Confirmed Signing with Link: Buffalo re-signs Zemgus Girgensons [1 year]

[chinhook]

Prove it to me contract, have a feeling this year is going to be his make it or break it year.

 

[Curufinwe]

You should work on your reading comprehension. It was implied that Girgensons is in fact still a prospect who is bound to become a better player because of his young age, which is false. Although it is indeed a very common misconception among laymen, which is why the forward peak statistic was used to establish the fact that it is usually not the case.

You still haven't provided a source to back up that claim.

 

[Aladyyn]

This past season was Girgs' first season under an actual NHL coach in an actual NHL system.

 

[Deuce Awesome]

Is glorious day for komrad Zemgus!!!

 

[Tripod]

This past season was Girgs' first season under an actual NHL coach in an actual NHL system.

And he had 18 points.

 

[Beerz]

And he had 18 points.

18 more points than this post.

 

[Man of Principles]

Even if he never scores more than 10 goals again, I love his tenacity and compete level. I would have been comfortable with paying him up to 2 million, so I'm ecstatic about the dollar amount. He's definitely usefull for wearing the opponent down. Dude doesn't stop until the buzzer.

 

[Askel]

According to this article the peak age of forwards is 25.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/when-nhl-players-peak-hockey-metrics-1.2646054

Brander's team also found that forwards:

Improve more quickly than they decline and typically begin "a significant decline in their early 30s."
Perform within 90 per cent of their peak from 24 to 32 years old.
25 is their most common age, with 24-27 very similar.

 

[Hagged]

According to this article the peak age of forwards is 25.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/when-nhl-players-peak-hockey-metrics-1.2646054

Brander's team also found that forwards:

Improve more quickly than they decline and typically begin "a significant decline in their early 30s."
Perform within 90 per cent of their peak from 24 to 32 years old.
25 is their most common age, with 24-27 very similar.

The all time best peak considerably earlier.

 

[AustonsNostrils]

The all time best peak considerably earlier.

For point production it may be younger but they hit their all round peak mid to late 20's. Even the elite of the elite young forwards are defensive liabilities their first few seasons, and that's with being sheltered.

 

[Havok89]

Prove it to me contract, have a feeling this year is going to be his make it or break it year.

In regards to what? He's only 22 years old. Girgensons will always be an effective top 9 player at the very least.

 

[kp61c]

jeez, so cheap. like it's he who pays them for the opportunity to play. he deserved at least 2 mil.

 

[TheFactor]

Grigerenko is making more than him... Last year Girgensons was considered untouchable by the Sabres.

 

[Djp]

Prove it to me contract, have a feeling this year is going to be his make it or break it year.

Girgensons was always looked at as a defensive 3rd line forward coming out of the draft.

In year 2 he put up decent numbers and s poor team. With that team he had an advantage because he knew the coach and his style.

Year 3 coach change, system change, he is unsure of his role with the team.

Likely buffalo goes with foligno-larsson-Gionta line. This line could be something of foligno-larsdon-Girgensons if Girgs doesn't produce with the top 3 or is overtaken by other players who produce better offensivly.

 

[Sojourn]

The all time best peak considerably earlier.

That may be true for overall point production, but I'd question whether it's true for all-around contributions.

It's also not really relevant when discussing Girgensons.

 

[threeVo]

Grigerenko is making more than him... Last year Girgensons was considered untouchable by the Sabres.

I still dont trade him unless its part of a big package. The guy is more than 18 pts, hes much better than looking up the stats he put up. Hes shown it and had a down year. Hes 22 im not giving up on him rounding back into form, the kid never stops working his ass off.

 

[Not Sure]

I still dont trade him unless its part of a big package. The guy is more than 18 pts, hes much better than looking up the stats he put up. Hes shown it and had a down year. Hes 22 im not giving up on him rounding back into form, the kid never stops working his ass off.

Even if he floats at around a 20 point third liner I don't think they let him go. He's the type of player you need in the playoffs and his defensive game makes up for perceived offensive deficiencies. He was being picked as the next captain 2 years ago, he and O'Reilly are the hardest working players on the team, and he can fill in as a 1 or 2 C when/if needed. That's a valuable asset imo.