Pasific Coluseum Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 This season he seems to have less jump, spunk or that pizaz that earned him huge kudos and a massive contract extension. Quite impressive for an undrafted projected 3rd line checker/grinder. Alex Burrows just looks slow and not himself. I'm not one to ever doubt Burrows because he has always proved the critics wrong but I've been thinking... Remember when Burrows was in beast mode? He had the total package. His game was multi-faceted where he'd agitate the star players into taking retarded penalties. His defensive reliability was legendary and his work ethic Hansen'esque. I felt ashamed last night when he jumped on Backeses Back. C'mon, give St.Louis a 3rd Man In penalty. Even worse is we didn't get to witness the walloping Ballard was gonna give to Backes. Has it come to Alex Burrows refusing to fight anymore? My question is this: Has Alex Burrows become a finesse player allowing him to disregard all the other layers to his game. Seriously, he hasn't fought in forever. At times struggles to back check. Looks like he's slower this year than previous. I just want to see the Alex Burrows of old. Where he did it all. I'm worried he has gotten an "inflated head" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLahey Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Burrows, do we really need him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHansenFan Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 My opinion on this is that Burrows has become a guy that we don't want to be in the box. I think his role is much more focused on scoring with the Twins then it is in the defensive end as it once was. Due to this he has paid a bit less attention in the defensive zone and although not a liability is not the defensive star he once was. Offensively he is at his best because he's creating chances with the Sedin's and reads off of them perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheels22 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I was just thinking the other day that Burrows will be a fast skater for his entire career, sort of like Mike Gartner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex the Great Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I liked when Burr held Backes back, Backes is a tough SOB. Defending his team mate that's all it was. He's still scrappy as far as I'm concerned. Burr has the heart of a champion and nothing will stop him when his mind is set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Korea Bob.Loblaw Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 This season he seems to have less jump, spunk or that pizaz that earned him huge kudos and a massive contract extension. Quite impressive for an undrafted projected 3rd line checker/grinder. Alex Burrows just looks slow and not himself. I'm not one to ever doubt Burrows because he has always proved the critics wrong but I've been thinking... Remember when Burrows was in beast mode? He had the total package. His game was multi-faceted where he'd agitate the star players into taking retarded penalties. His defensive reliability was legendary and his work ethic Hansen'esque. I felt ashamed last night when he jumped on Backeses Back. C'mon, give St.Louis a 3rd Man In penalty. Even worse is we didn't get to witness the walloping Ballard was gonna give to Backes. Has it come to Alex Burrows refusing to fight anymore? My question is this: Has Alex Burrows become a finesse player allowing him to disregard all the other layers to his game. Seriously, he hasn't fought in forever. At times struggles to back check. Looks like he's slower this year than previous. I just want to see the Alex Burrows of old. Where he did it all. I'm worried he has gotten an "inflated head" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niloc009 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 *Looks at poster name* Yup, makes sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Korea Bob.Loblaw Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Clearly the OP has completely forgotten about the old Alex Burrows who took REALLY bad penalties along with drawing some from opponents. He's been a LOT more disciplined since that 2010. Before that, he'd slash, spear and cross-check his way into the box. Yesterday was the first really bad penalty I've seen Burrows take all year. His defensive ability hasn't changed at all either. I've no clue what PC is talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 He's arguably are most important penalty killer, so he can't take bad penalties anymore. His goal scoring hasn't been unreal this year but it's there. He is still crashing the net and this getting the punishment from defenders by doing so. He still chirps and receives payback, he just does it more discreetly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck_trevor16 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 why is the OP not banned for trolling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustapha Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 He looks like the same old Burrows to me. Maybe you are more critical of him because the team hasn't dominated like it has before in recent years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Karlsson Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 You make this thread after Burrows 2 most physical games of the season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derr12 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Burrows did the smart thing for his teammate. Ballard was about to get a concussion, we can ill-afford ballard being out this time of year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabakes Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 He is playing with the same intensity he always has just calmed down on the extra stuff this year ie. after whistle stuff, trying to get under opponents skin. I believe the fact that the other team can and knows they can do almost anything they want to do to Burrows and will not have a penalty called against them has been a big factor in this change, why take a beating if you know it wont result in a penalty. And as far as lastnite, Ballard is a tough guy but Backes would have ragdolled him so Burrows made the right decision knowing that we cant have another injured defenceman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kj29 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 im not surprised this thread isn't made by someone by the name of "clutch" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Clearly the OP has completely forgotten about the old Alex Burrows who took REALLY bad penalties along with drawing some from opponents. He's been a LOT more disciplined since that 2010. Before that, he'd slash, spear and cross-check his way into the box. Yesterday was the first really bad penalty I've seen Burrows take all year. His defensive ability hasn't changed at all either. I've no clue what PC is talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I dunno PC, but your threads never fail to really stink this joint out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Nashville game. Piss Weber and Gill, 1 goal too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwnstar Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Nashville game. Piss Weber and Gill, 1 goal too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everybody Hates Raymond Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Even worse is we didn't get to witness the walloping Ballard was gonna give to Backes. Has it come to Alex Burrows refusing to fight anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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