Like I said, maybe playing in Europe (something he hadn't done before) is messing him up. The bigger ice-surface gave him more time over there, so maybe his timing is a bit off.
I'm not too worried.. the guy works his ass off (as evidenced on the second goal). He'll pick it up.
The big ice hasn't really messed up Plekanec and Markov, though both are more familiar with the transition.
a few seconds earlier his play on the MaxPac rebound (controlling the puck in tight, going back hand to forehand and visibly trying to lift it over the goalies leg in tight), was a thing of beauty... didn't get the goal, but it was the kind of play that an elite player regularly pops up on the highlight reel for executing.
love that a few seconds later he gets a goal that bounces off of him...
The big ice hasn't really messed up Plekanec and Markov, though both are more familiar with the transition.
They played over there when they were younger, plus Olympics, etc. This is DD's first time. Not that is a good excuse, but it could explain the timing problems. He's fanning on pucks. He never does that.
a few seconds earlier his play on the MaxPac rebound (controlling the puck in tight, going back hand to forehand and visibly trying to lift it over the goalies leg in tight), was a thing of beauty... didn't get the goal, but it was the kind of play that an elite player regularly pops up on the highlight reel for executing.
love that a few seconds later he gets a goal that bounces off of him...
going to be fun watching him for years to come!
I like that he has that kind of skill, and that he shows such a willingness to get into the dirty areas and go for the garbage goals
Looks like y'all have something special in Galchenyuk. He is playing absolutely fearlessly in front of the net and looks like he's willing to grind and fight it out. That's something you can't teach... He's gonna be fun to watch.
Less so when he's scoring against us, of course, but what can you do?
Good game, all. Cheers!
Classy post - respect...
Only three more games to evaluate and make a huge decision. Stay, or back to Sarnia... Glad I'm the one making THAT call!
