How Good is Stepan Defensively?

[Erza Scarlet]

hi guys, i'm playing a fantasy draft and having a hard time choosing between Ennis or Stephan for my 3rd line. I know Ennis is pure skill but how good is Stephan defensively? might choose Stephan if he's a real responsible player. Help me guys.

[Brian Boyle]

Do you mean Stepan? If so, yeah, he's pretty decent.

[LordsCup*]

Ya, hes a good 2 way player

[McMonster]

nothing special defensively but he isn't a liability either

[Killem Dafoe]

Terrible. And he can't hit empty nets.

[-31-]

Terrible. And he can't hit empty nets.

Yeah, he's a real Rick Nash out there. Terrible.

But if it's a fantasy team, why do you care?

[Parker McDonald]

Do people seriously not realize his name is Stepan and not every other way people have been butchering his simple name?

[McMonster]

Originally Posted by kaneone

Do people seriously not realize his name is Stepan and not every other way people have been butchering his simple name?

we all know who he was talking about so whats the big deal

[Miamipuck]

Stepon is a pretty good defensive player.

[Seven Years]

Steve Yzerman-lite.

[Kershaw]

Stepan is good defensively for his age. However, I think Ennis will get 70+ points next season. I'd take him over Stepan.

[Killem Dafoe]

Originally Posted by -31-

Yeah, he's a real Rick Nash out there. Terrible.

But if it's a fantasy team, why do you care?

You know i wasn't talking about Stepan right?

I mean, I'll assume you knew what I meant.

[Barbara Underhill]

Originally Posted by Killem Dafoe

Terrible. And he can't hit empty nets.

OMG do you even watch Rangers games? DO you know what hockey is? I bet you couldn't differentiate between a urinal cake and a hockey puck. GTFO.

[-31-]

Originally Posted by Killem Dafoe

You know i wasn't talking about Stepan right?

I mean, I'll assume you knew what I meant.

No I actually didn't get what you meant, but I didn't think you were being serious either way.

Now that you've pointed that out, I quickly clued in to the joke.

[Barbara Underhill]

Originally Posted by -31-

No I actually didn't get what you meant, but I didn't think you were being serious either way.

Now that you've pointed that out, I quickly clued in to the joke.

While it was I joke I think part of it is true, none of the Rangers can hit an empty net.

[KingWantsCup]

Better Stephan than Strapon.

[alvesNYR]

Yeah but not better than Stall.

[Clowes Line]

When did the Rangers acquire Stephan Marbury?

[NashtyAttack]

Stephan, Dubinski, Stall/Stahl, Gaborick, Bickell, McDounagh, Lundquist....They're easy names people!! lol

Anyway, Step is pretty good defensively for a young guy. Solid PKer

[Killem Dafoe]

Originally Posted by -31-

No I actually didn't get what you meant, but I didn't think you were being serious either way.

Now that you've pointed that out, I quickly clued in to the joke.

haha ok cool man. i rarely explain my sarcasm but I can't let people just think I'm hatin on D Steps.

[Killem Dafoe]

Originally Posted by Barbara Underhill

While it was I joke I think part of it is true, none of the Rangers can hit an empty net.

God you bring up a silly and depressing fact.

[Calad]

I always notice him on the backcheck, creates a lot of turnovers a la gaborik

[ColonialsHockey10]

He's decent now.

He was a great defensive player before the pros, but his speed is giving him issues in this department. Just a little work on his skating and he can be twice the player he is now, both offensively and defensively. His hockey IQ is through the roof.

[Machinehead]

I think he's great when he can actually get in position, but no doubt his poor skating limits defensive play somewhat.