Quoting: Db1899
Anderson ranks at the bottom of the league in every passing statistic (from all 3 zones project by Corey snjazer) . If you actually watch Habs , it’s actually very clear from the eye that he can’t create for his teammates or execute simple passes. He has no clue how to use his teammates.
Anderson has poor vision and anticipatory instincts, he constantly floats out there , I mean even Habs fans know this. He’s constantly criticized on Twitter for making dumb plays and having 0 hockey sense.
You should go back and re watch those WC. Barzal had a ton of chemistry with CBJ prospect Kent Johnson, but Anderson looked lost most of the time. I know you’re not implying that Anderson can mesh with Barzal….
I watch every Habs game. They main issue with Anderson since he arrived in MTL (and every Habs fan will agree with me here)
is consistency (either with injuries or with how he plays). When he's off his game, yes, it does look like he's floating around. When he's on his game. Everyone notices him on the ice. He can snipe in the offensive zone and in transition he becomes a beast (forechecking and getting back on D).
I can assure you Anderson doesn't have poor vision. etc...... I'm not saying it's elite either, granted. but it's also not his style of play. He's a Power Forward, not a playmaker. He uses his size and speed to create space for his teammates. All this non-sense about low IQ seems more rooted in the Power Forward stereotype....
People criticizing his stats.... last year in his 1st year with the Habs he had 17goals in 52 games (that's on a 27goal pro-rated pace...) last year he had 19goals in 69games (that's still a 22-23goal pro-rated pace)... all while still being, rightfully, labelled as inconsistent.
He's not perfect, nobody is denying it. and the rumored value Hughes is asking for does seem over the top. but the hate you (and many others) have for him is unjustified.... period.