As for Bennett I was being sarcastic but not really. I think he would thrive with a coach like Trotz. Maybe not become the player he was projected but certainly more impactful all around.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

not to derail the thread but it really was unreal how insane Dal Colle played for Kingston. He was always a GPG and it was only his D+1 season.

Clearly the Isles need to sign Spencer Watson and reunite them.

As for Bennett I was being sarcastic but not really. I think he would thrive with a coach like Trotz. Maybe not become the player he was projected but certainly more impactful all around.

I still think he's got Kadri potential (ie. 15-20 goals, 35-40 points, with a physical edge) in the right situation. I don't think that happens in Calgary, though.

 

[Rehabguy]

Gotta say that in my books McDavid's goal is the leading candidate for GOTY. Barzal's goal is a trick shot that lots of players can do. McDavid's goal is a result of pure talent that most players, if not all players, in the league will never be able to accomplish in the NHL.

 

[Rubi]

Yep... Barzal is great at skating in circles around the perimeter. Nobody is better.

 

[Rehabguy]

Yep... Barzal is great at skating in circles around the perimeter. Nobody is better.

Also now the fastest skater in the league. No one is faster. It's those legs and those edges. Thats what got him around that defender on the Sabres- those powerful legs. Takes corners like he's on rails. La Ferrari on skates.

 

[Woncka]

Couldnt even lift it off the ice

 

[Vaporwave]

Kid just gets better and better. Insane goal, definite GOTY candidate.

 

[MattMartin]

What? There has been dozens of better goals in the past few years

And he fanned on the shot..

Every time I see you post, this song pops in my head....

 

[Stubu]

Wow what a goal!

Oh nice, Ristolainen got into a highlight reel too. That's rather a nimble side ukemi.

 

[BFLO]

It's a nice goal, but it's tempered a bit by the fact that Hutton is one of, if not the worst goalies in the NHL this season. And Risto was hit extremely hard by Covid and is still struggling with post-covid symptoms. If Risto is a even a quarter step faster there he breaks up that play.

Hutton is trash and barzal knows it, so he went for the between the legs shot to really rub it in.

 

[And You Feel Shame]

Meh, top 60. Technically a decent 2nd line pivot.

In the top 150 overall of NHL players this year though (with a bullet).

He reminds me of that kid who won the Calder a few years back, but maybe with a little less skill.

 

[Nihiliste]

Can’t believe so many teams passed on this kid

 

[MattMartin]

It's a nice goal, but it's tempered a bit by the fact that Hutton is one of, if not the worst goalies in the NHL this season. And Risto was hit extremely hard by Covid and is still struggling with post-covid symptoms. If Risto is a even a quarter step faster there he breaks up that play.

Hutton is trash and barzal knows it, so he went for the between the legs shot to really rub it in.

 

[GrandmaSlices51631]

It's a nice goal, but it's tempered a bit by the fact that Hutton is one of, if not the worst goalies in the NHL this season. And Risto was hit extremely hard by Covid and is still struggling with post-covid symptoms. If Risto is a even a quarter step faster there he breaks up that play.

Hutton is trash and barzal knows it, so he went for the between the legs shot to really rub it in.

I think you rubbed it in more than Barzal