ShinkarukisBeast Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I don't know about you but I noticed that Burrows is a lot calmer now. Some may think thats a good thing, however when he used to get scrappy with other players it used to create excitement. I loved it! He played excellent when he was scrappy, in the 2009-2010 season he had 67 points and 127 PIM. Do you think that he has toned that down because of the coaches or is it just him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejazz97 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Well, he's a father now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 decades and no cup Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Too many penalties... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Old Orca Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 This is JMO but I think because of his reputation previous he is taking it a little cautious. Last night his first penalty was very soft I think and yet he received it. Was a lot more like that by SL and wasn.t being called. But I agree I would like to see him play with a bigger Burr under his saddle blanket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 It's like we don't even really need him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Has to do with several reasons 1) He had a reputation which often didn't go in his favor. So toning down his feistiness definitely helps with his reputation. He will gain more respect and more likely to get some calls his way. But just because he isn't the agitator he was before doesn't mean he doesn't play gritty. A lot of his scrappiness would often get him into trouble too, albeit I love that edge in his game. Many people define gritty as being super aggressive and physical. IMO being gritty means going to the hard places on the ice for battles which Burrows has never feared going. He goes to the front of the net, in the corners, blocks shots and takes a lot of punishment. He may not be super scrappy at all anymore, but he is tons gritty and that aspect of his game has not changed. His determination and hard work/work ethic IMO should be embraced by everyone. If I was to choose any veteran on this team that I would want McCann, Virtanen, Horvat and co to replicate is Burrows. 2) You can't always maintain that style of game as you age. Eventually it catches up too you. When you are younger your body physically can manage that sort of punishment and scrappy style because the human body in general heals/recovers faster when you are younger...as you age it takes longer for that to occur and quite honestly takes a lot out of you. Not saying Burrows shys away from it because of age, but at his age, certainly becomes something you keep mind of. 3) He has a lot more responsibility now especially as a leader. Being scrappy sure can add energy and be a lead by example, but showing composure and poise as well is certainly something that is valued. Burrows has learned over time that he needs to maintain poise and composure at critical times of the game. this reflects his own leadership style something that has been influenced over him by many people (I assume majorly by the Sedins). When you are a younger player you often see a reckless/abandon style of play that can be suitable/acceptable. But as you gain experience, you learn that playing a calm demeanor can go a lot further. Yes I do miss that scrappy Burrows style game, but with Prust, Dorsett, Sbisa, Bartkowski, Virtanen, Cracknell, they bring enough of that feisty style of game that Burrows can easily focus on other things. Easily Burrows could've maintained that style of game, but in order to prolong his career, he redefined himself as a smart player who can find teammates off the rush (ex. McCann's goal last night), play the cycle game. HIs incredible hockey IQ is why he is still in this league and why he is so valuable to this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliewud Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 the reputation was killing us. IMO burrows has pretty good IQ and a very dynamic/serviceable player...no complaints here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baer. Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Did you really just start a thread cause you were concerned a player is not getting enough penalties? This website is the best. Burrows has 4 points in 5 games, +3 with 3 minor penalties. He doesn't need to change anything he's doing right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJDDawg Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 He's 34 years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 He's 34 years old. He would make a lousy Sam Bennett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJDDawg Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 He would make a lousy Sam Bennett True dat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Barzal Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 He would make a lousy Sam Bennett QFT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking mama Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 What happened to Burrows' gritty play, ..you ask? It's been gutted by years of battling the Auger-gate-effect,...and tempered by a slew of frustrating & gut-zapping injuries. Even gentlemen super-stars like Henrik & Daniel have been held to higher standards of behavior than their league counter-parts by simply being upon Burr's line. Burr was getting the regular shaft by some selected old-school zebras (we all know who they are by now) who used carry-over justice as a game-day mandate. He's had to adjust accordingly, quit his chirpping & must play farther away from the edge than others to avoid hurting his team. Burr skates a little erratically, in an unorthodox style at times,... giving more fodder for certain zebras to say he's embellishing somethin',..even tho' he's not. Protests on his behalf - from anywhere,..were in vain. Perhaps the new regime in VAN, have finally amassed enough video/stats.....to succeed in getting the usual suspects flushed from officiating their tight divisional match-ups,... at least to start-off this season,...