Brambojoe Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I like Vbrata. I like his nose for offense (something this team needs!) but watching the last game (yes I know it was just one game) it occured to me why Burrows has worked so well with the Sedins in the past and why I don't think Vbrata will. I think Vbrata is too predictable. I think Burrows is a more dynamic player and that the chaos he creates is part of what made that line work (when it worked). Heck I think Hansen is probably their 2nd best option (5 on 5) in that regard. Power play. Sure he can play Kesler's old role and I think our power play will be much better this year. This could maybe have gone into one of the many line-up threads but that isn't really what I am proposing for discussion. The question I pose is this....do people (admittedly after only a few games) think Vbrata is the guy for the Sedins 5v5. I already think no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2SKATES1STICK Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Prediction: no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew Barzal Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 On the flipside, I don't think Tanev sticks. He looked good, but any of our defenseman would have on the point last night. Vrbata will stay I think, his shot is too good to turn down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I think Vbrata is too predictable. I think Burrows is a more dynamic player and that the chaos he creates is part of what made that line work (when it worked). Heck I think Hansen is probably their 2nd best option (5 on 5) in that regard. Vrbata isn't predictable, the whole line is predictable. Most of the players know the Sedins don't shoot often and are playmakers and now having Vrbata with the Sedins, they will know to cover Vrbata as he will shoot 90% of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Building Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Vrbata being great at finding open ice doesn't make him predictable, it makes him valuable, especially when playing with guys that pass as well as the Sedins do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stizz19 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Vrbata will stick with the Sedins. They've only had 2 games to gain some chemistry. He'll have a career year this year (not saying much coming from Phoenix/Arizona). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneezy Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Vey is way faster than I thought he would be...I think that if Vrbata doesn't work out on the right side with Hank and Daniel, IMO, the next best option may be Vey. He reminds me of a slightly smaller, but faster and sturdier Mikael Samuelsson. Vey will need to shoot more if he plays with the twins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time Lord Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Maybe. I do think a Bonino - Vrbata pair would work well. But they would need a LW as the 3rd forward, so not Kassian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bad alice french Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Vey is way faster than I thought he would be...I think that if Vrbata doesn't work out on the right side with Hank and Daniel, IMO, the next best option may be Vey. He reminds me of a slightly smaller, but faster and sturdier Mikael Samuelsson. Vey will need to shoot more if he plays with the twins. agreed. vey has impressed and looked real good with the twins. stood out for me last game and noticed he was getting shifts with them more and more as the game went on. look for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollumpus Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Maybe. I do think a Bonino - Vrbata pair would work well. But they would need a LW as the 3rd forward, so not Kassian. Maybe Burrows moves to 2LW, and someone like Jensen/Kassian/(someone else) spends some of his time as the 1st line RW? regards, G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fateless Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I hardly think that two pre-season games is enough time for the Sedins and Vrbata to build a ton of chemistry... I do think he will stick with the twins, and I do think Vrbata will have a career year and we will see the Sedins return to form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Kane Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Sedin-Sedin-Kassian Burr-Bonino-Vrbata Higgs-Vey-Hansen Matty-Richy-Dorsett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 This post is bad and you should feel bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Stammer- Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Vrbata came here to play with the Sedins, he's outta here if he's not with them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brambojoe Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 This post is bad and you should feel bad. Nah that just made me laugh thanks man! Solid trollin' If I'm wrong it won't be the first time and I'll get over it. Someone mentioned Vbrata and Bonino, I'd be willing to bet on some chemistry there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Old Orca Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Vrbata the Sedins and Vey as the 4th forward looked pretty good on the PP last night. Give the Sedins and Vrbata 10 games and see what we are talking about then. JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpt Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 If anything they move Vrbata down because the 2nd line can't do anything and they know the Sedins can play with almost anyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancaster Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 He kinda reminds me of when Pavol Demitra was playing with the Sedins. Unbelievable chemistry and magic, but probably not sustainable for an entire season. They're all pretty much the same mold of player, all finesses and passing, but perfectionist in the sense the shot can only be taken when it's exactly the perfect time. Beautiful when it works, but it's quite possible they can just spend 2 full minutes just cycling in the corners and passing along the outside. What made someone like Burrows and Samuelsson successful was the fact that they weren't afraid to shoot. If Vbrata is gonna just fire the puck whenever he's in the slot or has the puck, then they'll be successful. If not, join the line together only if they need a change, boost or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFCanuck Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 It's a long season, Bieksa will eventually see time on the top line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefCon1 Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 I like Vbrata. I like his nose for offense (something this team needs!) but watching the last game (yes I know it was just one game) it occured to me why Burrows has worked so well with the Sedins in the past and why I don't think Vbrata will. I think Vbrata is too predictable. I think Burrows is a more dynamic player and that the chaos he creates is part of what made that line work (when it worked). Heck I think Hansen is probably their 2nd best option (5 on 5) in that regard. Power play. Sure he can play Kesler's old role and I think our power play will be much better this year. This could maybe have gone into one of the many line-up threads but that isn't really what I am proposing for discussion. The question I pose is this....do people (admittedly after only a few games) think Vbrata is the guy for the Sedins 5v5. I already think no. Jeez, two games in and you guys are already complaining about Vrbata being predictable. How about they just trade the Sedins and Vrbata, then our first line would not be predictable since we wouldn't know who the first line players would be each night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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