Kylo Ren – Vladimir Tarasenko
People might be wondering why you would compare a player on a team most consider the best/favorite someone that has been the villain. Am I implying anything about Kylo Ren in the latest film? Nah. Go see the film and find out what he’s all about this time around, but it’s more the overall nature of both.
Vladimir Tarasenko can be one of the best players in the leagues, just like Ren could be one of the most powerful Force wielders we’ve seen. There is a lack of consistency though
For Kylo, it has been depicted as a call to the light side. For Tarasenko, it’s about actual performance, i.e. passing too much and not embracing his role as a sniper.
Each one continues to evolve, however. Each one still needs something though.
Interestingly, both can be pushed into greatness with the right amount of prodding. From the first film, it was Snoke pushing Kylo. Fans will have to see the newest film to see if there is any new motivation. For Tarasenko, winning guides him the most, but Yeo needs to be pushing more buttons to have him firing on net more often.
Tarasenko’s penchant to go into cold streaks is reminiscent of Ren’s now famous temper too. They can be hot one moment and cold the next.
Despite this erratic nature, both continue to grow in power as they progress. Fortunately for Blues fans, Tarasenko is a little more kind and less tempted by the Dark Side.
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