Highlights of the best offensive defenseman in the NHL. No copyright purposes intended. I do not own any of the video clips or the audio. All rights go to TSN, Sportsnet, CBC, and FOX Sports.
If Karlsson isn't awarded the Norris for this year, life is 100% rigged. His team didn't even scratch the playoffs, and he still managed to be better in all key categories – way better in most.
Awards are about individual play. Ottawa is just a bad team. Would Doughty really make the Sens a better team this year if he was in place of Karlsson? I mean c'mon, Karlsson got robbed of the Norris, leading the NHL in assists for fuck sake, first since BOBBY ORR, wake up guys.
People complain he can't play defense, he actually plays a strong defensive game, but he's always offensive minded, he makes the same mistakes Keith or Doughty would make, but is shunned more because he puts up 82 point seasons from the blueline. Now, there are fr better defensive defensemen out there, 100%. But no one carries the puck and sees the ice like Karlsson does. Just an offensive quarterback that makes great things happen from what seems to be harmless situations. I love it. He has EXPLOSIVE speed and a hard ass shot, and his heads up passing is something I haven't seen in a long time. even as a forward, I still try to model my game after him. Amazing player. Glad I was fortunate to workout with him 2 weeks ago, his legs are crazy big.
Best Offensive defensemen in the game but it comes at the price of his defense. Norris Trophy is the best overall defensemen and I cant see how you can justify a – player being the best overall. What really stands out to me is he had 82 POINTS THIS SEASON! and still went -2 that means that he was on the ice for at least 84 goals… meaning he is guaranteed to give up a goal a game. Not best overall standards. And Blah blah blah the Ottawa Senators suck story doesn't justify anything PK Subban was a +4 on a Montreal team that did worse than the Senators, so saying the team brings him down is not valid point. He thinks offense all the time and while it does work because he has perfected his play style, it hampers the team in the long run because his offensive style cant out produce the costs of his risks. Finally I wish the Senators would make a longer run into the playoffs to get a better look a Karlsson because in the short window he's played he hasn't shown up. His play style is fun to watch and puts up big numbers but it doesn't translate to wins, it hurts his team more than it helps. When his offense is able to outproduce how much he gives up then Karlsson has my vote for the Norris. Until then ill take my happy median of Doughty and Karlsson and take Letang a guy that can put up almost 70 points while still remaining in the +.
Intresting to read the comments here about his poor defence now when in the conference final against the pens where he is a nightmare for malkin and crosby on the d. He has taken it to the next level with his positioning and stickwork. He's on the way to Lidströms level not just on the front end but also in his own zone. You don't have to crush opponents as a d-man when you're two steps ahead in your mind at all times.
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there's no way he won't win the Norris
sweet video man
What is the 2nd music track used?
If Karlsson isn't awarded the Norris for this year, life is 100% rigged.
His team didn't even scratch the playoffs, and he still managed to be better in all key categories – way better in most.
What a guy!:D
"Defenseman" -2
Another interesting fact: First defenseman to finish in the top 5 in points since Paul Coffey in the 80s.
Got robbed because of the media today. What a Joke!
needs to leave if he is ever going to win anything
you do all this and cant get your team to the playoffs
2:42…Ewwww
Awards are about individual play. Ottawa is just a bad team. Would Doughty really make the Sens a better team this year if he was in place of Karlsson? I mean c'mon, Karlsson got robbed of the Norris, leading the NHL in assists for fuck sake, first since BOBBY ORR, wake up guys.
Wish he was a Red Wing….he would make us a contender again.
People complain he can't play defense, he actually plays a strong defensive game, but he's always offensive minded, he makes the same mistakes Keith or Doughty would make, but is shunned more because he puts up 82 point seasons from the blueline. Now, there are fr better defensive defensemen out there, 100%. But no one carries the puck and sees the ice like Karlsson does. Just an offensive quarterback that makes great things happen from what seems to be harmless situations. I love it. He has EXPLOSIVE speed and a hard ass shot, and his heads up passing is something I haven't seen in a long time. even as a forward, I still try to model my game after him. Amazing player. Glad I was fortunate to workout with him 2 weeks ago, his legs are crazy big.
Best Offensive defensemen in the game but it comes at the price of his defense. Norris Trophy is the best overall defensemen and I cant see how you can justify a – player being the best overall. What really stands out to me is he had 82 POINTS THIS SEASON! and still went -2 that means that he was on the ice for at least 84 goals… meaning he is guaranteed to give up a goal a game. Not best overall standards. And Blah blah blah the Ottawa Senators suck story doesn't justify anything PK Subban was a +4 on a Montreal team that did worse than the Senators, so saying the team brings him down is not valid point. He thinks offense all the time and while it does work because he has perfected his play style, it hampers the team in the long run because his offensive style cant out produce the costs of his risks. Finally I wish the Senators would make a longer run into the playoffs to get a better look a Karlsson because in the short window he's played he hasn't shown up. His play style is fun to watch and puts up big numbers but it doesn't translate to wins, it hurts his team more than it helps. When his offense is able to outproduce how much he gives up then Karlsson has my vote for the Norris. Until then ill take my happy median of Doughty and Karlsson and take Letang a guy that can put up almost 70 points while still remaining in the +.
HES JUST THAT GOOD!!!
go Karlsson go 🙂
golden karlsson
Intresting to read the comments here about his poor defence now when in the conference final against the pens where he is a nightmare for malkin and crosby on the d. He has taken it to the next level with his positioning and stickwork. He's on the way to Lidströms level not just on the front end but also in his own zone. You don't have to crush opponents as a d-man when you're two steps ahead in your mind at all times.
He is almost as good as Jared Cowen.
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