DZ, McDonagh, Stepan, Grachev, and now Erixon are or were just all as exciting. I don't think anyone's been proclaiming Kreider a future 30-40 goal guy like Cherepanov could've been.
He certainly has tools, but Cherry shattered Bure records in the KHL. WHat records has Kreider got?
I believe he's second all time in goals for team USA at the U-20 WJC in only two tournaments.
He's got two NCAA Titles (lead this year's team in goals), WJC Gold & Bronze (lead both teams in goals), three Hockey East Titles, Three Beanpot Titles, Tournament MVPs.
Cherepanov was a phenomenal talent, Kreider is a winner.
I guess this makes today officially everyone's last chance to have a paranoid freakout about Kreider secretly conspiring to become a Bruin. What will everyone do with their expired tin-foil hats?
I guess this makes today officially everyone's last chance to have a paranoid freakout about Kreider secretly conspiring to become a Bruin. What will everyone do with their expired tin-foil hats?
Woo get this kid signed and straight to practice!!
I'm really trying to temper my expectations, but it's really hard to given how all hockey analysts were saying all year is how he is a man playing with boys and could jump into an NHL lineup right away.
I mean, if a shrimp like RNH can jump right into the NHL at 18, why not Kreider? Granted RNH is supremely talented, but Kreider has NHL size, world class speed, and is not afraid to go into the dirty areas to score goals. He fits right into Torts' system.
He's played at the World Championships the past 2 summers, so it's not like he hasn't had any exposure to professional hockey. Honestly, can he be any worse than freakin Mitchell?
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holy crap if this kid jumps right into the lineup. Mitchell has to sit
although I imagine he practices a bunch and they only use him if they feel he looks good
Absolutely not. I have to agree with Fitzy on this one. At this point if you're going to burn a year off his ELC he better see the ice right away. Doesn't make sense otherwise.