GWT - Islanders and Foreurs at Sea Dogs Dec 11/12

[switchback]

Was that Kuznetzovs first game? I tried to watch him closely because of all the hype about him. Wasn’t really impressed I know he just got here and will take some time to get used to things but one thing that really caught my eye is he looks very awkward skating. Got beat a lot by the isles players he seemed real slow.

[tim08]

I didnt think he looked slow just caught out of position alot, but who wouldn't playing along side villeneuve hard trying to play your position and the other guys too.

[scotiahockey]

Dec 12, 2021 10:57:09 GMT -4 switchback said:

Was that Kuznetzovs first game? I tried to watch him closely because of all the hype about him. Wasn’t really impressed I know he just got here and will take some time to get used to things but one thing that really caught my eye is he looks very awkward skating. Got beat a lot by the isles players he seemed real slow.

He’s not the strongest skater so he’s going to be beat by guys that are faster, I expect that he’ll settle in as he becomes more comfortable with the league but he’s also been playing in North America for 3 years so there shouldn’t be a huge adjustment.

He’s a going to be a great player for the Sea Dogs and exactly what they need but he’s never going to jump off the page when trying to watch him because his bread and butter is defensive hockey. He’s not much of an offensive guy and I’d be surprised if he puts up any amount of offence really.

[switchback]

Yes I guess I was just disappointed for a impact euro that’s all he didn’t stroke me as a impact defender but like I said his first game it will take until after Xmas until he’s comfortable I guess. Just for a big guy he seems slow which isn’t surprising for a big lanky kid but he seemed to be pushed off the luck east as well.

[j3e4]

Dufour cut from Team Canada so these will be the only 2 games he misses for that reason.