Player Discussion Jordan Greenway

[Nsjohnson]

I think he played well. I'm happy for him.

 

[W75]

Looked Solid, had a nice post too.

 

[123TripleDoge]

A lot more noticeable than his first game - not nearly as many mistakes. Again used his reach well to break up a few passes. Would've loved to see him score that one. Who knows, maybe his first goal will come in the playoffs?

 

[Wabit]

A lot more noticeable than his first game - not nearly as many mistakes. Again used his reach well to break up a few passes. Would've loved to see him score that one. Who knows, maybe his first goal will come in the playoffs?

I want him nowhere near the ice in the Playoffs if his game doesn't make a huge leap in the next 6 games.

He's not a top end skill player, and he doesn't know the Wild's system. Putting Ennis in or running 11 FWD and 7 d-men would be a better option.

 

[Dee Oh Cee]

Was at the game so was able to see him in person for the first time...obviously the height stands out but didn't realize how lanky he was going to look out there. I did hear he lost weight during the Olympics skating on the big ice so that'll most likely come back so he can fill out a little bit more. But I thought he skated just fine...couple times he surprised me with a burst of speed through the middle. And obviously the big clank on the post and an inch from his first one. That was a dang hard shot.

I think he'll be fine. Maybe we'll see him throw the body around a little more as he gets more comfortable.

 

[57special]

Little bit soon to draw any conclusions on Greenway. Not too soon to draw conclusions on Ennis.

 

[ThatGuy22]

Little bit soon to draw any conclusions on Greenway. Not too soon to draw conclusions on Ennis.

Indeed, we might see a decent jump next game as he'll have his first actual practice today.

 

[123TripleDoge]

I want him nowhere near the ice in the Playoffs if his game doesn't make a huge leap in the next 6 games.

He's not a top end skill player, and he doesn't know the Wild's system. Putting Ennis in or running 11 FWD and 7 d-men would be a better option.

Ennis can't match the physicality in the regular season, he's going to get blown up in the playoffs. Unless Greenway crashes and burns somehow, I'm guessing he's got the inside track over Ennis.

 

[Dakota Sioux]

Ennis can't match the physicality in the regular season, he's going to get blown up in the playoffs. Unless Greenway crashes and burns somehow, I'm guessing he's got the inside track over Ennis.

I agree. Playoffs are a whole different game. Much more physical and the refs tend to swallow their whistles for long stretches. Ennis won’t be part of this team next season so put the kid in there and let him get valuable playoff experience moving forward.

 

[nickschultzfan]

I like Ennis but I think his Wild career is done, barring injuries.

To be blunt, for a small guy, he's not explosive enough. It's not is lack of puck protection or size or dzone coverage really. It's that he doesn't move quick enough. He never gets the defense out of position. He doesn't have a quick, accurate release. No perfectly timed passes. He doesn't cut back or blow past his man. And he fumbles the puck way more than a skilled guy should.

He's just not good enough to be on a good NHL roster. He would crush it in Europe. But he's a half-second too slow for the NHL.

 

[2Pair]

When the breakout pass comes up the wall on his side of the zone, The Wild end up out of their zone. Might seem like a small thing, but it's a huge upgrade over what they were getting from Ennis. Hoping the offense will come.

 

[nnynetpotato]

Nice assist to Cullen on the first goal.

 

[TheeNorthStar]

He was one of our better players tonight. Keep feeding off that playoff energy and keep learning.

 

[Minnesota]

Nice assist to Cullen on the first goal.

That pass was a thing of beauty.

 

[nickschultzfan]

Decent game, but he needs to throw some hits or mix it up a little.

 

[Nharris31]

Decent game, but he needs to throw some hits or mix it up a little.

He Baited Buff into a penalty.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

He Baited Buff into a penalty.

He didn't do much to bait him except cross into his field of vision.

 

[AOSC]

I remember him hitting quite a bit during that game. He hit Myers multiple times in one of his shifts too.

 

[a79krgm]

He didn't do much to bait him except cross into his field of vision.

LOL .. I wonder if Jordan will ever get near as mean as Buff is. At least I hope he fills out that frame a little more in the next few years.

 

[nickschultzfan]

LOL .. I wonder if Jordan will ever get near as mean as Buff is. At least I hope he fills out that frame a little more in the next few years.

Unlikely. Hawks had to work with Buff a lot in the beginning to get him to be physical, but it looked more like he was entirely aware of how Lenny-strong he was and was used to getting hammered by the refs and reprimanded by his coaches. Not the case with Greenway at all.

 

[nickschultzfan]

I want to be clear though that I think Greenway does have pretty high ceiling and probably a Coyle-right-now floor.

 

[Minnesota]

I want to be clear though that I think Greenway does have pretty high ceiling and probably a Coyle-right-now floor.

Depending on your opinion of Coyle, that floor ranges from great to bad.

 

[Upperdeckjet]

He looks built for playoff hockey. Hope he develops (next year) !

 

[Taylor26]

I could see a kevin hayes type trajectory. Even though hayes is a C and Greenway is a Winger. It might take him a while longer but I can see a 45-50 point player in him eventually.

 

[123TripleDoge]

A lot more noticeable than his first game - not nearly as many mistakes. Again used his reach well to break up a few passes. Would've loved to see him score that one. Who knows, maybe his first goal will come in the playoffs?

Ayyyyyy