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--- Quote from: Beaglefan2 on Sunday December 22, 2019, 07:44:44 PM Eastern ---I have been impressed with Ziggy going back to last year. I think he is a top 4 D on most teams. Very poised and hopefully he still has to fill out a bit and can be more physical in years to come. I heard the guys on the NHL radio channel talking about the Caps and how solid they were, but that they might be looking to add a Dman like Greene on NJ - however they pointed out how well Ziggy had played.
Panik is another story. I don't mind if he is in a drought, but I don't see the desire and effort. A lot of times, he just seems to be coasting and not really pressing very hard. If that is going to be the case, I'll take Boyd all day long.
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Totally with you on Panik, Beags!
From the history of our posts, I’d say that we both tend to prioritize both desire, and effort, as an important part of the attitude and character in a given player!
So many times, NHL fans are familiar with the scenario of an average skater, of an appreciably lower skill set, actually raising his overall value to the team, when his base talent level is accompanied by an “all in”, great attitude!!
Conversely, we see, also, the otherwise, exceptionally gifted player, who spends an eternity, throughout his career, in frustrating mediocrity, never quite able to realize his potential, for a variety of reasons, The majority of which can be traced back to attitude and character issues!
Happens all the time!
Like I said earlier, if you’ve got Eller, and Hagelin, as your two line mates, you’re already put against a hyper-hustle backdrop, that will tend to magnify the view, on any lesser effort issues within that line, so you better keep the gas on! I believe Boyd keeps the better pace with that line, and Panik may help to stymie the line a bit, actually!
Here’s to Hagelin getting a goal before 2020! 😁
It’ll do wonders for his confidence!
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