only Brunner and Zetterberg (both of EV Zug - along with Omark) have more Pts/game than Tavares in that league. Pretty impressive, especially since he started relatively slowly.
Been on fire playing with nobody remotely close to NHL caliber linemates (Streit/Josi on defense notwithstanding)
With another 2-2-4pts today he's now at 35pts, 4th in league scoring.
I keep watching videos of him playing and/or being interviewed in the Swiss league and it's very depressing. I want my JTV.
Echoed.
At least it's much easier to spot him now that he's wearing the golden helmet and jersey. Is it me or is Johnny looking more and more like the Esposito-esque goal scorer he was in Junior? His hands and instincts in tight are sick.
At least it's much easier to spot him now that he's wearing the golden helmet and jersey. Is it me or is Johnny looking more and more like the Esposito-esque goal scorer he was in Junior? His hands and instincts in tight are sick.
Moulson is also pretty good in tight, quick shot, picking corners with deadly accuracy. But Tavares is far better at making plays in tight, getting shots off, rebounds, wrap-arounds - amazing ability to establish and maintain body position while protecting the puck. Seems like lacrosse-type play.
Bob McKenzie recently said that about JT (on TSN Radio) when talking about generational talents and Connor McDavid being in the Crosby/Ovy area of "generational" not like Tavares, Hall, and others (as the host suggested). BMack was quick to defend Tavares and said (paraphrasing):
Let's not be so quick to suggest Tavares won't achieve generational status. He's improved his skating tremendously and although scouts were being really tough on him right before the draft, they seemed to forget how effective he was, his drive to the net, going to the tough areas to score goals, just like did in lacrosse. And how those types of goals translate to the NHL and how few players are able to (willing to) go to those areas and score goals. (If I find the interview, I'll post it)
And, on McDavid, incredible hockey player already. But even BMack jokingly said "hey, in three years of watching him, I'm sure some scouts will come out and say something negative about him right before the draft"
On a side note: Tyler Benson
The next, next, next one? 82pts in 17games, 14 years old
Who knows, three more tanking seasons, in the next four years, might land MacKinnon, McDavid, Benson #givingwangideas
Moulson is also pretty good in tight, quick shot, picking corners with deadly accuracy. But Tavares is far better at making plays in tight, getting shots off, rebounds, wrap-arounds - amazing ability to establish and maintain body position while protecting the puck. Seems like lacrosse-type play.
Bob McKenzie recently said that about JT (on TSN Radio) when talking about generational talents and Connor McDavid being in the Crosby/Ovy area of "generational" not like Tavares, Hall, and others (as the host suggested). BMack was quick to defend Tavares and said (paraphrasing):
Let's not be so quick to suggest Tavares won't achieve generational status. He's improved his skating tremendously and although scouts were being really tough on him right before the draft, they seemed to forget how effective he was, his drive to the net, going to the tough areas to score goals, just like did in lacrosse. And how those types of goals translate to the NHL and how few players are able to (willing to) go to those areas and score goals. (If I find the interview, I'll post it)
And, on McDavid, incredible hockey player already. But even BMack jokingly said "hey, in three years of watching him, I'm sure some scouts will come out and say something negative about him right before the draft"
On a side note: Tyler Benson
The next, next, next one? 82pts in 17games, 14 years old
Who knows, three more tanking seasons, in the next four years, might land MacKinnon, McDavid, Benson #givingwangideas
It's eery how much John Tavares' game resembles Johnny Tavares'...
This goal is sick...
From what I've seen so far from our golden boy, generational level play is not out of the question. As in regards to Bobby Mac's comments - 'See. Billy Idol gets it!' (stolen from someone else who posted it around here not too long ago)
As for the tanking, NO! I don't want to see another Tankellini on LI.
It's eery how much John Tavares' game resembles Johnny Tavares'...
This goal is sick...
From what I've seen so far from our golden boy, generational level play is not out of the question. As in regards to Bobby Mac's comments - 'See. Billy Idol gets it!' (stolen from someone else who posted it around here not too long ago)
As for the tanking, NO! I don't want to see another Tankellini on LI.
Agreed, I'm done with the losing thing. As far as tanking goes though, I don't think this team can be accused of that. If only because their 2nd half play has been their best hockey for the past couple of years.
IMO, this next draft pick should be our last high pick(assuming it ends up being relatively high, which it should). I'd like to see a couple of signings/trades made next offseason to put all the pieces in place.
