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I can see him being a winger in the NHL but I don't see him making it as a regular d-man in the NHL. Maybe as a PP specialist but that's it. Too many holes in his game.
I can see him being a winger in the NHL but I don't see him making it as a regular d-man in the NHL. Maybe as a PP specialist but that's it. Too many holes in his game.
That misses the whole point, IMHO... the key is that he's developing his game, you can't look at the way he's playing right now and say that he has to be a forward. It'd be like looking at Subban when he was 18 and saying, yeah, he has to be a forward too the way he was playing then. Murphy is a year or two behind in that process, maybe, but it's waaaaaaaay too soon to write him off as a D just based on the current struggles.
If he hasn't progressed his complete game in another 3-4 years from now, well ok, then maybe you start labelling him as a PP specialist/forward switch candidate, but not now.
I can see him being a winger in the NHL but I don't see him making it as a regular d-man in the NHL. Maybe as a PP specialist but that's it. Too many holes in his game.
Honestly, at this point in his career, if he is going to move to a forward position, he is already destined for failure.
That misses the whole point, IMHO... the key is that he's developing his game, you can't look at the way he's playing right now and say that he has to be a forward. It'd be like looking at Subban when he was 18 and saying, yeah, he has to be a forward too the way he was playing then. Murphy is a year or two behind in that process, maybe, but it's waaaaaaaay too soon to write him off as a D just based on the current struggles.
If he hasn't progressed his complete game in another 3-4 years from now, well ok, then maybe you start labelling him as a PP specialist/forward switch candidate, but not now.
That's a terrible comparison. PK Subban had 2 inches and 25 lbs on Murphy at that age, you could see the physical side there. Murphy is tiny and doesn't have the frame to put on much weight.
That's a terrible comparison. PK Subban had 2 inches and 25 lbs on Murphy at that age, you could see the physical side there. Murphy is tiny and doesn't have the frame to put on much weight.
I could be wrong, but I'm suspecting you haven't seen either player much. I saw them around 100 times in junior, fwiw.
July 20, 2001 - signed as free agent with Edmonton Oilers.
February 18, 2007 - traded to New York Islanders with 2008 3rd round selection for Denis Grebeshkov.
February 26, 2008 - traded to Anaheim Ducks for 2008 3rd round selection.
June 10, 2008 - traded to Minnesota Wild for a 2008 3rd round pick.
October 6, 2009 - Signed as free agent with Montreal Canadiens.
January 4, 2011 - Signed one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning
June 28, 2011 - Signed two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning
If you're using draft status/position as an argument for future success, then you should probably re-think your logic.
I wasn't using Murphy's draft position as a barometer for future success, I was pointing out the vast difference between his and Marc Andre Bergeron's junior career.
Ryan Murphy did as a teenager what Bergeron did as a 20 year old on the far and away best team in the QMJHL. I'll say it again: this is why Bergeron was undrafted and Murphy went in the first round.
If we are acting logically, shouldn't you explain how Ryan Murphy and Marc-Andre Bergeron will have similar NHL careers, despite their junior careers peaking at vastly different times?
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I wasn't using Murphy's draft position as a barometer for future success, I was pointing out the vast difference between his and Marc Andre Bergeron's junior career.
Ryan Murphy did as a teenager what Bergeron did as a 20 year old on the far and away best team in the QMJHL. I'll say it again: this is why Bergeron was undrafted and Murphy went in the first round.
If we are acting logically, shouldn't you explain how Ryan Murphy and Marc-Andre Bergeron will have similar NHL careers, despite their junior careers peaking at vastly different times?
Because when I watch Murphy play, he reminds me of Marc-Andre Bergeron? Poor defensive play and only has offensive ability (although, after the WJC, that could be debated).
Agreed, Klefbom was drafted by a solid Canadian team with oh so much history and tradition. It instantly makes him better.
Ryan Murphy is forever cursed to live and die in a market that doesn't even deserve a team and will never amount to anything because of it. He's also bad because he single handidly caused Canada to lose to two better teams.
If only he were lucky enough to be born in Ohio, Texas or Nebraska.
Haven't seen anything in Murphy to indicate his transition to the pro game will be any easier than Ryan Ellis' has been.
