Sick snipe, and an assist so far tonite against the Rangers, he now has 17 points in 19 games, and has at least a point in 16 of Winnipeg's 19 games. All of this while playing predominantly with Burmistrov (great young player, but 6 pts on the year) and Antropov (6 pts).
He's even in plus minus on a net minus team, and has taken on a big role on the PK of late.
He gets a lot of crap for his off ice antics, but the kid is bringing it on ice this year.
He actually looks pretty good on the penalty kill. Causes alot of problems with his speed on the forecheck.
It's nice to see him playing well and shutting people up (myself included). You don't necessarily have to appreciate him as a person, but as a player he's a fun guy to cheer for.
Age 18: 66gms, 14gls, 26pts (82gms, 17gls, 32pts)
Age 19: 73gms, 19gls, 43pts (82gms, 21gls, 48pts)
Age 20: 74gms, 30gls, 57pts (82gms, 33gls, 63pts)
Age 21: 19gms, 9gls, 18pts (82gms, 39gls, 78pts)
He hits, fights, skates, snipes.....and he produces at a great level for his age despite very, very little support from his teammates.
He's an absolute stud. So many less impressive young players get so much more good press than this guy, when there's no chance I'd take them over Kane.
This kid should be a shoo-in for Team Canada, ahead of a whole bunch of weenies who keep getting mentioned instead.
2 goals, 1 assist and easily the best player on the ice tonight. Also on the PK and out there in the last minute with the Rangers pulling their goalie. 1st star by a mile.
Age 18: 66gms, 14gls, 26pts (82gms, 17gls, 32pts)
Age 19: 73gms, 19gls, 43pts (82gms, 21gls, 48pts)
Age 20: 74gms, 30gls, 57pts (82gms, 33gls, 63pts)
Age 21: 19gms, 9gls, 18pts (82gms, 39gls, 78pts)
He hits, fights, skates, snipes.....and he produces at a great level for his age despite very, very little support from his teammates.
He's an absolute stud. So many less impressive young players get so much more good press than this guy, when there's no chance I'd take them over Kane.
This kid should be a shoo-in for Team Canada, ahead of a whole bunch of weenies who keep getting mentioned instead.
For comparison sake, a guy like Rick Nash had a comparable ppg rate at 21.
It's early though. Let's see him keep it up.