& hopefully it's an indication that the winds of persecution have finally blown over for Burr & his team, at last. The double-standard he's had to endure for almost a 1/2 decade now, on many nights & in certain rinks - has definitely hurt his production & that of his former line-mates the Sedins,..while in the prime of their careers. That's the real shame that I will always hang on some of those zebras who think that they've managed to dodge public accountability on that front,... everywhere - but here on CDC. They don't wear their names on their backs, anymore...neither are they required to publicly justify their work by answering post-game questions posed to them by the media ,... like the players or their coaches do. And - why not? Transparency, accountability & occaisionally apologizing for in-game mistakes,..would go a long way towards establishing some additional cred & respectability for the profession..just sayin'. MLB & some of the other professional sports have evolved better, in this regard. ^Fix that,.. and we will be getting to the truth of the matter more often than not post-game,... and the cream of this NHL-officiating fraternity will more quickly & truly rise to the top,...and that's what the players of this great game deserve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homersexual Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 He would make a lousy Sam Bennett 34 yr old 18 yr old Sam Bennett? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd. Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Burrows looks much more calm and relaxed with the puck. He's also showing more of his puck control. Burrows still plays gritty, don't know where that's coming from, OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 He realized that taking penalties isn't actually a good thing, to the disappointment of fantasy hockey lovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 It's like we don't even really need him He would make a lousy Sam Bennett You sir, are on a roll today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 I don't know about you but I noticed that Burrows is a lot calmer now. Some may think thats a good thing, however when he used to get scrappy with other players it used to create excitement. I loved it! He played excellent when he was scrappy, in the 2009-2010 season he had 67 points and 127 PIM. Do you think that he has toned that down because of the coaches or is it just him? Watch Burr along the boards or in front of the net....don't get much "grittier" than that. He's crosschecked and slashed non stop, but hangs in there and battles hard. He defines that word (gritty). If you're talking about engaging in the shinanigens and trash talking, that's true but he had to get the target off his back and lay lower. So he's done that and channeled his energy, in a good way. Basically he HAD to rein in his emotion because he'd always draw the short straw in that....he was stifled by a league that had him blackmarked. But he didn't give when they tried to break him, he adjusted and is just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nom_de_plume Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 This is JMO but I think because of his reputation previous he is taking it a little cautious. Last night his first penalty was very soft I think and yet he received it. Was a lot more like that by SL and wasn.t being called. But I agree I would like to see him play with a bigger Burr under his saddle blanket. Very soft is an understatement. There was no penalty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thema Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 What happened to Burrows' gritty play, ..you ask? It's been gutted by years of battling the Auger-gate-effect,...and tempered by a slew of frustrating & gut-zapping injuries. Even gentlemen super-stars like Henrik & Daniel have been held to higher standards of behavior than their league counter-parts by simply being upon Burr's line. Burr was getting the regular shaft by some selected old-school zebras (we all know who they are by now) who still use carry-over justice as a game-day mandate - even tho' its NOT found in an NHL rulebook. He's had to adjust accordingly, quit churpping & must play further away from the edge to avoid hurting his team. He skates a little erratically or in an unorthodox style at times,... fodder for vertain zebras to say he's embellishing something,..when he's not. Protests from anywhere,..were in vain. With the new regime, fresh eyes & a vast collection of video & stats now amassed .....I hope that the recent flush of the usual suspects (one retired) from officiating their divisional games , at least to start the season ,...is perhaps a small sign that the winds of persecution are finally blowing over for him. The double-standard that he's had to endure for almost a 1/2 decade, on many nights in certain rinks - have hurt his production & that of his former line-mates the Sedins,..while in the prime of their careers. That's the real shame that will always hang on some of those zebras who think that they've dodged public accountability on that front,... everywhere but here on CDC. They don't wear their names on their backs, anymore...neither are they required to publicly justify their work by answering post-game questions posed to them by the media ,... like the the players & their coaches do? Transparency, accountability & occaisionally apologizing for in-game mistakes,..would go a long way towards establishing some additional cred & respectability for the profession. Just sayin'. ^Fix that,.. then we will more of than than not - hear the truth of the matter post-game,... and the cream of this NHL-officiating fraternity will more quickly & truly rise to the top,...and that's what the players in this great game - deserve! Remind me again what it was that precipitated the whole "Auger-gate" thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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