A Star Is Born
So, I lost power last night. It literally just came back on 15 minutes ago, and it was down for 24 hours. (Aside: I lose power a lot. Every time it’s windy out, I lose power. I’d invest in a generator, but I’m moving in the summer. Not because of the power issues. But, that did play a (small) role. But I digress).
Anyway, I had to listen to the game on the radio, which really isn’t the same. But, the name I kept hearing was Artem Anisimov. Anisimov with the puck. Anisimov with the defensive play. Anisimov with the goal. It appeared that Anisimov was the best player on the ice last night (Those who watched please confirm or deny).
Anisimov is not going to score 30 goals this year, like he did in Hartford. But he may get 20. He’s quickly learning the defensive side, and he’s a really good in his own end. He can play on the power play, and kill penalties. In the future, Anisimov will be a 30 goal scorer. He’ll be great in his own end.
My point is this: Anisimov is a star in the making. He’ll center the first line for years to come. Best part: He’s homegrown.
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State of the Rangers | Jeremy, 26 Jan 10
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By Dave, January 26, 2010 @ 11:45 am
Anisimov and Cally were the best players on the ice without a doubt. AA needs time to grow though, give him another year or two and he will be one of the better top centers in the game.
Hell, he may be a sleeper fantasy pick next year.
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By Bettman's Nightmare, January 26, 2010 @ 1:09 pm
Anisimov is going to be a solid center, but probably a better #2 center as long as Gaborik is in-town. I think we’d get more out of him if he didn’t have to sit in a playmaker role, but was allowed to be the focus on offense on his line. So he’d pair well with Cally and maybe Avery or (if you taught them the left side) Lisin or Boyle down the road.
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Dave Reply:
January 26th, 2010 at 1:11 pm
Gaborik doesn’t really need someone to get him the puck. He’s not like a Cheechoo who needed Thornton. I personally would want to see AA/Gabby on the same line for a little bit, just to see if they click.
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Bettman's Nightmare Reply:
January 26th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
Oh, I was thinking more along the lines of shot dispersal; but I agree it would be interesting to see if they clicked. The way Gabby’s playing, I think just about anyone could click with him (outside of Drury).
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By david, January 26, 2010 @ 6:18 pm
he will be a great player for us down the road but hes got to get stronger and work on his shot
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