Follow me on Twitter @ToddCordell | @InfernalAccess Be sure to join the Discord channel to talk hockey, and everything else, with me and fellow subscribers. Every year I like to wrap things up by handing out each major award to a New Jersey Devils player. While this season – like many of late – wasn’t very successful in terms of wins and losses, there were plenty of strong individual performers that deserve to be highlighted.
"I know the turnovers stand out the most when casually viewing but if you *really* watch all the little, positive things Severson does you’ll have a better understanding of how his impacts are so strong despite ‘looking like he doesn’t care’."
^This. I get that not everyone is a hardcore fan and really pays attention to all of the details of the game, and that's fine, I'm not goint to tell you how to enjoy watching hockey. I will tell you you're not paying attention if you don't see all of the good things Severson does in the defensive zone however. Plays that lead to quick exits that would otherwise be extended defensive zone shifts. Plays where he forces turnovers. He's definitely got his warts, but with the right partner he's capable of driving play in top pairing minutes on a contending team.
Pavel Zacha is a beast!
"I know the turnovers stand out the most when casually viewing but if you *really* watch all the little, positive things Severson does you’ll have a better understanding of how his impacts are so strong despite ‘looking like he doesn’t care’."
^This. I get that not everyone is a hardcore fan and really pays attention to all of the details of the game, and that's fine, I'm not goint to tell you how to enjoy watching hockey. I will tell you you're not paying attention if you don't see all of the good things Severson does in the defensive zone however. Plays that lead to quick exits that would otherwise be extended defensive zone shifts. Plays where he forces turnovers. He's definitely got his warts, but with the right partner he's capable of driving play in top pairing minutes on a contending team.