Clayton Keller's Start... (upd: named rookie of the month for Oct)

[DitchMarner]

I see that Keller already has six goals and ten points. He's played nine games. I haven't followed the Coyotes...

For those who do watch ARI: how good has he looked? Does it look like he may score 50 or 60 points as a rookie? Is he still adjusting defensively?

Offensively, he's certainly off to an impressive start to his NHL career.

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[Beautvillier]

he scared the shit out of me whenever he touched the puck playing against us last night.

 

[Arizonan God]

He can easily put up 60 points this year, imo. Front runner for Calder in my eyes.

 

[SniperHF]

I see that Keller already has six goals and ten points. He's played nine games. I haven't followed the Coyotes...

For those who do watch ARI: how good has he looked? Does it look like he may score 50 or 60 points as a rookie? Is he still adjusting defensively?

Offensively, he's certainly off to an impressive start to his NHL career.

He's been carrying his line offensively so I see no reason barring a massive slump or teams adjusting completely shutting him down that his pace will slow down below a ~55 point pace. If Stepan and Domi start playing better more consistently he'll have an easier time than he is now.

Honestly evaluating anything defensively on the Coyotes right now is kind of a waste of time. It's all Swiss cheese except Hjalmarsson. I don't think he's been particularly bad as a few people seem to think in terms of the actual X's and O's of following guys around, trying to block sticks, and what have you. But the team is so discombobulated at times that it makes it really hard to say "oh he should have been doing X instead of Y or Z".

The biggest problem in his game right now is some errant passing in the neutral zone and near the blue line in the offensive zone. Not terribly surprising for a player of his type.

One other thing I have in the back of my mind is for player of his size he's playing a ton of minutes at his age. Maybe he'll wear down over the season. But he's a very slippery player so he's not getting run over much either.

 

[Plub]

He's been pretty incredible. Works well with other skill players and if no one is getting him the puck or making a play, he can create his own offense. He plays smart positionally, has a great shot, faster than expected, and has some silky mits on him. Feel bad he's had to pull this struggling team along as a rookie.

 

[rt]

Another goal.

10gp 7g 4a 11pt 20min/gp

Considering his team has lost all 10 games, this is a truly incredible start.

 

[Evergreen]

Big fan on this kid. So fun to watch. gives the Yotes something to be excited about in these bleak times.

 

[SniperHF]

Another goal.

What's that?

 

[Fantomas]

John Chayka is truly a genius. He gets this guy and then probably gets Dahlin. All by the masterstroke of his hand.

 

[hi]

Chayka touchdown with the 7th overall

 

[Evergreen]

Keller embarrassed Hischier on that goal. I expect the same in Calder voting.

 

[135ace]

Keller embarrassed Hischier on that goal. I expect the same in Calder voting.

Except for the fact that Bratt is going to embarrass Keller in Calder voting.

 

[Halla]

Keller is also on pace to be a -75 lol

 

[Evergreen]

Except for the fact that Bratt is going to embarrass Keller in Calder voting.

If he continues to score on 40% of his shots, I'll eat my hat.

 

[Evincar]

Keller is also on pace to be a -75 lol

Yeah like that really matters.

 

[dechire]

Keller is also on pace to be a -75 lol

A rookie on a team with zero wins in 11 games is sometimes on the ice when the other team scores ? Unforgivable.

 

[Cheddabombs]

He was fantastic tonight, legitimately was nervous every time he touched the puck. He's going to be a hell of a player for a very long time

 

[Ducks in a row]

A bright spot in a season that appears to be lost so soon for the Coyotes.

 

[Blender]

Was dangerous on almost every shift tonight. He looks really good.

 

[Menzinger]

3rd best player of that draft class

 

[Tralfamadore]

Best U20 player in hockey.

 

[Scott Stevens]

What's that?

Nice goal. Reminds me of Sid vs the Russians in 2016(?).

 

[XX]

Keller is also on pace to be a -75 lol

He's actually pretty solid defensively. A lot of the goals he has been on the ice for have nothing to do with him.

 

[olli]

Keller is also on pace to be a -75 lol

Thats what happens when you play on a team thats 0-9-1.

 

[olli]

Whats crazy is that his shooting % of 18.6 % is actually pretty sustainable. Could easily get 30 goals and 60 points.