Zegras, 2021-22 assist of the year

[rtstr]

He had the wherewithall to do it because Milano was yelling "Michigan!" at him before he made the pass.

Yes but to be fair both Zegras and Milano said that they've never practiced that move - and that Milano was telling him to try the Michigan. Wasn't trying to call for a pass. Zegras said it was just split second instinct. So, I think he showed insane creativity to throw it to him.

Regardless, if you disagree that's ok, i'll be sure to watch the highlights from your men's leagues games to take notes on what true exciting plays look like!

[Axeman33]

Yes but to be fair both Zegras and Milano said that they've never practiced that move - and that Milano was telling him to try the Michigan. Wasn't trying to call for a pass. Zegras said it was just split second instinct. So, I think he showed insane creativity to throw it to him.

Regardless, if you disagree that's ok, i'll be sure to watch the highlights from your men's leagues games to take notes on what true exciting plays look like!

Im playing tonight. Come watch! I'll try to pull off a double pad stack slide just for you to watch on the highlights tomorrow.

[SeaDawg]

Im not sure if this comment is directed at me or not (yes, I am old school)...

lol...definitely not directed at you, buddy

I've read so many comments about Zegras on other forums where posters are saying he needs to cut down on the flashy stuff or someone is going to cream him. Cedric Paquette did actually nail Zegras from behind earlier this season, and Zegras wasn't the same for a bit after that. Not saying that Paquette targeted Zegras because of his playing style, but there are fans out there who don't like Zegras' style and I honestly wonder if there are some hockey players who may at some point take offense to it as well, especially if he tried that stuff during the playoffs.

[butch]

who was posterized ; Asplund or Dahlin

[Belexus75]

Im not sure if this comment is directed at me or not (yes, I am old school) but I like Zegras and don't have an issue with him or the way he plays at all. I just think this play was anything "out of this world" like others are making it out to be.

Was it a nice play that lead to a nice goal from Milano; yes. Was it spectacular; not in my eye. No one seems to think Milano was even involved in this play or at least no one is even mentioning the fact he bat the put out of the air to put it in the net.

you sound like fantasy owner of Milano and one that missed out on Zegras lol

i would arguee that this was Milano's last chance and Zegras has resurected his career...this was skill play for both but Zegras has been padding Milanos stat line all year long...specially in last 3 weeks or so.

[Axeman33]

lol...definitely not directed at you, buddy

I've read so many comments about Zegras on other forums where posters are saying he needs to cut down on the flashy stuff or someone is going to cream him. Cedric Paquette did actually nail Zegras from behind earlier this season, and Zegras wasn't the same for a bit after that. Not saying that Paquette targeted Zegras because of his playing style, but there are fans out there who don't like Zegras' style and I honestly wonder if there are some hockey players who may at some point take offense to it as well, especially if he tried that stuff during the playoffs.

I remember when Grapes said the same thing about Crosby back in the day. I disagreed with Grapes then and I disagree with those who think Zegras needs to cut down on the flashy stuff. I love the flashy stuff myself. I just don't think this was anything spectacular, as I have already said a few times already.

It was a nice goal, that's clear, but everyone is forgetting about the guy who actually scored the goal, without who this play wouldn't amount to anything. He called the play, Zegras followed up with a nice pass and the goal was a beauty too.

That whole play was nice, not just the pass. People are forgetting about the play as a whole and just focusing on the pass.

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you sound like fantasy owner of Milano and one that missed out on Zegras lol

i would arguee that this was Milano's last chance and Zegras has resurected his career...this was skill play for both but Zegras has been padding Milanos stat line all year long...specially in last 3 weeks or so.

I actually own Zegras in a couple leagues and dont own Milano in any.

[Blues_fan1000]

Im playing tonight. Come watch! I'll try to pull off a double pad stack slide just for you to watch on the highlights tomorrow.

hope you'll be able to get up after that hasek move

[Belexus75]

I remember when Grapes said the same thing about Crosby back in the day. I disagreed with Grapes then and I disagree with those who think Zegras needs to cut down on the flashy stuff. I love the flashy stuff myself. I just don't think this was anything spectacular, as I have already said a few times already.

It was a nice goal, that's clear, but everyone is forgetting about the guy who actually scored the goal, without who this play wouldn't amount to anything. He called the play, Zegras followed up with a nice pass and the goal was a beauty too.

That whole play was nice, not just the pass. People are forgetting about the play as a whole and just focusing on the pass.

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I actually own Zegras in a couple leagues and dont own Milano in any.

then im really baffled here but i guess we all entitled to our opinions just need to agree to disagree on this one.

[rtstr]

Im playing tonight. Come watch! I'll try to pull off a double pad stack slide just for you to watch on the highlights tomorrow.

Haha, love it! Good luck!!

[Axeman33]

hope you'll be able to get up after that hasek move

at my age, me too.

[forumname]

I just think this play was anything "out of this world" like others are making it out to be.

In 100+ years of NHL hockey this has never been done. That doesn't happen very often.

[audiopile]

I thought it was pretty cool, first time Ive seen anything like that. Its one of those highlights that even a non-hockey fan can appreciate to some degree.

[finnys_fanatsy]

i agree with some other here (kinda).

each on their own is nothing spectacular really, guys bat pucks in all teh time, and i doubt theres an NHLer that cant pick the puck up..

BUT together,..thats what makes this cool...although if its tossed up and Milano misses, its a dud and Zegras probably gets ripped in the media for being a hot dog or something.

[Invictus]

hope you'll be able to get up after that hasek move

That's what she said.

[kovalchuk17]

goal of the year

the pass + legal batting of the puck in are equally important to the extreme difficulty of pulling it off in a game.