Max Pacioretty is the big deal

[SergeConstantin74]

Sorry, Pacioretty is a different player. Higgins does not have the physics to drive the net or stand in front of the net to screen the goalie/looking for rebound.

This was Higgins' problem:

I hope Pacioretty won't go that way.

 

[ponder]

Seems very premature to predict an 80 point season within the next 2-3 years, but he looks good so far, much improved over last year for sure.

 

[YoSoyLalo]

This was Higgins' problem:

I hope Pacioretty won't go that way.

No wonder he can't hit the net.

 

[frederixx]

Plekanec says hi.

i said "young player". I don't consider Plekanec as a young player anymore

 

[frederixx]

LOL Pouliot will never reach 80 points.

Not saying he will... just saying he could. He might be the most talented forward on the team.

 

[loadie]

It's nice to see him rebound since being called up. I feared that being rushed into the lineup so early in his career would be a bad thing, but playing in Hamilton to start the year did help. If he can be a 25 - 25 player and make life tough on the opposing DMen, I'll be very happy.

 

[WhatTheDuck]

This was Higgins' problem:

I fail to see the problem here.

 

[FrankMTL]

I fail to see the problem here.

Me neither, but I assume it affects your motor skills especially in a sport where balance and aim are very important.

 

[Velociraptor]

This was Higgins' problem:

I hope Pacioretty won't go that way.

Mmmmm, Strongbow

 

[Turboflex*]

Mmmmm, Strongbow

Christopher you are late for practice.

 

[Never]

Chris Higgins version 2.

What? Higgins has stone hands, Patches is much better handling the puck, not to mention Patches actually has size and uses it.

 

[AmericanDream]

No way on Earth Max is a consistent 80 point scorer in the NHL. It is very rare for power forwards in general to do that now a days. I agree for once with the herd, I can see Max being a 50-60 point guy for his career (which i solid), and might have that one monster year that many have where he hits 80 points.

I usually dont like to limit any players future or value, but it is very very difficult for any power forward to be a consistent 80 point guy now a days. I think he has more a career path similar to David Backes. Some ups and downs, but a player that will be counted on to score goals every night out.

 

[Ketzlaf]

I think he can be a 1st line power-forward, 80pts/season in maybe 2-3 years. What do you think about it? Can you compare him to anybody else in the NHL?

I'll be thrilled if he gets 60!