September 23, 2009.
It has long been said that Alexei Ponikarovsky has never reached his full potential. I think that could be contributed to a weak team, ice time, line mates and maybe even coaching.
At 6’4 and 220 pounds and 29 years of age now, it may be the year Alexei breaks out. he is coming off a career year with 23 goals and 61 points. We know he has a great shot, I think what we are all waiting for is for him to assert himself and use that massive frame to his advantage. With Brian Burke at the helm I am sure he and coach Wilson would love to see him finish more checks and be a little tougher on the puck. This should result in a bit more space for him. He reminds me a bit like Bertuzzi without the mean streak.
I think with increased ice time and PP time this season Ponikarovsky can reach the 30 goal mark. Ron Wilson is a very good coach and I think Poni has all the tools to accomplish this.
The team needs another forward to step up and score more let’s hope this is the year that he breaks through.
(psst..you to Stempniak)
1 comments:
I'm suprised Poni hasn't been traded yet.
That being said, we definetly need his size-skill combo on the wing this year.
he's a good fit on any line - whether it's with kessel or stempniak or blake or kulemin on the other side
If he gets regular pp duty then 30 goals would be a reachable goal for him.
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