I have high expectations too, and I believe they're reasonable. The problem seems less that people's expectations are too high, it's that they don't understand where he is on his development curve.
I cannot stress this enough: For the vast majority of his career thus far, he's been the youngest defenseman in the NHL. He in particular is going to take some time before he reaches his peak, and it's going to be years before it's ever said that he's "good" defensively. I see John Klingberg as a comparable in this respect, and he didn't develop those skills until he was 26 — now he's excellent. Boqvist won't take that long.
The payoff will be worth the wait. The coaches know what he can do even if the fans don't. One day, he'll lead the league in goals by defensemen.
They have done the same thing every OT this year. Start with Kane and Kampf. Win the face off and sub Cat for Kampf. Lose the face off and sub Kane for Janmark.
I will say Zadorov has really been struggling to clear the puck on the PK the last handful of games. He gets tired, stops moving his feet, and chucks out very lazy clears right to the opposing dmen who keep it in and has lead to a few goalsZadorov was VERY good. Murphy was fine. I have no idea WTF you were watching.
Beaudin health-scratched?
Bonino is better
Yes
Hopefully he goes back in the lineup next game. It is kind of strange to sit him considering the way he has played
Bonino is better
I think there's a good chance Kane will surpass Crosby in career points. It will take more games, but he'll do it. He'll certainly surpass Malkin.
since Kane entered the league...how is he not in the conversation with Sid and Ovi as generational when his numbers and resume say otherwise...he's rarely played with elite talent and still got the job done...
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He should be in Hart contention but Canadian media is so stupid. It’s why I refused to cheer for a Canadian team.
since Kane entered the league...how is he not in the conversation with Sid and Ovi as generational when his numbers and resume say otherwise...he's rarely played with elite talent and still got the job done...
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since Kane entered the league...how is he not in the conversation with Sid and Ovi as generational when his numbers and resume say otherwise...he's rarely played with elite talent and still got the job done...
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Because he is player from Buffalo, NY
Its the same thing what we Finns have, always underrated
when ever its the draft, international play, players in generally speaking,
we have had the best coaches, best coaching systems in the world for years
yet we don't get the recognition, 2016-2019 drafts : 6 players in the top 5, 5 in the top 3,
only 2 Swedes in the top 5 btw
PS - CBJ dman Savard is a dirty hockey player and if/when karma comes his way, no f**ks given.