He's been very good, but starting to get anxious and frustrated because of his lack of production.
He's been very good, but starting to get anxious and frustrated because of his lack of production.
At least he isn't a floater, though. He works his ass off.
This is way I want to Kaprizov and Fiala on the same line for a few games. Kaprizov's vison is good enough to find Fiala and tee him up for a few good shots. Honestly some of Kap's passes have been perfect but the wing fumbles the pass. Once Fiala gets off the snide I think he will relax more.He’s certainly been gripping his stick too tightly and been trying to do to much. I think back to his goal against Nashville last year and just think about how he’d never have the conifdence to pull that off right now. He’s 24, and if he doesn’t start to get some consistency soon, I don’t know how eager I’m going to be to build around him. He is one of the most dynamic players in the world when he’s on, but when he’s pressing, it’s not good. Add in that he’s all over in the defensive zone. He’s a winger that ends up behind his own net more than anyone I’ve ever seen. He puck-watches too hard, and it was painful watching Johansson try and adjust because Fiala kept switching wings on him in the defensive zone as he’d watch and get drawn to Johanssons side. A good back check from him last night might’ve saved a goal. The mental side of the game with him just continues to be the big question mark with him. I hope he can continue to get better at it because we really need him to have the confidence he had last year.
The 2nd Ducks goal last night disagrees with youAt least he isn't a floater, though. He works his ass off.
We should put Ek with him and Kap. Give them the only half decent center we haveHaving a decent center to play with would be really nice.
Guerin is going to be laughing at all of us when he signs Fiala to an 8 year deal at a shade over $4 million and then fixes the center spots.
Chess vs. checkers.
Don’t think he signs 8, but there’s just no money anywhere for anyone. He’s been awesome and should have like 6 goals between his chances and the posts, but I don’t think he takes up a big chunk based on the current financial situation.I'm not holding my breath.