The NHL Has A ‘Barkov’ Problem

[@hockeypsychology]

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[@pilotamurorei]

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[@mrgreekgm754]

As ends 1:58

[@adamtajhassam9188]

Sry florida cheated completely. no calls 4 poor refing Barkov is a damnjoke he didnt win 4 a Canadian and i wont forgive Paul Morice or Bobby Luo 4 not giving the cup to Canada

[@nittat.365]

@@adamtajhassam9188 Everything is always the referees fault... Barkov rules!!!

[@SamiJuntunen1]

Opera is chinese browser! Used to be from Norway. Operas devs now make vivaldi browser.

[@nathanielwiens]

Like some others have said, dude's the modern day Datsyuk. IQ, puck control, defense, complete glue guy. From this Red Wings fan, I couldn't give a higher compliment.

[@Torgo1969]

I miss Pavel so much!

[@coastaku1954]

Yeah but he plays on the Panthers, what can only be described as everything that's wrong with Hockey

[@esotericveritas]

@@coastaku1954Aww, someone's feelings are hurt - wait until the Panther's win again this year!!!!

[@samcollins8793]

@@coastaku1954 Fuckin cry! their not even my favorite team. but i at least know that they are a damn good Hockey team!

[@nebombi3339]

I am russian fan of Datsyuk, was on lots of his games and i can agree with you, Barkov is the living legend like Pavel was

[@n1ghtdragon]

barkov is the perfect hockey player. he can play all parts of the game to a super high level yet nobody notices him because he doesn't have 130 point seasons

[@GOAT-rl2uq]

For real. Honestly think he's the most "complete" hockey player since Sid.

[@bozidarborojevic4131]

Datsyuk didnt have insane numbers either but he was the best player on the ice

[@esotericveritas]

@@n1ghtdragon Barkov wants another Cup.., that, in and of itself, should scare the rest of the league hahah

[@Tr00py]

nobody notices cus he's finnish and they don't make a big deal out of themselves

[@bradnewsbear]

And no one notices because they're too busy slurping overrated players like ovechkin

[@coconyt3623]

He's a rare case of a player with very elite skill sacrificing individual glory for team success through hard work, patience and diligence. While I was clamoring for the Oilers to bring the Cup back to Canada, it was a win-win situation and I'm very happy for Barkov and the Panthers! ...And now there's one fewer franchises with 0 Cups!

[@hockeypsychology]

Game 7 from him was a masterclass

[@Fin_Eetu]

Thats what makes him the perfect captain for a team like Florida

[@olavivulkko]

If you want to win, take Finn.

[@VadersFist]

Games most humble captain since Sakic..

[@awwwshucks443]

Fun fact: Dale Tallon was forced to draft him by his head scout. His scout said he would resign if Barkov wasn't taken.

[@Ratseason]

You’re telling me Dale Talon almost fucked over the Cats. As a Cats fan I’m shocked! Absolutely surprised! lol praise Zito.

[@esotericveritas]

Good thing because Tallon wanted Seth Jones - look how well that's played out... that would have sunk the Panthers, and they never would have won a Cup - the Barkov pick was really criticized heavily at the time by all the "experts"

[@esotericveritas]

@@Ratseason Zito is gonna go down as one of the best GM's of all time one day...

[@kylejohnson5493]

@@esotericveritasTallon also signing Bob even tho it was an overpayment and drafting Spenser Knight along with retaining Bobby Lou and Rob Tallas on Staff is going to make the panthers solid as the torch got passed to Zito it’s a matter of time if Knighter can develop into the guy we know he can be

[@masterdmo]

I'm so lucky as a fan to have watched him since his first game 11 years ago. The most selfless, composed, humble player, best kept secret in the league until now ... it's like having a defender and forward out there at once. without a doubt the best player in franchise history

[@olavivulkko]

Lundell is growing fast and the statistics show that Anton is no longer far from Barkov's level. You have a guy at Florida's #3 center who would be #1 on many other teams. And what a deal 5 m/season. I would think that Bennet will pick the money next, with Lundell being #2 in the chain and #3 being Luostarinen's chain.

[@Jooseppi420]

​@@olavivulkkomitä höpötät oikee? Lundell oo lähelläkään sashaa ja ei tule ikinä olemaan. Pikku realitycheck sinne.

