I don't know why but when I read this I can almost hear you saying it in the same way my kids ask about going out to something like Canada's WonderLand..."are we going to ride all the rides, are we going to have ice cream?".
Was totally like WTF????? Until I saw who you quoted.
I can't wait for this kid to get back into the lineup. Right now we're chugging along without him however, so there's no need to rush him back. I want him healthy for the playoffs because I think we might make it in this year. People love to play the comparison game with players, and in my opinion this kid is like a poor man's Rick Nash. He's not a physically punishing or quick winger, he's just a big guy with a wicked shot who uses his body and size to get into good scoring positions.
I can't wait for this kid to get back into the lineup. Right now we're chugging along without him however, so there's no need to rush him back. I want him healthy for the playoffs because I think we might make it in this year. People love to play the comparison game with players, and in my opinion this kid is like a poor man's Rick Nash. He's not a physically punishing or quick winger, he's just a big guy with a wicked shot who uses his body and size to get into good scoring positions.
Yup.
But you forgot to add that kadri sucks and we should trade him NOW!
I can't wait for this kid to get back into the lineup. Right now we're chugging along without him however, so there's no need to rush him back. I want him healthy for the playoffs because I think we might make it in this year. People love to play the comparison game with players, and in my opinion this kid is like a poor man's Rick Nash. He's not a physically punishing or quick winger, he's just a big guy with a wicked shot who uses his body and size to get into good scoring positions.
Really?
You rip Kadri at every turn, but Frattin, who is most likely a benefactor of Kadri rather than the other way around, is being compared to Rick Nash?
Yup.
But you forgot to add that kadri sucks and we should trade him NOW!
He made a couple of nice passes tonight, that's for sure. Do people find it so hard to figure out that I traditionally hate Kadri because I loathed him from watching him in junior, yet now he's on my favorite NHL team? It's not that complicated. I want him to do well, so maybe I won't hate him so much. He's looked good at times, but other times his flaws are still apparent and because of my natural hatred for him as a player his flaws stick out more to me. Maybe that's not fair, but it is what it is. It's not trolling, or being a dick, it's me dealing with the fact that a player I truly hate is helping my team win. I don't care that I'm probably wrong about him being a bust, I'm cool with being wrong. It happens a lot to smart hockey people, smarter hockey people than me. Can I talk about Frattin now? I like him a lot, and it's pretty ignorant to make out like Kadri is propping him up. He's earned his way here, and Kadri didnt' play with him in college when he was a top goal scorer.
He made a couple of nice passes tonight, that's for sure. Do people find it so hard to figure out that I traditionally hate Kadri because I loathed him from watching him in junior, yet now he's on my favorite NHL team? It's not that complicated. I want him to do well, so maybe I won't hate him so much. He's looked good at times, but other times his flaws are still apparent and because of my natural hatred for him as a player his flaws stick out more to me. Maybe that's not fair, but it is what it is. It's not trolling, or being a dick, it's me dealing with the fact that a player I truly hate is helping my team win. I don't care that I'm probably wrong about him being a bust, I'm cool with being wrong. It happens a lot to smart hockey people, smarter hockey people than me. Can I talk about Frattin now? I like him a lot, and it's pretty ignorant to make out like Kadri is propping him up. He's earned his way here, and Kadri didnt' play with him in college when he was a top goal scorer.
You probably should have left that junior stuff behind when he was drafted instead of going on about it 4 years later and calling Kadri a turd and anybody that thought he was capable of playing in the nhl a fanboy. I didn't watch any of his games against the spitfires but I can't imagine he was that much of an agitator to cause so much resentment. I mean, he probably drew some chintzy penalties, face washed some guys, and that's about it. No wonder people were questioning your dislike of the guy. I'm done now tho. Back to Frattin! He's great! his vision is underrated I think. Remember this one? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfoI4jVCA-w
His passes aren't always graceful but they are super smart.
Very nice pass!
I was excited for a top 3 pick this year but with players like Frattin, kadri and JVR taking off I have a little hope for the future. Maybe we can attract a big UFA this summer?
While listening to the jays game online earlier, I heard that Carlyle said Frattin as well as Reimer should be made avaliable for Thursdays game vs the Isles. Wondering if anyone else has heard the same?
While listening to the jays game online earlier, I heard that Carlyle said Frattin as well as Reimer should be made avaliable for Thursdays game vs the Isles. Wondering if anyone else has heard the same?
I know he said Reimer, no idea about Frattin, but he didn't do contact today.
Why pump somebodies tires by putting another player down.
Why can't they both be great up and coming players?
They not offer a lot. We complain Kadri was playing with Lombardi and ppl who couldn't finish. No he's playing with someone who can finish and it's all Kadri still? They are both good!!
I've been on these boards for a while...and wow..has this guy's fanbase grown. Everyone used to hate him last year and make threads hoping he'd get sent to the Marlies, and now he's nearly at savior level.
The chemistry between two of our best prospects have (kadri and Frattin) is really exciting to watch.
Kadri with his dangles and click passes are complimented perfectly by frattin's shot and nose for the net. Hope they can light it up for years to come.
Been one of my favorite prospects to watch for the past 4 years. So happy to see him succeeding in the big leagues. If he finds another level of vision in his game, this kid could be scary.
Good to hear he's getting closer to being back in the lineup.
While Kadri is managing to get things done without much help, having someone like Frattin on the wing would be handy. Creates a solid skill line with MacArthur-Kadri-Frattin, with MacArthur really getting slipped out of that spot when Lupul comes back and the lines get figured out.
He made a couple of nice passes tonight, that's for sure. Do people find it so hard to figure out that I traditionally hate Kadri because I loathed him from watching him in junior, yet now he's on my favorite NHL team? It's not that complicated. I want him to do well, so maybe I won't hate him so much. He's looked good at times, but other times his flaws are still apparent and because of my natural hatred for him as a player his flaws stick out more to me. Maybe that's not fair, but it is what it is. It's not trolling, or being a dick, it's me dealing with the fact that a player I truly hate is helping my team win. I don't care that I'm probably wrong about him being a bust, I'm cool with being wrong. It happens a lot to smart hockey people, smarter hockey people than me. Can I talk about Frattin now? I like him a lot, and it's pretty ignorant to make out like Kadri is propping him up. He's earned his way here, and Kadri didnt' play with him in college when he was a top goal scorer.
what flaws? he hits, he cycles, he passes extremely well, he's creative...
if you hate Kadri so much for his "flaws" I'd love to hear your thoughts on the rest of the teams "flaws"
were you expecting Sidney Crosby? heck, even HE has "flaws"
Good to hear he's getting closer to being back in the lineup.
While Kadri is managing to get things done without much help, having someone like Frattin on the wing would be handy. Creates a solid skill line with MacArthur-Kadri-Frattin, with MacArthur really getting slipped out of that spot when Lupul comes back and the lines get figured out.
I've been on these boards for a while...and wow..has this guy's fanbase grown. Everyone used to hate him last year and make threads hoping he'd get sent to the Marlies, and now he's nearly at savior level.
Maybe, but I just don't like putting our leading goal scorer on the shutdown line. Now if that fourth line was legitimate then you could treat that as the shutdown line and afford to give Grabo some offensive players to work with. But I find it hard to believe Carlyle who has kept moving Orr up the lineup would scratch him. Or abandon the idea of his fourth line being a tough guy line.
Anyways, I'd rather give our top offensive center, some of our top wingers on his line. All he's missing to displace Bozak on the top line frankly is improving his faceoff %.
