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Who Could Be The Next ‘Super Joe’
by Paul on 08/03/09 at 04:28 PM ET
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from Darren Eliot at Sports Illustrated,
Two of Sakic’s peers—Steve Yzerman and Joe Nieuwendyk—fall into that category as well. All three were pivots that could put the puck in the net, yet they were also equal parts puck distributors. With all three recently retired, it got me to musing about today’s top scoring threats in the middle amongst the younger players. Who are the pure scoring pivots that don’t sacrifice on assists to get theirs? Are there any pure shooters in today’s game to carry the mantle in the middle of legitimate threats to score from distance?
That last qualifier is an important distinction when considering a Sakic-type threat versus, say, a Sidney Crosby-dynamo who scores his goals through hard work and diligence in getting to the net rather than looking off a defender, getting to a spot and ripping a shot past the goaltender.
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I think Stamkos has the ability...he can skate like the wind, is a big enough body, and a cannon for a wrist shot…
Posted by Greg on 08/03/09 at 05:17 PM ET
It seems that would be “Johnny Fever” on the isle.
Posted by Lindas1st on 08/03/09 at 05:45 PM ET
Matt Duchene ..... Speed, Fantastic Wrister and Awesome 2 way game
Posted by CDawg from Colorado on 08/03/09 at 07:09 PM ET
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Tazer is the most likeley candidate!
Posted by Goon Squad from Chicago on 08/03/09 at 05:06 PM ET