I was already thinking about making a post before this article, but curious what other people’s thoughts are. Blake has really impressed me. He looked absolutely yoked in some of his training camp photos, he has clearly put on some serious mass. In the first preseason game he looked like the closest of the Nadeau, FUS, Blake trio to being at an NHL level. Made some great plays and he was strong on the puck. He also played a strong defensive game and had noticeable backchecking even late into his shift. It’s obviously early, but I could see him making the team over our other prospects.
by Winring86
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I think realistically only 1 of Blake, Nadeau, and FUS make the initial roster and as of right now it’s Blake’s spot to lose.
If I was a betting man I’d have it Blake making the initial roster, FUS starting on the Wolves and getting bumped up after an injury, and Nadeau spends the whole year in Chicago
Been saying it for a while that he’s the most complete forward we have coming into camp.
When the puck isn’t on his stick he is still making plays and defending at a high level and once the puck returns to him he has the hands and vision to make things happen.
He was carrying his team last year on offense, he cleared the next player by 21 points….
He also showed he can draw penalties with his play and then man the power play unit to make them pay.
He plays a full 200 foot game and that’s what we need.
The only concern is if he can keep himself from getting out muscled by NHL players and it seems he’s figured out a way to hang so far. Will need to learn from Seth.
I’m excited about Jackson Blake but I’m not reading the article bc Cardiac Cane is complete garbage lol
Almost every play I’ve seen Blake make this preseaaon has been kind of laughable. He’s clearly used to being the focus but that won’t work for the Canes. I’m honestly surprised at how bad he has been trying to do it all on his own.
He just looks like full-confidence Svechnikov with 1/4 the raw talent. I do hope that he comes around with a more team-centered game.