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The Russians don't really have a great track record against the Finns...
One of the many reasons it's so enjoyable to poke fun at russo-finnish tensions when you have to deal with a bunch of russian people
The Russians don't really have a great track record against the Finns...
You lazy b******! This is why finns need a strong russian hand to guide them...
The Russians don't really have a great track record against the Finns...
I'm not sure how someone could say, "not more than a #4."
He is already playing almost 20 minutes a night, usually with a guy who should be in the AHL (and probably will be next year), and he is looking pretty good doing it. That right there is a guy carrying the second pairing.
He should pretty easily become a top pairing player, especially if he isn't the main guy on the pairing ( like when EJ was healthy).
In the last 10 games, he has almost played with Wiercioch, Tyutin, and Goloubef an equal amount, according to leftwinglock.Tyutin will be in the NHL for a few more years.
Z's mental game will be the difference between him being a #3 that you always think can take the next step and a legit top pairing defender. He has to clean up his big errors and not be so lackadaisical.
In the last 10 games, he has almost played with Wiercioch, Tyutin, and Goloubef an equal amount, according to leftwinglock.
I agree with this.Tyutin will be in the NHL for a few more years.
Z's mental game will be the difference between him being a #3 that you always think can take the next step and a legit top pairing defender. He has to clean up his big errors and not be so lackadaisical.
He's always been a risk taker, even in juniors. Mistakes like last night on Canucks 2nd goal need to be cleaned up, but the season is done. Let him go out there and play the game he wants to play and learn firsthand what is acceptable and what isn't. I doubt Zadorov will ever be a #1, but anyone saying he doesn't have a chance at being a solid #2 at 21 years old is freakin' nuts. None of us will have a solidified opinion about him until he's at least 24 which will be three seasons from now.I'm not as impressed by Zads as some of you guys are. His physical tools are very impressive which is why I know people like him but his inconsistency is an issue. Young dmen do make mistakes for sure but he makes serious gaping mistakes every game. I like him and I think he's gonna be a good 2nd pairing guy for us in the future if he shores up a bit and with improved coaching but I'm not as delusional as some people who think he'll be a future #1 dman.
I agree with this.
I used the word nonchalance yesterday to explain his mistakes. I think you are just trying to sound smarter than I am.
I don't usually check any team boards other than the Sabres but I'm hoping Zadorov becomes a stud for you guys, always loved him in Buffalo and hopefully he works out for you guys.
Agree 100%.Totally trying ton one up!
To me that is just his biggest flaw. It leads to so many of his issues.... getting caught with the puck too long, fumbling the puck like last night, puck watching, etc. He just needs to learn when he can play like that, and when he can't (or just take it out of his game entirely).
Totally trying ton one up!
To me that is just his biggest flaw. It leads to so many of his issues.... getting caught with the puck too long, fumbling the puck like last night, puck watching, etc. He just needs to learn when he can play like that, and when he can't (or just take it out of his game entirely).
I think I'd actually prefer him making those big mistakes now instead of a multitude of mistakes.
He makes that one really, really big blunder per game it seems. If there's a way to coach him out of doing that, out of being so lackadaisical and fix that issue, I think you've got an absolute stud on your hands.
To me personally, it beats him making a bunch of mistakes during a game. It sounds weird because his big blunder can usually end up in our net (Anaheim, Vancouver), but if you can get that out of his game, watch out.
I think it'll be easier to correct him making that one big error than it would be trying to correct him making 7-8-9 mistakes per night.
I think I'd actually prefer him making those big mistakes now instead of a multitude of mistakes.
He makes that one really, really big blunder per game it seems. If there's a way to coach him out of doing that, out of being so lackadaisical and fix that issue, I think you've got an absolute stud on your hands.
To me personally, it beats him making a bunch of mistakes during a game. It sounds weird because his big blunder can usually end up in our net (Anaheim, Vancouver), but if you can get that out of his game, watch out.
I think it'll be easier to correct him making that one big error than it would be trying to correct him making 7-8-9 mistakes per night.