Camerica19 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2011 http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/38122-Prospect-Watch-Brendan-Smith.html Thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Konnan511 1,736 Report post Posted February 4, 2011 He's good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jusek 437 Report post Posted February 4, 2011 He's good. He's god. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seeinred 1,488 Report post Posted February 4, 2011 (edited) He's gd. Edited February 4, 2011 by SeeinRed 1 stevieisthebest reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted February 4, 2011 He's gd. He's D huh, huh, huh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nate94gt 134 Report post Posted February 4, 2011 He's D huh, huh, huh? He's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13dangledangle 965 Report post Posted February 4, 2011 (edited) "Sometimes he wants to make a difference every shift and a lot of players want to do that," Nill said. "They're so competitive and skilled that they want to do that every shift. And, unfortunately, you're playing against other great players who want to do the same thing. By playing games and maturing, you realize that you only get a couple opportunities to do that." Ive got two words for ya: Pavel Datsyuk Edited February 4, 2011 by 13dangledangle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sputman 1,268 Report post Posted February 4, 2011 "Sometimes he wants to make a difference every shift and a lot of players want to do that," Nill said. "They're so competitive and skilled that they want to do that every shift. And, unfortunately, you're playing against other great players who want to do the same thing. By playing games and maturing, you realize that you only get a couple opportunities to do that." Ive got two words for ya: Pavel Datsyuk that stuff just comes naturally for pasha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted February 4, 2011 I am just all bats*** crazy thinking about what this kid could develop to be in the winged wheel. Cannot wait to see it happen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted February 4, 2011 Kronwall that fights is in our system right here. Very similar players Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted February 4, 2011 (edited) Kronwall that fights is in our system right here. Very similar players So 7 seasons into his career he is going to pinch way too much and stop throwing weight?? Edited February 4, 2011 by HankthaTank Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted February 4, 2011 Kronwall that fights is in our system right here. Very similar players Just add booze Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted February 4, 2011 So 7 seasons into his career he is going to pinch way too much and stop throwing weight?? HAHA yeah well I think so anyways since they are so similar now. But I actually have higher hopes for Smith, he is meaner then Kronwall and could be an even harder hitter 5 years down the road. Kronwall hits hard but Smith loves being a mean, competitive guy. He is dirtier infront of the net with his stick and in the corners and is also a pretty good fighter (his brother is an amazing tough guy, Rory Smith check him out). But they have similar games too. Smith has great hands and offensive ability with a hard point shot, and both have some very questionable games in their own zones. Hes so much like Kronwall its weird Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishtemper14+25 11 Report post Posted February 4, 2011 HAHA yeah well I think so anyways since they are so similar now. But I actually have higher hopes for Smith, he is meaner then Kronwall and could be an even harder hitter 5 years down the road. Kronwall hits hard but Smith loves being a mean, competitive guy. He is dirtier infront of the net with his stick and in the corners and is also a pretty good fighter (his brother is an amazing tough guy, Rory Smith check him out). But they have similar games too. Smith has great hands and offensive ability with a hard point shot, and both have some very questionable games in their own zones. Hes so much like Kronwall its weird What is Kronwall? 5'11? 6'? Isn't Smith like 6'2...He won't have to leave his feet to nail people and he's from NA so he will not always be called a cheap shot artist or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted February 4, 2011 What is Kronwall? 5'11? 6'? Isn't Smith like 6'2...He won't have to leave his feet to nail people and he's from NA so he will not always be called a cheap shot artist or something. Smith is 6'2 and just a bit under 200 pounds, he has some room to fill out and I wouldn't be surprised to see him in the 215 range 3 years from now. He definitely has the size to be a more devastating hitter then Kronwall. Getting to elarn from Stuart and Kroner will help his hitting alot too I would think. And there were people who wanted Petrecki... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ogreslayer 1,069 Report post Posted February 4, 2011 (edited) What is Kronwall? 5'11? 6'? Isn't Smith like 6'2...He won't have to leave his feet to nail people and he's from NA so he will not always be called a cheap shot artist or something. Kronner's listed as 6' even 192 lbs. OK so that should mean he's more like 5'10" 185 lbs or something. Edited February 4, 2011 by ogreslayer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted February 4, 2011 Not bad Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted February 4, 2011 Not bad And you gotta remember that fight is against a legit 25 fights a year AHL goon. This was Smiths first pro fight after coming out of college and having no fighting in his league (except at house parties ), imagine how well this guy will fight with 5 years experience under his belt in the pros and adding soem size to his frame. 50 point defenceman with a legit mean streak, I cant wait Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted February 4, 2011 And you gotta remember that fight is against a legit 25 fights a year AHL goon. This was Smiths first pro fight after coming out of college and having no fighting in his league (except at house parties ), imagine how well this guy will fight with 5 years experience under his belt in the pros and adding soem size to his frame. 50 point defenceman with a legit mean streak, I cant wait Are you trying to say, get the #2 Smith jersey ready to go? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted February 4, 2011 And you gotta remember that fight is against a legit 25 fights a year AHL goon. This was Smiths first pro fight after coming out of college and having no fighting in his league (except at house parties ), imagine how well this guy will fight with 5 years experience under his belt in the pros and adding soem size to his frame. 50 point defenceman with a legit mean streak, I cant wait The more impressive thing to me is the balance... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newfy 695 Report post Posted February 4, 2011 The more impressive thing to me is the balance... Oh well the balance is impressive but to me the more impressive thing is a 190 pound rookie who hasnt had a hockey fight in at least 3 years, taking on a legit AHL goon and doing enough to get a win. To each their own I guess Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
