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Post by kievthegreat on Apr 9, 2021 15:16:48 GMT
Yeah mostly it was preseason when BBQ was a "thing' from what I remember. But I do remember they definitely had some chemistry Having only watched 4 games very impressed with Lacho. Great motor,great compete and a very good hockey IQ. He gets harshly judged I feel because of what he once promised, compared to what he's become. His first 5 full seasons with the Panthers, he got 203 points in 263 games. He then got just 74 in the next 264, with a career low 10 points in 2018/19 (and someone can confirm, but I believe his only 2 goals that year were empty netters). The stats don't show you how his role has changed, he's now a go to PK forward for the reasons you've mentioned and is primarily used as a defensive forward to harass rather than create opportunities. I think he's less valuable to the team now as we could do with the goal scoring Brit he used to be. However that doesn't mean he doesn't fulfil a vital role on the team and he's still a contributor, doing the dirty work that gets less accolades.
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Post by bobness on Apr 9, 2021 16:56:17 GMT
Looks like your tour of Norway isn't done yet?
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Post by bobness on Apr 9, 2021 17:01:40 GMT
Having only watched 4 games very impressed with Lacho. Great motor,great compete and a very good hockey IQ. He gets harshly judged I feel because of what he once promised, compared to what he's become. His first 5 full seasons with the Panthers, he got 203 points in 263 games. He then got just 74 in the next 264, with a career low 10 points in 2018/19 (and someone can confirm, but I believe his only 2 goals that year were empty netters). The stats don't show you how his role has changed, he's now a go to PK forward for the reasons you've mentioned and is primarily used as a defensive forward to harass rather than create opportunities. I think he's less valuable to the team now as we could do with the goal scoring Brit he used to be. However that doesn't mean he doesn't fulfil a vital role on the team and he's still a contributor, doing the dirty work that gets less accolades. To confirm, his only 2 goals that season were both in the same game. 1 was indeed a "regulation" empty netter, but the first was a wicked snipe from almost straight off a face off. One of the goals of the year, to be fair. My choice, if we were choosing, would be this one though, from Guptill. I swear I heard it hit the net, it was that unexpected and quick a shot.
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Post by kievthegreat on Apr 9, 2021 17:25:41 GMT
He gets harshly judged I feel because of what he once promised, compared to what he's become. His first 5 full seasons with the Panthers, he got 203 points in 263 games. He then got just 74 in the next 264, with a career low 10 points in 2018/19 (and someone can confirm, but I believe his only 2 goals that year were empty netters). The stats don't show you how his role has changed, he's now a go to PK forward for the reasons you've mentioned and is primarily used as a defensive forward to harass rather than create opportunities. I think he's less valuable to the team now as we could do with the goal scoring Brit he used to be. However that doesn't mean he doesn't fulfil a vital role on the team and he's still a contributor, doing the dirty work that gets less accolades. To confirm, his only 2 goals that season were both in the same game. 1 was indeed a "regulation" empty netter, but the first was a wicked snipe from almost straight off a face off. One of the goals of the year, to be fair. My choice, if we were choosing, would be this one though, from Guptill. I swear I heard it hit the net, it was that unexpected and quick a shot. Happy to be corrected.
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Post by ashfieldpanther on Apr 9, 2021 18:18:12 GMT
Didnt take Ferrara long to get into the swing of things.
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Post by wgray on Apr 9, 2021 20:07:06 GMT
For the last few season’s I got the impression that Lacho lacked belief and desire. He rarely used his speed to beat a man and he wouldn’t take a chance on the offensive zone. When you combine this with the fact that coaches have put him into defensive roles, that’s why I think we’ve seen his production drop to the level it has.
Other the last few games he has impressed me. Maybe his stint in Telford his done him well, given him some belief and made him realise that he can contribute offensively still. I’d love it if he could make an impact again.
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Post by The Flying Shirt on Apr 9, 2021 21:00:32 GMT
Didnt take Ferrara long to get into the swing of things. Great game tonight
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