"Wildcats" čempioni, Karsums - MVP
Monktonas „Wildcats” kļuvuši par Kvebekas Junioru hokeja līgas čempioniem, finālsērijas sestajā mačā ar 3:2 pieveicot Kvebekas „Remparts”, kas sērijā nodrošināja 4:2 uzvaru. Latviešu uzbrucējs Mārtiņš Karsums tika atzīts par „play-off” vērtīgāko hokejistu, tādējādi atkārtojot Sidnija Krosbija panākumu iepriekšējā sezonā.
21 „play-off” spēlē Karsums izcēlās ar 15 gūtiem vārtiem (7 no tiem uzvaru nesošie) un 11 rezultatīvām piespēlēm, turklāt tika atzīts par „play-off” vērtīgāko spēlētāju, saņemot Gija Leflēra trofeju. Interesanti, ka iepriekšējā gadā šo titulu saņēma neviens cits kā Sidnijs Krosbijs.
Oskars Bārtulis 21 „play-off” spēlē sakrāja 10 rezultativitātes punktus (1+9) un nopelnīja pozitīvu lietderības koeficientu „+21”, kas ir pārliecinoši labākais starp visiem hokejistiem izslēgšanas spēlēs.
Sērijā „Wildcats” ar 4:2 uzvarēja leģendārā NHL vārtsarga Patrika Ruā trenētos Kvebekas „Remparts” hokejistus, izcīnot pirmo čempionu titulu kluba vēsturē.
Jau šonedēļ "Wildcats" piedalīsies Kanādas hokeja līgas sezonas noslēguma turnīrā, kurā piedalās OHL, WHL un QMJHL čempioni kā arī turnīra saimnieki, kas šoreiz ir "Wildcats". Tā kā Monktonas klubs ir arī QMJHL čempioni, tad iespēja piedalīties turnīrā būs QMJHL otrās vietas ieguvējiem Kvebekas "Remparts".
Iepriekšējo gadu MVP titula ieguvēji QMJHL.
2004.-2005. Sidnijs Krosbijs (Komentārus neprasa. Viennozīmīgs Pitsburgas „Penguins” līderis aizvadītajā sezonā ar 39 vārtiem un 63 piespēlēm.)
2003.-2004. Maksims Talbots
2002.-2003. Maksims Talbots (Aizvadītajā sezonā debitēja NHL kopā ar Sidniju Krosbiju „Penguins sastāvā. 48 spēlēs 8 punkti (5+3).)
2001.-2002. Denijs Grū (NHL tā arī neiekļuva. Aizvadījis četras neizteiksmīgas sezonas AHL, Grū pārvācās uz Vācijas DEL līgu, kur aizvadītajā sezonā spēlēja Kaseles „Husskies” rindās.)
2000.-2001. Saimons Gamaše (Aizvadītā sezona hokejistam bija jau trešā NHL. Triju sezonu laikā gan viņš aizvadījis tikai 33 spēles (Nešvilā un Sentluisā), nopelnot 9 punktus (4+5).)
No senākiem laikiem kā populārākos MVP ieguvējus Kvebekas Junioru hokeja līgā varētu minēt Mario Lemjē (1983.-1984.), Klodu Lemjē (1984.-1985.), Silvainu Kotē un Luku Robitailu (1985.-1986.), Donaldu Odetu (1988.-1989.), Feliksu Potvēnu (1990.-1991.), Maniju Fernandesu (1992.-1993.), Hosē Teodoru (1994.-1995.), Bredu Ričardsu (1999.-2000.). Šo spēlētāju vārdi komentārus neprasa.
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Talent Analysis
Karsums has good overall skill with his hockey sense and scoring instincts being his strongest assets. While he isn’t a speed demon, Karsums has good balance that makes him difficult to knock off the puck, one of the perks of being as wide as he is. His soft hands give him good puckhandling and passing skills, especially while moving. While neither his slapshot or wrist shot are overly powerful, his wrist shot has a very quick release that makes it seem faster than it is.
The biggest factor against Karsums is his height. Although he is built solidly for an 18-year-old at 5’10, 177 pounds, some teams may have passed over him because of that size. He doesn’t play like he’s 5’10 however, aggressively fighting for loose pucks along the boards.
Karsums is also very popular among his teammates in Moncton. Early in the season the Wildcats were forced to deal one of their three Euros, as CHL rules only permit two per team. Management debated between moving Karsums or Alexei Shkotov and allegedly decided upon trying to trade Karsums. After spending only a few weeks with the team, reportedly the team rebelled against the decision and convinced management to keep the stocky Latvian.
Future
There is no doubt that Karsums has the talent to be a very good second line winger in the NHL. The only question is if he will be able to overcome his size issues. Karsums is a very good bet to make the NHL at some level. If he is unable to perform as a top six winger, his ability to be physical and strong skating should make him a checking line player.
Injuries were the only bump in the road for Karsums, who otherwise seems to be progressing nicely.
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Lai viņš sekoti Krosbija pēdās.
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Publicējis Andree
Nu malacis džeks.
Lai viņš sekoti Krosbija pēdās.
Lai bradā pats savas pēdas bet no citiem ņem tikai to labāko!!!
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Žēl tik tie auguma cm. Būtu kaut 180 cm, tad nebūtu vispār apskatniekiem šaubu, ka čalis būs NHL stārs..
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History
Featured in an HF article earlier this year, Bartulis came to Moncton from Latvia as a converted center, having played forward during parts of the previous season with CSKA Moscow in Russia 2. Knowing this, it is not surprising that Bartulis has good puck skills.
Talent Analysis
The Latvian is a good stick handler for a defenseman and has a good slap shot, particularly off a pass as a one-timer. Defensively he has very good instincts, and overall, his hockey sense is very appealing for his age. However, he does have some deficiencies. Bartulis needs to get much stronger to be able to contend with professional forwards more effectively. He participated in one pre-tournament World Championship game for Latvia but did not play in the tournament itself. Another complaint with Bartulis is he does not appear to play with much passion. If he gets stronger, and more aggressive, he will be a very effective pro defenseman.
Future
Second pair defenseman.
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Publicējis slim_Tung
NHL jau vinju gaida!!!!
Latvijas izlase arii.
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Tur jau tā lieta ka tagad tādi kā Karsums (mazi, ātri) būs vairāk pieprasīti, Karsikam pie borta atņemt ripu arī nemaz nav tik vienkārši, jo džeks arī bišķi masu pa šiem diviem gadiem ir uzaudzējis!
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