Radulov is quietly roaring back

[ViD]

After a somewhat slow start, Radu is off to the races scoring 6 points in his last 3 games ( 3+3) for 10 points in 12 games.

PS: he has more points than any Habs players currently

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[Unspecified]

He has been great for us.

 

[lomiller1]

So he's coming to burn down our village?

 

[ViD]

So he's coming to burn down our village?

Prepare the fire extinguishers

 

[NyQuil]

After a somewhat slow start, Radu is off to the races scoring 6 points in his last 3 games ( 3+3) for 10 points in 12 games.

PS: he has more points than any Habs players currently

Revenge of Mother Russia for letting two of their players go, right?

The audacity!

 

[ViD]

Revenge of Mother Russia for letting two of their players go, right?

The audacity!

5 actually

 

[NyQuil]

5 actually

You should write a strongly-worded letter to the UN.

 

[ViD]

You should write a strongly-worded letter to the UN.

You should write a strongly-worded letter to the UN.

It’s all because of the Russia hater Julien, I explained it all in details previously but unfortunately the thread was locked.

Btw, someone tell him Galchenyuk is american, poor guy got demoted by mistake

 

[CauZuki]

It’s all because of the Russia hater Julien, I explained it all in details previously but unfortunately the thread was locked.

Btw, someone tell him Galchenyuk is american, poor guy got demoted by mistake

He has been averaging less than 12 minutes per game lately and still has 3 goals in 4 games.

Chucky doesn't care about the haters. I'll be so angry if he gets traded for a mediocre return or an over the hill player. He is 23 and when he has confidence you can see his elite offensive tools start coming together.

 

[Uncle Scrooge]

From the Dallas games i've seen, his compete level is still off the charts. Even when he wasn't scoring he did a lot of good things.

The PP is starting to look as lethal as we anticipated in the summer. Benn, Seguin, Radulov and Klingberg on the same unit? Sheesh..

 

[Unspecified]

From the Dallas games i've seen, his compete level is still off the charts. Even when he wasn't scoring he did a lot of good things.

The PP is starting to look as lethal as we anticipated in the summer. Benn, Seguin, Radulov and Klingberg on the same unit? Sheesh..

Rads compete level is off the charts, his emotions and tenacity with and without the puck is crazy. Dallas has the best special teams average in the NHL (1st in PP and 2nd in PK)

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

He has been averaging less than 12 minutes per game lately and still has 3 goals in 4 games.

Chucky doesn't care about the haters. I'll be so angry if he gets traded for a mediocre return or an over the hill player. He is 23 and when he has confidence you can see his elite offensive tools start coming together.

I chuckled at that last sentence. Elite offensive tools, you make it sound like he's Kucherov or something.

 

[CauZuki]

I chuckled at that last sentence. Elite offensive tools, you make it sound like he's Kucherov or something.

Putting it all together is a big step, Kucherov is an example of a player in the right environment and with a mastery of his skillset.

At no point in time did I allude to Galchenyuk having Kucherov potential. I just think for a guy who put up 30 goals at 21 and was in the top 10 in points before his injury last year. I don't think it's so far fetched to believe Galchenyuk in the right environment and with confidence can put up 35G/25-30A.

He certainly has the skillset and work ethic but it seems he has issues with confidence. Montreal management has proven time and time again that they are unable to handle players that fall outside a typical mold. I suppose my only chance for vindication is for him to get traded, so he can enjoy a fresh start.

 

[ColdSteel2]

It’s all because of the Russia hater Julien, I explained it all in details previously but unfortunately the thread was locked.

Btw, someone tell him Galchenyuk is american, poor guy got demoted by mistake

Why are you so quick to disown him?

 

[PuckSeparator]

Radulove is a beauty!

That guy has so much pizazz. If only he was part dog he would still be lighting up the net for the Habs.

 

[Smelling Salt]

From the Dallas games i've seen, his compete level is still off the charts. Even when he wasn't scoring he did a lot of good things.

The PP is starting to look as lethal as we anticipated in the summer. Benn, Seguin, Radulov and Klingberg on the same unit? Sheesh..

I was watching the Stars/Oilers games with a buddy and he says "Man Radulov is just a pitbull. I'd hate to have the puck on my stick in the defensive zone when he is forechecking." He really is a beast.

And yeah the PP is crazy. Unfortunately it's the only thing clicking for the Stars offensively right now so I will hate to see what happens when it levels out. Their 5 on 5 production has been...disappointing.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Putting it all together is a big step, Kucherov is an example of a player in the right environment and with a mastery of his skillset.

At no point in time did I allude to Galchenyuk having Kucherov potential. I just think for a guy who put up 30 goals at 21 and was in the top 10 in points before his injury last year. I don't think it's so far fetched to believe Galchenyuk in the right environment and with confidence can put up 35G/25-30A.

He certainly has the skillset and work ethic but it seems he has issues with confidence. Montreal management has proven time and time again that they are unable to handle players that fall outside a typical mold. I suppose my only chance for vindication is for him to get traded, so he can enjoy a fresh start.

Galchenyuk has far bigger issues than that, which I won't get into here. He has skill, but putting it together is another story. I question the way he reads the play, he makes the wrong decisions a lot of the time. I wouldn't use the word "elite" to describe him. He's a decent player but he needs to get his shit together.

 

[CauZuki]

Galchenyuk has far bigger issues than that, which I won't get into here. He has skill, but putting it together is another story. I question the way he reads the play, he makes the wrong decisions a lot of the time. I wouldn't use the word "elite" to describe him. He's a decent player but he needs to get his **** together.

I don't disagree but you can't ignore that environment matters immensely when young players are at a crossroad.

Anyways I'll keep the thread on topic, I miss Radulov.

 

[wuf]

Quietly roaring. What a confusing title. How about we just drop the quietly? What about just him 'roaring' back into relevance?

 

[Unspecified]

I don't disagree but you can't ignore that environment matters immensely when young players are at a crossroad.

Anyways I'll keep the thread on topic, I miss Radulov.

It does not help being a young kid with all that talent in his toolbox that is not being used while in the Montreal market. Fans and press in that area are ruthless and relentless on players who struggle. I feel that if he had a change of scenery it could be the jump start he needs.

 

[ijuka]

Radulov didn't have a slow start. His teammates just need to get used to him, because he makes many creative plays and might pass at moments you don't expect him to at all. He was still generating chances.

Now as his team's getting used to him, the points are coming and will keep coming at an even higher pace.

 

[ViD]

Why are you so quick to disown him?

Disown who ?

 

[ColdSteel2]

Disown who ?

Galchenyuk. He was raised Russian and his family moved. Is he somehow obligated to go back there and live there to be a true Russian? Khabibulin and others left and never came back. I still consider them Russian through and through.

 

[dechire]

He had a slow start points-wise but I wasn't worried. He was out there hitting and playing hard from Game 1. Now the points are coming too. He really fills a need for the Stars and I'm glad we got him.

 

[ViD]

Galchenyuk. He was raised Russian and his family moved. Is he somehow obligated to go back there and live there to be a true Russian? Khabibulin and others left and never came back. I still consider them Russian through and through.

He’s American of Belorussian origin.