As far as Johnny goes, since this is his thread, I wouldn't be surprised to see him hit that "generational" level. Maybe it's completely premature and ignorant, but I fully expect to see his name join the others up in the rafters at some point. As long as he stays healthy(and here), he should end up as one of our all-time greats. Knock on wood.
The players were able to buy them, before the auction. Tavares bought his jersey form his only game in the European Trophy (Streit bought both, so he hasn't any for sell), so the one which is for sell isn't even game worn, but I'm sure it will still fetch the most $...
Moulson is also pretty good in tight, quick shot, picking corners with deadly accuracy. But Tavares is far better at making plays in tight, getting shots off, rebounds, wrap-arounds - amazing ability to establish and maintain body position while protecting the puck. Seems like lacrosse-type play.
Bob McKenzie recently said that about JT (on TSN Radio) when talking about generational talents and Connor McDavid being in the Crosby/Ovy area of "generational" not like Tavares, Hall, and others (as the host suggested). BMack was quick to defend Tavares and said (paraphrasing):
Let's not be so quick to suggest Tavares won't achieve generational status. He's improved his skating tremendously and although scouts were being really tough on him right before the draft, they seemed to forget how effective he was, his drive to the net, going to the tough areas to score goals, just like did in lacrosse. And how those types of goals translate to the NHL and how few players are able to (willing to) go to those areas and score goals. (If I find the interview, I'll post it)
And, on McDavid, incredible hockey player already. But even BMack jokingly said "hey, in three years of watching him, I'm sure some scouts will come out and say something negative about him right before the draft"
On a side note: Tyler Benson
The next, next, next one? 82pts in 17games, 14 years old
Who knows, three more tanking seasons, in the next four years, might land MacKinnon, McDavid, Benson #givingwangideas
Matt Moulson has a good nose for the net, a good shot, and puts himself in scoring position very well.
That said, he might not be in the NHL without having an elite center like Tavares or Datsuyk to get him the chances. And ordinary center, even the majority of 1st line centers on other teams would not be sufficient to turn MM into a consistent 30 goal guy, possibly not even be able to stick in the NHL.
Tavares skill and efforts make Moulson what he is, which says more about JT than Moulson.
I would bet Moulson would catch on with another team. He has skills that make him a scoring threat. He had good fortune to have NYI put him with Tavares (because he was cheap and our management doesn't pay for talent out there). You don't score 30 goals in the NHL without skill.
The players were able to buy them, before the auction. Tavares bought his jersey form his only game in the European Trophy (Streit bought both, so he hasn't any for sell), so the one which is for sell isn't even game worn, but I'm sure it will still fetch the most $...
Johnny T is such a great fit with Bern. Of all the Lockout stars in Switzerland I'm liking him the most, he has just a likeable personality. He seems like a hockey player through and through, on and off the ice, he has a serious attitude and gives the impression that he really cares no matter where he is.
Also, if Bern would play without advertisements they would have one of the most beautiful jerseys in the hockey world IMO. Those European Trophy jerseys look great.
His first goal featured a nice shot - going against the grain and going high glove. He's getting fancy now, Julie 'The Cat' Gafney would have stopped it though.
His first goal featured a nice shot - going against the grain and going high glove. He's getting fancy now, Julie 'The Cat' Gafney would have stopped it though.
Johnny with the Golden dome,I LOVE it!!!. If Johnny brings that shot back across the pond then there is no doubt in my mind that he will be a consistant 40 goal added to his arsenal to go along with the rest of the sac of tricks and skills healreay has. The thing
His first goal featured a nice shot - going against the grain and going high glove. He's getting fancy now, Julie 'The Cat' Gafney would have stopped it though.
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no way. That was a laser shot, reminds me of a young Jeff Tambellini (no, not kidding)
Tavares never had that shot in prior years.
Not sure if it deflected on it's way in, it may have because the goalie didn't even come close to stopping it.
no way. That was a laser shot, reminds me of a young Jeff Tambellini (no, not kidding)
Tavares never had that shot in prior years.
Not sure if it deflected on it's way in, it may have because the goalie didn't even come close to stopping it.
Yeah, it was a laser and an excellent sign that maybe some of his hard work on his shot is starting to pay off. The goalie really had no chance, hence the Julie Gafney comment. It was a joke man, the lockout is getting to you.
Anyway, if Julie stopped Gunnar Stahl, she could stop Johhny or anyone else for that matter. She was that awesome, she made Goldberg switch to defense. Manon Rheaume, who?
