Player Discussion Drake Batherson (RW) - Part II

[Xspyrit]

15 pts in his last 15 games... Hit a a bunch of posts too could have a lot more points. Really scary player even scarier we have fans that think he is the guy too move out to make a change for the sake of change.

making less than 5M aav.

Trading Batherson would be Pejorative Slured.

 

[PlayersLtd]

He just needs the right line mates and maybe that's on him to be more compatible with a range of players. It was the same thing last year. But give him the right line mates or allow them to develop chemistry and he is pretty much a dominant player.

 

[OD99]

He was clearly laboring with his injury but the talent was always there.

It isn't about his linemates, he makes players better. He is just more involved now and skating well.

If we get pre-Dell, Drake back again, look out. If he goes PPG or better, we will be in fantastic shape.

 

[GCK]

2nd solid all around game in a row.

 

[Liver King]

got some chemistry with Vladdy

 

[Xspyrit]

That line Tarasenko - Stutzle - Batherson has some serious talent, and to express it, they need to spend their time in the offensive zone and create scoring chances. They also need to play with some of our best transitional D-men (Chabot, Sanderson, Brannstrom). While Chabot is injured, having them with Brannstrom-Zub is great

Spending more time attacking = spending less time defending

... which is exactly what Batherson and Tarasenko need. Since Stutzle is probably already one of the best play drivers in the league, it only makes sense to have them all together

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

2nd solid all around game in a row.

I would even say improved game to game especially on the breakout and support in the Dzone.
So much starts from there .. very important area to focus on being good at.

 

[Dionysus]

Moving his feet way better, and playing a bit more simple, while still utilizing his creativity.

New line has slotted together nicely, finally making two dangerous lines.

 

[Sun God Nika]

17 points so far in his last 17 games

 

[GCK]

I would even say improved game to game especially on the breakout and support in the Dzone.
So much starts from there .. very important area to focus on being good at.

1 more game to build on. The commitment to the whole ice is music to my ears.

 

[Korpse]

I like this version of Batherson one that breaks up plays and makes the next play rather than being a hero.

 

[Xspyrit]

Batherson has been beasting. The real Drake is making a comeback

No way you trade that kind of talent making under 5.0 AAV

His passing is unreal, he should be a 50+ assists guy every season

 

[Micklebot]

Outside of that bad pass the went to nobody but Coppleading to an odd man rush , he had a really solid game.

 

[Pierre from Orleans]

That mullet was holding him back.

In all seriousness he has been more physically engaged the past while. Always felt he was most effective getting physical and into the game.

 

[camZ]

That pass…. *chefs kiss*

 

[Agent Zub]

playing with Stutzle i think he can hit 80 maybe even 90 points.

nice to see him start looking like one of our better players again. we need that if we're gonna be legit.

 

[ThreeMs]

During the second intermission on TSN 1200they said that over the past 6 games he's been a plus or even, which is a good sign.

 

[KnockHobbler]

It’s bath time, baby

 

[OD99]

playing with Stutzle i think he can hit 80 maybe even 90 points.

nice to see him start looking like one of our better players again. we need that if we're gonna be legit.

He was over PPG with young Brady and Norris 3 years ago.

He doesn't need Stu, he is a legit player on his own. People just forgot.

Screw Dell, The Drake is back.

 

[Answer]

Remember when he was tearing up the AHL like he was using a cheat code! LOL

I totally forgot about that

 

[Larionov]

Get ready for more insider reports about teams calling us about Batherson. No kidding - a young scoring winger on a pretty cap friendly contract? I'd be calling too...

 

[HSF]

Kept preaching last year how the 2nd line suffered due to the center they were playing with. Pinto/Brass/Greig just werent good enough.

Nice to see these guys get time with Stuztle. Now we just need Norris to play like a top 2 center

 

[HSF]

double post

 

[bert]

He's playing much better, working harder and smarter. Moving his feet, back tracking etc. He has so much talent im glad he is starting to figure it out. What a waste it was. Chabot is next.

 

[BradyTkachucky]

He's playing much better, working harder and smarter. Moving his feet, back tracking etc. He has so much talent I'm glad he is starting to figure it out. What a waste it was. Chabot is next.

That (Chabot) needs to happen for the Sens to become a contender. We need our guys to reach their potential.