Player Discussion David Krejci V

[LSCII]

Both + NBC Sports Boston for still employing him. Felger, Hackerty, Jimmy boy are all just click bait writers/hosts. They'll write and say whatever brings them (or their company) the most attention because those views/clicks/likes metrics look sexy to potential advertisers.

Yeah, and? Again, is it their fault they suck and write click bait stories or the people for being stupid enough to fall for it every time? Not seeing the issue you seem to be perpetuating here.

 

[Mainehockey33]

If Dk could give more he'd be at a level similar to Crosby.
He is and has been a tremendous undervalued player for the Bruins
A real dumping target .. why?
I have no clue

A better Krejci would be more similar to Datsyuk I think. There games are closer, I’ve always thought of Krejci as Datsyuk lite.

 

[ON3M4N]

A better Krejci would be more similar to Datsyuk I think. There games are closer, I’ve always thought of Krejci as Datsyuk lite.

Really? Krejci isn't close to the defensive player that Dats was. I also don't think his hands are on dats level. Then again I maybe biased as Dats is my favourite non-Bruins of all time.

 

[Mainehockey33]

Really? Krejci isn't close to the defensive player that Dats was. I also don't think his hands are on dats level. Then again I maybe biased as Dats is my favourite non-Bruins of all time.

I said Datsyuk-lite.

 

[ON3M4N]

I said Datsyuk-lite.

But they don't even play the same style of hockey, that's what I'm saying.

 

[Mainehockey33]

But they don't even play the same style of hockey, that's what I'm saying.

Really? I think Krejci’s playmaking style is close to Datsyuk’s. His matrix moves remind me of Datsyuk. Obviously not as good, but I can’t think of another NHL star that plays a game similar to Krejci. And Krejci is also a great two way player.

 

[ON3M4N]

Really? I think Krejci’s playmaking style is close to Datsyuk’s. His matrix moves remind me of Datsyuk. Obviously not as good, but I can’t think of another NHL star that plays a game similar to Krejci. And Krejci is also a great two way player.

I don't see it, but to each their own.

 

[wintersej]

Really? I think Krejci’s playmaking style is close to Datsyuk’s. His matrix moves remind me of Datsyuk. Obviously not as good, but I can’t think of another NHL star that plays a game similar to Krejci. And Krejci is also a great two way player.

Datsyuk at 75% speed, which certainly takes away a lot of what made Datsyuk who he was. I see the similarities, but Datsyuk had a waterbug/escapability aspect to his game Krejci doesn't have... nor is Krejci a demon on the back check like Datsyuk was.

 

[Jim]

Datsyuk at 75% speed, which certainly takes away a lot of what made Datsyuk who he was. I see the similarities, but Datsyuk had a waterbug/escapability aspect to his game Krejci doesn't have... nor is Krejci a demon on the back check like Datsyuk was.

Also, Datsyuk might have been the premiere stick handler in the NHL when he played. I don’t see that from Krejci.

 

[missingchicklet]

Need to revive some Krejci love. Matrix is back and looking as good as ever. That pass he made to Coyle for the goal tonight was classic Krejci. I thought it was a shot at first, but then realized it was an insanely great pass disguised as a shot. He makes precision passes with just the right amount of touch that other players only dream of making. The ripper he scored on from Ovi's/Pasta's office was a beauty. Bs are going to need him to stay healthy for the playoffs. A season like last season from Krejci very much enhances the Bs chances to go deep into the playoffs.

 

[DKH]

So skilled - adding a talented player just lengthens lineup and makes Coyle your third line center

 

[Kalus]

He is ridiculously underappreciated in Boston.

At the end of it, he's going to be remembered in the first tier of all-time great Bruins.

 

[PlayMakers]

I’m desperate to see more Heinen - Krejci. They had some impressive puck possession plays cycling and playing off each other. That’s the kind of player Krejci plays his best hockey with. The pass to Coyke isn’t possible without the impressive exchange beforehand.

 

[Kegs]

But they don't even play the same style of hockey, that's what I'm saying.

Meh. You’re kinda wrong. Two way players. Both of them centre. I mean datsyuk is obviously better over all. But they do play the same style of hockey imo. Datsyuk is one of the best players I’ve ever seen play hockey. But again both play two way game. And both are centres. Both play makers. I’m not even trying to say Krecji is on that level but he definitely played the same “style” of hockey.

 

[Kegs]

He is ridiculously underappreciated in Boston.

