Comments on: Final Grade: Paul Stastny

By: Kylie

Kylie — Wed, 09 May 2007 01:52:42 +0000

Yea I agree mainly everything that you said. I dont know if he will go into the “sophomore slump”. He is a very consistant player, even through college he never really let up on his playing ability. I hope he doesnt let up that much, but I think that after that kind of rookie year, some let up is expected but not hoped for obviously.

By: Dario

Dario — Mon, 07 May 2007 17:17:53 +0000

He could very well have played a game that was over his head. But then again one thing Stastny has done consistantly through college to his first rookie year is play hard. He’s not the kind of player to take a shift off, hang his head when his team is behind, or coast when his team is well ahead. Stastny seems to have that one speed motor and I think that will really help him through the peaks and valleys of his play. His goal totals might be a bit high but I think his assist number may even increase next year. His ability to see the ice is excellent and as he progresses as a player in the NHL I think we will see him get more and more creative.

By: Dear Lord Stanley

Dear Lord Stanley — Sun, 06 May 2007 16:39:57 +0000

Or the Avs could find another high-scoring left winger, pairing him with Hejduk and Stastny to supplement the first line of Sakic-Brunette-Whoever. Stastny is a strong passer and proved that by feeding Hejduk often enough. If he had two strong offensive options on his sides, his numbers could be similar if not better. But in general, barring any major off-season signings, I agree with your assessment.

By: Colin S.

Colin S. — Sat, 05 May 2007 04:09:37 +0000

I agree with you. There’s always a sophomore slump, especially as teams start going after him with thier better defensemen.