Player Discussion Victor Mete: Part II

[Mrb1p]

That isn't true you are reaching.

My guess is you havent watched

 

[Mrb1p]

From a defensive standpoint, an argument could be made.

Offensively too, his offensive (or lack of) is an anomaly. Things are going to go in one day and people are going to look silly as f***.

 

[Mrb1p]

Honestly this is one of the weirdest timing Ive ever seen to crap on Mete. He was literally every where on both sides of the ice since the Western trip. Stop looking at the stats sheet.

 

[Luigi Habs]

Weber always had a great shot though, not sure how Mete is gonna develop that. It's like Beaulieu..he wasnt going to become a great shooter. His passing though, that could maybe improve, not sure he has enough vision though. That's why spending time in AHL to develop that would have been crucial imo.

Shot can definitely improve. Gallagher had practically no shot when he came in the league.

 

[tazsub3]

He does two things well-
He is sound defensively and moves the puck up ice better than any D we have.
A plus 5 last year on a horrendous team and a plus 16 this year through 63 games.

Turns 21 in June

Reading many here, you would think he reached the age of retirement,

 

[tazsub3]

Shot can definitely improve. Gallagher had practically no shot when he came in the league.

god forbid a player improves at 21.... what are you on??

 

[Le Barron de HF]

I think he's improved since last year but I see his ceiling being 5 goals 30/35 pts which is pretty good.

 

[Habs]

My guess is you havent watched

I haven't missed a game. I see Mete turning over the puck over in key positions, getting manhandled down low and rushing the puck into obscurity on most nights all while providing zero offense. He's a 5-6 playing in critical times he shouldn't be at this point, its because the rest of our D is so bad he looks decent. Even Kulak has outplayed him the last 20 games.

 

[Tyson]

I haven't missed a game. I see Mete turning over the puck over in key positions, getting manhandled down low and rushing the puck into obscurity on most nights all while providing zero offense. He's a 5-6 playing in critical times he shouldn't be at this point, its because the rest of our D is so bad he looks decent. Even Kulak has outplayed him the last 20 games.

And we watch the same games? Wow

 

[cphabs]

I should say that I think he could benefit from the AHL too but I think it's 50/50. Sergachev's production is pretty circumstantial though. Not to say Mete would've scored as much on TB necesssarily but I think they've been similar enough. I really don't think he's as in over his head as some think. He's gotten better which is what you want to see.

Sergachev’s 5 GWGs from his rookie campaign say hello! Kid is being developed properly on the best franchise built since the cap. Mette? He doesn’t have the luxury of being developed. Birth by fire on our shit team, and he is doing it!

 

[DangerDave]

It boggles my mind that people are upset about mete's play. Not many Dmen Metes age can come in and earn the coach's trust the way he has. He gets the toughest minutes besides Weber and plays against guys like McJesus and Crosby. Best part is he doesn't look out of place against the best players in the league.

 

[Kotkaniemi15]

I know he hasn’t scored yet but Mete is slowly becoming one of my favourite players

 

[BLONG7]

I know he hasn’t scored yet but Mete is slowly becoming one of my favourite players

I think he pops one tonight vs the Sabres!!! Just a hunch.

 

[ECWHSWI]

It boggles my mind that people are upset about mete's play. Not many Dmen Metes age can come in and earn the coach's trust the way he has. He gets the toughest minutes besides Weber and plays against guys like McJesus and Crosby. Best part is he doesn't look out of place against the best players in the league.

who is ->upset<- ??

(my guess ? very very few, but hey, let's focus on these one or two guys lol)

 

[Tyson]

A diminutive 4th Round Dman who was good enough to skate in the NHL as a teenager should get leeway from every Habs fan for a few years. The kid has been decent.

 

[ECWHSWI]

A diminutive 4th Round Dman who was good enough to skate in the NHL as a teenager should get leeway from every Habs fan for a few years. The kid has been decent.

we owe him something ?

 

[Redux91]

we owe him something ?

Yeah, how about we owe him a little "patience"?
Even pk f***ing subban wasnt in the NHL at his age yet...

 

[ECWHSWI]

Yeah, how about we owe him a little "patience"?
Even pk ****ing subban wasnt in the NHL at his age yet...

reality : fans do not owe him anything....

and if he's as soft as Habs fans, he can find another job someone else will gladly take his spot.

 

[Redux91]

reality : fans do not owe him anything....

and if he's as soft as Habs fans, he can find another job someone else will gladly take his spot.

reality : you have absolutely no idea what you're talking about

You're unfortunately one of the very few who have this tunnel vision stuck on "0 goals in 112" games as if it defines his CAREER...that just started...

 

[Nick Slafkofield]

reality : fans do not owe him anything....

and if he's as soft as Habs fans, he can find another job someone else will gladly take his spot.

Well kotkaniemi has been in a slump for some games now better buy out his contract right?
We owe him (Mete) patience because he's got the potential to be better than he is already playing, and he is playing great right now btw

 

[Tyson]

we owe him something ?

You don’t owe him shit. Why take that view? My point is not many 4th rounders make it to the NHL, let alone as a teenager.
Go argue with someone else

 

[tazsub3]

I think he's improved since last year but I see his ceiling being 5 goals 30/35 pts which is pretty good.

Same as Gallagher ceiling was a 3rd line player potting 10 goals .
Now he might score or not , but to really limit the upward curve in today's NHL of a 21 yo which posses the main tools (skating and speed) is more then naive

 

[Le Barron de HF]

Same as Gallagher ceiling was a 3rd line player potting 10 goals .
Now he might score or not , but to really limit the upward curve in today's NHL of a 21 yo which posses the main tools (skating and speed) is more then naive

Find me posts that said that... That's a strong claim to make for a three time 40 goal scorer in the WHL. From 2012: "But Gallagher's main weapon is his shot, which has been terrorizing the junior ranks for the past three years. He has a strong wrist shot and can score goals from a distance, but he also has a knack for crashing the goal crease and potting the dirty goals." Top 25 Under 25: #7 Brendan Gallagher

 

[26Mats]

I know he hasn’t scored yet but Mete is slowly becoming one of my favourite players

love this.

I love the way he's played fearless, even as a 5 foot 9 19 year old dman.

I'm ready to be patient and see what happens to his offensive game. Right now on a rush, it looks like he's half thinking about getting back on D. When he gets more experienced and satisfied with his defensive game, he'll start to put think offensively more. We'll see if he's able to create scoring chances and goals. Time will tell.

 

[Redux91]

love this.

I love the way he's played fearless, even as a 5 foot 9 19 year old dman.

I'm ready to be patient and see what happens to his offensive game. Right now on a rush, it looks like he's half thinking about getting back on D. When he gets more experienced and satisfied with his defensive game, he'll start to put think offensively more. We'll see if he's able to create scoring chances and goals. Time will tell.

Experience will only make this kid a better player, i completely agree