[@colonelkorn12]

The years he spent playing with Jagr turned his game to another level. Barkov's been my favorite player ever since then

[@Reladan187]

That was probably a calculated move that now proves to be a good one

[@hockeypsychology]

Great point. I’d love to see his progression leading up to & after that point

[@andrewzelitt]

@@hockeypsychologyiirc he switched to a longer stick after playing with jagr and switched to be more defensive minded

[@niklasmuller6969]

​@@hockeypsychology Maybe another topic for another off-season video from you? :)

[@esotericveritas]

@@andrewzelitt you are correct

[@jennifer.martin.48]

As a Panthers fan, it’s so great seeing Barkov the recognition he’s so deserving of. We love him, he truly is the heart of the franchise.

[@ct5822]

Barkov is finally getting his flowers. Most dominant center in the NHL right now, the skill, vision, defensive IQ and leadership is making him the most invaluable player to win hockey games. A blessing watching this guy play.

[@bryanr8897]

Definitely not a super vocal leader (I think that's a Finnish cultural trait), but definitely a lead by example guy.

[@jeremoose2000]

Lol no he's not.

[@Nigoliz]

And that's why he is so easy player to follow and believe in... Leader that isn't putting himself above others but can still demand others to do their best effort every day​@@bryanr8897

[@CL19283]

Lay off the crack cocaine if you think Barkov is better than 97 or even Mackinnon. Lord have mercy.

[@split5snip3]

97 is so far away from winning a cup. Not a complete player

[@natalieloveshockey]

fun fact for anyone who cares: Vincent Trocheck of the New York Rangers and who used to play with Barkov on the Panthers wears #16 on his jersey since leaving Florida out of respect for 'greatness' which is Barkov.

[@roaring_angels]

Remember when Barkov juggled the puck in the air on his stick and passed it to Reinhart for a goal? Trochek was defending Barkov on that pass 😅

[@teuvodogg]

Another fun fact is that Barky has to play with #61 on finnish national team because Ville Peltonen used to wear #16 and the number is now frozen on our national team. Makes it funny because Barky is x100 the player than Ville Peltonen ever was. :D

[@anttiutriainen6906]

​@@teuvodoggSince 2018 the jersey numbers are no longer retired (="frozen") but they are honoured jerseys that are waiting to be hung somewhere else than the Russian-owned Helsinki Arena, under boycott owing to the Russian attacking warfare activity on Ukraine. Rather than a fun fact, I would call retiring national hockey jersey numbers an embarrassing fact. The practice has become familiar from clubs, where it is fitting to honour, for example, a player's dedication to the club. Playing for the national team is a matter of honour and should not be rewarded with ridiculous national team jersey retirement ceremonies. The abandonment of this practice is one of the very few acts of the Finnish Ice Hockey Association worthy of bowing one's head in recent years.

[@esotericveritas]

@@anttiutriainen6906 Politics don't belong in sports - that "war" you speak of is not what you think it is. Ukraine's President is an actor - you can't make this shit up!!! Nothing is what it appears to be - these "wars" are just political theater and fodder for the media pushing propaganda worldwide. Fun Fact: The NEWS lies and is mostly fake anyways.

[@ML12759]

@@teuvodoggHe wears 91

[@Nigoliz]

Barkov is modern leader. He doesn't try tobe above others, he does everything he can for the team and leads by example. It is easy to follow guy like this, when he really fights for you and the team. Only thing he asks is that everyone gives their best effort, and only way you can ask that is by giving it by yourself every day 24/7.

[@dennislopez1272]

Well said. The all-time greats are what they are cause they work hard in practice and games. That sets the example for the rest of the guys to follow. Such a great guy, too. As a Panther fan, I've been lucky to see him since the day he arrived to the NHL.

[@spookmaster106]

Tim Duncan of nhl

[@fatidicusaeternus6498]

Call me crazy but I think that's what a classical leader is like.

[@Nigoliz]

@@fatidicusaeternus6498 yeah of course there have been leaders like this, but if you look at history of leadership in general (hierarchial aspects, authority, demand for "respect" etc) Barkov stands out for more modern scholarship. Maybe it is because I have studied this subject in university, but Barkov stands out more with qualities in modern leadership theories. You know in sports there have been really hierarchical systems also and there are still today in some ways many old traditions based on these (like how young players are received). Modern leadership tends to be more about low hierarchy and "part of the team", helping others, as more traditional systems made leaders something that you should fear and respect (army style), and that leaders should be loud and clear if someone doesn't meet their expectations. If you look at hockey couches it is very easy to see how some couches try to break barriers between the coach and players, and others tend to put themselves in a superior position against players. It's a lot about personality but also a lot about learned values and systems these players or coaches went through. So Barkov is kind of an example setter who believes guys around him are professionals and don't need the stick and rules but an example to follow, and carrot (the cup) is obviously always there. Then there are those personalities that believe more in loud message and demanding results from their team. This suits some personalities (if they really look up at this captain or couch) but can lead to resistance inside the team. It might be better style when there are players that need an extra kick on the ass to perform better.. But then again if this kind of captain doesn't play with all of his heart for the team (for example in D-zone) other players will also easily start to rebel against giving it all.