Any team acquiring Murphy now is probably going to have to wait at least 2 full seasons, probably more like 3 or 4 before he's making a significant contribution on the NHL level. And that's if he realizes his potential.
Given the timeline involved, a team would be stupid to make an offer for Murphy commensurate with his draft position, and at the same time, the 'Canes would be stupid to accept any offer that wasn't.
Agreed, Klefbom was drafted by a solid Canadian team with oh so much history and tradition. It instantly makes him better.
Ryan Murphy is forever cursed to live and die in a market that doesn't even deserve a team and will never amount to anything because of it. He's also bad because he single handidly caused Canada to lose to two better teams.
If only he were lucky enough to be born in Ohio, Texas or Nebraska.
I am a big fan of Murphy. But at this point you would not get Klefbom for him. Before he was hurt Klefbom was playing lights out in the SEL. His stock has risen not because he is an Oiler prospect but rather because of how he has played. The big factor here being that his game is much more likely to transfer to the next level.
Murphy is exceptionally talented. And while he played great in the latter half of last year and in the playoffs, he has struggled this year. The WJHC's exaggerated the issues he has to deal with in transitioning to the NHL. But there is no question that at this point he looks a lot further away from playing in the league than does Klefbom.
Some of the comments in this thread are ridiculous. We'll gladly keep him and won't lose a second of sleep over it.
Bingo. What's all of this talk about moving him to forward? The guy hasn't even played a second in the NHL yet..lol. I still think Murphy is going to be a stud from the blueline. Can't wait.
Because when I watch Murphy play, he reminds me of Marc-Andre Bergeron? Poor defensive play and only has offensive ability (although, after the WJC, that could be debated).
like i can't believe i have to do this
And I obviously disagree. The only thing Bergeron had going for him was speed and a shot (both pretty blistering). He didn't have the hockey sense to take advantage of either.
Murphy actually has the vision and hockey sense (both of which are off the charts) to take advantage of the tool's God/Satan gave him, unlike Bergeron.
The only thing that is remotely comparable is their frame. But we could keep debating this until the end of time (or until Murphy wins a Norris and/or busts spectacularly).
P.S. When you say "watch Murphy play", are you talking about the WJC or his campaign in the OHL?
if he was further along something around Murphy for M Staal
Rangers could use a right handed offensive dman
????? He'd have to be muuuch further along for anything like that to make any sense.
There are definitely a lot of troll comments in here bashing murphy which aren't really deserved, but not every Canadian in here is trolling. I think it's perfectly understandable that some people think his game won't transition well from junior to pros, but that doesn't mean there's absolutely no chance that it does.
I feel for you Canes fans I really do, a lot of people have blind hatred for most of the prospects on my team. For instance it's definitely not just Leafs fans in here bashing Murphy but I've seen plenty of Rielly bashing for no good reason.
To the person who said it's because he's a Cane's prospect and we dont think they should have a team, I think the Carolina Hurricanes are one of the southern teams I have the most respect for, especially after 2002 and having so many ex canes come to the Leafs and talk about how great the Canes fans were. (Jeff O'Neil, Ron Francis)
Most people in this thread bashing Murphy aren't Leaf fans, and I'm fairly sure the person you're replying to isn't either. Not everyone that lives in Toronto is a Leaf fan you know.
At least you seemed to be bashing the Leafs and not Rielly. Bashing Rielly while defending Murphy would be a lot like throwing rocks in a glass house.
I think Colborne sucks ass. Must be dealt immediately.
While I think Colborne has average potential, I wouldn't say he sucks ass. Though I do agree I'd trade him but not for Murphy. Probably part of a package.
Agreed, Klefbom was drafted by a solid Canadian team with oh so much history and tradition. It instantly makes him better.
Ryan Murphy is forever cursed to live and die in a market that doesn't even deserve a team and will never amount to anything because of it. He's also bad because he single handidly caused Canada to lose to two better teams.
If only he were lucky enough to be born in Ohio, Texas or Nebraska.
Uh, it might have something to do with Klefbom being named a tournament all star playing for a gold medal winning team last year (Murphy didn't even make Team Canada), coupled with the fact he was going to be their team captain this year, plus the fact he was excelling in a men's league as a 19yr old prior to season ending shoulder surgery. Then you add that he is just as good a skater but has size and physicality to go with it, and yes, I think the two switch draft positions if there is a 2011 redo.
