Player Discussion Thomas Chabot (D) Extended 8 years 8M AAV

[SensFactor]

He's been pretty bad. I found that not only does he make lots of mistakes, but he comes across as weak on the puck to me. I've seen him get pushed off the puck so many times. Could be a strength issue after the long layoff but it is pretty concerning.

This is my Exact assessment. Soft play and a lot of mistakes... No where near his price tag.

 

[SensontheRush]

I'm going to listen to what opposing teams say about Chabot, instead of the overly critical Sens fans.

Seriously, check out any opposing GDT and you'll only see people raving about him.

 

[Xspyrit]

A problem there is in GDTs is the direct blaming game without analyzing plays/goals against. Personally, I record all the games on PVR and use rewind for every sequence that I want to analyze deeper.

I have seen some blame on Chabot for the 2nd GA but if you look at the replay, Anisimov (who actually made a nice pass) glides towards the Leafs net despite 2 Sens players already right in front. Since he was the one making the pass to Chabot, he was aware that 2 + 1 = 3 so he has to take Chabot's spot right away in case the puck goes back the other way. The delay before realizing the situation plus his way below average skating resulted in an odd-man rush. Zaitsev's move was easy to predict which allowed Boyd to be alone with the goalie, easy goal.

Basically, Chabot should know that he can't attempt to score when Anisimov or Stepan are on the ice. And well, I don't dislike Zaitsev but he's no Methot

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

Chabot stepped up huge when we needed. Guy is really good. Still makes couple boneheaded plays but his composure and calming ability/leading is what easily stands out and makes him a difference maker.

Champ.

 

[Micklebot]

He was trying to force things and do it all himself at times, but i think as the team overall improves we'll see him settle in and provide more even play.

 

[Tuna99]

He was trying to force things and do it all himself at times, but i think as the team overall improves we'll see him settle in and provide more even play.

imagine he was playing for Boston or Tampa and his team had the puck all the time and he could dangle and support the play. He’d be in top 5 scoring for NHL Dman.

 

[Sensfanatic]

Saw him skate back and easily strip McDavid of the puck on a semi-breakaway.
Can’t believe we locked him up for the future.
He will be amazing for many years to come.

 

[Karl Eriksson]

I’d argue he’s the anchor of the team over Brady.

 

[BondraTime]

I’d argue he’s the anchor of the team over Brady.

Very easily.

 

[Mingus Dew]

I’d argue he’s the anchor of the team over Brady.

Brady is a complimentary player. And I don’t mean that negatively.

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

I’d argue he’s the anchor of the team over Brady.

Very easily.

No argument. The team goes as he does.

 

[Icelevel]

Still a lot in his game I don’t like. Hope he keeps working at it and doesn’t plateau here.

 

[Back in Black]

Chabot is only gonna get stronger and better, but at the same time dont compare him to the offensive defenceman we had before him because that wouldn't be fair to him.

Ya, that Karlasson guy had star players surround him like Chara, Stone, Alfredsson, Pageau, Methot, Duschene, Phillips, NEIL, ect....

Not quite the same support for Chabot.

 

[FolignoQuantumLeap]

Ya, that Karlasson guy had star players surround him like Chara, Stone, Alfredsson, Pageau, Methot, Duschene, Phillips, NEIL, ect....

Not quite the same support for Chabot.

Chara never played with Karlsson

 

[Back in Black]

Oops, I should have said Fisher and a host of others...

 

[cudi]

Ya, that Karlasson guy had star players surround him like Chara, Stone, Alfredsson, Pageau, Methot, Duschene, Phillips, NEIL, ect....

Not quite the same support for Chabot.

Even tho I know you mean Matt, my brain is like 'Steve didn't play with Chabot!!!'

 

[Burrowsaurus]

Chabot is making his own mistakes. Not everything is down to team mate f*** ups.

 

[Answer]

This team is all about Chabot and Stutzle

If Norris and Formenton also hit their potential, will easily overtake Tkachuk

 

[FolignoQuantumLeap]

If Norris and Formenton also hit their potential, will easily overtake Tkachuk

No they won't

 

[HSF]

This team is all about Chabot and Stutzle

If Norris and Formenton also hit their potential, will easily overtake Tkachuk

Formentons potential since his draft has been a 3rd liner who potentially plays on the 2nd line

 

[Answer]

Formentons potential since his draft has been a 3rd liner who potentially plays on the 2nd line

I think Formenton's potential is 25-20 (getting around 5 SH goals a season).

With that production and the speed and edge he provides will be amazing and someone I would definitely want as a part of this core

 

[Dan Patrick]

The thing that is the hardest to make my mind up about regarding Chabot is if he should get the C. While I agree with the sentiment that the team seems to sink or swim on his play he doesn't seem to outwardly project leadership in the way that I want and he isn't nearly as dominant as say Toews was when he was named captain (who i guess would be the closest comparable as a quiet captain). Obviously this is something that is really hard to pick up on as a viewer but when I watch Tkachuk on the ice and on the bench he seems to exude confidence and leadership. Chucky seems to embody what the team wants to be in a way that Chabot doesn't.

 

[Alex1234]

Like Mcguire basically said this morning
Would be a star on a contender playing 22 min instead of 30
I bet he wins a Norris when we compete in ..... years

 

[FolignoQuantumLeap]

A problem there is in GDTs is the direct blaming game without analyzing plays/goals against. Personally, I record all the games on PVR and use rewind for every sequence that I want to analyze deeper.

I have seen some blame on Chabot for the 2nd GA but if you look at the replay, Anisimov (who actually made a nice pass) glides towards the Leafs net despite 2 Sens players already right in front. Since he was the one making the pass to Chabot, he was aware that 2 + 1 = 3 so he has to take Chabot's spot right away in case the puck goes back the other way. The delay before realizing the situation plus his way below average skating resulted in an odd-man rush. Zaitsev's move was easy to predict which allowed Boyd to be alone with the goalie, easy goal.

Basically, Chabot should know that he can't attempt to score when Anisimov or Stepan are on the ice. And well, I don't dislike Zaitsev but he's no Methot

I thought it was interesting last night in the GDT when everyone piled on Wolanin on what I think was the 4th goal. I haven't gone back to look back at it but there were some way bigger issues than Wolanin on how that play developed and I don't I saw even one person comment on it.

 

[slamigo]

Sens have 99 problems but Chabot ain't one.