[@SodiumWage]

I'm an Avs fan, but I love and respect how so many modern players and styles can always be traced back to Datsyuk.

[@nikanconqueror7]

But can never be Datsyuk

[@bozidarborojevic4131]

​@@nikanconqueror7one and only

[@Spugedelia77]

@@nikanconqueror7 There is no need for him to be Datsuyk, because he is Barkov. Barkov has 100/100 hockey IQ.

[@stuartzoo]

Best hockey breakdowns on KZbin.

[@toman123]

Barkov can easily score 50 if he wanted to but he values team defense more than flashy stats

[@glennhagstedt]

literally nobody except McDavid can score 50 if they "want" to, this is not even remotly true.

[@rebeltvr6046]

@@glennhagstedt Um, I'm a Habs fan but you think Auston Matthews can't score 50 at will? You on drugs or something?

[@glennhagstedt]

@@rebeltvr6046 He might be the only other guy that is close to being able to do it, also i dont think players can just decide that "now im gonna score 50", there are alot of variables and outside factors that plays a role. How are their family life? whoch system is used by the team? What kind of teammates are they playing with? I dont think alot of players can just wake up and decide to score 50, i think Connor McDavid is the only guy that is able to maybe to that, since he can do basically anything on his own in this league.

[@Ratseason]

The Panthers have enough offensive depth to where that isn’t an issue

[@Nalleteus]

@@glennhagstedt U must be big McDavid fan but he has scored +50 goals only once, what are u talking about?

[@carolinedoan6150]

Great video analysing an amazing player. I'm glad Barkov is getting his dues

[@Childofbhaal]

Barkov is a complete player. He’s been under the radar since he doesn’t score a ton of points but his style of game is what wins and helps get championships. McDavid is an offensive god but he doesn’t have the defense and doesn’t shut down players like Barkov does.

[@CL19283]

Don't compare McDavid and Barkov. McDavid is average to above average defensively (check the metrics last season) while being the most offensively gifted talent in NHL history. People like you who compare Barkov to McDavid is what is wrong with NHL conversations.

[@leviklynstra8975]

​@@CL19283No one compared the two. In fact they were contrasting the two. Quit the glazing.

[@CL19283]

@@leviklynstra8975 Don't belong in the same sentence bud.

[@choppergunner8650]

​@@CL19283McDavid is a bum

[@nijaethompson7647]

​@@CL19283You're right, one of them has a Cup.

[@themoose0221]

There was recent internet scuttlebutt trying to argue that Barkov shouldn't be Panthers captain, to give it to Tkachuk. Not that Chucky wouldn't be a captain on any other NHL team (he would), but there is not one player in that Florida locker room who thinks the C belongs anywhere but on Barkov's chest. Greatest Panther of all time, and certain Hall of Fame player when it's all done.

[@Panthersfan2]

The NHL doesn’t have a Barkov problem; the Panthers have a Barkov solution.

[@olavivulkko]

And you have Lundell with 6 years with 5m/year.

[@flyingfluffyhockey]

My son and I stream all Panther games. If everyone gave us $1 every time I say " Good Lord Barkov is so good " we would be millionaires. When he is on the ice, and the other team gets the rare 2-1 we just laugh and wait for #16 to enter the frame and steal the puck from whatever unsuspecting forward thought he had something going.

[@hockeypsychology]

Love hearing that. Cherish that time watching games with your son. My favourite pass time in my life is watching hockey with my Dad!

[@flyingfluffyhockey]

@@hockeypsychology Yep, we have forgotten what it's like to watch a game without other people seeing our reaction lol, that is what pre-season games are for now.

[@Ville-u8g]

Start making videos of you watching the Panthers game and stream them online.

[@flyingfluffyhockey]

@@Ville-u8g we've been doing that for years 😊

[@GJ69OG]

​@@Ville-u8g mutta veli, thats exactly what they do :)

[@modernwarfaremaniac12]

The attention to detail in these breakdowns are so good. Love the history videos but this is type of content that gets me going

[@cow4094]

You also have to think of the players Barkov faced in these playoffs and practically shut down. Multiple offensive juggernauts and Barkov made them look like 3rd liners. Which isnt to put down those players because they are great, but it shows how scary it truly is to watch Barkov play and when he isn't scoring, he is doing even more to stop the other team from utilizing their weapons and it's noticeable. From Toronto, to Tampa, to Carolina, to NY, etc. all those teams habe offenses that are ridiculous. But the moment they run into Barkov...they have to switch whatever worked for em before.

