Chalky Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 i bet he'd get a point with the sedins... On second thought...I completely agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Yea, this really doesn't mean much. Nice to see an international kid have skills like that but it's because all the other players are pylons thus making him look better. I really think this is getting notoriety just because he's from Japan. I mean, I honestly see kids with that skill here all the time and it's no big deal plus it's better competition. This really is comparing apples to oranges and although I'm proud for the kid and the Japanese coverage, I just don't buy this lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummer4now Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Yea, this really doesn't mean much. Nice to see an international kid have skills like that but it's because all the other players are pylons thus making him look better. I really think this is getting notoriety just because he's from Japan. I mean, I honestly see kids with that skill here all the time and it's no big deal plus it's better competition. This really is comparing apples to oranges and although I'm proud for the kid and the Japanese coverage, I just don't buy this lol. Agreed.. This is just a bias thread. I am sure we could find potential stars in China or anywhere else in Asia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kakanucks Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Damn kid looks amazing...or maybe its because his skill level is >>> over all the other kids he's stuck playing. It would be interesting if they could get him to comeover to NA for a short exchange and see how he fares playing with/against kids developing in hockey locally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biasbieksa Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I bet I could make him look silly, Id just take the body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFastOne21 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Way too small, he'll get destroyed in the NHL. But seriously that's cool, I'd love to see him make the NHL! Has there ever been a Japanese born and trained player in the NHL? The legend of Taro Tsujimoto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhippy Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 At the risk of sounding like that guy. Vancouver is the logical destination for him isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucks1219 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 It's a shame his height is going to top out at 5'3". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendan Gaunce Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Love how he passes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etsen3 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Most of the kids he's playing against can either hardly skate or aren't trying. There's more to hockey than being able to dangle, there are thousands of kids across Canada, the USA, and Europe who can make the same moves. He clearly has some good fundamentals and slick hands, but it's impossible to make a judgment on his overall effectiveness until he plays against some elite competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrChill Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Looks like he can dangle, but let us be honest, his competition in Japan, isn't very strong, if he wants to get good, needs to move to Europe or NA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NatureBoy Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Impressive. The kid clearly already has good hockey sense with his plays. Hope to see this kid do well in the future and make the NHL. Good to see kids from other countries getting into hockey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Boudreau Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 The NEWEST ASIAN SENSATION SINCE STEVE AOKI!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckNORRIS4Cup Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 If he doesn't grow he'll just be buried in the minors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rounoush Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Most of the kids he's playing against can either hardly skate or aren't trying. There's more to hockey than being able to dangle, there are thousands of kids across Canada, the USA, and Europe who can make the same moves. He clearly has some good fundamentals and slick hands, but it's impossible to make a judgment on his overall effectiveness until he plays against some elite competition. What impresses me, though, is what he can do while his contemporaries can hardly skate. Other than his amazing skills, I can see already that he thinks the game at an incredibly high pace and can constantly adjust his game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Boudreau Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 The NEWEST ASIAN SENSATION SINCE STEVE AOKI!!! Would like to see what he could playing at the Quebec International PeeWee tournament against a team from BWC or the North Shore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEON.KNEE Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 He looks like Pat Kane out there...and not just in stature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gross-Misconduct Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 He's 11 at that size? How big is he? And it didnt look like he was playing against very skilled players. One good open ice hit when he's a bit older and it'll even things out a bit. He's got crazy skills but nothing that cant be kept in check in a good league with decent players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucks1219 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 He's 11 at that size? How big is he? And it didnt look like he was playing against very skilled players. One good open ice hit when he's a bit older and it'll even things out a bit. He's got crazy skills but nothing that cant be kept in check in a good league with decent players. The Japanese aren't ever going to be known for towering over people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Boudreau Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 He's 11 at that size? How big is he? And it didnt look like he was playing against very skilled players. One good open ice hit when he's a bit older and it'll even things out a bit. He's got crazy skills but nothing that cant be kept in check in a good league with decent players. Like i said I want to see him in the Quebec International Pewee tournament they have every year or something similar like the Brick tournament in Alberta. Those are both legit competitions for young and up and coming players and a place where future NHLers have played. He should move to Canada and get more exposure to see if his skills are legit. I"m sure if he is good enough with the help of his agent a private club like BWC or NSWC will give him a chance to play with some of the best in his age group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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