Player Discussion: Nikolaj Ehlers

[Ducky10]

You could be right -
I know in the past he's moved players down (Ehlers and Laine as examples) usually as a reminder to pay a little more attention to other aspects of the game.
His motive could be different this time - who knows. But we all know Maurice preaches a complete game and this smells a bit like a situation where he might be working on Ehlers a bit.
I doubt the plan is to move him there as a line driver at less than 10 minutes a game (at his salary).
Look forward to see if this lasts and if the minutes increase

I agree his minutes need to increase, definitely needs to change.

 

[PhilJets]

I wouldn't be opposed to it with the lack of faith I have in our left side (JoMo excluded) . He has the speed and clapper to do it but if you think people are complaining about his defensive abilities now could you imagine the fan reaction if he was a defender

I was thinking he can be our Phil Housley type. But Housley is very good in stretch passes. Nik might not be up to it.

So , maybe Bobby Orr light
He can fly end to end..... with great rushes.

 

[DashingDane]

If Sportsnet says it, it must be true The definitive ranking of the NHL’s top 20 left wingers over three seasons - Sportsnet.ca

Not bad for a 4th liner

 

[GNP]

If Sportsnet says it, it must be true The definitive ranking of the NHL’s top 20 left wingers over three seasons - Sportsnet.ca

Not bad for a 4th liner

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The Dashing Dane needs to step in here, and sort this whole mess out. Nice to see he rides shotgun for his fellow countryman, and will defend his reputation and legacy.

In my opinion Ehlers is one of the most talented Jets, that is up and coming, along with Laine and Connor. Ehlers should be getting the kind of usage, and time on ice as the other young Jet's stars. I'm sure his TOI minutes will change, and soon he'll be getting back to his original usage. Jet's management holds Ehlers in a very high regards, or they wouldn't have signed him for $ 6 mil per year.

To me -- Ehlers is the most exciting Jet to watch from an entertainment standpoint, and also one of the Jets with the most talent based upside. Play him Maurice.

 

[FinnJet]

4th line. I don't get it.
Yes it brings some balance to the lines, but still.
He is way too good and expensive to play 10 minutes/ game.

 

[YWGinYYZ]

4th line. I don't get it.
Yes it brings some balance to the lines, but still.
He is way too good and expensive to play 10 minutes/ game.

That line has played one game together - it has promise. If they can get going, that creates an incredibly difficult line-up to defend against.

I have a enough patience to allow it some time to gel.

 

[FinnJet]

That line has played one game together - it has promise. If they can get going, that creates an incredibly difficult line-up to defend against.

I have a enough patience to allow it some time to gel.

I just think that E is underused atm. PoMo should give him some PP time at least.

 

[YWGinYYZ]

I just think that E is underused atm. PoMo should give him some PP time at least.

He gets 2nd PP time. Who would come off of the 1st PP? Connor?

It's been one game. If Ehlers continues to see little TOI, then I'd agree. But it's been one game - I have patience enough to see what those three talented players can do together. If it's not working after 5-10 games - sure, mix it up again.

 

[FinnJet]

He gets 2nd PP time. Who would come off of the 1st PP? Connor?

It's been one game. If Ehlers continues to see little TOI, then I'd agree. But it's been one game - I have patience enough to see what those three talented players can do together. If it's not working after 5-10 games - sure, mix it up again.

Yes, it's been only one game and it's too early to draw solid conclusions. It was just surprising and even a bit disappointing to see Ehlers in 4th. But then again our 3th and 4th line are way above the average

 

[ps241]

Yes, it's been only one game and it's too early to draw solid conclusions. It was just surprising and even a bit disappointing to see Ehlers in 4th. But then again our 3th and 4th line are way above the average

I think they believed they needed to split up Laine and Ehlers and I agree. Assuming PMo was thrilled with CSW Athens the options are pretty much 4th line or bust. Injuries and flat performances will sort this out. Nylander amd Marner both spent time on the leafs 4th line last season.

 

[Ares]

Ehlers destroyed Sissons last night! What a guy

 

[GNP]

I think Ehlers could be the # 1 fighter in the 160 lb. - pound for pound category - that little guy is a tough little SOB.

 

[Trinity]

I thought Ehlers had a bit of his swagger back last night.

 

[Duke749]

I really don’t know where that came from but I liked it a lot. Sissons isn’t exactly a push over either.

 

[JetsUK]

Ehlers destroyed Sissons last night! What a guy

Hockeyfights has Sissons winning that one, and by some margin. Poor old Nik can't even win the fight he obviously won. At least he'll always have Tyson Barrie.

 

[AWSAA]

^ Ehlers ended up on top but Sissons landed more shots.

 

[GNP]

Hockeyfights has Sissons winning that one, and by some margin. Poor old Nik can't even win the fight he obviously won. At least he'll always have Tyson Barrie.

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Hockey fights may be right that standing up, Sissons got the better of the fight -- buy in a real fight, the fight just begins when you hit the ground, and the guy on top usually wins quite easily, and that was Ehlers. I'll give this one to Nikky -- his fight card is 2-0.

 

[LucianoBorsato]

I really don’t know where that came from but I liked it a lot. Sissons isn’t exactly a push over either.

perhaps he is trying to make up for his playoff bout of malaise?

 

[Robinson2187]

^ Ehlers ended up on top but Sissons landed more shots.

Yeah I didn't see either of them land any good ones

 

[Tommigun]

I really hope that Ehlers gets going soon, last game was the first one in a long time I saw him actually playing.

Does anyone remember when the last time was when he had a goal, or even a point? I honesty can’t.

Something may be troubling him, and him starting the season on the fourth line makes me wonder if he really has fallen out with the organization as someone suggested. What’s the current rumor status on this? I think the same poster also told about a rumor in Denmark about him not getting along with Scheif, if true I hope they work things out.

 

[cbcwpg]

Does anyone remember when the last time was when he had a goal, or even a point? I honesty can’t.

Last goal : April 3 / 2018

Including playoffs... 22 games without a goal. The guy can't even get one to bounce in off his ass.

 

[Tommigun]

Last goal : April 3 / 2018

Including playoffs... 22 games without a goal. The guy can't even get one to bounce in off his ass.

Pacing for three goals for a full season then. Guy is ice cold, geez. He really needs to pot that one goal to get over the hump and out of his own head.

 

[DRW204]

22 games without a goal... it's all Little's fault

 

[abax44]

22 games without a goal... it's all Little's fault

I think you're right. He plays with Little at even strength and on the PP. Dun dun duuunnnn...

 

[cbcwpg]

Compared to Ehlers... games without a goal forwards only...including playoffs

Ehlers - 22
Copp - 16
Roslovic - 16
Perreault - 12

Fun note: Gretzky once went 21 games without a goal. But he was with the Rangers and just about retired.