[@wolfdreams1545]

What is going to be the NHL's problem is Florida drafted Barkov 2.0 in Anton Lundell. That's just unfair.

[@Ortti]

I hope Lundell gets great... He IS good

[@wolfdreams1545]

@@Ortti He's so damn good. I'm so high on him.

[@kylejohnson5493]

@@Orttithese playoffs showed his talent and why he’s called baby Barkov

[@LeoLehtinen]

He has stayed in great shape after the season as well, saw him at the gym a week ago here in Finland.

[@petermelville5524]

Barkov is more like like Kopitar in his prime than any player. All around terrific, He has Kopitar’s size, which makes him physically dominate re-puck possession. Gretz stated Kopitar was a top 4 center years back, now Barlow has entered that rare group. He doesn’t project passion or arrogance as some players of his caliber do, his humility is remarkable and sets a tone for leadership, even on a team with some hot heads, he teaches balance.

[@matthewgreig955]

Gretzky said in June Barkov is the best 2-way center he’s seen since the 70s

[@moralitypolice8334]

this man is putting out some of those datsukian vibes

[@dennislopez1272]

Great breakdown, HP. As a Panther fan, there's no other forward I'd rather have than Barky. As good as McKinnon and McDavid are on offense, Barkov is that dominant on defense. He can completely neutralize any player. If he never gets concussed, McDavid never gets going in the series. It's not a coincidence that McDavid started playing better after Leon laid a cheapshot on Barky.

[@Markymark-gg6qf]

He was getting points either way😂

[@dennislopez1272]

@Markymark-gg6qf All but 3 points came in 2 games after the hit. It usually takes a week to get over a concussion. Just saying.

[@bozidarborojevic4131]

​@@Markymark-gg6qfall those points but no cup

[@Markymark-gg6qf]

@@bozidarborojevic4131 team achievement

[@bozidarborojevic4131]

@@Markymark-gg6qf bla bla yes and everyone was claiming that oilers are a better team and that they would win it after comeback

[@matthewgreig955]

Great video - thanks for sharing. Culminates why he became my fav player in 2016 coming back into hockey and non-homer fav team. Watching him flourish and lift the cup was priceless. One thing he added to his game this year was the physicality. He never hits - this playoffs he lead the entire game in hits for several games.

[@carparthero]

as a tampa guy i say congratulations to FLA winning the cup. the biggest and most important move was getting GM bill zito in september 2020. each year saw improvements and the dream became a reality in june. i think FLA can continue to be a dangerous threat for the foreseeable future. wishing all the best this season, except vs TBL lol. 😉 -cheers, steven

[@yzerman1978]

The most complete player in the nhl!! Shut down mcDavid 5-7 games in the finals , shut down Mathews and kucherov. Best player the panthers ever had.

[@johnrosser9747]

If you watch the highlight videos from that Panthers / Leafs series, Matthews is barely in them

[@MountR]

If you go and see Barky at the arena you will appreciate his skills even more. He is special.

[@nochannel6021]

I feel so lucky to become a hockey fan when I did. I started watching the panthers when Barkov entered the league and he’s been my favorite player ever since. I’m glad people are finally realizing why most of the nhl players think he’s underrated

[@clipworld427]

He may no longer be underrated these days because the playoff success forced people to watch, it still seems like a lot of people, mostly casuals, still don't grasp just how valuable he is. He's the most complete player in the world, and can take over the game in whatever manner he chooses. With his recognition it's time to pass the the underrated crown to Forsling, who's a true shutdown DMan

[@Dave_Lion]

Barkov is much like a Ron Francis was. Nobody really talked about him but he was amazing.

[@Murnerr]

As a Devil's fan, this video has me hyped for Nico's growth with the rest of the team. Barky definitely has the edge on Nico given his experience and size, but they play the same type of game and Nico is definitely Elite. Once the rest of the devils fill in around him (mainly at the point with Luke and Nemec, and hopefully a healthy Dougie Hamilton), Nico will have so many more options to play off the baords too. Thinking Jack and Jesper Bratt as playmaker snipers around the net and Hamilton and Luke as playmaker snipers at the point, with Nico playing versatile 2-way support role has me fucking psyched for 2024-2025 and 2025-26.

