Confirmed with Link: Burakovsky signs 1 x 3.25M

[Soedy]

This. Over-emphasizing points alone is why some Leafs fans think that BDK was better for us than Jimmothy.

The big concern with Bura is how much will he contribute when he gets cold again.

OT: I know BDK is Kerfoot but what exactly does it stand for?

 

[AvsRobin]

This. Over-emphasizing points alone is why some Leafs fans think that BDK was better for us than Jimmothy.

The big concern with Bura is how much will he contribute when he gets cold again.

Who is BDK and Jimmothy?

 

[cgf]

OT: I know BDK is Kerfoot but what exactly does it stand for?

Big D*** Kerfoot...it was a sarcastic nickname we started using last season when Kerf was put on the top line down the stretch.

Who is BDK and Jimmothy?

Jimmothy Timmothy (Compher)

 

[shadow1]

Burakovsky is going to have cold stretches, but Kerfoot is a rare animal.

Both years with the Avalanche Kerfoot started the season white hot, but then went on an insane cold stretch (something like ~10 points in 40 games). Then to add insult to injury, he’d pass up golden shooting opportunities to force stupid passes into traffic.

 

[AvsRobin]

Big D*** Kerfoot...it was a sarcastic nickname we started using last season when Kerf was put on the top line down the stretch.


Jimmothy Timmothy (Compher)

I don't get either nicknames but ok.

I don't think its controversial to think Kerfoot was better than Compher. Not players from totally different shelfs, just a matter of difference in what you value in a player.

 

[DieselBoy]

Big D*** Kerfoot...it was a sarcastic nickname we started using last season when Kerf was put on the top line down the stretch.


Jimmothy Timmothy (Compher)

Big time Timmy Jim.

 

[flyfysher]

I don't get either nicknames but ok.

I don't think its controversial to think Kerfoot was better than Compher. Not players from totally different shelfs, just a matter of difference in what you value in a player.

I was pointing out what I viewed as Kerfoot's deficiencies to a TML fan, which he acknowledged but he made the point to me that they didn't need Kerfoot to be what we did. His point was fair. And in that sense Kerfoot has been a good acquisition for the TML. Sometimes Avs fans overlook how we are still trying to determine where the pieces best fit under certain circumstances.

 

[Spender]

He's been better than I expected given all negativity surrounding the acquisition. Need to see more before forming an opinion though.

 

[Spleenless Wonder21]

Burakovsky is going to have cold stretches, but Kerfoot is a rare animal.

Both years with the Avalanche Kerfoot started the season white hot, but then went on an insane cold stretch (something like ~10 points in 40 games). Then to add insult to injury, he’d pass up golden shooting opportunities to force stupid passes into traffic.

Don’t forget inexplicably running into his teammates repeatedly.

 

[McMetal]

Burakovsky was brought in specifically to be secondary scoring help on the wing. I think it's perfectly fair to say that points are the primary way to gauge his usefulness to the team. Bellemare was brought in for faceoffs and PKing, but Bura is here to produce.

Now, it's a long season, but so far it does look pretty promising. If he can produce at a 40-50 point second line pace over the course of 82 games I'd call that a win

 

[Hasbro]

20 goalsish 50 pointsish I’ll be thrilled.

 

[LieutenantDangle]

The kid can snipe the puck which is exactly what he was brought in to do. He just needs some more time to acclimate to his teammates and I have faith he will keep producing.

 

[Balthazar]

I can think of many good reasons to stick Bura next to Jost for a while and see what happens. That'll free the 2nd line from both guys and it's possible that these 2 guys score important goals from time to time.

 

[CB Joe]

I'm not a huge fan of his game but I'm glad he's scoring.

 

[CalderKing21]

I don't get either nicknames but ok.

I don't think its controversial to think Kerfoot was better than Compher. Not players from totally different shelfs, just a matter of difference in what you value in a player.

Neither do I but hey, at least people are enjoying things.

 

[Avs9296]

I'm gonna be honest.....


.....I kinda like him.

 

[Avs71]

I'm gonna be honest.....


.....I kinda like him.

And so we should, at least for now.

Reading what Devils’ fans are saying about Gusev in comparison, him being the better pickup certainly doesn’t seem like the slam dunk it was supposed to be.

 

[The Abusement Park]

I'm gonna be honest.....


.....I kinda like him.

So far he's been good and I've had no issues with his play. I'm just hoping his streakiness is behind him.

 

[VikingAv]

And so we should, at least for now.

Reading what Devils’ fans are saying about Gusev in comparison, him being the better pickup certainly doesn’t seem like the slam dunk it was supposed to be.

Do Devils fans have anything positive to say about any of their players right now? Except for prospects in the minors they think should be called up, of course.

 

[Balthazar]

Do Devils fans have anything positive to say about any of their players right now? Except for prospects in the minors they think should be called up, of course.

Gusev sucks and is now playing on the 3rd line though. That's not related to their fans.

 

[GirardSpinorama]

The way he skates with the puck at his size is elite. Props to the pro scouts if he keeps this up.

 

[ThatAvsGamer]

Only seen two games so far + some highlights. Been impressed.

 

[Pokecheque]

I don't want to get too excited since I imagine he had "hot" streaks like this in Washington as well. But if he was going to pick a time to play like this, a good time is when MacKinnon doesn't quite look like he's hit his stride yet.

 

[22FUTON9]

Burakovsky’s like a worse Duchene. Inconsistent but could absolutely be a game changer with his skill. If he gets hot in the playoffs he could definitely play a huge role for us

 

[AvsCOL]

I was a huge critic of Burakovsky during the preseason, but I thought he's been pretty good so far. Not my ideal pick for the 2nd line, but he certainly has his flashes. I'd prefer him to Donskoi on the 2nd line at this point. I think he has a real shot at 20 goals this season.