Player Discussion Kirill Kaprizov

[16thOverallSaveUs]

It doesn’t always have to be a comparison, especially this early. He’s on pace for 37 goals in his first season in the NHL and he’s being pivoted by Victor Rask

 

[TaLoN]

It doesn’t always have to be a comparison, especially this early. He’s on pace for 37 goals in his first season in the NHL and he’s being pivoted by Victor Rask

Yes, but Rask is about the quality of BOTH of Gaborik's linemates back in 2000.

That said... you can't take anything away from Kaprizov's performance this year.

 

[Northerner]

It doesn’t always have to be a comparison, especially this early. He’s on pace for 37 goals in his first season in the NHL and he’s being pivoted by Victor Rask

He has been playing in a league that many NHLers are playing in (Kovulchuk bounced back and forth between the leagues). If Gaborik played in a comparable league to the KHL when he was 18-22, then came to the NHL and his "rookie" year at age 23, that would be a fair comparison.

I am not saying that Kaprizov shouldn't get ROY this year, but I am saying compaying a 23yo Kap to a 18yo Gaborik is not entirely fair.

 

[grN1g]

 

[Marshall]

Caps fan here, just wanted to say congrats on Kaprizov, and I wish him all the health in the world - he's electrifying.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

Yes, but Rask is about the quality of BOTH of Gaborik's linemates back in 2000.

That said... you can't take anything away from Kaprizov's performance this year.

I wasn’t denying that. I was more saying: Kaprizov is on pace for 37 goals while playing with Rask. There’s still another level he can get to.

 

[TaLoN]

I wasn’t denying that. I was more saying: Kaprizov is on pace for 37 goals while playing with Rask. There’s still another level he can get to.

I don't disagree with that at all.

 

[63firebird]

Swapping Rask for Bjugstad seems worth a try. I don't know if I'd expect a rabbit to come out of that hat but Bjugstad did have a few games centering that line and I thought he looked alright... maybe it was the beer?

Does Bugstad have any speed or play making ability? That line needs a Center so bad but the cupboard is bare.

 

[Bazeek]

Does Bugstad have any speed or play making ability? That line needs a Center so bad but the cupboard is bare.

Not much.

 

[Mookie Blaylock]

Not much.

He has to be better than Rask.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Big goal tonight with Robertson getting a dumb little assist earlier.

 

[P10p]

Kaprizov moves into top-10 for goals league wide...

 

[57special]

He has to be better than Rask.

Eeeehh...maybe? I wouldn't bet money on it. Worth a shot, I guess. Both players are pretty bad at losing possession. Both are slow. Both are weak, considering their size.

 

[Bazeek]

He has to be better than Rask.

Eeeehh...maybe? I wouldn't bet money on it. Worth a shot, I guess. Both players are pretty bad at losing possession. Both are slow. Both are weak, considering their size.

Yeah, it's definitely more of a "well it can't be worse" play. Bjugstad's had his best games keeping things simple on the 4th line, so I wouldn't expect him to be any sort of offensive catalyst. We'd probably all be sick of it after a game or two.

 

[Mookie Blaylock]

Yeah, it's definitely more of a "well it can't be worse" play. Bjugstad's had his best games keeping things simple on the 4th line, so I wouldn't expect him to be any sort of offensive catalyst. We'd probably all be sick of it after a game or two.

At least he has size? So there is a 25% chance he comes out with the puck in the boards where Rask is 5%

 

[Al Lagoon]

I don't care much about the Calder, or any writers award. This guy is the real deal. His power play goal with Fiala tonight was an amazing display of skill from the two guys on the team that have that attribute. We know from watching what we got here.

 

[EazyE1]

Sickness

 

[Prior]

I don't care much about the Calder, or any writers award. This guy is the real deal. His power play goal with Fiala tonight was an amazing display of skill from the two guys on the team that have that attribute. We know from watching what we got here.

He’s going to have some highlight package when the year is over. Especially if you include events that didn’t turn into goals.

Feels good to have someone like him in the fold finally. I do want to see him win the Calder though...

 

[DANOZ28]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HEMI!

 

[Dakota Sioux]

Happy Birthday to future Calder Trophy winner!
#97 celebrates 24th birthday

 

[Dee Oh Cee]

Glad to share a birthday with tha Thrill

 

[StateofCelly]

Glad to share a birthday with tha Thrill

Happy Birthday!

 

[Northerner]

Yes, but Rask is about the quality of BOTH of Gaborik's linemates back in 2000.

That said... you can't take anything away from Kaprizov's performance this year.

Can't even remember who Gabby's linemates were. But expansion team castaways makes what Gabby was doing as a teenager even more impressive.

 

[Minnewildsota]

Can't even remember who Gabby's linemates were. But expansion team castaways makes what Gabby was doing as a teenager even more impressive.

That's how good they were. /laugh

 

[MuckOG]

Can't even remember who Gabby's linemates were. But expansion team castaways makes what Gabby was doing as a teenager even more impressive.

Pretty sure Walz centered Gaborik the majority of the time early in his career.