As of the moment I am writing this, Alexander Romanov has played in 133 NHL regular season games. He’s been to the Stanley Cup Finals. By some definitions, Romanov is a veteran. He has accrued two seasons in the NHL according to the collective bargaining agreement, and is soon to start his second NHL contract and third professional contract. Throughout that time, Romanov has been one of the youngest and most exciting, frustrating, and polarizing hockey players in the Montreal Canadiens’ organization. He’s had high highs, but more frequently experienced some incredibly low lows. At this point, it feels as though many members of the fanbase have written off Romanov’s potential to be impactful down the line, and that’s an unfortunate, but not an unreasonable take. However, I’m not convinced it’s an accurate take either.
I’d like to see Romanov make controlled passes in the Dzone after a retrieval, he usually fires it around the boards without looking which seems like a bad habit from lower level hockey. Interested in his development moving forward.
I’d like to see Romanov make controlled passes in the Dzone after a retrieval, he usually fires it around the boards without looking which seems like a bad habit from lower level hockey. Interested in his development moving forward.
Great Article Sean!
Excellent article