[@HarveyWinestain]

Unfortunately they traded away their best player (alex holtz)

[@hibby21]

im an oilers fan but barkov is my fav player.. i still have mixed emotions

[@Ville-u8g]

How did an Oilers fan become a Barkov fan, if I can ask?

[@hibby21]

@user-fp9wl3me5x well I'm a fan of hockey, the oilers just happen to be my fav team, panthers are second though. they drafted my cousin years ago been a fan since

[@judymccomiskie-yi7bo]

Hockey Psychology is literally the only legend right now that is keeping me sane during the offseason. Keep em comin my friend

[@blueknight5754]

Rangers lost by 1 goal games in the ECF and I was pissed….however, Barkov WAS the difference. Excellent video! 🚨

[@shaman2384]

8:20 that's some crazy accurate analysis

[@MikeReimers]

Really love this breakdown and how much respect Barkov deserves. Guys like this never end up with mind blowing points totally but every time they’re on the ice they shift the game in their favor.

[@36inc]

Dallas fans know the untapped potential of fins in the nhl. He's just the proof of concept.

[@zachlesk5685]

And he’s still better than any of Dallas’ fins

[@36inc]

@zachlesk5685 it isnt a contest and we had a cup team first. Pretty sure the ducks had the "best" fin anyway. Always liked teemu.

[@zachlesk5685]

@@36inc just saying barkov could 1v1 Selanne in his sleep… not a player in the league that has better hands in tight or 1 on 1 with speed. Barkov is in a league all on his own, and doesn’t need to put up 130 points a season. He just shuts those players down en route to a modern cup

[@36inc]

@zachlesk5685 everone here agrees barkov is worth the praise, but lets not get crazy hes a role player with extreme skill not a highlight machine whose carrying a 90s expansion team.

[@zachlesk5685]

@@36inc calling barkov a “Role Player” when he led the panthers in points in the postseason while putting up record defensive numbers for a forward..? You take offense too much into account, just like the oilers did in the finals.

[@BlueLiner85]

Amazing breakdown. He’s finally getting the recognition that Panthers fans have known for years

[@jessiegandhi4340]

my favorite player in the NHL. as a devils fan who has Nico Hischier and Jack Hughes

[@adamthoman1832]

I caught myself saying “Wow” out loud to several of these highlights. The strip of Samuelsson on Buffalo was so slick.

[@hadleystrainge]

it's been an absolute pleasure watching barkov become the powerhouse he is down here in florida, it's incredible. cannot speak more highly of him as a person too, just the nicest guy you'll meet. can't wait for the day 16 is raised to the rafters

[@edwardtaylor8348]

He's the silent assassin. Extremely humble but very skilled. I'm happy to see he is getting some recognition.

[@raiven3022]

I love your channel. I just got into hockey seriously this year and also your channel. It helps me understand the game I don’t see yet, and the way you explain things sounds like you love talking about it! It makes for an entertaining and educating video :]

[@perfecTempo]

thats my stanley cup winning captain 🏆 knew he'd bring us a cup after his first game. made this fan since 96 cry some happy tears. 16 will be in the rafters one day

[@lmenus]

Datsyuk 2.0 ❤

[@scottymascotty8692]

Honestly, it always feels like half of Panthers roster is always underrated.

[@Vili-mf4wx]

This is a man who is not only talented but works harder than most guys. One of his mentors Ville Nieminen (former NHL player and stanley cup winner) said in an interview that he has had to tell Barkov to slow down with the training. He's all work no nonsense guy.

[@paulalucia5386]

Great take on a really great captain. The one six has what exceptional players have got to have heart!

[@sap226]

Great video! He learned so much from his time with Jagr, including how to use the longer stick.

[@Jasonboy765]

He always used long stick even before jagr

[@VarjoPira]

Barkov and Crosby are the most entertaining puck thieves in the league right now! BIG IQ players.

[@HarveyWinestain]

AM34 clear of both

[@kylejohnson5493]

@@HarveyWinestaintell me you don’t know puck without telling me you don’t know puck AM34 is nowhere close to the hockey iq of Barkov also “2nd in the Selke votes” lost by about 500 or so votes so it wasn’t close at all and gap will continue to widen as Barkov has 23 and 13 back for another year and more.

[@rl328]

Would love to see you highlight Miro's defensive stickwork.

[@hhazze]

The most complete player in the league.

[@NickPoeschek]

With today’s rule book, most of those Datsyuk highlights would probably be penalties, he’s in on the puck carrier’s hands constantly.

