Quoting: Avsfantrumpetman
I REALLY hope it does work with Newhook. Not trying to call him terrible, just saying what didn't work here in CO. The Center position was VERY overwhelming for him and he had his best moments playing on the wing. Faceoffs aren't his problem, he actually does those pretty well. Its positioning and defensive responsibilities. Granted, we are in our cup window and don't have the patience needed for a guy like him, but he did not look nearly as good as Chicago Dach last year.
But Newhook destroyed all Docks numbers his first 3 years in CHI before he was traded
Newhook in his rookie season out produced Dach's first two seasons and head to head 2 seasons vs 3 its 59 points Dach to Newhooks 66
Also Newhook beat him in Goals with 27 to Dach's 19.
I dont think you actually looked at how bad Dach was struggling in CHI.
It sometimes happens but Dach finished the year successful with 6 more points then Newhooks career high
Im pumped to have them both.
Newhook was my guy before Caufield dropped into our laps outta no where.
His numbers are good at all levels there's just doubt that he'll get past where he is as he's a shooter not a playmaker(not creative enough)
He's a Shoot ,Shoot and if that fails Shoot some more type Forward like Anderson who relies on his speed to create Rushes.
That basically describes MTL's system where guys like Byron made a name for themselves based on those skills alone cause they dominated on PK.
Well ironically enough Newhook thrives everywhere else but has basically had 5 games worth of shifts in his time in COL according to Hockey Reference.
This is where we'll build him up and help him reach that next level
Im really impressed with what you guys built up though
When we get players like Dach or even Suzuki there's usually wait time and an investment required.
This time with Newhook its just fine funing and letting him gain experience so he can improve.
Very little has to be done outside working on his faceoffs and either committing to BS or Forechecking cause on MTL if you do neither like Gurianov learned , you're let go