Dylan Larkin looks good so far

[datsyukfan]

Seconded on this. I don't think it's something that he can really work on entirely in the offseason, more of a mentality in not letting emotions run to hot, but he could use a summer of working with some players who excel in keeping the puck protected (think: Kane) and learning effective ways to take the puck away without relying heavily on "illegal" stick work. I feel like if you could look at Larkin's penalty history this year, it would be a lot of hook/slash/trip.

agreed on the penalties. I think at times it is when he is tired and frustrated because he has to play so many minutes

 

[ricky0034]

Cut down on his penalties, biggest weakness in his game. Continue to become a better 2 way player.

his power play production could use some work too,continues to be super lackluster for a player of his caliber

tough to say how much of that is him and how much of it is the players around him but I definitely think there's a fair amount of room for improvement there

 

[Hen Kolland]

his power play production could use some work too,continues to be super lackluster for a player of his caliber

tough to say how much of that is him and how much of it is the players around him but I definitely think there's a fair amount of room for improvement there

This is brings up something that I think he could realistically improve on. Larkin really struggles to be as impactful in a set offensive zone possession as he is when he's on the rush. If he can find a way to set up teammates and score as much when the game is slowed down and requires even more poise, I think he would become that much better of a player.

 

[raymond23]

his power play production could use some work too,continues to be super lackluster for a player of his caliber

tough to say how much of that is him and how much of it is the players around him but I definitely think there's a fair amount of room for improvement there

Yeah good point. That's probably the big one that I'm sure we'll hear about.

He seems to have found his place as a bumper. He should watch tape of Crosby imo, I think he can have that type of impact on the PP (obviously not to the extent of Sid).

Gives him the ability to control center of the ice and help win pucks basically everywhere.

 

[The Zetterberg Era]

The Full 60 podcast this week is with Brandon Naurato who is a Wings skill consultant. Again you have to be an Athletic member to hear this, but if you have that subscription the listen was fascinating. He talks very fondly about Larkin, a player he has been working with long before the Wings.

Honestly really happy they have this guy in the setup.

 

[TheAngryHank]

Anyone see a less talented but harder working version of Fedorov in Larkin?

 

[Shaman464]

Anyone see a less talented but harder working version of Fedorov in Larkin?

No, Feds was not a lazy player at all.

 

[TheAngryHank]

No, Feds was not a lazy player at all.

I didn't mean to imply Feds was lazy.
I watch larkin with the puck and see flashes of Feds with Larkins stride and just how wide his stride and puck movements. Maybe he's been watching old film.
Feds is my favorite Wing all time but i see more motor in Larkin,but Feds was so good and smooth maybe he made things look to effortless.They both backcheck like animals,I see Feds in Larkins game.

 

[Shaman464]

I didn't mean to imply Feds was lazy.
I watch larkin with the puck and see flashes of Feds with Larkins stride and just how wide his stride and puck movements. Maybe he's been watching old film.
Feds is my favorite Wing all time but i see more motor in Larkin,but Feds was so good and smooth maybe he made things look to effortless.They both backcheck like animals,I see Feds in Larkins game.

One could say Larkin is like a faster post 2000 Yzerman, or a more offensively inclined Draper. I mean comparisons become pretty useless after awhile. Larkin looks like Larkin.

 

[dragonballgtz]

I would like for him to cut down on the missed calls crying. At times he gives up on the play and just looks at the refs going "WTF?" while sitting on the ice, stop that! Get up and get into the play.. complain about calls during a break in the action.

 

[Henkka]

I didn't mean to imply Feds was lazy.
I watch larkin with the puck and see flashes of Feds with Larkins stride and just how wide his stride and puck movements. Maybe he's been watching old film.
Feds is my favorite Wing all time but i see more motor in Larkin,but Feds was so good and smooth maybe he made things look to effortless.They both backcheck like animals,I see Feds in Larkins game.

I also see a lot of Fedex in him. Maybe that extra gear on skating is even faster, but Fedorov's skating was so smooth. Smoothest proably ever.

Only big difference is the shot, which Larkin has to develop more.