[@paulgarcia9181]

Jagr really showed Sasha love and it was at the end of Jagr's NHL career so the lessons were so much different than if Sasha was with Jagr in his prime. The Panthers have been to the post season 10 times with 3 SCFs appearances. Barkov took them to 6/10 playoff seasons and 2/3 SCFs. 2x Selke winner, capable of 30-40+ goals but sacrifices goals for the most complete 200 ft play that Gretzky has seen since Trottier but doesn't sacrifice too much to where he isn't making an impact offensively either, took the Panther's to a President Trophy season, then back to back ECFs wins, with back to back SCFs appereances to become the 5th Finnish Captain to raise the Stanley Cup for the franchise that drafted him and got the Panthers their first Cup. To average a ppg while playing on 3 lines, locking down opposition's best on the first line, creating space and almost unstoppable while on the puck, on point poke checks and the best stick lifts I've seen without getting to many PIM, on the powerplay 1 line where he plays a great behind the net 1-3-1 set up thats dynamic, and plays the opposition's best on the PK line being short handed. Now we have Barky, Tkaclutch, Reino, Baby Barkov, and Forsling locked in for at least another 6 years together and he's not even in his 30s yet.

[@phillip_fnp]

You're right man Barkov is today's most underrated players. He's the best 2 way player, highest IQ, knows where to be on the ice with and without the puck. When he does have the puck, the opposition shits their pants.

[@bsfm6990]

He will become the Bergeron type of player, and I don’t think he will ever get his flowers in the hart vote it has now become a pts trophy

[@femcynical]

Panthers fan here, I remember years ago people questioned Barkovs ability to be a captain, and now he has a cup to his name, the panthers first too. I absolutely love this man, and speaking for most Florida fans, we’d give our organs if he was literally dying, that’s how much he means to us. He’s SUCH a sweetheart, literally the sweetest man in the world.

[@Truschoolsports]

He’s the best player in the world at any position, that’s why he’s the last one standing!! Great video

[@carparthero]

i found it quite entertaining how oilertards were saying the only reason FLA had the success they did was because of bobrovsky. barkov imo did a fantastic job in the stanley cup final. especially in games 6 and 7, shutting down mcjesus who had ZERO points. 🔥

[@thaneoffife6904]

The panthers won game 1 solely on the back of Bobrovsky. The Panthers were thoroughly out played that game and it was only Bobrovsky's goaltending that saved them. I'm not sure how well Barkov shut down him down considering Connor McDavid scored 11 points in 7gp. McDavid had 2 games where he scored 4 points. I'm not sure you want to bring up game 6 either consider the panthers lost that game 5-1 despite McDavid not recording a point. If Bob didn't have that stellar game 1, considering the momentum the Oilers had in games 4-6, that series is over in Edmonton and Barkov would've been flying back to Sunshine wondering where it all went wrong.

[@TrueMr.Quinn1]

@@thaneoffife6904how many points did McDavid score in game 1 again? Cope harder loser

[@TrueMr.Quinn1]

@@thaneoffife6904^ prime example of why Canadians aren’t to be taken seriously. They have no concept of when to stop talking

[@carparthero]

@@TrueMr.Quinn1 yup, @thaneoffife6904 just proved my point. by the way, i'm canadian and a tampa fan. been following nhl since 1980. not all canadians and americans are retards lol. i had no issue with either team getting to the SCF and winning the cup. EDM and MTL are the canadian-based teams i like to see do well when they can. unfortunately, as the oilers went deeper into the p-off's, there were too many casuals and bandwagon riders who thought edmonton was better than they really were, and FLA was a one-trick pony. it became quite repulsive, and embarrassing to be polite, seeing the lack of respect for the panthers. oilertards rival leaftards for being so self-absorbed and arrogant. as a tampa fan i was aware of how FLA was quietly improving year-over-year since when GM bill zito arrived in sept 2020. even though they are the enemy of tampa, i am proud of FLA for winning the stanley cup. not predicting they will repeat in 2025 but i expect them to continue to make the p-off's at the very least for the foreseeable future.bill zito has been gre4at at making calculated hockey trades and finding awesome value deals. one example was claiming gustav forsling on waivers, then locked him down with an extension. cheers 🍻

[@starwarriorterra8373]

@@thaneoffife6904 McDavid in games 4 and 5 played absolutely possessed and I won't take that away from him--nor should anyone else. However, to just ignore that those two games alone contributed to 8 of his 11 points across the series (the other three came from game 2 (1A) and game 3 (2A)) and only say that he had 11 points in the series without that context is in extremely bad faith. As mentioned, Barkov clamped down on McDavid when it mattered most and was able to bounce back to keep him without a point in the final two games. Also, please be a bit more literate before you reply to someone. No one said that Bob wasn't *a* reason the Panthers won, just that he was not the *only* reason they did.

