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Post by Critical Eye on Aug 7, 2007 15:47:25 GMT -4
Does anyone know when Knotek will be arriving for training camp?
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Post by lalalaprise on Aug 7, 2007 15:49:28 GMT -4
No clue...but I think all of us are going to be in for a huge surprise when the kid shows up...
According to my source, who lives in Kladno, he says Knotek is better at age 15 and 16 than Michael Frolik...and he rivals Voracek.
A lot of us figured we were getting a good one, but he could be elite, as early as 17.
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Post by Critical Eye on Aug 7, 2007 16:00:38 GMT -4
No clue...but I think all of us are going to be in for a huge surprise when the kid shows up... According to my source, who lives in Kladno, he says Knotek is better at age 15 and 16 than Michael Frolik...and he rivals Voracek. A lot of us figured we were getting a good one, but he could be elite, as early as 17. Wow - can't wait to see him! Now I just have to hide Jakub's skates before his trip to Columbus..... |
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Post by herdfan on Aug 7, 2007 20:44:54 GMT -4
No clue...but I think all of us are going to be in for a huge surprise when the kid shows up... According to my source, who lives in Kladno, he says Knotek is better at age 15 and 16 than Michael Frolik...and he rivals Voracek. A lot of us figured we were getting a good one, but he could be elite, as early as 17. i really hope you're right about this. |
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Post by Matt-Man on Aug 7, 2007 22:09:27 GMT -4
Sounds very exciting!
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Post by Dr Phil on Aug 8, 2007 10:12:57 GMT -4
I'm going to refrain from being as optimistic as Lala in that regard (though I'm admittedly not as versed in Knotek's game as I'd like), however I'm certainly looking forward to seeing what he has to offer.
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Post by lalalaprise on Aug 8, 2007 10:20:58 GMT -4
I'm going to refrain from being as optimistic as Lala in that regard (though I'm admittedly not as versed in Knotek's game as I'd like), however I'm certainly looking forward to seeing what he has to offer. The guy I know in Kladno compared him to Nagy.... He is a very explosive offensive player who loves to shoot the puck, hes a sniper and has a wide arsenal of shots. Im not going to say he will score 50, but I think hes going to be a lot better than a lot of us had thought after the euro draft. |
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Post by bullmoose on Aug 8, 2007 10:32:03 GMT -4
I'm going to refrain from being as optimistic as Lala in that regard (though I'm admittedly not as versed in Knotek's game as I'd like), however I'm certainly looking forward to seeing what he has to offer. The guy I know in Kladno compared him to Nagy.... He is a very explosive offensive player who loves to shoot the puck, hes a sniper and has a wide arsenal of shots. Im not going to say he will score 50, but I think hes going to be a lot better than a lot of us had thought after the euro draft. A true sniper is what is needed. Voracek is so good with the puck, and a set up guy, if Knotek can pull the trigger as you say, it may be a natural fit. Comparing him to Nagy...big shoes to fill, but I hope he does. |
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Post by Gman on Aug 8, 2007 10:38:22 GMT -4
The guy I know in Kladno compared him to Nagy.... He is a very explosive offensive player who loves to shoot the puck, hes a sniper and has a wide arsenal of shots. Im not going to say he will score 50, but I think hes going to be a lot better than a lot of us had thought after the euro draft. A true sniper is what is needed. Voracek is so good with the puck, and a set up guy, if Knotek can pull the trigger as you say, it may be a natural fit. Comparing him to Nagy...big shoes to fill, but I hope he does. Don't forget that the Nagy we got to see was 19 as well. Knotek will have 2 years of development before we can compare them fairly. If he is as good as lala's source is saying, then I'm very excited as well, and it would change the team a lot. How many teams have 2 high drafted NHL players on the 2nd line? (Hillier and Swan) We are going to be tough to contain. |
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Post by bullmoose on Aug 8, 2007 11:18:33 GMT -4
A true sniper is what is needed. Voracek is so good with the puck, and a set up guy, if Knotek can pull the trigger as you say, it may be a natural fit. Comparing him to Nagy...big shoes to fill, but I hope he does. Don't forget that the Nagy we got to see was 19 as well. Knotek will have 2 years of development before we can compare them fairly. If he is as good as lala's source is saying, then I'm very excited as well, and it would change the team a lot. How many teams have 2 high drafted NHL players on the 2nd line? (Hillier and Swan) We are going to be tough to contain. Agreed, we will be tough to contain, as we have depth in our forwards. And I guess I'm not looking for Nagy-like numbers, especially as a 17, but really Nagy is probably the most prolific Moosehead goal scorer....big comparison. I certainly he lives up to it. Going to be a fun year in the MC. |
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Post by lalalaprise on Aug 9, 2007 17:19:12 GMT -4
Don't forget that the Nagy we got to see was 19 as well. Knotek will have 2 years of development before we can compare them fairly. If he is as good as lala's source is saying, then I'm very excited as well, and it would change the team a lot. How many teams have 2 high drafted NHL players on the 2nd line? (Hillier and Swan) We are going to be tough to contain. Agreed, we will be tough to contain, as we have depth in our forwards. And I guess I'm not looking for Nagy-like numbers, especially as a 17, but really Nagy is probably the most prolific Moosehead goal scorer....big comparison. I certainly he lives up to it. Going to be a fun year in the MC. He meant in style...the guy i know who compared them has never seen Nagy play in the Q... Knotek is known for having hilight reel moves and he is a dynamic offensive player who has an aresenal of shots and one-on-one moves. I dont think hes going to score 71 in any 1 season but even if he scores 30 at 17 that will be more than most expected. Plus hes going to be playing with Voracek...a lightpost could score 15 playing with him... |
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Post by canbeer on Aug 9, 2007 19:29:54 GMT -4
I'm glad to hear this guys a shooter as that's what MacMilllan and Voracek need on their line... either a shooter or a crash the net guy. And concerning the lightpost, Pouliot had 10 goals and 16 points in his first 17 games last year when he played with MacMillan (maybe Pridham a couple games) and Voracek.
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Post by Porkchop on Aug 9, 2007 21:43:48 GMT -4
Sounds like a good duo with Voracek and this new guy.......too bad we won't see them the year after this season when they would be worth buying a ticket to see.
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Post by canbeer on Aug 9, 2007 21:51:42 GMT -4
Sounds like a good duo with Voracek and this new guy.......too bad we won't see them the year after this season when they would be worth buying a ticket to see. Not worth it this year  Voracek would likely be gone but a duo of MacMillan and Knotek doesn't sound like it would be horrible to watch. Edit: And I suppose Moose fans could suffer though a year of watching the NHL 1st round pick duo of Voracek and MacMillan who had 44 points in 12 playoff games last year... but hey I'm sure they won't sell tickets.  |
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Post by Porkchop on Aug 10, 2007 10:55:22 GMT -4
Sounds like a good duo with Voracek and this new guy.......too bad we won't see them the year after this season when they would be worth buying a ticket to see. Not worth it this year Voracek would likely be gone but a duo of MacMillan and Knotek doesn't sound like it would be horrible to watch. Edit: And I suppose Moose fans could suffer though a year of watching the NHL 1st round pick duo of Voracek and MacMillan who had 44 points in 12 playoff games last year... but hey I'm sure they won't sell tickets. read what I said really slowly.........It's not taking anything away from Voracek and MacMillan....don't worry...........I just posted that because of people mentioning he'd be a sniper along side of Voracek the playmaker........too bad you won't get to see them in their prime.....that's all. |
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