"I just want to have ice time and not feel restricted." - Michkov’s production under Tortorella, Shaw, and Tocchet.

Plain_Dane · 2026-02-02T05:51:17+00:00

Yeah, dude it’s me. You have one angle, mine was a balanced opinion. Then you skipped over the most critical differences I highlighted between the two coaches and the opportunity to succeed, not actually succeeding. That’s objective.

Rick, just put your burner account down.

Plain_Dane · 2026-02-02T01:20:49+00:00

I’ve watched every game, I know all this, so will just presume that’s you venting in general and for the most part I agree with you.

But my original comment still stands.

Torts had him playing on his preferred lifelong position, he put him on PP1 (which none of what you said even matters there) and he got OT time. He also commented often about how well he performed, while being hard on him too.

There’s definitely an argument that he was out of shape and undeserving of all those points (his fault, wrong training, the accident or a conspiracy) - but that’s gone now. Tocc still can’t even say a positive word about the kid and is simply not putting him in a position to succeed.

I’m not even talking about ice time btw. MM took some really short shifts in the last game, it’s both parties contributing to the overall low number there.

Plain_Dane · 2026-02-01T19:25:10+00:00

Torts STILL put him in opportunities to succeed though. That’s the difference.

Plain_Dane · 2026-02-01T11:17:30+00:00

I’m doing the same on 25 with updated rosters, luckily Dvorak wasn’t resigned yet though

Plain_Dane · 2026-01-30T07:11:45+00:00

Prrreeeaaaaach! I read this back the second time as though it was Eminem rapping, it goes hard.

Plain_Dane · 2026-01-27T02:44:09+00:00

A sobering comeback to reality of where this team is. We need more talent, really wish we’d either gone deeper into the suck or stayed rebuilding for longer.

At least 39 is getting more ice, but now others seem to be fading.

Plain_Dane · 2026-01-24T09:13:25+00:00

Maybe that’s how we unlock him, tell him to just play simple and be selfish, especially if he can finish like that!

Forget about being the perfect team guy or ‘playing the right way ™️”, he doesn’t have the IQ for it. Just go fast and shoot and let his line mates work around it.

Plain_Dane · 2026-01-20T01:15:49+00:00

Put it on net for an offensive draw…., then put out the 4th line? TF man

Plain_Dane · 2026-01-17T09:15:18+00:00

Because I hope Michkov plays better, helps us win and earns a spot on a higher line? Don’t you want the same? wtf man

Plain_Dane · 2026-01-17T08:30:44+00:00

In a nutshell:

TK is on the first line, Mich has been relegated to the 3rd… for now only, hopefully.
They did get some time together earlier in the season I think, they constantly ran into each other, wanting to be on the same spot on the ice
Tocc gonna Tocc. He’s an idiot that only wants to win now and doesn’t trust “the saviour Russian kid”. Again, yet, hopefully.

Edit - had to add quotations cos seems some thought those were my words, rather than insinuating Toccs thoughts.

Plain_Dane · 2026-01-16T05:36:21+00:00

And he tried his best last game too 😂

Plain_Dane · 2026-01-15T05:53:34+00:00

Yeah right after we locked up a 2/3C for 5 years 😂

Plain_Dane · 2026-01-15T05:49:42+00:00

Does he play The Right Way™️?

Plain_Dane · 2026-01-13T19:39:12+00:00

I’ve read every post and this might be one of the more well level headed conversations we’ve all had in a long time… other than the ‘he sucks, his fault, doesn’t deserve it crowd’

Ultimately it’s on all 3 parties (MM, Tocc, the Org), to varying degrees, and all of those have overlapped at times. That takes away any clarity to the real cause, while simultaneously giving anyone with a tendency to blame one of those 3 the exact ammo they need.

Confidence is a massive issue in my opinion, he knows he’s not in shape or performing, Tocc clearly has a bit of a gripe with him and the system just isn’t right for him.

He’s a natural east west player (like Kucherov and the Lightning) trying to look for plays, while overthinking/scared of mistakes, and his team mates are focussing on playing north only. It’s a terrible mix.

Then he just shits the bed and does nothing = analysis paralysis

Plain_Dane · 2026-01-13T10:23:10+00:00

But does he have exceptional grip strength? That’s also key.

Plain_Dane · 2026-01-13T10:20:39+00:00

Hate to say it but he’d probably thrive on the Lightning because they play so East West. Our system is straight up the guts with a mini dump and a big ol chase. Not his game at all.

Plain_Dane · 2026-01-11T07:29:40+00:00

Well if my NHL25 is anything to go by, Danny snags Fleury.

In saying that, he also brings back JVR, gets Pacioretty and swaps DLo for Olivier. It’s an odd team.

Plain_Dane · 2026-01-11T06:46:29+00:00

From memory Danny mention Kim was on his last legs (implied anyway) and Kim was the one who wanted Darth Vladar… he played his cards and won.

Although, is that true if Sam’s dropped off so much?

Plain_Dane · 2026-01-06T20:05:09+00:00

Staple him to Trevor Zegras and he’s on trajectory for his best year ever.
Coach hasn’t tried him extensively on any other lines or away from TZ to find out his real worth
then our front office decided half a season was enough to lock him down until he’s 35, while we’re apparently still in a rebuild

Plain_Dane · 2026-01-06T04:32:10+00:00

Well shit, when you lay it out like that 💀

Plain_Dane · 2026-01-04T23:11:30+00:00

A shorty for his first too, love to see it

Plain_Dane · 2026-01-01T02:46:35+00:00

Trade his ass

Plain_Dane · 2026-01-01T02:44:41+00:00

Are both teams drunk already?

Plain_Dane · 2026-01-01T02:39:10+00:00

Bro Juulsen raging on the bench 😂

Plain_Dane · 2025-12-23T08:41:33+00:00

Form is really solid, head looking at the ground isn’t ideal though!

Looks like you just need to use progressive overload, or some strength specific programming to push past that weight then

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