Robert Brent Verified Member Posted 23 hours ago Share Posted 23 hours ago View full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnfaninnc Verified Member Posted 22 hours ago Share Posted 22 hours ago Quote The most celebrated parts of his skill set include a highly competitive style, a solid 200-foot game, an ability to score in high-danger areas, and playing with physicality. These traits should lend well to a bottom-six role, especially as he got used to the NHL’s speed. However, none of that seemed to translate. Öhgren scored no points and failed to produce underlying numbers indicating a positive impact. When I saw him live, he still wasn't playing with physicality (and I'd suggest he is not 187 but more like 200+). His stick was also still a bit slow. It was adequate for the A, but not quick enough for the N. He looks like he will be a Nino type player, and I loved Nino here. But, to do that, he's got to be doing a lot of stickhandling drills, and it is imperative that he starts playing the body harder. He'll win board battles, he did up here, but he goes in to gentle, he needs to go in with a jolt, far more violent. With respect to Robert's piece here, if you look at the 3 goals he shows, Ohgren didn't have to do anything but skate down the left wing. The defender was backed off, this doesn't happen in the N, all 3 of those never make it on net, they're deflected. On his 4th goal in front of the net, that was a nice chip shot. All told, though, he was asked to do minimal stickhandling. Watching him in the WJCs, I was not impressed with his puck control. So the hands may be good in tight, but they're going to have to get far quicker in space. Now, it could be that he has other linemates that can do that part and he merely launches one-timers without carrying the puck too much. Stats are one thing, and it would seem to indicate he is tearing up the A. However, the game which I saw him play, he did not stand out that way. When I saw Tuch, he really stood out. Ogzy did not. There's still more tools he needs unlocked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnt Toast Verified Member Posted 19 hours ago Share Posted 19 hours ago I hope they play Liam O wherever he can develop the best overall. I’m interested in longterm results. I’m absolutely certain he will hit his ceiling, whatever that is. I base that opinion on his family history of professional hockey players. So far his development trajectory is on spot. He’s one of five young players I’m really excited to see play for the Wild when he’s done baking. The future is bright. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnfaninnc Verified Member Posted 18 hours ago Share Posted 18 hours ago Merry Christmas to everyone. I certainly hope everyone has a great time with family this year! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up North Guy Verified Member Posted 13 hours ago Share Posted 13 hours ago 5 hours ago, mnfaninnc said: Merry Christmas to everyone. I certainly hope everyone has a great time with family this year! Merry Christmas MnFann 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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