Player Discussion Nick Suzuki Part VII

[BaseballCoach]

An argument can be made. The last 5 games he's made a case for it. PP, PK, ES doesn't matter. He can be deployed anywhere at any time with anyone. Gotta think he'd be producing way more with better linemates.

Perhaps but he'd also be playing AGAINST better players.

 

[26Mats]

An argument can be made. The last 5 games he's made a case for it. PP, PK, ES doesn't matter. He can be deployed anywhere at any time with anyone. Gotta think he'd be producing way more with better linemates.

I'd like to see how Domi would do with Gallagher and Danault. That would allow Suzuki to play with Tatar. They seem to have chemistry.

Domi Danault Gallagher
Tatar Suzuki Lehkonen/Poehling
Cousins Kotkaniemi Lehkonen/Poehling
Vejdemo Thompson Weal

 

[DangerDave]

Perhaps but he'd also be playing AGAINST better players.

Sure but he's playing against good competition right now on the second line and it doesn't seem to affect him. Small sample size but he's progressing so fast that I wouldn't be surprised if he becomes our top forward as early as next year.

 

[Mrb1p]

Perhaps but he'd also be playing AGAINST better players.

Hockey is fluid and every line plays against every line on the opposition.

 

[japhi]

An argument can be made. The last 5 games he's made a case for it. PP, PK, ES doesn't matter. He can be deployed anywhere at any time with anyone. Gotta think he'd be producing way more with better linemates.

You can’t take a 5 game sample and claim a guy is your best player. Weber is playing Norris worthy hockey, feel free to make the argument that Suzuki is the best player on this roster because of a 5 game sample.

Also, Domi has 7 points including 5 goals in the past 5 games. So it would be hard to argue Suzuki is the best forward over the past 5.

I love Suzuki but lets try and be realistic and not set unrealistic expectations.

 

[japhi]

Hockey is fluid and every line plays against every line on the opposition.

Not equally. The Danault line consistently plays against the other teams best player, for the most minutes.

 

[Mrb1p]

Not equally. The Danault line consistently plays against the other teams best player, for the most minutes.

Mostly because hes used for faceoffs in the Dzone. The rest of the time its fluid.

 

[Habs]

I’ve so forgotten about Juulsen, my new mancrush is all about Suzuki now.

 

[Simarino]

Just for fun, You guys still wish we had Glass over Suzuki!!??

 

[Hins77]

Just for fun, You guys still wish we had Glass over Suzuki!!??

I dont know Glass enough to make a decision. But sometimes. Bigger guys are are improving when they are older.I like what Suzuki bring thought. Thats a really good player

 

[McGuires Corndog]

Just for fun, You guys still wish we had Glass over Suzuki!!??

They’ve always been comparable in my opinion, Glass gets more mainstream love because he’s your prototypical big RH Center - where as there was always questions about whether Suzuki would stick at Center or be a winger. Jury is still out on that, but Suzuki has looked good in his stints at C.

I think Suzuki has a higher IQ, and as a result may end up the better point producer in the NHL over the long haul. Whether that’s at C or W remains to be seen, but the fact he looks good at both and produces at both positions just proves how adaptable and good he is.

 

[JianYang]

Its so refreshing to see his game on the PP. Just watch when the pk is structured, and the puck comes on suzuki's stick. He doesn't force anything. He stays poised, and breaks the pk down.

A couple plays are becoming a signature for him. The cross seam pass to tatar, and the blind drop pass to the point after luring defenders on him.

 

[DangerDave]

Just for fun, You guys still wish we had Glass over Suzuki!!??

Glass is awesome but I'm happy we have Suzuki. He's got a very unique play style that's fun and effective. Suzuki seems to have found his footing quicker than Glass but I'm sure he'll figure it out too.

 

[dackelljuneaubulis02]

Mostly because hes used for faceoffs in the Dzone. The rest of the time its fluid.

yeah but to a point. Sure one for one match ups don't always happen but you're making it sound far more amoeba like than it is. I get your point but true to form your exaggerating just a teeny weeny bit. just a touch. an itty bit.

 

[tnq]

Suzuki remind me alot of Joe Sakic

 

[Tyson]

4th in rookie scoring

 

[Tyson]

Suzuki remind me alot of Joe Sakic

Sakic drafted 15th overall passed up in the draft by several teams who ended up drafting several busts.
Great player

 

[JianYang]

Suzuki remind me alot of Joe Sakic

Woah there.

I'll be more than happy if he becomes a rich man's eberle. I see some parallels to eberle from a skill standpoint.

 

[Cobra Commander]

Just for fun, You guys still wish we had Glass over Suzuki!!??

No way

Suzuki > Glass

Suzuki is the 1C we’ve been dreaming about for 2+ decades

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

He really is having a great rookie year. Both the forwards ahead of him in scoring are in their mid 20s.

 

[waffledave]

Watch him keep it up for the rest of the season and finish team lead in points and as number 1 center. Oh man that would be interesting.

 

[Skip Bayless]

Woah there.

I'll be more than happy if he becomes a rich man's eberle. I see some parallels to eberle from a skill standpoint.

I see Kucherov in his offensive game, but Kuch plays with 40 goal scorers

 

[Cobra Commander]

He really is having a great rookie year. Both the forwards ahead of him in scoring are in their mid 20s.

They really should put a cap on the age limit, past 21 years old is ridiculous.

 

[Cobra Commander]

Cale Makar though.... wow

Quinn Hughes.... mmm he’s the LD we needed, but I love KK too much I wouldn’t switch them

 

[Cobra Commander]

Watch him keep it up for the rest of the season and finish team lead in points and as number 1 center. Oh man that would be interesting.

It would be incredible, it’s gonna be hard to catch up to Tatar/Danault/Gally/Domi, but it’s certainly possible