matt trick
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He still shows excellent speed, but the frequency he gets caught flat-footed by non-burners is puzzling.
Ignorant question. Age and injury history aside, could the change from Ottawa ice to San Jose ice have an impact on Erik’s skating and speed?
Other than the fact that Karlsson’s fans exaggerate his merits during those “20 games,” you realize 20 games is a mere 25% of the season, right? Lots of ordinary players have hot streaks. Brief hot streaks do not contribute to championship teams.How would that account for the roughly 20 game stretch last year where EK65 easily looked like the best player every night? The ice didn't seem to be an issue then.
Other than the fact that Karlsson’s fans exaggerate his merits during those “20 games,” you realize 20 games is a mere 25% of the season, right? Lots of ordinary players have hot streaks. Brief hot streaks do not contribute to championship teams.
Other than the fact that Karlsson’s fans exaggerate his merits during those “20 games,” you realize 20 games is a mere 25% of the season, right? Lots of ordinary players have hot streaks. Brief hot streaks do not contribute to championship teams.
Other than the fact that Karlsson’s fans exaggerate his merits during those “20 games,” you realize 20 games is a mere 25% of the season, right? Lots of ordinary players have hot streaks. Brief hot streaks do not contribute to championship teams.
I remember Patty having a down year because of thatI maintain that a newborn and lack of sleep would affect a person of this skill level far more than one would think.
lol! You're funny....Other than the fact that Karlsson’s fans exaggerate his merits during those “20 games,” you realize 20 games is a mere 25% of the season, right? Lots of ordinary players have hot streaks. Brief hot streaks do not contribute to championship teams.
Pesky facts sure ruin a good screed...It was a little more than 20 games. From November 13 to January 16 he had 36 points in 29 games and FWIW he was +15. Then he was pretty good in the playoffs for being banged up. 36 in 29 is obviously a hot streak production wise but even regardless of the numbers, for over a third of the season he was arguably the best player on the team overall and unquestionably a top 3 D in the game. And if not for his injury, he likely finishes the season in that sort of form, just as he did in 14-15 and 16-17.
Without a doubt. Even if he doesn't have to get up in the middle of the night to help it's a massive emotional swing unlike anything you I've ever experienced in life. Like pouring too much water in a cup. It just overflows and makes a big mess.I remember Patty having a down year because of that
Other than the fact that Karlsson’s fans exaggerate his merits during those “20 games,” you realize 20 games is a mere 25% of the season, right? Lots of ordinary players have hot streaks. Brief hot streaks do not contribute to championship teams.
There are regulations in place to keep rinks equal as far as ice goes, but even if that were not the case it wouldn’t matter
His skating looks no different to me than it did in the hot streak before he was injured last season. You can tell his groin in particular is just fine by how often he goes first position (toes out) to rotate around the puck. This is incredibly painful with a groin tear and if you look back at the footage after he was injured last season he almost never used this skating maneuver. You're leg literally collapses from the pain. EK65 is fine physically. Mentally who knows, I'm sure the losing is wearing on him and I remain convinced he doesn't actually get along with Vlasic. Either that or they are ruthlessly sarcastic with each other and they enjoy each others biting humor.Except we are not talking about hot streaks. We are discussing if Karlsson has been physically limited severely because of his injuries and is unable to play that way or if it is related more to the style/system we are playing. This is a discussion about his physical ability and not really points.
I doubt he keeps it up. The sharks are so weak at the forward position Karlssons passes will be wastedOk so do you guys feel his past injuries are behind him and not affecting his play right now?
If so how would you evaluate his 9 points in last 10 games? Is he playing well? Do you expect him to keep up this pace for the rest of the season?
I would think with Hertl and Couture our SJ will need Karlsson to join the attack more for rest of this season?
Ok so do you guys feel his past injuries are behind him and not affecting his play right now?
If so how would you evaluate his 9 points in last 10 games? Is he playing well? Do you expect him to keep up this pace for the rest of the season?
I would think with Hertl and Couture our SJ will need Karlsson to join the attack more for rest of this season?
He's a shadow of his former self and unlikely to return to formOk so do you guys feel his past injuries are behind him and not affecting his play right now?
If so how would you evaluate his 9 points in last 10 games? Is he playing well? Do you expect him to keep up this pace for the rest of the season?
I would think with Hertl and Couture our SJ will need Karlsson to join the attack more for rest of this season?
This. Only reason he doesn't have more points is the lack of scoring ability of the forwards. He's easily been the best D-man on the team this season but he can't do it all.I doubt he keeps it up. The sharks are so weak at the forward position Karlssons passes will be wasted
Hopefully this is sarcasm...He's a shadow of his former self and unlikely to return to form
Got a link/timestamp or anything?Listening to John Scott’s podcast really makes it seem like Karlsson has underwhelmed his teammates. JS doesn’t think he is a good fit there or that he is gonna last.
Listening to John Scott’s podcast really makes it seem like Karlsson has underwhelmed his teammates. JS doesn’t think he is a good fit there or that he is gonna last.
The real reason for his play is that Erik Karlsson has been injured every offseason last 3-4 years. That will take some toll on you.
Mainboards will never accept the truth though.