Player Discussion Luke Kunin

[2Pair]

we are going with the motto of hard work beats talent when talent doesnt work hard. 12 3rd line forwards with more heart than anyone is how we will win!

They're getting real close to that number. A little improvement from Rask and Eriksson Ek, and they're probably over it.

 

[DeagleJenkins]

They're getting real close to that number. A little improvement from Rask and Eriksson Ek, and they're probably over it.

woah, thats too much effort for one team to have calm it down.

 

[57special]

I’d still give Zucker+12 if both Zegras and Turcotte are on the board at 7/8.

Not me. I'll take Krebs at #12. Skilled, smart, two way, and apparently doesn't take games off. Great character, and chosen as Team Canada captain.
Would rather get a later 1st for Zucker. I like a lot of guys later on.

 

[AKL]

Not me. I'll take Krebs at #12. Skilled, smart, two way, and apparently doesn't take games off. Great character, and chosen as Team Canada captain.
Would rather get a later 1st for Zucker. I like a lot of guys later on.

Krebs still might not be there at 12.

 

[57special]

I don't know that I'd say Coyle ever took shifts off, but confidence often seemed to undercut his effectiveness. Kunin seems cockier.

Yup. Coyle has more physical talent, but i think Kunin is stronger mentally.

 

[DeagleJenkins]

Yup. Coyle has more physical talent, but i think Kunin is stronger mentally.

Idk i can see them a lot more equal in regard to physical talent. Coyle is obviously bigger but i think iv seen Kunin play a big boy game better than Coyle ever has while rocking a lasor.

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

we are going with the motto of hard work beats talent when talent doesnt work hard. 12 3rd line forwards with more heart than anyone is how we will win!

It’s how Vegas went to the finals

 

[DeagleJenkins]

It’s how Vegas went to the finals

their entire roster is 3rd liners?!?!

 

[16thOverallSaveUs]

their entire roster is 3rd liners?!?!

It was expansion year

 

[Goose312]

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Somebody get hurt?

 

[57special]

Stay safe, Luke!

 

[Engebretson]

Kunin seems like a USA Hockey guy through and through, so it's not all that surprising that they invited him or that he accepted.

I half expected him to take a break after coming back from ACL surgery, playing almost a full season between Minnesota and Iowa and then two AHL playoff rounds, but it really speaks to his work ethic that he just wants to keep going. I just hope he doesn't overdo it because the last thing he needs is another injury to put a bump in his development path.

 

[57special]

Yah, that's my worry. He should be resting/healing up.Reminds me of Parise a few years ago.

 

[a79krgm]

A good sign that Kunin has developed his game enough to be called on. The Wild are lucky to have him. Now they need select another young competitor this June.

 

[Dr Jan Itor]

Yah, that's my worry. He should be resting/healing up.Reminds me of Parise a few years ago.

I wouldn't be too worried. Kunin is 10 years younger than Parise was, and just played an entire season on the knee.

 

[a79krgm]

Kunin playing solid at the Worlds. Seems to have the confidence of the coaching staff as he was put in the lineup against Canada in place of Jack Hughes.

 

[57special]

His ability to get off his shot recently has me hopeful that he might end up being a RHS scorer that this team so desperately needs. He might not be an elite scorer, but even a 20 goal scorer would be welcome.

Donato, OTOH...well, it's still early.

 

[hockeyenthusiast10]

He reminds me of Joe Pavelski so much -- Somewhat of a better skater but I see a ton of similarities. Although, I don't think he'll ever hit the scoring numbers Joe got, just by virtue of being on the Wild and the system we play.

 

[TaLoN]

Kunin playing some of his best hockey of the season... at center. He was a beast at times last night!

 

[Jesus comma Brodin]

Kunin playing some of his best hockey of the season... at center. He was a beast at times last night!

Would be excellent if it continues AND he still improves as he plays more games down the middle.