Boudrias Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Been a Dorsett fan since he came to Van. His ppg is secondary to what he brings to the team. He can anchor a 4th line and give an effort and level of effectiveness on a forecheck that has to impact his whole bench. Green has moved him up the lines which is another strength he has always had. He is a ideal transition vet as the club rebuilds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kloubek Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 9 hours ago, luckylager said: And we were all wrong for calling him "overpaid". I was one of them. I always liked what he brought to the team, but let's face it - this is a different Dorsett than we've seen in the past. At this point, he is obviously performing well beyond his contract. 62 points by end of year baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckylager Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 22 minutes ago, kloubek said: I was one of them. I always liked what he brought to the team, but let's face it - this is a different Dorsett than we've seen in the past. At this point, he is obviously performing well beyond his contract. 62 points by end of year baby. I really don't expect him to keep up this pace, would be awesome If he did though I've always respected his game and given him credit, but critical of his hands and contract... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kloubek Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) 11 minutes ago, luckylager said: I really don't expect him to keep up this pace, would be awesome If he did though At 30, I doubt he all of a sudden "found his game". I respect what he is accomplishing, but there is next to zero chance it lasts. The 62 points he is on pace for simply can't and won't happen; I did say that as more of a joke. Now, I did always wonder how he didn't manage to score more considering he actually has really good speed. Perhaps he was underachieving a bit before but he is quite obviously overachieving now. I'll take it. We need that scoring. Edited October 23, 2017 by kloubek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckylager Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 21 minutes ago, kloubek said: At 30, I doubt he all of a sudden "found his game". I respect what he is accomplishing, but there is next to zero chance it lasts. The 62 points he is on pace for simply can't and won't happen; I did say that as more of a joke. Now, I did always wonder how he didn't manage to score more considering he actually has really good speed. Perhaps he was underachieving a bit before but he is quite obviously overachieving now. I'll take it. We need that scoring. Coach Green "the alchemist" turns rocks into butter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chon derry Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 11 hours ago, luckylager said: I'd like to make ammends for any previous posts I've made regarding Dorsett having rocks for hands. They're more like frozen butter. And we were all wrong for calling him "overpaid". Even those of us in his "fan club." I know you don't, do you? just kiddin. no I'm not 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckylager Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 1 hour ago, chon derry said: I know you don't, do you? just kiddin. no I'm not Only on wednesday's and saturdays 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chon derry Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 16 minutes ago, luckylager said: Only on wednesday's and saturdays used to be Saturday mornings for me but then again I wasnt ever really sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) I have said repeatedly that you can't always measure what this guy brings to your team in terms of energy and his willingness to stick up for team mates and literally drop the gloves with anyone in the league, no matter how big. If someone had told me though, 3 weeks ago, that almost 10 games in, he'd be leading this team in goals, I would have asked what you were smoking! I don't think there's a more deserving guy on the team, to be enjoying this success right now, happy to see him enjoying some time in the sun! Edited October 23, 2017 by VegasCanuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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luckylager Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 18 minutes ago, chon derry said: used to be Saturday mornings for me but then again I wasnt ever really sure. You sound guilty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stierlitz Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 21 hours ago, WHL rocks said: earning his 2.5 mill for sure this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 On 10/23/2017 at 9:34 AM, kloubek said: I was one of them. I always liked what he brought to the team, but let's face it - this is a different Dorsett than we've seen in the past. At this point, he is obviously performing well beyond his contract. 62 points by end of year baby. It's worth recalling that in Dorsett's first season in Vancouver in 2014-15, he had a career year with 25 points in 79 games. He had a fairly poor 2015-16 year and his 2016-17 was very short, so it's easy to forget how he played just three years ago. While 62 points is obviously a silly projection, I could see him reaching the 20+ point level again this year given his hot start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kloubek Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 34 minutes ago, -AJ- said: It's worth recalling that in Dorsett's first season in Vancouver in 2014-15, he had a career year with 25 points in 79 games. He had a fairly poor 2015-16 year and his 2016-17 was very short, so it's easy to forget how he played just three years ago. While 62 points is obviously a silly projection, I could see him reaching the 20+ point level again this year given his hot start. Not unrealistic given his start. If it was the very beginning of the season I'd say it was possible but unlikely, but he's truly been on fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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aGENT Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 So where do I get this neck surgery...? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckinEdm Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Derek Scorsett strikes again. Imagine the offensive juggernaut the Golden Knights would be if they had Scoresett too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackcanuck Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Conner McDorsett 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kloubek Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 On 10/24/2017 at 10:42 AM, -AJ- said: While 62 points is obviously a silly projection You're right. Silly. Because now he's upped it to over a projected 65!! Given this increase in scoring rate, I figure he should end the season with approximately a point a game. Give or take. Seriously though - he is playing so damn well, and it isn't just because he's scoring. If he was scoring at his "regular" pace (which is to say, not really) he'd still be playing well. But now, he's simply a man possessed. I'm SO glad Green didn't make him the odd man out; it would have been easy to do so. This is why I'm not a coach. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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