Player Discussion: Nikita Kucherov

[Lord Stan 2020]

I really think you underestimate how valuable 0.5 ppg players are in this league.

0.5 is that magic number for me for a guy is he a keeper after a couple tries? Interesting thing is when a guy is 0.5 does he move up another notch or more after that or not?

So im looking for 0.5 from connolly panik kucherov etc. am hoping killorn has gotten past the trying to do too much and now is simply killer again as was the last month of the season? He is at least a 0.6 if plays it correctly

 

[DFC]

0.5 is that magic number for me for a guy is he a keeper after a couple tries? Interesting thing is when a guy is 0.5 does he move up another notch or more after that or not?

So im looking for 0.5 from connolly panik kucherov etc. am hoping killorn has gotten past the trying to do too much and now is simply killer again as was the last month of the season? He is at least a 0.6 if plays it correctly

A lot of that has to do with icetime and situational icetime though. Most teams have about 5 or 6 players who score 0.5 ppg, and one of them is usually a defenseman. It's not like we can fill third and fourth lines with 0.5 ppg guys. That type of player is rare, and it's a luxury to have one.

I would expect Killer to see a lot more bottom six minutes next year, and that's probably what he's more suited to. He might still score because he could see ample time with Drouin.

But I think you're dreaming if you expect 8-9 guys to score 0.5 ppg on this team next year. The only way that'll happen is if we have significant injuries.

Pittsburgh had six full-time 0.5 ppg players this year.

 

[dbieon12]

This kid is good. I would be shocked if he's not on the team next season.

 

[MattM92]

Talent is undeniable, but I think he needs to put on some muscle and have consistent linemates. Preferably linemates that can give him some space to operate.

 

[Vasilevskiy]

He should go with Gary Roberts.

Next season he would be unstoppable

 

[Lord Stan 2020]

He should go with Gary Roberts.

Next season he would be unstoppable

I personally hope the whole team goes with gary roberts myself

 

[2MinutesforGiraffing]

I personally hope the whole team goes with gary roberts myself

Seriously. I can put someone up on my couch in a pinch, if they need a place to crash.

 

[Lord Stan 2020]

id do the dishes lol to stay there with them haha as long as was some of the kids who dont know how to cook etc That would be fun was a chef for a long time.

Still love to cook. Have to do business all day now though but can do it from home lol. As long as is summer and I dont see snow im happy HAHAa

 

[MrGeno101]

Some highlights from this season

 

[Rschmitz]

Some highlights from this season

Nice Video!

 

[chasespace]

Watching that video reminds me of how giddy I get when Kucherov has the puck. He must have gorilla glue on his blade because that puck never leaves his stick unless he wants it to.

 

[MattM92]

That goal against Vancouver was disgusting. Unstoppable shot.

 

[More 2004]

The shootout goal against Nabokov seriously makes me lol.

 

[Lord Stan 2020]

i will say this and you all can say hey you was wrong.

Kucherov breaks out this year last year he had 2 slap shots I think.

He blows it up for around 50 this season!! I am out on a limb but watching and remembering tells me he got all his points almost by deke ing out someone and a goalie.

Will be better this year with better linemates.

 

[Cigar City]

Goose bumps. Don't trade this kid.

 

[2020 Cup Champions]

i will say this and you all can say hey you was wrong.

Kucherov breaks out this year last year he had 2 slap shots I think.

He blows it up for around 50 this season!! I am out on a limb but watching and remembering tells me he got all his points almost by deke ing out someone and a goalie.

Will be better this year with better linemates.

GOALS???? or points?

 

[Lord Stan 2020]

GOALS???? or points?

lol really? I doubt he ever pushes 40 goals myself. Hes good but expected more from his slap shot time will tell if he is a true sniper 30 goal years yeah I see it all day.

 

[2020 Cup Champions]

lol really? I doubt he ever pushes 40 goals myself. Hes good but expected more from his slap shot time will tell if he is a true sniper 30 goal years yeah I see it all day.

Sorry, Rob, but you get far out there sometimes lol. I thought you were really out to lunch this time.

 

[Caser]

Just realized that he scored his first NHL hat-trick at his last game as a prospect (according to HF criteria), that's a nice way to graduate

 

[GulfCoastBolt]

Beautiful night for him! Big step!

 

[6 8 5 13]

Where do you expect him to go in the lineup when Callahan returns? Will he still get any top 6 time or PP mins?

 

[ultra63]

First star of the night from all 12 games on NHL tonight!

 

[LightningStrikes]

Proof: He does laugh!

 

[MattM92]

Proof: He does laugh!

No, I think he was absorbing Smith's soul.

 

[Mikeaveli]

Where do you expect him to go in the lineup when Callahan returns? Will he still get any top 6 time or PP mins?

There's no way Coop is splitting up his line. Too good right now