[@Vegland]

Bro, i absolutely love you, pkease colab with The Hockey Guy

[@hockeypsychology]

I’d love to work with Shannon. Guy is a nail gun when it comes to knowledge. His history videos are fantastic as well.

[@Cheetahbite58]

Prime Bobrov and Barkov were CARRYING

[@slade_97]

feels illegal to be this early

[@ryanlauzon177]

Barkov is def the 4th best center rn, only behind mcd Mack and Sid. He’s been great over the last decade, he’s def a HOF player at this point

[@BrettMichaelRocker]

Yes! Love the Datsyuk comparison. Been saying it for years, haha

[@HairyButWhole]

Leading by example. Cats got a great team that plays their game so well and having stars and depth must be so annoying to play against.

[@jacobboaden2213]

Best hockey breakdowns and analysis on KZbin. Love ya work bud 👍

[@JNJ1014]

If you watch enough Barkov, you know he could put up 125+ pts/year. But Barkov get it, he knows a point per game w/Selke defensive impact makes the entire Panthers team far more dangerous than if he won multiple Art Ross trophies.

[@HarveyWinestain]

claiming a guy who is below a PPG player in his career could win multiple scoring titles is foolish

[@miikaIS]

@@HarveyWinestain Why? As an example Steve Y. Guy scored up to 137 points, then Bowman came and told him that if we want to win cups, you need to be the best in both ends. Stevie never again scored 100 points, but got couple of Stanleys and Selke trophies. Do you think that a) his scoring skills dissapeared in the middle of his career, or b) he changed to a more defensive style as he himself has stated? It is quite possible to do both by one player, but next to impossible do it simultaneously

[@mursuka80]

On his way to being greatest Finnish hockey player of all time. He passed Selanne this year and couple of elite seasons and he will be number one ahead of Kurri.

[@cannedpineapple2702]

I'm a Panthers fan, lifelong (miami born), so seeing him finally get some recognition is great. MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWW

[@jlalonde1000]

Barkoff is the player i would pay the most for i would rather him over one of the conners or mattews the only other guy i might take instead is young crosby as they both lay it all out in playoffs

[@AnttiSavolainen-c3d]

Yes, first guy to buy when going after the Stanley Cup!!!

[@lAmCanad1an]

I’d pay to watch McDavid, MacKinnon and Crosby first.

[@LamboFromWish]

No, McDavid any day, he is not doubt the best player in the world, his back is hurting from carrying Edmonton which is expected because he’s one of the best players to ever grace the game, he has the playoff material and was much more influential then Barkov

[@toke7342]

Please tell me this is a joke

[@AnttiSavolainen-c3d]

@@toke7342 ""hahah"

[@IOSARBX]

Hockey Psychology, I liked!

[@cruggs0730]

As a Devils fan I really look forward to seeing Nico Hischier hopefully hit the same heights as barkov one day. Two way forwards like them are unbelievable

[@abrahamben-dayan9843]

If you ask me which NHL player I wanted on my team for the next 7 years, it would unequivocally be Sacha Barkov.

[@HarveyWinestain]

Good thing you aren’t a GM

[@skrbl174]

@@HarveyWinestain Barkov's contract is 29/30.

[@frozenrabbit5641]

If there was just clear stat for his ability to hamstring the best offensive players in the world... But with out it, insert frustrated jumping elbow from Draisaitl here.

[@aito_jimbo]

Another comparison between Datsjuk and Barkov is their penaltyshot / shootout skills, Barkov is probably the best penaltyshot taker of our generation, same as Datsjuk was years ago.

[@jaskatsaari578]

As a Finnish person, I am extremely glad to see Sasha Barkov finally getting the recognition he deserves! I've been watching his career since he was a junior playing in finnish top League and even then, as a 16-17-yo teenager he had the "game-eye" or whatchacallit, what make him look like those old school legendary players that always seemed to be in no hurry 'cause they knew where the game would be in like 3-10-seconds from now and that gave them, and Barkov now, the edge, the benefit to read the game and make it so much easier and effective for himself and especially all his teammates as well! Barkov is a true leader, modest dude and though not usually the noisiest, but leads by example, setting the bar high in every aspect of playing and training in everyday life, that is now finally getting the rewards with 2 stanley cup finals on the row and of course the crown last season! And I think Panthers are going to be in the very top for years now. Now let's see in the winter when Sasha will lead Finnish national team to victory in the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off!! 💪😅🤟

[@martinbaxa330]

Barkov was mine favourite player since i started watching NHL. Honestly he is so underrated, that is not longer underrated imo

[@brandonf24]

And a lot of us here in Nashville were hoping that he would drop in the draft that year. Instead we landed Seth Jones and Ryan Johanson as a result 😞

[@Matanumi]

Whew....

