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Boucher isn't even an average skater. He is slow and his skating ability is the only reason he fell the the 4th round.
that just is not true, dude.
Boucher isn't even an average skater. He is slow and his skating ability is the only reason he fell the the 4th round.
Boucher is an above average skater.
I agree, people who think his skating is below average surprise me, especially with how slow the rest of our team is.
that just is not true, dude.
"Skating is probably the weakest part of my game," Boucher said. "We've actually made a lot of progress. It may not look like it."
He'll make his money on his play making and release, better skater than advertised, definitely improved from year 1
cut Komisarek tomorrow
sheesh he sucks.
Right there that was negative to your point, he said we've made a lot of progress though it may not look like it. Skating may be the weakest part of his game cause the rest is very good and balanced.
I generally like to not make sweeping judgments after a single game, especially in preseason, but dear lord did he look bad. He had his man tied up on the JFast goal at least, but c'mon. A vet D should be in the lineup to slow things down and make calm, smart decisions. Dude was a wreck.
I don't really care much about a players speed. It is one of the most overrated skills people look at when judging a player's abilities.
You can clearly see that speed is Boucher biggest weakness. I was just pointing out that Boucher clearly doesn't have above average speed. If he was above average skater and that was his biggest weakness he would be an NHL all star. His wrist shot is light years ahead of anything else he can do.
Let him play in the AHL. If the NHL team struggles to score or he just dominates the AHL you call him up in a month.
What makes you feel he should definitely play some more in the AHL? I personally think, if he looks like he should earn a spot, than give it to him. There's still a ways to go this preseason, but I don't think he hurt his chances in the 1st game.
I didn´t watch the game, but I read that Kaberle was solid. I was very sceptical about his chances to make the first team, but couldn´t he be good replacement for Salvador? Is Salvador´s position sure or not?
So my take after watching the first game.
Severson isn't making the team out of camp.
Watch Severson 1 on 1 with Hagelin at 16:30 of the 3rd period.
After 3 years Larsson still can't handle speed coming down the wing like Severson did in this play...perfect positioning, stands up Hagelin, takes the puck away and sends it the other way. All in open ice.
Agreed he was a complete disaster and the one player I don't need to see anymore of. Cut him now because that was bad.
I was feeling tootoo for a bit but that was a terrible penalty he took in the 2nd. Can't be doing that crap when you are on a tryout.
I didn´t watch the game, but I read that Kaberle was solid. I was very sceptical about his chances to make the first team, but couldn´t he be good replacement for Salvador? Is Salvador´s position sure or not?
I like Boucher a lot, but skating is definitely not one of his best attributes. He has a clunky stride and pumps his legs a lot, but doesn't get very far.