Comments on: Marian Hossa now a Red Wing

By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:36:30 +0000

Ditto to the above - Hossa is a good two-way player who actually received a number of Selke votes. If he turns it over in the offensive zone, don’t be surprised to see him, two or three strides back, catch up with the opponent and backcheck the puck away. His speed is very impressive.

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The shaking-out at On the Wings — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:50:46 +0000

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Quote of the Day at On the Wings — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:49:53 +0000

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By: JGraham

JGraham — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:40:05 +0000

Having watched Hossa for the past three years in Atlanta (I’m a Thrasher season-ticket holder, but long-time Red Wing fan), I can tell you he was always the Thrashers’ best two-way player and usually in the top PK pairing. The Thrasher D rarely joined the rush, so he didn’t have to make reads to cover for anyone, so that’s something he’s going to have to get used to. I don’t see that being a problem though, as he’s always been active on the backcheck and forecheck, is rarely caught out of position, and doesn’t take stupid penalties.

By: Gabriel

Gabriel — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:02:12 +0000

Matt, I think he’s a better 2-way player than he’s given credit for…I don’t think the teams we’ve seen him on really emphasize 2-way play. Either way, he’ll likely develop quickly under Babcock’s system.