IX. General Stars Talk Always Lands on its Feet

[Dr Pepper]

Nice to see two Stars in the top four, on that list of Swede prospects.

 

[BigG44]

I couldn't be happier to see this picture:

Val and Brenden back in Dallas busting their ass. Their development over the summer and the steps they take next year could mean the difference between fighting for a last playoff spot and going into the playoffs comfortably.

 

[piqued]

I would settle for Dillon playing like he did his rookie year.

 

[Elysian]

Everybody ropes, everybody rides.

 

[Stars99Lobo37]

Val is already back? Wow. Bit earlier than I thought. Great to see for sure.

 

[ElGuapo]

Nice. Val has a frame to be able to add a decent amount of weight without losing mobility.

 

[FrailSwan]

I like how massive Dillon is, and then his ankles and calves are toothpicks.

 

[oconnor9sean]

Everybody ropes, everybody rides.

Except on leg day. Looks like Dillon isn't roping that day..

 

[MetalGodAOD*]

That is really interesting Val's back already. You'd think he's spend longer in Russia. Great to see.

 

[Alistar]

Impressive to see a teenager like Nichushkin so dedicated to improving his game, but I wish he would have taken a longer vacation. Jim Nill seemed to suggest that they thought he needed a bit of a rest.

 

[MetalGodAOD*]

It's mid-June, there's no saying he can't or won't still be taking time off somewhere. Maybe he's just in Dallas for a few weeks between trips, we have no idea.

 

[Stars99Lobo37]

I know when talking to Kritter while I was in Phoenix that they were giving him 6 weeks off right after the season. No working out, no skating etc etc.

Maybe he'll get a little more after this stint. But 6 weeks seems like enough time.

 

[oconnor9sean]

I mean, I really don't think it'd take much longer than 2 weeks for any athlete to be fully rested (injuries aside) physically and mentally. I don't think Val needs much rest, but the constant games had to be mentally exhausting.

 

[TestGrave]

I'm seening this as very positive... Although he probably needed some rest, he'll probably take it over the course of the summer...
After all he is an athelete who is very committed, think of your favourite hobby/thing to do, I really don't think Nuke can stay away from it that long without getting the feeling, "okay, now I really have to get back to it"... 6 weeks straight might be a long time for someone who is committed to his or her goals

Heck, I love my major and I almost can't stand it for more than a few days without opening a book if I think I can get more experience/knowledge in my field of study.

 

[brightSTARS]

I'm expecting great things from those two next year. Really awesome to see that dedication!

 

[Stars99Lobo37]

I mean, I really don't think it'd take much longer than 2 weeks for any athlete to be fully rested (injuries aside) physically and mentally. I don't think Val needs much rest, but the constant games had to be mentally exhausting.

Considering the dude literally played from fall 2012 straight through to the end of the playoffs this year, he definitely needed a long rest.

 

[Satan]

Dedicated. I like it.

 

[glovesave_35]

Are Dillon's arms bigger than his thighs?

 

[Frozen Failure]

These guys don't know the benefit of squats and cheeseburgers.

for those who didn't get it

 

[StoneColdGMJN]

These guys don't know the benefit of squats and cheeseburgers.

for those who didn't get it

hey now, that was my college workout plan.

 

[TrillMike]

Let's mix some squats in too.

 

[Frozen Failure]

hey now, that was my college workout plan.

I didn't say it was a bad thing. It was only half sarcastic.

 

[Magic Mittens]

Why is Dillons left thigh so small? Doesn't look right

 

[StoneColdGMJN]

Why is Dillons left thigh so small? Doesn't look right

Just the angle and the way he's sitting on the bike. Majority of his thigh is pushed towards the inside and flattened, so all you can really see is the outer portion of his quad.

 

[ColeJ]

my mancrush on val nichushkin knows no bounds. i was so glad to see him already back in dallas, working out. he is a professional with a good head on his shoulders.