-Vintage Canuck- Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 1 minute ago, stonecoldstevebernier said: Should be interesting to see whether its a one way or two way deal. I previously thought he'd be a contender for a fourth line spot in the fall, but given the Gagner and Burmistrov signings, our forward group is looking a little crowded so that seems a little less likely now. He'll probably start in Utica but will be a solid candidate for a call-up once injuries hit. It's a two-way deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonecoldstevebernier Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 And literally the second I post that he signs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cramarossa Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 I am unreasonably excited about this signing. Really feeling like the team is finally headed in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruilin96 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 On 6/25/2011 at 1:58 PM, Barney Stinson said: I hate all the talk of "steals" before none of these guys have even suited up for a NHL game yet Chill out and don't get excited Round 4 4 98 Columbus Mike Reilly D Shattuck St. Mary's [Minn.] 46 2 6 8 10 2016-17 4 99 New Jersey Reid Boucher L U.S. National Development Team [USHL] 112 17 20 37 18 2016-17 4 100 Toronto Tom Nilsson D Mora Jr. [Sweden] 4 101 Vancouver Joe Labate L Holy Angels Academy (Minn.) 13 0 0 0 21 2016-17 4 102 St. Louis Yannick Veilleux L Shawinigan Cataractes [QMJHL] 4 103 Carolina Gregory Hofmann F Ambri-Piotta [Swiss-A] 4 104 Calgary Johnny Gaudreau L Dubuque Fighting Saints [USHL] 232 73 131 204 38 2016-17 4 105 Dallas Emil Molin L Brynas Jrs. (Sweden) 4 106 NY Rangers Michael St. Croix C Edmonton Oil Kings [WHL] Hate to agree that you were right, Calgary got the bigger steal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katobaron Posted August 10, 2017 Share Posted August 10, 2017 Labate posted some videos of him doing some combat training to his Instagram. Maybe it was something suggested by management at the end of year meetings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfstonker Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 On 8/10/2017 at 8:56 AM, Katobaron said: Labate posted some videos of him doing some combat training to his Instagram. Maybe it was something suggested by management at the end of year meetings? Good for him. I hate to see young guys who can't really fight (there seems to be no momentum in his punches unlike say someone like Volpatti ) feel they have to risk concussions just to curry favour in order to stay in the NHL. If he learns how to fight I think we will see more confidence in his general play. I actually think his best game is net front presence and forecheck. He also has a decent shot but is it an NHL goalie calibre shot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY_4_NAZZY Posted December 16, 2017 Share Posted December 16, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfstonker Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 I would not re-sign him on the basis of what I have seen in the NHL. Not quick enough and not enough upside for me. Big heart but imo that does not make him indispensable. We can use his contract hopefully for a US College boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Inspector Gadjovich going to take his spot. More skill, more upside, and better truculence when needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UticaHockey Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 I would say goodbye to LaBate. He was injured a lot this season but even when he was healthy his development had stagnated. Just not a good enough skater and clumsy with the puck. He tried to add fighting to his resume but was never very good at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Zepp Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 On 7/7/2017 at 2:53 PM, ruilin96 said: Round 4 4 98 Columbus Mike Reilly D Shattuck St. Mary's [Minn.] 46 2 6 8 10 2016-17 4 99 New Jersey Reid Boucher L U.S. National Development Team [USHL] 112 17 20 37 18 2016-17 4 100 Toronto Tom Nilsson D Mora Jr. [Sweden] 4 101 Vancouver Joe Labate L Holy Angels Academy (Minn.) 13 0 0 0 21 2016-17 4 102 St. Louis Yannick Veilleux L Shawinigan Cataractes [QMJHL] 4 103 Carolina Gregory Hofmann F Ambri-Piotta [Swiss-A] 4 104 Calgary Johnny Gaudreau L Dubuque Fighting Saints [USHL] 232 73 131 204 38 2016-17 4 105 Dallas Emil Molin L Brynas Jrs. (Sweden) 4 106 NY Rangers Michael St. Croix C Edmonton Oil Kings [WHL] Hate to agree that you were right, Calgary got the bigger steal... Ah, "bigger" steal? They got a steal but in now way, shape, form can he be described as "bigger" than much of anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruilin96 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 51 minutes ago, Rob_Zepp said: Ah, "bigger" steal? They got a steal but in now way, shape, form can he be described as "bigger" than much of anything. I see what you did there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwijibo Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cramarossa Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 8 minutes ago, qwijibo said: NOOOOOOO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 19 minutes ago, qwijibo said: Size that will most definitely need to be replaced. Can't go into next season with just Gudbranson regulating things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guile Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 57 minutes ago, PhillipBlunt said: Size that will most definitely need to be replaced. Can't go into next season with just Gudbranson regulating things. I agree, but I don't think Labate is a loss in any sense of the word. We have too many young wingers coming in to Utica this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 4 minutes ago, Guile said: I agree, but I don't think Labate is a loss in any sense of the word. We have too many young wingers coming in to Utica this season. True. I never had a feeling like his game was going to translate at the NHL level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanSeanBean Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 On 03/05/2018 at 5:45 PM, UticaHockey said: I would say goodbye to LaBate. He was injured a lot this season but even when he was healthy his development had stagnated. Just not a good enough skater and clumsy with the puck. He tried to add fighting to his resume but was never very good at it. Good call man. Also, just wanted to let you know I appreciate your insight about the team in Utica. As a west coast inhabitant I don't have the chance to watch as many Utica games as I would like. It's nice having a reliable sources providing updates at the farm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpn1 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 JL was never going to get into the NHL. We have a feisty Lind, JG, AG and maybe a few on the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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