Player Discussion Tim Stützle - LW/C - Part IV

[devbouz12]

It's as if opposing goalies act as if their life is on the line when Stützle shoots on them. Can't buy a f***ing goal

 

[DrakeAndJosh]

I wish his play translated onto the scorecard more. Hopefully as the season goes on it starts to..

I’m sure it will, he’s controlling the game way more than he did last season. Just a matter of time I think.

 

[Micklebot]

I am getting rather concerned with the lack of production, missed chances, and defensive woes. Some new linemates may be needed at this point.

What's his point target this year? 40?,50?

Not concerned with the results so long as the process is good, as the sample grows the results will align with the process.

As for targets, I'd like to see him got 50 to 60 pts this year. He's going to get prime PP time, and I like his chemistry with Batherson, so I hope we keep that line together when Tkachuk returns.

 

[PoutineSp00nZ]

I'm not worried about sutzle. The guy has too much skill. He's creating chances and dipsydoodlen all over the ice.

Kid still hasn't had a full season under his belt. In games played he might as well still be in his rookie year!

 

[Golden_Jet]

I love Timmy like I did Hossa!

They are two different players however.

I see Timmy as a pure goal scorer and needs time to figure out his game.

I see his skating, his vision, hockey IQ, playmaking, skating and elite skill.

Their are a few things he needs to work on however.

1. Physical play, he can't skate through people so he needs make sure he can play the game when it gets physical and not disappear.

2. Sometimes is looking for the perfect pass or that extra pass when he should shoot.

3. His Shot! This boy can do everything but his finish needs work! He zig and zag around everyone and skate circles and beat the goalies but his shot, accuracy and speed needs to improve if he wants to jump to the next level.

I understand he is young but keep this post in the back of your mind as you watch him this year. I seem him play and he should be scoring, is just that final touch he needs to work on to finish.

He did lead the Team in hits last night, notice he’s better on the back check

 

[bert]

Just a matter of time before some of these plays start going in. He has looked better every game, unreal on the PP. Oozing raw talent. Tbh it's his two linemates that I am more worried about right now.

 

[ATdaisuki]

Not worried about Stützle or his linemates. They've all been creating chances. The more you create, the more likely you are to score. The sample is so small, bad luck skews the end result.

Stü has been really good to start the season and I'm getting more excited with every game.

 

[Micklebot]

Just a matter of time before some of these plays start going in. He has looked better every game, unreal on the PP. Oozing raw talent. Tbh it's his two linemates that I am more worried about right now.

I've been happy with Batherson and I think Norris is moving in the right direction.

 

[OD99]

He has looked better every game, unreal on the PP.

The PP is where I think he needs to improve the most.

His decision making hasn't been great and he has been over handling the puck IMO.

That said he will break out soon as he looks good all over the ice.

 

[Burrowsaurus]

I've been happy with Batherson and I think Norris is moving in the right direction.

Batherson seems to carry some fans ire for some reason. I think he’s easily been our best player on the puck.
Norris I don’t think benefits as much from two skill guys as I and other thought he would? I think he leashes well with Brady’s straight ahead style.

 

[OmniSens]

Definitely avoided a serious injury last night... Same wrist as his previous surgery before making his NHL debut, I believe? Was terrified.

 

[Micklebot]

Definitely avoided a serious injury last night... Same wrist as his previous surgery before making his NHL debut, I believe? Was terrified.

Yeah, I was worried to, probably just a bone bruise so it could still bug him for a while.

Still annoyed that it went uncalled.

 

[OmniSens]

Yeah, I was worried to, probably just a bone bruise so it could still bug him for a while.

Still annoyed that it went uncalled.

Just saw Faksa got fined 5k for it.

Radek Faksa fined slash Tim Stützle Dallas Stars Ottawa Senators - TSN.ca

 

[Micklebot]

Just saw Faksa got fined 5k for it.

Radek Faksa fined slash Tim Stützle Dallas Stars Ottawa Senators - TSN.ca

Tbh I'm a bit surprised he got fined, I'd given him the benefit of the doubt that he was trying to come down on the stick and missed, can't remember anything similar ever getting a fine... Maybe Subban's tomahawk chop?

 

[BankStreetParade]

Just saw Faksa got fined 5k for it.

Radek Faksa fined slash Tim Stützle Dallas Stars Ottawa Senators - TSN.ca

Classic National Hacking League. Miss the call on the ice and then fine the guy chump change after the fact. That'll teach 'em!

 

[Do Make Say Think]

Tbh I'm a bit surprised he got fined, I'd given him the benefit of the doubt that he was trying to come down on the stick and missed, can't remember anything similar ever getting a fine... Maybe Subban's tomahawk chop?

He might have hurt a potential star player.

If this had happened to a bottom 6 player, the League wouldn't have done anything.

 

[ISensFanI]

Tbh I'm a bit surprised he got fined, I'd given him the benefit of the doubt that he was trying to come down on the stick and missed, can't remember anything similar ever getting a fine... Maybe Subban's tomahawk chop?

I still don’t get how subban didn’t get suspended for that

 

[bashbros32]

Classic National Hacking League. Miss the call on the ice and then fine the guy chump change after the fact. That'll teach 'em!

I agree its chump change for these guys, however the players association negotiated this as the numbers so...

 

[Adele Dazeem]

When his jersey gets to me on Thursday, he'll breakout and go on a massive streak.

 

[coladin]

A force.

 

[TheDebater]

He’s played so well, point totals this early mean nothing. Tierney is third in the league in goals.

Tierney:

 

[Big Muddy]

I love Timmy like I did Hossa!

They are two different players however.

I see Timmy as a pure goal scorer and needs time to figure out his game.

I see his skating, his vision, hockey IQ, playmaking, skating and elite skill.

Their are a few things he needs to work on however.

1. Physical play, he can't skate through people so he needs make sure he can play the game when it gets physical and not disappear.

2. Sometimes is looking for the perfect pass or that extra pass when he should shoot.

3. His Shot! This boy can do everything but his finish needs work! He zig and zag around everyone and skate circles and beat the goalies but his shot, accuracy and speed needs to improve if he wants to jump to the next level.

I understand he is young but keep this post in the back of your mind as you watch him this year. I seem him play and he should be scoring, is just that final touch he needs to work on to finish.

I would add that Stutzle needs to learn when the simple play is the play to make. Some of the stuff you have success with at lower levels against less skilled opponents won't work in the NHL. I think this point is congruent with what you were talking about in your item #1.

So, he just needs to learn when to make those high percentage and sometimes more basic kind of plays. That comes with experience no doubt. I too get a little anxious waiting for this to occur, but I guess its primarily a question of patience.

 

[armani]

Stützle is trending up to be a star player in the league. Franchise player potential. If all pans out, he would be the Ace of Spades in the Sens deck of cards.

 

[Alf Silfversson]

He's looked great at times already with less than 60 games under his belt. This kid should end up as 70-80 point player.

 

[Cosmix]

Yeah, I was worried to, probably just a bone bruise so it could still bug him for a while.

Still annoyed that it went uncalled.

I still do not understand how the refs managed to miss seeing this or chose to ignore it.