I'm with you on this. Even more absurd is when they start saying he is a combination of multiple players.

Honestly, if he was just a consistent 30 goal scorer, that would be a huge win for the franchise. The fact that he could be more than that is pretty exciting.
- 2sticks1puck

I can't stand when I read some half-assed article that compares a player to an NHL HoF'er and then every fan of that team thinks that they have some sort of untouchable, superstar prospect on their hands.

At the very least, I'm OK with someone saying something along the lines of "his game is in the mold of [Player X]" because at least that just speaks to the style of play and not the actual talent level...but I think that's even too misleading for most people.

Not telling you what to believe, but I am very much of the opinion that comparing prospects to current/former NHL players does nothing but perpetuate absurd overvaluation by fans and create unrealistic expectations.
- eichiefs9

Not comparing, just saying how difficult Jagr was to knock off the puck, crazy stick-handling and a great shot, while not being the best skater. Kakko is all of those

And let us speculate on what could be, we’ve never been in this position before

Not comparing, just saying how difficult Jagr was to knock off the puck and a great shot, while not being the best skater. Kakko is all of those

And let us speculate on what could be, we’ve never been in this position before
- Slimtj100

Go back and read the first half of the first sentence of my post

Yeah, in the past he's talked about how he believes it's important to pay attention to other sports in order to get a good grasp on prospect evaluation. I don't agree with everything Pronman says/believes but I do think he is usually pretty fair and open about how he comes to his conclusions.
- eichiefs9

I am trying to think who in the game now would have an 80 score...

McDavid's Speed?
Ovi's shot?
Tavares ability to be a traitor?

I am trying to think who in the game now would have an 80 score...

McDavid's Speed?
Ovi's shot?
Tavares ability to be a traitor?
- TPC

I would say McDavid's speed and hockey IQ and Ovi's shot would be the two easiest candidates to pick out there, yeah. You could probably also throw Tavares' slithering ability in there too.

Not comparing, just saying how difficult Jagr was to knock off the puck, crazy stick-handling and a great shot, while not being the best skater. Kakko is all of those

And let us speculate on what could be, we’ve never been in this position before
- Slimtj100

So, I'm expecting a lot of lazy hooking penalties.

I am trying to think who in the game now would have an 80 score...

McDavid's Speed?
Ovi's shot?
Tavares ability to be a traitor?
- TPC

So, I'm expecting a lot of lazy hooking penalties.
- Fenrir

He needs to grow his hair long too

He needs to grow his long hair long too
- Slimtj100

and plow some 18 year olds

wat
- eichiefs9

and plow some 18 year olds
- eichiefs9

And try to save a players life following a heartattack...too soon?

I would say McDavid's speed and hockey IQ and Ovi's shot would be the two easiest candidates to pick out there, yeah. You could probably also throw Tavares' slithering ability in there too.
- eichiefs9

And then the 20 scale...

Every aspect of Milan Lucic's game?
TJs trade proposals?
Captn's age of consent?

And then the 20 scale...

Every aspect of Milan Lucic's game?
TJs trade proposals?
Captn's age of consent?


- TPC

😢

😢
- Slimtj100

I joke TJ

I joke TJ
- TPC

I know

I just think you’ll be bummed at some point, if you think about it they’ve shown no more loyalty to anyone. Kreider is next. Even Zucc is gone.

I know

I just think you’ll be bummed at some point, if you think about it they’ve shown no more loyalty to anyone. Kreider is next. Even Zucc is gone.
- Slimtj100

We should know for sure this offseason. If they don't try to negotiate a long term deal then he may be gone by the TDL

And then the 20 scale...

Every aspect of Milan Lucic's game?
TJs trade proposals?
Captn's age of consent?


- TPC

Leo Komarov. That's it. Leo Komarov is just 20, no specifics. Below 20, probably.

Leo Komarov. That's it. Leo Komarov is just 20, no specifics. Below 20, probably.
- eichiefs9

I know

I just think you’ll be bummed at some point, if you think about it they’ve shown no more loyalty to anyone. Kreider is next. Even Zucc is gone.
- Slimtj100

Yeah and they're also poised to rebuild quick and be loaded with young talent, and that's before you take into account that the NYC is a highly-desirable location for UFA's.

Loyalty gets you stupid poop like Garth Snow being allowed to stand on a pedestal and piss all over Islander fans for 10+ years.

😢
- Slimtj100

JRR

- mdw7413

I mean I know what that is but I'm still not seeing how it relates

I mean I know what that is but I'm still not seeing how it relates
- eichiefs9

I just thought that he labeled him as "Special" was funny when I read it.... jesus christ

I just thought that he labeled him as "Special" was funny when I read it.... jesus christ
- mdw7413

Oh I just assumed you were referring to me as retarded for some reason or another. Conditioning I guess

JRR


- mdw7413

I don't get it...did he finally get laid?