Humble Pie Requirements for Brady Tkachuk's NHL Performance

[Do Make Say Think]

Does FQL show up here and admit how horribly wrong he was?

Like damn son, I have rarely seen someone so vocal be so very clearly wrong.

 

[Do Make Say Think]

As usual, I was not wrong. Nice to see everyone else eat crow though.

You said the team was good.

So far, that is most certainly not the case. This team is a disaster despite having good players.

 

[DaveMatthew]

As usual, I was not wrong. Nice to see everyone else eat crow though.

"Vastly improved."

 

[Alf Silfversson]

I'll gladly eat crow. His game looks very good. His shot is already way better than it looked pre-professional. I always thought he showed good vision and that's showing in his game at the NHL level already.

His skating could still use a lot of work, IMO. Some improved top speed and a substantial improvement in his agility and first step are needed if he wants to keep scoring at this rate, or even improve.

The thing is...watching this kid I'm very confident that he'll make those improvements. He just screams winner to me. Loving the pick thus far.


All that being said, Alexandre Daigle scored 13 points in his first 9 NHL games, so I'm still tempering my expectations. That and Brady has a 20% SHP. Likely to take a dip.

 

[Do Make Say Think]

I said we'd improve. We have.

Too soon to say. We are on pace to finish worse than last year.

 

[Filatov2Kovalev2Bonk]

For all of the critics out there who are so vocal and critical about Tkachuk, what are your humble pie requirements? What does he need to do in the NHL for you to acknowledge that you were wrong about him?

No retaliatory penalties, none.
No fights, none.
Perimeter play increases substantially.
Off the ice charity work at the Royal Ottawa.
Speaks glowingly of Daniel Alfredsson.
Endless admiration for Swedish players.
Really likes Alexei Kovalev's skill level.

Or...
Strip puck from Kadri or Matthews, score top shelf on Andersen, then skate slide celly in front of the Leafs bench, spraying water battle on Babcock.

 

[aragorn]

You didn’t want Spezza? Chabot? White? Bonk? Hosea?

I had other guys in those drafts that I liked, but I did like those guys too. I was happy with those picks.

 

[DrEasy]

I knew almost nothing about the players in the draft coming in (other than loving Evan Bouchard based on the videos I saw), but I was simply wary of his soft skills being hyped up almost more than his hockey skills. If he was just a smile on the bench with a great attitude he'd be no different than Lazar, and we all know how that pick went. But he seems to know how he can contribute in a tangible manner, and that's right in front of the net, something we've been needing for literally decades.

I think it's safe to say he's not a bust, and that as long as he stays healthy he'll be a major contributor to the team. But was he the best pick? Ask me again in 5 years. Way too early to know. He can be excellent, but so can Zadina, Bouchard, and many others. Too early to tell.

 

[DrEasy]

Oh and I can't wait to see him bulk up, improve his skating and learn to play better defense. There's still plenty of marging for improvement, which is very tantalizing.

 

[Tap on the Ankle]

I'm not sure if I ever posted anything about Tkachuk but I do remember not being excited about the pick at all. I was caught up in the negative whirlwind at the time, though I think I was more pissed about the Sens not even picking in the top 3 than anything specific about Brady.

Glad it's working out well.

 

[DJB]

Does FQL show up here and admit how horribly wrong he was?

Like damn son, I have rarely seen someone so vocal be so very clearly wrong.

Hes pretty much been a ghost around these parts since Brady has played well. Somehow I think if he was playing poorly that wouldn't be the case. But maybe I am just cynical.

 

[solidprospect]

Am a sucker for skilled players(zadina) but am also a sucker for grinders with skill, especially after watching them in a sens jersey for several games.

Tkachuk knows where the net is, it takes other players awhile to figure that out. His play along the boards and such has also been great and standing up for his teammates. Other teams players already dislike him.

 

[dumbdick]

Hope he continues to shine offensively, but he's valuable even when not scoring. Came exactly as advertised. Guy will be our captain one day.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

We really need a few seasons to see how the draft shakes out.

But hey, the kid has been doing exceptionally well so far.

 

[solidprospect]

Oh I don't know maybe it was the ton of posts from swiftwin arguing with people again?

Poster said he/she was correct with the Tkachuk pick and people started arguing with them again.

 

[DJB]

https://www.tsn.ca/brady-tkachuk-playing-his-way-into-calder-conversation-1.1217395

Not sure if posted. Excellent Mendes article on Brady

 

[Answer]

Now the question asked to be remained

Can he be a Matt Sundin in his prime?

 

[Sensung]

Now the question asked to be remained

Can he be a Matt Sundin in his prime?

Seriously?

He, like the Sens, is riding an unsustainable shooting %.
Mats Sundin had more skill in his pinky than Tkachuk does in his entire body.

 

[Karl Prime]

Now the question asked to be remained

Can he be a Matt Sundin in his prime?

No.

I find it hard to believe Brady Tkachuk is going to be a career PPG.

 

[coladin]

Seriously?

He, like the Sens, is riding an unsustainable shooting %.
Mats Sundin had more skill in his pinky than Tkachuk does in his entire body.

You have been exposed: a Leaf fan

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Now the question asked to be remained

Can he be a Matt Sundin in his prime?

wat?

 

[DueDiligence]

I am waiting for Brady to play the Leafs ; first deak Andersen out of his jock then layout Marner with a big check and finally pulverize Kadri in a fight . I would be in heaven!

 

[Answer]

I am waiting for Brady to play the Leafs ; first deak Andersen out of his jock then layout Marner with a big check and finally pulverize Kadri in a fight . I would be in heaven!

With Toronto having 8 powerplays with at least one 5on3 and we getting lit with 7+ goals

 

[topshelf15]

With Toronto having 8 powerplays with at least one 5on3 and we getting lit with 7+ goals

That would happen anyhow,so Iam ok with Brady having some fun

 

[DueDiligence]

That would happen anyhow,so Iam ok with Brady having some fun

Wiping that smirk off Kadri's face would be worth 10 goals against!