Crimson-JH Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Well, look like we have something to find out during this season's Superskills. Get Hansen, Schroeder, and Raymond to see who skates the fastest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_Cathode Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Ramyond is fast back and fourth, but he has terrible agility and doesn't manage turns well, which is why you never see him blow by people despite his speed. Hansen is very fast and agile, and I've always figured he's probably quicker than Raymond. That's why you see Hansen break and blow past defenders randomly for his breakaways every now and then. Where Raymond.. well.. doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brockbuster Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Not many players in the league faster than Mayray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegionOfDoom Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Booth is right up there as well, that guys seems to beat a lot of guys to the outside, might be partially strength as well tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamiSalo Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Hate to bring it up but Grabbner is one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 For a team that's average age is higher than probably 50% of the league, they do have some speedsters. MayRay is obviously pretty quick. Schroeder has shown not only how fast, but how agile he can be. Kesler has some insane top end speed. Hansen also has good top speed. Weise just showed that he's gotten a lot quicker than last year. Hell, almost anyone on this team can skate at a pretty high end. Sedin's are obviously still a little slow, but are getting better each year. Some of the D are lacking too. All around though, this team can really push a counter attack fast with their rushing speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwnstar Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Raymond of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5minutesinthebox Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Good point. I wont argue with anything you said because its true. He has made an improvement this year for all the reasons stated above. Maybe I have to change my expectation of him because as you said, he will never fool himself into making a power move against a bigger defender. I guess the fan in me wants to see Raymond take it to another level. Raymond has a god given talent for speed. The way he uses is right now is simply to back up the defence when he gains the zone but I feel like he could do so much more. I could drop my expectation of him and finally just come to terms that this is it. He will NEVER use his speed to create a scoring chance despite having the toolbox to do it. He will be a perimeter player that chips in for 10-15 goals and relies on his team mates for success. But if that's the case, I'd rather find someone else as I dont think that will cut it come playoff time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehamburglar Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 We do have quite a few fast players in the line up right now, that's nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NP-4815162342 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Ballard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobopan Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Schroder looks damn fast... Raymond probably is at least equal when he manages to stay on his feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rypien37 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 In terms of overall fluidity, technique and speed, Ballard is BY FAR the best skater on this team. Probably one of the best in the league. The guy turns skating into a art form, just seems like he's floating and gliding, amazing ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmotamed Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I guess we'll see at the Canucks Superskills competition! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Bang Boogie Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 For a team that's average age is higher than probably 50% of the league, they do have some speedsters. MayRay is obviously pretty quick. Schroeder has shown not only how fast, but how agile he can be. Kesler has some insane top end speed. Hansen also has good top speed. Weise just showed that he's gotten a lot quicker than last year. Hell, almost anyone on this team can skate at a pretty high end. Sedin's are obviously still a little slow, but are getting better each year. Some of the D are lacking too. All around though, this team can really push a counter attack fast with their rushing speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossram Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Ballard. His skating is so smooth and effortless, he takes much larger strides than most people when he skates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soren5556 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Its weise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananas Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 What a truly enlightening thread, Gibbster! Seems like you answered your own question in one line. In all seriousness, I think you're right - plus Schroeder is so much more shifty than Raymond. He's also stronger on his skates, and with better hockey sense. All in all, he is a better player than Raymond, but Raymond has more NHL experience. Raymond's not bad but he's inconsistent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggins Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I'll let you know next Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggins Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 You're a douchebag. Back on topic: This skills competition will be fun to see. Schroeder, Raymond, and Ballard. Hansen is up there, too, and Kesler isn't far behind along with Burrows. We've got a pretty fast team. I really wish our system utilized it... We'll let Schroeder and MayRay settle it there. I think Schroeder can probably accelerate better. He does weigh less... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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