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u/snoshredder 1d ago
The goals and points will come, what excites me is he isn't afraid to try those high skill plays at this level. If you don't push yourself, in any sport , you won't grow and get to the next level. Kid is gonna be a star.
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u/Associate_Simple 1d ago
I believe he'll develop a lot this year. I'm sure he'll make lots of mistakes but the future is bright
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u/ladylemondrop209 1d ago
I'm a fan. I really hope management/coaching don't dampen his style.
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u/SteveCondor 1d ago
They’ve given him every possibility to succeed and will continue to do so. The rest is up to him
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u/lastlatvian 1d ago
nice video, export at 1280x720 pixels aka 720P will make this video fit properly just as a tip.
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u/holdmysmoothieplease 1h ago
He’s gonna make a lot of mistakes but I’m here for the learning. Once he gets the timing figured out it’s gonna be mint
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u/Wheel_of_Armageddon 1d ago
Didn't see any flashes of brilliance like this at the Ducks game on Saturday. Has he done much like this at the NHL level yet? I didn't notice him much as a player on Saturday
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u/Unicorn_Puppy 1d ago
There’s a big difference between Junior level hockey and Pro. Zayne took what he learned at the pro level and proceeded to run a one man wrecking crew last winter at the World Juniors.
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u/Wheel_of_Armageddon 1d ago
That's great to hear. Do we think this is the year he can bring that to the big leagues?
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u/Unicorn_Puppy 1d ago
All depends how the rebuild goes. Is he a Cale Makar or Matthew Schaefer d man? No but I think he could do well with the right setup and the right team built up.
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u/holdmysmoothieplease 1h ago
Can I have him in WJ again one more time? Watching him dominate single handedly last year was crazy.
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u/Nickiat 1d ago
he has a few moments every game, usually dancing on the blue line or playing keepaway and making other skaters look silly, the goals haven't showed up consistently yet but the way he is playing it is only a matter of time
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u/Wheel_of_Armageddon 1d ago
Appreciate the honest response here since I don't get to see too many games these days. I hope this is the year he can bring it to the big leagues, we need some hope for the franchise.
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u/Necessary-Kale-6215 1d ago
He likes to hold onto the puck for sure, got great pace. Just been caught on the wrong side of the puck several times, sometimes doing too much. Defensive game needs improvement in the NHL. Currently team worst -10 (+/-).
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u/CoastalBee 1d ago
I’m a believer in that this same shiftiness and odd timing will translate once Zayne gets more comfortable with how fast & physical his opponents are.