[@bobdobalini]

Borkov is the best!

[@sammymaatta1170]

I have said many times to my friends, if u had 1 player to play all 5 position on ice. It would be easily Barkov. That would be so unfair to others.

[@Matanumi]

Crosby could do it pretty well too Not as good on D though

[@wizardshark2928]

Following both the Hawks and Bruins, I always was fascinated by two way forwards. While they don’t generate a lot of points, it’s so interesting to see how they can dominate games while at the same time stay relatively silent on the score sheet

[@seukfuhi]

Hossa was my all-time fav ! So sad that the Selke is never awarded to a winger…

[@chirrutimwe9053]

As a Oilers fan i can confidently say barkov is my favorite player aside from my favs on the oil. I have tons of oilers jerseys and only 2 non oil jerseys and one of them is barkov while the other is a gaborik wild jersey. Probably one of the only oilers fan to not be devastated to lose in gm 7 cause i was stoked for barkov.....and Bob.

[@Dadbot]

Im a massive Kings fan. But Barkov is hands down my favorite player in the league. He reminds of Kopitar in his prime but x2.

[@honzahory]

I love him as I love and fall in love with Kopitar back then. Work horses, amazing players and leaders everyone wish

[@pamelaabrell8394]

Sasha is the most unselfish player in the league. As a Cats fan watching him since day 1 of his career, I would still love to see him shoot more.

[@JacksonMarczyk]

That's our captain! Among the best in the NHL!

[@goldensocks]

Absolute master class in Two-Way hockey.

[@davideaston6944]

Thank you... I've been preaching for seasons about how poor McDefence? is as a 200 foot player; I'd rather have a Barkov any day on my team; Crosby, McKinnon even. Close to as dangerous offensively, but 500% better defensively. McDavid is NOT the "best hockey player in the world"; not by a long shot. He IS getting better, as his +/- stats alone show, as he's climbed up from scoring 100 points and having even more scored against him... The new Oilers coach helped a lot just this season (About time someone had the guts to tell him he out to realize there are 3 zones in hockey!). But even still, you could make a 30 minute compilation from just this season even, on (what you call) McDavid's "offensive instincts"; I call a spade a spade: his offensive cheating & lack of defensive awareness (or his just no caring? Hard to believe a player of his skill does not know where he SHOULD be; he just "cheats" all, all, ALL the time)... and he sits SO OFTEN in the empty no-man's land with the best seat in the house watching other teams score on his goalie... Until he learns how to play like Barkov, Crosby, et al. he's arguably the 'best pure offensive talent' in the game, but no where near the 'best player' in the game. Cheers, GREAT video breakdown (and I know I focus on McD here, but you said all that needs to be said about Barkov: beautiful player!)

[@SeanCosgrove1]

Dude has scored a point per game for several years and is always in the conversation for the Selke. Barkov hasn't been "underrated" in 6 years. He was the 2nd overall pick. When have people ever thought that he was a mediocre player?

[@the.wayne.b]

it's gonna suck in every fantasy league i'm in now, i've been picking up sasha every year he's been in the nhl, always well behind where he should be picked. now he's gonna go top ten, where he always should have been lol.

[@hyper_lightning]

He is what Kopitar was during the Kings cup runs

[@RealAdamCevy]

Hey man, love this breakdown, can you go deeper into teams that were successful this past season in future videos?

[@lolo27234]

hopefully "the most under rated player" line is out of the sentence when describing and now its "the best 2 way forward currently play" takes it place

[@estajosue]

It would’ve been cool to see you make a video like this about Kopitar about 10 years ago. Not that he’s not effective now, but he was dominant from about 2011-2015. The center no one wanted on the ice.

[@user-px4dn9zd3f]

Good video! Very nice analysis.

[@Apparentlykelly2.0]

Excellent video. Won’t shock me if he has few more cups in him.

[@ilet3049]

You know what they say. Wanna win, pick a finn. Personally not a huge Barkov fan, but he has done an exceptional job.

[@Jaageful]

It is not about how many points Barkov makes, but how many points he takes away from opponents best players.