Player Discussion Michal Kempny
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4D, a jack of all trades, master of none type defenseman. Probably a limited ceiling to his hockey IQ, which is why the worst you tend to see from him is being a half second behind, or the occasional bad pass through neutral, but all of his basics are plenty good. Wins board battles, does well in front of the net (mostly), good transition instincts, steps up well in offensive zone (although a quicker release and a little more confidence and he'd already have at least one goal this playoffs).
He's good enough to be an NHL player, certainly, but it's still kind of a coin flip as to whether or not he'd still be one in a few years. If/when his physical gifts fall off I don't think he's a smart enough player to compensate, but he's also not making bonehead plays with regularity either so it's not like he's being entirely supported by physical skill.
He's good enough to be an NHL player, certainly, but it's still kind of a coin flip as to whether or not he'd still be one in a few years. If/when his physical gifts fall off I don't think he's a smart enough player to compensate, but he's also not making bonehead plays with regularity either so it's not like he's being entirely supported by physical skill.
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Great pickup for nothing. Really good offensive instincts, can't remember a time he jumped up and got burned for it. If he is on D and the puck gets to his stick it is getting out of the zone.
Not physical at all, but in this NHL who the heck cares?
Re-sign is a must, it will be a steal.
Not physical at all, but in this NHL who the heck cares?
Re-sign is a must, it will be a steal.
He's been terrific. His mobility was exactly what the doctor ordered for this team and it's no surprise that the Caps started to take off once he and Carlson established a rapport. It seems like he should be contributing more offensively than he is so hopefully that part of his game develops next season. I'd definitely like to see him back.
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What a find....props to whoever identified this guy for acquisition. Reminds me a little like a budget Calle Jo.
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Looked bad for a few weeks after being acquired, but he looks like a solid 4D now that he's settled in. Playing better than Shattenkirk did and was gotten at about 1/10th the cost, so...
I hope they resign Kempny for most of the reasons posted above. Especially not know if they can resign Carlson.
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Really nice cheap trade.
Looked a little wobbly the last two games against Pitt but otherwise has been solid. Can't imagine he will command much of a raise, very likely will be back.
Looked a little wobbly the last two games against Pitt but otherwise has been solid. Can't imagine he will command much of a raise, very likely will be back.
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Stud for what he is.
Doesnt really make many mistakes and is CCC.
Very much that kind of defender who gets no accolades but deep playoff teams would struggle without.
Doesnt really make many mistakes and is CCC.
Very much that kind of defender who gets no accolades but deep playoff teams would struggle without.
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I can't help but wonder if Chicago wasn't trying to find more Hjalmarssons, and this is one of the results. Whether or not the two compare favorably at this stage I have no idea, but the solid play and that "... who?" factor remind me of him a bit.
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Would you say he’s playing like a good #3 Dman? Or more like a 4/5..
Only got to watch him a couple times, in the last series.
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Bottom 4 on a good team, could play top line on a bad one.
One of the better bargain d-man acquisitions this franchise has made under Leonsis. Struggling to come up with a better one.
To win in a capped league you need youth and guys outperforming contracts. Those things are why the Caps have advanced this year, more than just about anything else.
One of the better bargain d-man acquisitions this franchise has made under Leonsis. Struggling to come up with a better one.
To win in a capped league you need youth and guys outperforming contracts. Those things are why the Caps have advanced this year, more than just about anything else.
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He's a solid #5 on his own and a decent #4 when paired with Carlson. I would like to keep him for next year at least.
What @Eazy for Kuzy said. I think he'd be an amazing 3LD. He's a good 2LD. He's definitely a 4/5 in my book and benefits from playing with John Carlson but those two form a terrific pair. I'd be interested to see if he could carry a pair; for example, if next year he was paired with Madison Bowey could he still drive play at the rate he does?
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I like targeting/looting cup grade teams players, all things equal. Or, teams that were very good when the guy was drafted. They learned from the best, and developed in the best systems.
And, those same teams are often capped strapped/retooling and looking for help or picks.
And, those same teams are often capped strapped/retooling and looking for help or picks.
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Agree with the consensus. Solid 4/5D. Fits the system, plays smart, moves the puck well, and most importantly he doesn't make glaring errors. Won't blow your mind, but won't lose the game either.
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Serial_Derecho
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Very likely the case. And Im sure Im not alone in saying that of the two, Id much rather have Schmidt any day of the week.
But otherwise, Id agree with most of the other posts. Kempny is not going to provide a lot of offense, nor be much of a physical presence. But he is a solid, positionally sound, puck moving guy that rarely makes a mistake. Thats about all you can ask for from a bottom end d-man. While I was skeptical of him being paired with Carlson early on, that has turned out to be a terrific pairing. Id love to have him back.
They got Jerabek too so there'd still be a room for Kempny... ideally we'd have had Kempny/Schmidt/Djoos as the bottom 3 guys, maybe Orpik in over Djoos since he's been solid as a limited minutes physical D
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