McFlyingV
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And he's played an extra game.He’s already 5 points behind and he slows down every year.
And he's played an extra game.He’s already 5 points behind and he slows down every year.
Funjiest **** I heard all year. Sportsnet had Matthew's winning the Art Ross on one of thier shows....
Oilers' Leon Draisaitl modeling game after two-way star Pavel Datsyuk - Sportsnet.ca
Some comments from Drai saying he's been working on his two-way game, modelling his game after Datsyuk and really wanting to start the season strong and where he left off last year instead of starting slow like he usually does.
Drais positioning has improved quite a bit. Way less out of position, much more engaged defensively and looks determined to get that puck back. It is not yet at 100% though. Last season I give it a 50% and this season so far maybe 80% or so. Still room left to improve of course but the trend looks right.
Especially as a big time Drai fan it always felt bad when you see your fav player cheating for offense or doing the defensive side of the game only half-hartedly.
What a player, that October should quiet anyone expecting a major "regression" from last year's totals and season.
Edit: Not sure where he ends up this year, but he's on pace for 70 goals and 146pts over a whole season.
Being totally honest, I think Draisaitl is comparable in ability to Monahan.
So no, I don't think he is capable of carrying a 1st line on his own with replacement-level players, although he might be able to carry a 2nd line in a pinch.
And yes, I think he is being carried to a large extent, because I don't think he is a 50 goal scorer (or even a 40 goals scorer) unless he is getting buckets of ice time with a Hart Trophy candidate.
Thought you guys might enjoy this quote from Calgary Puck:
Thought you guys might enjoy this quote from Calgary Puck:
I've seen some funny stuff there over the years, but comparing a Top 5 player in the league to Sean ****ing Monohan LOL
DRAISAITL SCORES 14TH GOAL OF THE SEASON, REACHES 30-POINT MARK
Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl scored his 14th goal of the season to become the second player to reach the 30-point mark in 2019-20 (14-16—30 in 18 GP). Draisaitl became the fifth different player in franchise history to score as many goals through the team’s first 18 games in a season and first in 20 years.
* Draisaitl also became the first Edmonton player to reach the 30-point mark in 18 or fewer games since Wayne Gretzky in 1987-88 (10-23—33 in 13 GP). Gretzky entered his 13th contest with 28 points that season and collected 3-2—5 against the Rangers to eclipse 30.
Doug Weight and Roman Hamrlik . I was also surprised to see him on that list. But he was helped by a 4 goal game vs Chicago during that streak. He also got 2 more in game 19 so he will be tough for Leon to catch in the 19 game list.@Fourier
nice sarcasm. But for real, who've feeded Selivanov?! It was a surprise to see him in this elite list!
This point seems to get lost a lot. His passing ability is sublime. The problem is that if Toby Reider can't finish it does not show up on the stat sheet.His goals are all gravvy to me. Draisaitl is an elite playmaker and I never expected him to score more than 20-25G.
His father in law is Phil Esposito. Maybe he managed to hand him pucks all the way from the 70es through the time-ice continuum?@Fourier
nice sarcasm. But for real, who've feeded Selivanov?! It was a surprise to see him in this elite list!