At the end of it, he's going to be remembered in the first tier of all-time great Bruins.

I agree. He is terribly underrated by bruins fans.

 

[finchster]

He is ridiculously underappreciated in Boston.

At the end of it, he's going to be remembered in the first tier of all-time great Bruins.

Depends on how big the tiers are. He might be top 5 centre in Boston all time.
Esposito
Schmidt
Cowley (he is criminally underrated)
Bergeron (can still go higher, but below Esposito)
Krejci (can't go higher IMO)

 

[LSCII]

Depends on how big the tiers are. He might be top 5 centre in Boston all time.
Esposito
Schmidt
Cowley (he is criminally underrated)
Bergeron (can still go higher, but below Esposito)
Krejci (can't go higher IMO)

No Oates on your list? 6 years in Boston, 368 games played and 499 points say he should be on that list to me.

 

[Kalus]

Depends on how big the tiers are. He might be top 5 centre in Boston all time.
Esposito
Schmidt
Cowley (he is criminally underrated)
Bergeron (can still go higher, but below Esposito)
Krejci (can't go higher IMO)

By all time great Bruins, I meant that this is considering play while wearing a Bruins uniform. I think he fits comfortably in the top 10-15.

Top 15 out of what must be well over a thousand players would be top tier in my view.

 

[ON3M4N]

Meh. You’re kinda wrong. Two way players. Both of them centre. I mean datsyuk is obviously better over all. But they do play the same style of hockey imo. Datsyuk is one of the best players I’ve ever seen play hockey. But again both play two way game. And both are centres. Both play makers. I’m not even trying to say Krecji is on that level but he definitely played the same “style” of hockey.

1. I'm not sure why you brought up a post from almost two months ago lol

2. If were going to say that because Krejci is a two-way player than he's like Dats, well then David Backes is as well because he's a two-way player and can play center.

 

[finchster]

No Oates on your list? 6 years in Boston, 368 games played and 499 points say he should be on that list to me.

Oates was a far better player, and at his peak he is better. However, if we talk about in a Bruins jersey, I think the gap closes due to longevity. If you want to put Oates ahead of Krejci, I won't disagree.

Oates might be number two on pure offensive ability.

 

[TheReal13Linseman]

Oates was a far better player, and at his peak he is better. However, if we talk about in a Bruins jersey, I think the gap closes due to longevity. If you want to put Oates ahead of Krejci, I won't disagree.

Oates might be number two on pure offensive ability.

How soon we forget how awesome Barry Pederson was for us...

 

[Mainehockey33]

1. I'm not sure why you brought up a post from almost two months ago lol

2. If were going to say that because Krejci is a two-way player than he's like Dats, well then David Backes is as well because he's a two-way player and can play center.

He also said primarily a playmaker. Backes was never a talented playmaker.

 

[finchster]

How soon we forget how awesome Barry Pederson was for us...

5 seasons of Pederson with two elite seasons. He is another guy who certainly had more talent than Krejci, but injuries derailed that. Again, if we are talking talent, Krejci is far down the list of all time greats here. However, you have to give some weight to longevity and how long he has been with the organization. He's in his 13th season with the club and has been top six centre for 12 years. Yes, he has his problems and he certainly wasn't as talented as some other centres he played with (Bergeron, Savard), but at the same time he has been pretty consistent at a high level for the Bruins during that time. It has to count for something in my opinion.

 

[finchster]

By all time great Bruins, I meant that this is considering play while wearing a Bruins uniform. I think he fits comfortably in the top 10-15.

Top 15 out of what must be well over a thousand players would be top tier in my view.

I'd have a hard time putting him in my top 15 because I can think of 14 off the top of my head right now.

In no particular order..
Orr, Shore, Bourque, Esposito, Schmidt, Brimsek, Cowley, Chara, Bergeron, Clapper, Thompson, Bucyk, Neely, Middleton

I know there might be someone I forgot, but I think these guys are clearly better than Krejci.

Also, there are other issues as pointed out about how to weigh players who had better peaks but perhaps had a shorter time with the club. I will give weight to time served, but others will focus on peak. Also, players who played elsewhere for a long time like Oates, Park, Pederson, belong on the list and I am not sure where.

Current Bruins like Rask and Marchand could claim to be better and Pastrnak in the not too distant future.

Tim Thomas

 

[ON3M4N]

He also said primarily a playmaker. Backes was never a talented playmaker.

Ya I'm still not seeing the Krejci/Dats comparison. I'd say Bergeron is more like Dats