Darth Kane Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Oh I do Kane is such a model human being especially combined with the dark side. But yah you're right we should compare some Blackhawk players and I mean realistic comparisons: Like Hossa Compared to this: Discuss! Edit: I will start, I don't think Hansen's forearm could have do that to the glass even if the glass wasn't wearing a helmet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter.S-Kerouac Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 When Ovie was racking up points he wasn't making his team better. He is having a hard few seasons learning to be more aware defensively he will be a better player for it. He will be a much better player in a year or 2 quote me. He may never beat his points per season total but I expect the capitals will be a much better playoff team soon as Ovie learns to balance his game. Kes on the other hand has been a great defensive player he needs to learn that offencively he needs to use his team mates more to be more effective because he's not as skilled as Ovie in that area there situations are reversed. Ovie is learning defensive positioning and Kes is learning to distribute the puck effectively on offence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsCanuck Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I'll give him a little more time this season since he came off of such a big surgery. He was the only player who showed up for game 7 against BOS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zejono Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 I like how he keeps taking that shot that never goes in and then rebounds off the boards back to the goalie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnum P I Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Good post. I agree. I also think Kesler's weak point is failure to use linemates as well as he could. I have said that for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StutterStep Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Kesler's biggest weakness is his play making ability as a centre; he doesn't look to pass that much. It seems rare that I see him make that extra pass for the best scoring chance except on the PP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kesler's Nose Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Kes will be back, ease up... It's only a few games in after having two injuries at once! Nobody can hold the Kes man back, he plays with heart and raw emotion- just ask Nashville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Kessler looks brutal again, dragging his line down. Schroeder looks good though, AV doesn't seem to mind him taking defensive zone face offs either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Karlsson Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Higgins and Weise should be Keslers wingers since he doesn't pass. Might as well put our skilled players with someone who will try and create plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Knight Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Funny how he can look so bad offensively but end the night with 2 assists. Props to him I guess lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Karlsson Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Funny how he can look so bad offensively but end the night with 2 assists. Props to him I guess lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_Cathode Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Now before you guys yell at me like you'll undoubtedly do, I just wanted to provide my opinion on what I think about Ryan Kesler and how I see some similarities between him and Ovechkin "Offensively". That is the key word, as his 2 way game is obviously better by a mile. Although since he's been back from injury he's been less than stellar defensively. When I say Kesler is similar to Ovechkin, its by the way they seem unable to adapt or change up their offensive game. All Kesler does it skate really fast trying to be a one man army and try and enter the offensive zone, then try and wrist shot it in everytime. Like many others have said, when he had the 40 goal season no one knew Kesler had that sort of threat. Now everyone just defends that play and he's rarely scored goals like that since. It's actually very similar to Ovechkin yet they don't know anything else and keep doing it even when it's hurting the team. Anyways for whatever reason he fails to demonstrate proper vision and playmaking abilities that most typical 2nd line centres display. His inability to use his linemates is my number 1 concern with Kesler. Whenever he does attempt to pass the pucks it really seems forced and not smart. Maybe lack of hockey sense? Only time he shows his raw talent is on the PP and it's quite obvious why... it's an odd man situation where his speed and skill can shine. 5 on 5 is the problem that i have with him though. My final issue is that his inability to properly share and distribute the pucks seems to always hurt his wingers. The old saying "great players make those around him better" is false when it comes to Kesler imo. I feel like he actually takes his wingers out of the game because they never seem to form any chemistry. So in short I feel like Kesler is a lot like Ovechkin. They need to change their offensive styles quickly before their superstardom fair into obscurity THAT'S MY TWO CENTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spotted Zebra Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Kesler > Burrows Luongo > Schneider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klosetotheheart Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Bergeron and Kesler is a better comparison imo. Kesler does have similarities to Ovechkin with the way they streak in with speed and try to shoot to much, looks nice and is a good play once in a while if it isn't your only move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Kesler > Burrows Luongo > Schneider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spotted Zebra Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Your point is? Troll.... What has the problems with Ryan have to do with borrows and how is Lou and Cory even brought into this. GET LOST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fagin Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Kes will be back, ease up... It's only a few games in after having two injuries at once! Nobody can hold the Kes man back, he plays with heart and raw emotion- just ask Nashville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cromeslab Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 The guys been off for almost nine months,let him find his game ........jeesh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37yrsncounting Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 last i checked, ovechkin doesn't have any selke nominations or wins, comparing ovechkin to kesler based solely on their offensive similarities is unfair. Kesler is more of a complete player. His effort against Nashville in that playoff series was unbelievable. Since then, hes played hurt, give him a break, its only been 4 games. That being said, it would be nice to see Kesler have more fun out there. He just looks so serious at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 The point is Burrows has been TERRIBLE for more than half the games this season, yet everyone still loves the guy because he came from the ECHL? He gets paid what 4 Mil now, and has 10 pts in 16 games playing with the sedins? yes those numbers have improved, but he was supposed to be the answer to the second line, but got outplayed by Raymond and Schroeder. People love him because he's scored clutch goals in the playoffs. Other than that, I think he had 1 point against the Kings, matching the output from Lapierre and Raymond if I'm not mistaken J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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