KOPITAR - Has Anybody Actually Seen Him Play?
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Anthony Mauro
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Only on TV. He was really one the only Slovenians I noticed against Canada (along with the Rodman brothers.)
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Hedberg16 said:
What made you notice him? Good shot, stickhandling, passing? What are his strengths?
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jacklours said:Yeah you can definitely see on the picture that he's got some slick skills.
Exactly
He's really very talented, has got big big skills.
Don't know if he will be able to adapt to NHL, but I think it'll be the case.
Don't know if he will be able to adapt to NHL, but I think it'll be the case.
He was on TV for the world championships. He looked skilled, smart and big. On the minus side, he looked slow footed. Slow enough that I have him after Brule and Pouliot on my list.
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Sam I Am
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E = CH2 said:
Not every poster would have put himself this way. I thank you from the botttom of my heart.
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Oljase said:
His two way play impressed me as well. At the world vs Germany he struck me as a mature two way centerman. His offensive instincts and hands set him apart, along with his great frame. His offensive touch reminded me a bit of Danny Heatley. His skating game could use work, and he could grow a physical edge, but other wise it all appeared to be there.
I think he's the 5th best player in the draft.
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I've seen him about 10-12 times live (in Sweden, Estonia and Denmark). A few on TV.
Most reports are accurate. deadly from the hash marks in- tremendous goal-scoring instincts, variety of shots- often sudden or disguised, slick heads-up play with the puck (stickhandling and passing) even in traffic, not a great first step or flashy agility but very strong on his legs, bullish- doesn't get knocked off the puck easily, tremendous eye-hand coordination, seems to be liked by everyone- works hard on and off the ice.
He seems to be growing steadily too.
Vanek and Allison are apt comparisons.
Most reports are accurate. deadly from the hash marks in- tremendous goal-scoring instincts, variety of shots- often sudden or disguised, slick heads-up play with the puck (stickhandling and passing) even in traffic, not a great first step or flashy agility but very strong on his legs, bullish- doesn't get knocked off the puck easily, tremendous eye-hand coordination, seems to be liked by everyone- works hard on and off the ice.
He seems to be growing steadily too.
Vanek and Allison are apt comparisons.
Just like to add that from what I've read, he's working hard on his leg strength and foot speed for this upcoming season and he's hoping to play in the Swedish Elite league full time.
WhitePony
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Interesting...Apparently the Islanders are ENTHRALLED with him. Too bad he won't be around by the 15th pick.
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bobbyorr4ever said:
1. Crosby
2. Pouliot
3. Johnson
4. Ryan
Kopitar has as much upside as any of those players aside from Crosby but i've only seen him twice and it was vs men so it's hard to gauge his game compared to the others while they are dominating major junior and NCAA teams.
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steblick said:
Where would you take him? Is he a risky player like some suggest or he is given this label because he's from Slovenia?
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what about his defensive game specificaly. I have read were people have said he has a little edge but have not heard about his overall defensive game. I think the CBJ will end up drafting him, so I just gots to know.
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markov` said:
Aside from his skating, I think its laughable that some people have to grasp at straws to find something wrong with him, and say his nationality is a negative.
It seems as though there aren't any flaws with AnZe.
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