Official Nick Bjugstad Appreciation Thread

[iam76]

Unless I am reading it wrong, I think article says exactly the opposite...

Article says yay coach loves
Bjugs... Says he still lives in apartment..

Bjugs thinks its small

 

[StrangeVision]

Unless I am reading it wrong, I think article says exactly the opposite...

You're reading it correctly.

"It doesn't appear that center Nick Bjugstad is going anywhere yet coach Peter Horachek hasn't told him to find a permanent living arraignment."

It's about as straightforward a passage as you will ever read.

 

[651*]

I hope Bjugstad goes beast mode for you guys the remainder of the year.

The goal the other night was pure goal scorer skill in fruition there.

 

[EnforceTheLaus]

Bah reading fail!

 

[Ekblad]

http://miamiherald.typepad.com/flap...tml?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed


Org has told Bjugs to find a more permanent residence in S. Fla. No surprise, but official he will stick with the team,

haha thanks for nothing GR

 

[pb1300]

I hope Bjugstad goes beast mode for you guys the remainder of the year.

The goal the other night was pure goal scorer skill in fruition there.

I said it before in another thread...that goal against Howard was great! It showed his strength with the puck, the IQ to see his shot selection, and the hands to flip it near side over Howard's shoulder. What I want our other youngsters to take away from his play is his aggressiveness. He attacks the opposition, and puts the puck on net often. I cannot wait to see what kind of player he will be in a few years from now.

 

[Android 16]

Course we all hope he produces like Thornton, Kopitar or Getzlaf, but I wouldn't mind if he produces like David Backes at the very least. That goal on Wednesday was just awesome. NB walked around the NHL's defensive poster child for the score. Loved the look on Howard's face and Datsyuk's face after he scored. Great to see Nick playing that way. I hope it's an "all the time" kind of thing and not just a "sometimes" thing.

 

[Chino Oscar]

Have to agree and jumping on this bandwagon as well. I'll be the first to admit that after his first 11 games last year I was not expecting him to make such a big jump this year but like all of us, have been extremely impressed by him. What I also like about him is he does seem to enjoy the games and seems like a down to earth guy (at least he comes off that way on the interviews).

I am still hoping he can bulk up a little more and add more strength (he definitely has the frame for it) as long as it doesn't affect his skating speed/agility.

 

[IceManCat]

He had one of the best defensive forwards in the league covering him on that one very nice indeed!

 

[Android 16]

Have to agree and jumping on this bandwagon as well. I'll be the first to admit that after his first 11 games last year I was not expecting him to make such a big jump this year but like all of us, have been extremely impressed by him. What I also like about him is he does seem to enjoy the games and seems like a down to earth guy (at least he comes off that way on the interviews).

I am still hoping he can bulk up a little more and add more strength (he definitely has the frame for it) as long as it doesn't affect his skating speed/agility.

Far and away one of the best personalities in the Gopher locker room when he played for Minny.

 

[Gizmo Tkachuk]

He's a future Selke winner in the making.

 

[hockeydude1]

He's got all the things we need. Enough said.

 

[Android 16]

Man, last night NB got better and better every shift. It was great to see.

 

[pb1300]

Man, last night NB got better and better every shift. It was great to see.

He is getting better because he realizes that he cant be pushed around easily, even for his age, and that his overall size and reach is a major advantage to him. I think the only thing missing from that Huby-Bjugstad line is a sniper. Huby is the setup man, and Nick looks to be able to clean up the garbage, now all we need is that sniper that will take advantage of the space those two will create for him.

 

[Lundell4Prez]

He's a future Selke winner in the making.

Yea.. His stick work is amazing.

 

[Android 16]

There were lot's of near goals coming from the Bjugstad, Huberdeau line..

 

[Lundell4Prez]

Even though Upshall has been playing better than before.. I would like to see him off that line, maybe put Matthias in there.

 

[pb1300]

Even though Upshall has been playing better than before.. I would like to see him off that line, maybe put Matthias in there.

Grimaldi would really be the best possible player to add to that line in the future. With Huby's puck control, and Nicks size, Grimaldi will really have a lot of ice in the offensive zone, and would probably be less punishing for him, because of the attention Nick and Huby would get.

 

[Lundell4Prez]

Grimaldi would really be the best possible player to add to that line in the future. With Huby's puck control, and Nicks size, Grimaldi will really have a lot of ice in the offensive zone, and would probably be less punishing for him, because of the attention Nick and Huby would get.

Yum.

 

[Cats2TheCup]

He is getting better because he realizes that he cant be pushed around easily, even for his age, and that his overall size and reach is a major advantage to him. I think the only thing missing from that Huby-Bjugstad line is a sniper. Huby is the setup man, and Nick looks to be able to clean up the garbage, now all we need is that sniper that will take advantage of the space those two will create for him.

You stole the words from me.

 

[Cats2TheCup]

Grimaldi would really be the best possible player to add to that line in the future. With Huby's puck control, and Nicks size, Grimaldi will really have a lot of ice in the offensive zone, and would probably be less punishing for him, because of the attention Nick and Huby would get.

The tallest and shortest always belong together.

 

[Howboutthempanthers]

Grimaldi would really be the best possible player to add to that line in the future. With Huby's puck control, and Nicks size, Grimaldi will really have a lot of ice in the offensive zone, and would probably be less punishing for him, because of the attention Nick and Huby would get.

Yup.

 

[651*]

I want him to score 40, 50 goals a years for you guys. Maybe a bit biased (I went to the U of M) but I think he has a great skill set.
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[pb1300]

Yup.

Huberdeau - Bjugstad - Grimaldi
Kane - Barkov - Trocheck

That would one heck of a future top six for us.

 

[homegrizown]

Huberdeau - Bjugstad - Grimaldi
Kane - Barkov - Trocheck

That would one heck of a future top six for us.

one could only wish. i don't think people realize what we'd need to give up for kane. other teams would be willing to give up prospects. i don't see us doing that. it would have to start with flash and a 1st round pick. i'd rather try and see if they'd take our first next year. only cuz i believe our young guns will be much better next year and hopefully Tallon isn't handicap and can spend a few dollars on some free agents that will fit around these guys.

no way if i'm Tallon do i trade bjugstad hubby or barkov. all are young and yea aren't stars but you can see all the talent in the world to take that next step to be at least very good players