Player Discussion Max Jones

[Dirk316]

Complimentary top 6 forward, needs to work on more consistently going to the front of the net and less cute plays.

 

[Static]

If he can learn to finish he could be a top line LW, he creates enough chances already.

 

[AngelDuck]

Guy is a very good puck carrier actually for a big man. He stickhandles really well and at high speeds.

This offseason will be spent working on his shooting hopefully.

I've been a huge fan since we drafted him, all he needs to do is stay healthy

 

[cheesymc]

Yes, he has a impact skills with his speed, hustle, and size. Once he works on his finishing he can be a legit top 2 line player.

 

[DigiDuck]

He's got the size and a good motor so should become a pretty effective forechecker. He can already play in a bottom 6 role, but of course we need scorers so hopefully he'll eventually figure that out. I'm not too concerned at the moment because he doesn't NEED to be a finisher right now, it would help, but I'm liking his development. Sort of reminds me of Bonino's first extended call up when he couldn't buy a point.

If he figures it out in the next couple years, him and Kase together could create some havoc in the O-zone.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Guy is a very good puck carrier actually for a big man. He stickhandles really well and at high speeds.

This offseason will be spent working on his shooting hopefully.

I've been a huge fan since we drafted him, all he needs to do is stay healthy

Still don't get why people are/were sleeping on him.

At the very least hell be a great 3rd liner... but he is an athletic beast.... and has a lot more hockey skill than people give him credit for.... id like to see him adopt a little more of corey perrys play style into his game, like going hard to the net and fighting for those dirty goals. If he can find a scoring touch, hell be a stud.

 

[Trojans86]

Tons of upside due to physical tools. Even though he already is an effective nhler I would love for him to work on playmaking and scoring in the AHL for a year or do stints back and forth through next year.

 

[bsu]

He will be a great 3rd liner or okay 2nd line forward, hopefully he starts to bury a couple

 

[Ducks DVM]

Still don't get why people are/were sleeping on him.

At the very least hell be a great 3rd liner... but he is an athletic beast.... and has a lot more hockey skill than people give him credit for.... id like to see him adopt a little more of corey perrys play style into his game, like going hard to the net and fighting for those dirty goals. If he can find a scoring touch, hell be a stud.

I was waiting to see if he could stop injuring himself and stay away from the stupid suspension inducing stuff. It wasn’t his skills, it was his common sense and his health I wanted to wait on.

 

[Paul4587]

He’s going to be an everyday NHLer. It’s just a matter of how good of one. If he can learn to finish he could be a top 6 forward. I haven’t seen crazy good playmaking skills he has a bit of tunnel vision but it’s nowhere near as bad as the likes of Etems was and he has far better physical tools than Etem did.

 

[lakai17]

He’s going to be an everyday NHLer. It’s just a matter of how good of one. If he can learn to finish he could be a top 6 forward. I haven’t seen crazy good playmaking skills he has a bit of tunnel vision but it’s nowhere near as bad as the likes of Etems was and he has far better physical tools than Etem did.

Let's not compare him to etem.

 

[lakai17]

Decent game yesterday.

 

[cheesymc]

Love his level of compete and dynamic skating. If he can learn to finish better he’s gonna be a core player for us.

 

[Zegs2sendhelp]

Love his level of compete and dynamic skating. If he can learn to finish better he’s gonna be a core player for us.

Honestly I feel like hes more unlucky than anything right now... he gets a few solid chances a game, but yeah hes been fun to watch... and I imagine hell be even more fun to watch when they team is actually playing for something.

 

[cheesymc]

I think he plays like larger Kase in the way he forechecks. Its refreshing to see... like Kesler in his prime.

It's the complete opposite when watching slugs like Perry taking his time forechecking...

 

[bsu]

He reminds me of a non perimeter playing Etem. which is not a bad thing

 

[robbieboy3686]

Guy reminds me of Tom Wilson, I think he could grow into a player of his caliber and attributes.

 

[cheesymc]

He’s not as tough, nasty, or a fighter like Tom. He’s also not as strong and nasty as a Ferland. He’s a better skater than those two. Not sure who we can compare him to... maybe a bigger Bennett in the way he skates and forecheck, but even Bennett has shown more nastiness and willing to fight. If he can score more, maybe he can be like Timo Meier or bigger Miles Wood (but he fights a lot too)? Super annoying and can score, and very consistent.

 

[AngelDuck]

Chris Kreider if he adds the scoring touch. I don't see any Etem in his game at all, I'm not sure I understand that one. Etem could not carry the puck on his stick at all, Jones is really good at that. His only problem has been finishing off plays - but I think that will come

 

[robbieboy3686]

He’s not as tough, nasty, or a fighter like Tom. He’s also not as strong and nasty as a Ferland. He’s a better skater than those two. Not sure who we can compare him to... maybe a bigger Bennett in the way he skates and forecheck, but even Bennett has shown more nastiness and willing to fight. If he can score more, maybe he can be like Timo Meier or bigger Miles Wood (but he fights a lot too)? Super annoying and can score, and very consistent.

Usually the fighting comes in the 2nd season once they don’t feel intimidated at all anymore.

 

[lwvs84]

Usually the fighting comes in the 2nd season once they don’t feel intimidated at all anymore.

When does it for Subban? He seemed pretty intimidated by Jones last night

 

[Goose of Reason]

Chris Kreider if he adds the scoring touch. I don't see any Etem in his game at all, I'm not sure I understand that one. Etem could not carry the puck on his stick at all, Jones is really good at that. His only problem has been finishing off plays - but I think that will come

Agree with all of this, especially the finishing part. That can elude some players early on, so to me it's nothing but a positive that almost every game we've had a "Jones could have scored there" moment.

 

[dracom]

Jones is actually becoming one of my favorite players to watch on the team. he just gives 110% effort all the time, I'll always appreciate a player who does that.

 

[duxfan1101]

I can see some Miles Wood in him, not quite as fast though. Hopefully last year's version of Wood and not this year's.

 

[Kalv]

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