I think in an ideal world, he’s a 40 point, selke-caliber 3C. Don’t see the offense there without PP time for more than that, though he could prove to deserve PP time as things progress.
I'm sure that part is true. Still doesn't mean you want a guy like Ek anywhere near your PP
Production comes from talent. What role are you using Ek in on your PP?
Because he doesn't really have the puck skills, passing, or shot to play any other role. But, what would make him good at the net front role? His ability to play with his stick upside down?
He actually had some quality passing ability. He doesn’t have the best shot in the world but when he gets it off it’s a nice shot.Because he doesn't really have the puck skills, passing, or shot to play any other role. But, what would make him good at the net front role? His ability to play with his stick upside down?
I get that just about every players numbers would be better if given a bunch of PP time. That doesn't mean that every player should be given a bunch of PP time. Some guys are just not likely to ever be anything more than very good 3rd liners. I think the Wild have 3 of those guys right now. I think all 3 of Greenway, Ek, and Kunin can probably give you quality minutes on a top 6 line without really hurting your team, but none will ever more valuable in the top 6 as they would be as shutdown 3rd liners. Kunin could be an exception if he ever learns how to catch a pass.
Playing a guy like Ek between guys like Zuccarello, Kaprizov, or Fiala would be great in their own end. It would probably lead to spending quite a bit more time on offense. The only problem is that the amount of plays that would die because of Ek's lack of skill would more than offset any defense that he plays.
Ek has a well above average shot when it comes to velocity, and it's probably average as far as accuracy is concerned. The real problem is that his release is terribly slow. Not a great trait to have on a PP. He has the passing skills of a 3rd liner.
his passing ability is above a 3rd liner, just using the same argument as with Zucc he needs proper linemates to finish his quality passes. he could be much more offensive given the 2c role. he has the skill and talent but its not gonna be unleashed putting him in the shutdown role even though he is solid in it.
agreed he wont drive the line but he can be a solid playmaking C with great defense which would work well with Fiala as Fiala creates on his own and Ek can make up for his turnovers with great defensive play.
Kunin has a better release than Ek but what does Greenway have over him besides height?
Skating, passing, puck handling, Strength, shot.
youre so anti Ek its not even funny anymore. you have always been so low on the kid yet he has more skill and potential than youll ever give him. If they wise up and give him the 2C slot, youll see how good he can actually be in a scoring role.
Jordan Greenway's rank among Wild forwards this season at 5 on 5
It's actually 10th in goals with Kunin in 4th and Ek in 11th
