Guest Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 He doesn't have the finish to play in the top 6, but he's a real solid depth player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amish Rake Fighter Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Hansen doesn't score on breakaways like Stamkos but he helps out his center, he helps out his D, he breaks up rushes, he can hit, he tires out the opposition's D with his speed and he tracks the puck like a dog after a laser pointer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-- Alexander 89 Mogilny -- Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Hansen is the ideal 4th liner. Anywhere else he's a pissoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Kneel Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 too small for the 4th line not skilled enough for the 1st we have young bigger talent that need a chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.B Cooper Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Hansen is one of the best 3rd liners we've had in year. He is NOT a top 6 forward tho. His defensive game is great. His speed is exactly what this team needs. The reason he is always getting slammed by half wit fans, is because the team uses him incorrectly sometimes. They have a lot of trust in him as a player, so he gets a lot of opportunities to get moved up. Unfortunately, he proves time and time again that he just can't put the puck in the net. Keep him on the 3rd, he is a fan favorite. Put him top 6, people say it's time to trade him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bakewalk Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 My point exactly drummerboy, keep him out of the top 6. Its painful to watch him there. He is no more than a 3rd or 4th liner that can eat up minutes. When your 1st or 2nd line is on, you are trying to score, don't put a plug there, give a kid with hands a chance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonMexico Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I also think part of the problem lies in that he is a practice all star. I remember hearing that Luongo used to say that during practice, Hansen looked like an all star scoring forward. So he must look great to the coaches but when he gets into the role, he never delivers. I have no proof though so take it for what it's worth. I don't want to get rid of him, I just don't want to see him in a featured scoring role where he doesn't do the things that make him such an effective checking forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchoball Cannons Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I agree he's not good enough for the first line, but he gives it his all every night, skates hard, throws the body and brings energy to every shift. Every team needs guys like Hansen. He's given a lot to this team and that is the thanks he gets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one-x Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 He's fast and he kills penalties; not fair to criticize him for not being good on the offensive when that's not his MO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desiboynux4lifee******* Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I will never understand what this fan-base see in hansen 2013-2014- 20 pts -9 71gp 2014-2015- already hes at -5 4pts 16gp his numbers have started to decline since 2011. If any team needs a checker please trade this guy because he can be easily be replaced by a guy like dafizio, archibald, cal o reilly, gaunce(can play wing) also he will be making 2.5 next year(thanks gillis) and will be making 3.0 mill soon, lol he is making more then nick bonino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewmaster12 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 He has experience and that is what the younger ahl guys doesn't have. He knows how NHL players plays the game and that's why he's playing good defensively. I believe defensive guys are always the smarter ones just like two ways. Knowing what to do without the puck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyking Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I will never understand what this fan-base see in hansen 2013-2014- 20 pts -9 71gp 2014-2015- already hes at -5 4pts 16gp his numbers have started to decline since 2011. If any team needs a checker please trade this guy because he can be easily be replaced by a guy like dafizio, archibald, cal o reilly, gaunce(can play wing) also he makes 2.5 will be making 3.0 mill soon, lol he is making more then nick bonino dafizio, and archibald aren't even in the same league as Hansen, they could only get 10 points a season max and capable of only playing 6-8 mins a game. Cal O'reilly is a career ahl'er he has less skill, defensive ability, speed, and grit than hansen. Gaunce isn't NHL ready player yet and they shouldn't rush him or else he will end up as a bust. I don't see what you see in those plugs like dafizio, archibald and Cal O'reilly. PS he is making 1.5 mill this year not 2.5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desiboynux4lifee******* Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 dafizio, and archibald aren't even in the same league as Hansen, they could only get 10 points a season max and capable of only playing 6-8 mins a game. Cal O'reilly is a career ahl'er he has less skill, defensive ability, speed, and grit than hansen. Gaunce isn't NHL ready player yet and they shouldn't rush him or else he will end up as a bust. I don't see what you see in those plugs like dafizio, archibald and Cal O'reilly. PS he is making 1.5 mill this year not 2.5 lol your supporting a guy who is -5 this year. I really don't see what you see in hansen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desiboynux4lifee******* Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 He has experience and that is what the younger ahl guys doesn't have. He knows how NHL players plays the game and that's why he's playing good defensively. I believe defensive guys are always the smarter ones just like two ways. Knowing what to do without the puck. if he is so good defensively why is he minus 5 with pp time and offensive opportunitys eg playing top 6 minutes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tearloch7 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 He's fast and he kills penalties; not fair to criticize him for not being good on the offensive when that's not his MO. I disagree .. it IS fair to criticize him if he is put in a top-6 role and fails to perform to that standard .. he is an ideal 4th liner/PK specialist .. 3rd line with injuries .. any higher and he takes away more offensive opportunities than he helps create .. 5 Sedin passes and then a perfect pass onto Hansen's stick .. and .. he deftly tucks it into the corner .. of the rink! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyking Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 lol your supporting a guy who is -5 this year. I really don't see what you see in hansen lol supporting guys who aren't good enough to be in the NHL. I don't see what you see in those plugs there is a reason why they all passed through waivers and that's because they aren't really that good. I guess we probably will not agree on this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewmaster12 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Need to change that. But why do the coaches keep putting him in the 1st line. I don't see Vrbata having those rushes as many as Hansen had had in a game. Vrbata with the Sedins are being shut down in even strength by great teams also because of their play. That 1st line with Hansen made quality chances only Hansen could not put the puck in. And also the Sedins are forced to play less a perimeter because they know Hansen is not that kind of guy and changed their play a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyhee Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 ... But why do the coaches keep putting him in the 1st line. I've been curious about why he's on the 1st line in Vrbata's absence as well. It strikes me that perhaps the best two passers on the team are playing with a defensive forward with little finishing ability. Offensively, Jensen would have seemed a better fit, given WD's apparent decision to keep the 2nd line intact for now. Do the twins need a speedy defensive player on the RW? I'm not a Hansen hater at all and like what he brings to a 3rd or 4th line, but am having trouble understanding the lineup. I have enough respect for WD to assume that he's got reasons. Can someone tell me what I'm missing? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I've been curious about why he's on the 1st line in Vrbata's absence as well. It strikes me that perhaps the best two passers on the team are playing with a defensive forward with little finishing ability. Offensively, Jensen would have seemed a better fit, given WD's apparent decision to keep the 2nd line intact for now. Do the twins need a speedy defensive player on the RW? I'm not a Hansen hater at all and like what he brings to a 3rd or 4th line, but am having trouble understanding the lineup. I have enough respect for WD to assume that he's got reasons. Can someone tell me what I'm missing? Thanks. He creates opportunity through speed. No, he's not the best scorer, but if he can create rebounds, Daniel and Henrik are both capable of finishing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinphase Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I think Hansen's been given a top line role because he knows how the twins play and has had some experience with them in the past. Even though he doesn't score he can definitely help the Sedin's sustain pressure in the offensive zone, although this isn't as valuable as scoring it's still something that helps the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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