Zoolander Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Jaanik Hansen as all of you already know, is on the upswing of his career. This season, in the SM-Liiga in Europe, Hansen has 5G, 8A in 15 GP. His plus-minus is almost always positive, and he can go to the dirty areas and feed Kesler the puck. IMO, Hansen has worked hard for this spot, and shouldn't be subjected to just being a 3rd/4th liner. He should be given a long, hard look as Kesler's new 2nd line RW. For someone drafted in a round, which no longer exists...I'd say it's time to give him the opportunity to show his stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 We tried him on the 1st line a few times. He is just better fit for a 3rd line role Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John.Tallhouse Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Love Hansen..on the 3rd line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashian Kassian Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Fits the 3rd line role better, if we had injuries I wouldn't mind giving him a shot as I think his offensive skill is better than he is given credit for. But I would like to see Kassian get that shot, he Booth and Kesler all had great games when they were together against Buffalo, for some reason AV didn't keep them together however, so hopefully we could get an extended look at that line post lockout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLahey Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 I think Raymond should get a shot in the top six again. He has upside, people just don't see it. At worst, he is a bottom six winger with a good defensive game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortorella's Rant Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Not banking on him as a permanent solution, I'll tell ya what. I suppose he will suffice for a short period of time filling in for injured players, but he is a better suited for a 3rd line role as mentioned (which is obviously not a knock against him as some top six players could never play that 3rd line role effectively). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamJamIam Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Honestly, some people are just damned good third liners. Third line seems to be where CDCers relegate anyone they don't think is an absolute superstar but really its just a different skill set, just like how people on here say certain forwards are "top 6 or bust". Hansen forechecks hard, plays physical, skates fast and really plays his minutes for all they're worth. That is his job as a third liner and he's only getting better at it. I'm eager to see him convert more of those chances he works to create and I know he can and will do that. He has more versatility and I think he'll get some 2nd line minutes when the option suits us but he's good at being a third liner. That's not a bad thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkeeterHansen Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Keep on the third line. That's where he excels best. Don't throw him up to the top six (where he won't produce as expected and lose all confidence), and stray from his hard working game. Like nate said, some guys are just good third liners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIC_CITY Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 I think Raymond should get a shot in the top six again. He has upside, people just don't see it. At worst, he is a bottom six winger with a good defensive game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLahey Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 What?? Raymond has no place on this team other than an injury replacement. Our only hope is that he plays well for a bit of a stretch so we can trade him for a 2nd round pick or decent prospect, but even that is a stretch. Hansen belongs on the 3rd line. Sure, he could play top 6 if needed but his value is highest on the 3rd line. I'd prefer Higgins in the top 6 if anything. I'd like to start with a 3rd line of Hansen - Lapierre - Kassian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIC_CITY Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Was he even good before he got injured? He had one solid year but that was ages ago. Believe me, I'd love Raymond to be a 20 goal scorer but he just doesn't have the instincts. He doesn't take the puck to the net with any authority and at his age, if that isn't part of his game then I just don't see things changing moving forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slegr Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Post-Lockout: Is it time to put Hansen in the press box. YES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawkdrummer Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 I love Hansen as a third liner, I even own a Hansen game issued jersey. He reminds me of Kesler in some ways before Kesler broke out as a sniper. Hansen is a tenacious player to say the least, Raymond should take a long look at his play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkeeterHansen Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 I meant that he should get a shot in the top six, in the hope he could perform like his pre-injury self. If he does not, the worst thing that happens is we have a defensively responsible winger in our bottom six. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 No, he should stay on the 3rd/4th line and be a role player. Best fit: 3rd line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheels22 Posted December 23, 2012 Share Posted December 23, 2012 Doesn't matter what line he is on. As long as he plays for our team, I'm happy... Hansen could probably play D and be amazing at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawberries Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 one of the best third liners in the nhl, should stay there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkeeterHansen Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Doesn't matter what line he is on. As long as he plays for our team, I'm happy... Hansen could probably play D and be amazing at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uber_pwnzor Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Don't really think that there's any room for him on it, I mean, our wingers are Sedin, Burrows, Booth, Higgins, Raymond, Kassian, and in a few years Jensen too. There's just no room for him in the top six, and he's a great third liner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino Posted December 24, 2012 Share Posted December 24, 2012 Don't really think that there's any room for him on it, I mean, our wingers are Sedin, Burrows, Booth, Higgins, Raymond, Kassian, and in a few years Jensen too. There's just no room for him in the top six, and he's a great third liner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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