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PUCKNRUSH:
--- Quote from: Mickstix on Sunday June 16, 2019, 05:10:13 PM Eastern ---Uh boi.. They just gave Hagelin 2.75 x 4 and he doesnt take faceoffs.. (cough-Beagle took 3mil-cough) :huh:
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Hopefully the next move will be a decent face off guy!
Not always ready to warm up to an ex-HEN, but Hagelin made it much easier with his all hustle/effort attitude! I like the guy a lot now. He directly opposes that “low-effort-itis”, that rears it’s head, from a few of the guys, now and then!
His speed and acceleration are superior gifts, that make him a better candidate than most, for the older guy/longer term contract! He may not be a scoring wiz, but he opens WAY more production opportunities for any line he plays on, as opponents are forced to respect his speed and quickness, when having to defend their zone!
He also overwhelmingly improves our PK, and is an intelligent player!
I loved me some Niskanen during his stay here, but there’s no doubt that he doesn’t age as well as Orpik does. Hey, I mean some guys just succumb to age related effects, more than others!
Niskanen, IMO, is one of these! He is still tough and gritty, and has a good hockey brain, but the last 2 seasons, ESPECIALLY this last season, he simply suffers from not always being able to execute PHYSICALLY, what he MENTALLY wants to DO!
Nisky has a lot of pride, as well, and I believe he starts trying to “make up”, for some of his more frequent errors, by attempting stretch passes, that aren’t really there, or trying to over compensate by trying too hard to FORCE big plays, taking senseless risks that don’t have to be taken, often times, at a minimum, resulting in an unnecessary change of possession, or a high chance SOG for the opponent!
Nisky was never considered to be speedy, or quick reacting, so it’s only natural that his aging body, has a slightly more negative effect on his play than average! The guy has a great attitude, and is a consummate pro, he’s just getting slow as molasses, and it just happens to really SHOW with him! It’s too bad, but I like the move for Gudas!
I don’t know if GMBM is trying to send a message, but he just inked a DEFENSIVE, more physical, Dman, AND a true all effort, all hustle guy in Haglin!
Hopefully some of these softy’s, and fellas that don’t feel like “showing up all the time“, are watching!!!
Rush
alta:
The Caps needed to keep Hags, so I like that move. Now they can trade Kuzy for someone that gives a shit, and does face offs
PUCKNRUSH:
--- Quote from: alta on Monday June 17, 2019, 12:26:57 AM Eastern ---The Caps needed to keep Hags, so I like that move. Now they can trade Kuzy for someone that gives a shit, and does face offs
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LOL, Alta!
I think we are quite like-minded about Kuznetzov!
My attitude is it’s on him now, to prove he wants to play here.
Rush
alta:
--- Quote from: PUCKNRUSH on Monday June 17, 2019, 12:31:35 AM Eastern ---
LOL, Alta!
I think we are quite like-minded about Kuznetzov!
My attitude is it’s on him now, to prove he wants to play here.
Rush
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It's not just here, I don't think. The guy has even admitted he gets bored on the ice. Maybe a trade will be the incentive he needs. Or he can go home and play in the KHL.
DC_1908:
--- Quote from: alta on Monday June 17, 2019, 12:26:57 AM Eastern ---The Caps needed to keep Hags, so I like that move. Now they can trade Kuzy for someone that gives a shit, and does face offs
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That should of been done a couple years ago. Even if they would they would admit their mistake and try to move him, who would take a almost 30yo head case with that contract now?
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