Hockeyholic
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This isn't even close IMO. Hughes is a Matthews/Eichel caliber talent while Lafreniere is not at that level.
Lol...
This isn't even close IMO. Hughes is a Matthews/Eichel caliber talent while Lafreniere is not at that level.
Yeah, a lot of that going around it looks like.His USHL stats regressed between 17-18 and 18-19 but somehow he was going to destroy QMJHL which is the stronger league. Seems optimistic. But that's business as usual, a lot of "shudda cudda wudda" with Jack Hughes.
Jack would have far more success offensively if he played wing. Lafreniere will get more than 20 something points in his rookie season.
Well the three brothers and their parents all agreed that Jack was the best skater, Quinn had the best handles, and Luke was 'better than Quinn at Quinn's age and is bigger'. Jack and Quinn also think Luke is better than them but I think that is more brotherly love than anythingI think Quinn skates the best of the three. Jack has the best offensive skills. Luke has the most well-rounded game.
Unless Laf goes to RW he’s going to have some stiff competition for prime scoring minutes. Panarin and Zibanejad are well established and Kakko will step up at some point in the next year or so.
In contrast NJ is just waiting for Jack to move the needle on the team’s offense. Does not mean one is better or worse but it might change their numbers to some extent.
I expect both to be excellent.
I feel like they always say this about the youngest brother, they said the same things about Jordan Subban and about Jared StaalWell the three brothers and their parents all agreed that Jack was the best skater, Quinn had the best handles, and Luke was 'better than Quinn at Quinn's age and is bigger'. Jack and Quinn also think Luke is better than them but I think that is more brotherly love than anything
Id love to find you the video as I wanna re-watch it but it was a draft special I havent been able to find recently
Well the three brothers and their parents all agreed that Jack was the best skater, Quinn had the best handles, and Luke was 'better than Quinn at Quinn's age and is bigger'. Jack and Quinn also think Luke is better than them but I think that is more brotherly love than anything
Id love to find you the video as I wanna re-watch it but it was a draft special I havent been able to find recently
Lol why is that?Quinn could skate circles around Jack these days.
This isn't even close IMO. Hughes is a Matthews/Eichel caliber talent while Lafreniere is not at that level.
Watching them play rather than looking at the stats might be a good way to determine who you like more. One player takes the middle of the ice the other is terrified of taking it atleast this year in the NHL. I couldnt believe how pereferal Jack Hughes was this year, especially considering how fearless Quinn Hughes is. They are opposites in that regard which is a little suprising.I don't know how to compare because I don't know how USDP points would translate to the Q
Lol why is that?
Quinn surely is stronger in his legs as of right now but its not that big a difference
Quinn could skate circles around Jack these days.
Why couldn’t you believe it, Jack is absolutely tiny and weak. Remember when he got destroyed by Niskanen(?) who barely even hit him? I’d avoid the dirty areas too.Watching them play rather than looking at the stats might be a good way to determine who you like more. One player takes the middle of the ice the other is terrified of taking it atleast this year in the NHL. I couldnt believe how pereferal Jack Hughes was this year, especially considering how fearless Quinn Hughes is. They are opposites in that regard which is a little suprising.
Jack's straight line speed needs work. He has elite edges, but Quinn has him beaten there as well.
He's just a much stronger skater and his straight line speed is on another level right now.
Jack has some of the best speed with the puck you’ll see. He’s faster with the puck than without. You can’t say that for many. Quinn’s ability to pivot from off-balance situations is remarkable. He has the best skating balance in hockey.