Larrybiv
We're CLEAN, we PROMISE!
Obviously wishful thinking in my behalf. Just imagine if he were to become a 15 goal contributor. Wouldn't that be something, a RH Kreider in a crazy kind of way.
Player Discussion Brett Howden
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n8
WAAAAAAA!!!
IIRC he came out like gang busters in the first 12 games and then just disappeared for the rest of the season potting a few points here and there.
HockeyBasedNYC
Feeling it
Wow, was that an uncomfortable exchange with Stephenson or what?
It's tough. The kid does a really nice job on the PK, sacrifices himself, plays the system very well, displays a consistent effort every night and is trying his best to get some helpers and goals along the way.
But he just doesnt have the offense. It just isnt there inside the blue line. He can make some nice effort plays that can free up another player who can finish and provide the occasional eyebrow raising assist, but thats it.
He just doesnt have the one on one skills to beat a defender and he isnt strong enough on his skates to get into quality scoring positions at this level.
I feel bad for him, I do - because I know whats its like to work your tail off and do everything thats asked of you but you just arent producing despite knowing how to at the lower levels. He is a professional, he is intelligent and possibly still developing to a point in some areas, but let's be honest- time is running out on his career if he cant put the puck in the net.
On a really good team he is a tweener/extra forward at best. He has his youth on his side and his determination. I wish him the best but if he is still with this team in the role his is in now, without noticeable improvements with the puck on his stick - the Rangers have bigger problems.
It's tough. The kid does a really nice job on the PK, sacrifices himself, plays the system very well, displays a consistent effort every night and is trying his best to get some helpers and goals along the way.
But he just doesnt have the offense. It just isnt there inside the blue line. He can make some nice effort plays that can free up another player who can finish and provide the occasional eyebrow raising assist, but thats it.
He just doesnt have the one on one skills to beat a defender and he isnt strong enough on his skates to get into quality scoring positions at this level.
I feel bad for him, I do - because I know whats its like to work your tail off and do everything thats asked of you but you just arent producing despite knowing how to at the lower levels. He is a professional, he is intelligent and possibly still developing to a point in some areas, but let's be honest- time is running out on his career if he cant put the puck in the net.
On a really good team he is a tweener/extra forward at best. He has his youth on his side and his determination. I wish him the best but if he is still with this team in the role his is in now, without noticeable improvements with the puck on his stick - the Rangers have bigger problems.
