Player Discussion Zack Kassian
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The fourth line's slow start really killed his numbers.
He has 8 points in 15 games since they woke up.
Really liking his game again.
He has 8 points in 15 games since they woke up.
Really liking his game again.
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He goes out and does his job every shift. Play physical, skate fast, contribute offensively when you can, don't be a liability defensively. He still takes the occasional dumb penalty sometimes, but other than that your ideal 4th liner.
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Looked like a lazy disinterested player to start the first 10 games. No skating or hitting.
Since then, hes been a stud.
Since then, hes been a stud.
Goes out and does his job. There is one thing for certain, if you f*** with one of our players or even him himself, you are going to pay the price. Hall, Dubinsky, and Duclair are prime examples. I still smile whenever I think of that situation against Phoenix.
He is one of the main reasons we aren't soft as baby shit anymore.
He is one of the main reasons we aren't soft as baby shit anymore.
I think he's been working on playing a cleaner game where he doesn't grab the attention of the refs while on the ice. Never seen a player get shafted so badly by officials because of the name on the back of his jersey. Really liking his game this year.
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Something was off with him in the first 15 games and every facet of his game was less intense. Not sure what was going on, maybe he too was sick with the infections that have been going around the team.
The last 20 games has seen him compete better, be more involved, and his typical self here. This makes a big difference to our 4th line play and pk.
The last 20 games has seen him compete better, be more involved, and his typical self here. This makes a big difference to our 4th line play and pk.
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If the word on the street is that a flu bug was going through the team, I wouldn't be surprised if that helps explain his first part of the season.
His team is based around energy and emotion, and having that drained out of you by the flu could really affect your game.
His team is based around energy and emotion, and having that drained out of you by the flu could really affect your game.
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Love Kassian, never thought I'd be saying that after watching him in the OHL. He is the ideal 4th liner for this team, and being able to slot him in from lines 1-3 when need be is also a major bonus. Hope he stays an Oiler for a long long time, Lucic and he are the biggest reasons we aren't driven through the boards on a regular basis anymore.
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I believe there is more to Kass than a bottom 6 guy personally. This year he hasn't been as good so maybe its just wishful thinking but I love his game.
Has speed size is aggressive and hits plus has an NHL calibre shot. Responsible two way player excellent penalty killer... I believe he would be great on the PP as well. Whats not like? Took a small discount to show some gratitude to the organization for giving him another chance.
He imo drives his line and fits perfectly with Letestu. They get called our fourth line and minutes wise I suppose its true but thier skill set and effectivness to me makes them seem so much more.
Has speed size is aggressive and hits plus has an NHL calibre shot. Responsible two way player excellent penalty killer... I believe he would be great on the PP as well. Whats not like? Took a small discount to show some gratitude to the organization for giving him another chance.
He imo drives his line and fits perfectly with Letestu. They get called our fourth line and minutes wise I suppose its true but thier skill set and effectivness to me makes them seem so much more.
What do you mean by more than a bottom six guy? Like a potential top six guy?
I like Kassian and agree he drives his line. That is a fourth line. A very good fourth line but that's all. Kassian is a good fourth line winger who can step up to the third line for stretches. Nothing wrong with that. Just don't see that as more than a bottom six guy.
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I look at Maroon, who I like, and think complimentary top 6 player or top 9 forward at least. I think Kassian is better at hockey and could do what Maroon does at least.
When we most likely move on from Letestu I wonder if we bump him up and remake the 4th line next year with guys that are not as good but play them less.
I know it's only one game but man the third line was horrible last night.
Kass and Letestu were bad. Camalleri was terrible.
Sure re-make the entire fourth line. After last night's game I'm not sure if you could deliberately make a worse fourth line.
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He's been kind of hit or miss this year. He seems to be missing a bit of that reckless intensity he was rocking last season,
That being said, he's still one of the best fourth-liners in the league, and a difference maker in a variety of ways when he on his game. Hoping he's here for a long time still.
That being said, he's still one of the best fourth-liners in the league, and a difference maker in a variety of ways when he on his game. Hoping he's here for a long time still.
