Master 112 Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Who would have thought it be possible? Kole Lind--finally living up to his draft day potential as was remarked of then by a shocked Jim Benning, who exclaimed 'why is nobody taking Lind?' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flickyoursedin Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Nice to see him getting off to a good start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpn1 Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 It was nice to see an edgy side to his game. He was not as hesitant as he was last year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkyard Dog Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 5 minutes ago, dpn1 said: It was nice to see an edgy side to his game. He was not as hesitant as he was last year. If I recall correctly he was getting better last year near the end of the season. Picking up when he left off maybe? 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 Podkolzin, Gaudette, Lind....the crystal ball is burning bright. They will arrive soon and play together... when they do, Yeah baby! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanukfanatic Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 7 hours ago, dpn1 said: It was nice to see an edgy side to his game. He was not as hesitant as he was last year. During the game last night they said Lind only had 17 points last year (5 goals) and he has 3 just last night. I hope he has a monster year. It was great seeing him get in other guys faces (including him punching the one guy in the head) lol. We need that on the big club. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.I.A.H.N Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 People just have to remember that "MOST" NHlers have a development curve in every league they play in...………. AKA when in their first year midget, they learned the speed and size of the player then the second year, those adjustments, and understanding have already happen so they start from a better place in their second year additionally, they are a year stronger and more mature, which help immeasurably some will actually take 3 years to have that all figured out and gain strength The same things happen in Junior, where their 1st year is one of learning and 2nd year is one of executing Then, when they reach pro, same thing again...….not all players can jump into a league and show what they are made off their 1st year The years to watch are the 2nd (which is why the draft is at 17, and not 16, and their 3rd year when by the end, if they are not showing well, then it will be a tough road.... Pretty simple really...……...go to just to about any player and take a look at their junior stats it will show you this...……..not all players are McDavids, very few in all reality 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester13 Posted October 6, 2019 Share Posted October 6, 2019 5 hours ago, Pete M said: Podkolzin, Gaudette, Lind....the crystal ball is burning bright. They will arrive soon and play together... when they do, Yeah baby! And Hoglander. Bright, indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HockeyHarry Posted October 7, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2019 I’m happy Kole is off to a solid start.... as someone said above it takes time for players too adjust to a new levels of league play. i can see Kole Lind as a future replacement for Tanner Pearson once he’s contracts up....but who knows that’s years away. Hope Lind continues his offensive upside just like Gaud. good work Kole I’m routing for yah. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoneypuckOverlord Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 20 hours ago, HockeyHarry said: I’m happy Kole is off to a solid start.... as someone said above it takes time for players too adjust to a new levels of league play. i can see Kole Lind as a future replacement for Tanner Pearson once he’s contracts up....but who knows that’s years away. Hope Lind continues his offensive upside just like Gaud. good work Kole I’m routing for yah. i hope he keeps it up. last year was not a good year for him. Hope he proves em all wrong. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_Cathode Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 I finally got to watch that game tonight. Kole played a heckuva game - of course it doesn’t hurt playing with Boucher on your line in the AHL - two of those assists were on Boucher goals. Great setup by Kole on the second one. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoneypuckOverlord Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 22 hours ago, Ray_Cathode said: I finally got to watch that game tonight. Kole played a heckuva game - of course it doesn’t hurt playing with Boucher on your line in the AHL - two of those assists were on Boucher goals. Great setup by Kole on the second one. so the Lind line is the 1st line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_Cathode Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 16 minutes ago, MoneypuckOverlord said: so the Lind line is the 1st line? It appeared to be in this game - on the Comets the Boucher line is probably the first line most nights because Boucher is a dominant player in the AHL when healthy. But Lind played well, he earned those assists - he seems bigger and faster. However, that could change in the next game if Goldobin and Baertschi play (maybe with Graovac (who also played well and has a good AHL pedigree). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpn1 Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Gadg. Graovac ZM Bouchier Camper Lind This was the 1st and second line. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpn1 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 I have to say that I am really impressed with Kole's game so far this year. I know its only 2 games but he is looking like the Kole Lind from the "W". Another win for Utica putting them at 2-0 for the season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ihatetomatoes Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 37 minutes ago, dpn1 said: I have to say that I am really impressed with Kole's game so far this year. I know its only 2 games but he is looking like the Kole Lind from the "W". Another win for Utica putting them at 2-0 for the season. Nice. He looks a lot better than last year then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpn1 Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 1 minute ago, Ihatetomatoes said: Nice. He looks a lot better than last year then? Night and day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogersTowell Posted October 13, 2019 Share Posted October 13, 2019 Kole Lind is really doing extremely well once you consider his age and draft year. Gaudette for contrast, is three years older (23 vs 20), and since Gaudette went the college route, has a few more years experience playing against men. Playing this high up the depth chart in Utica is a testament to his progress. Both statistically and eye test have shown Kole to have made significant strides. He's identified areas he needed to work on and done a commendable job of getting the job done. Playing with an AHL dominant player like Boucher doesn't hurt, but he's making the most of his opportunity so far. He's maybe one or two years out for making the NHL I'd think. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Comet Fan 0727 Posted October 17, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 17, 2019 First time watching Lind in person this year. What a difference a year makes! He is so strong on the puck now. Great skater and can handle a longer shift. 1 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tre Mac Posted October 17, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 17, 2019 On 10/7/2019 at 12:25 AM, HockeyHarry said: I’m happy Kole is off to a solid start.... as someone said above it takes time for players too adjust to a new levels of league play. i can see Kole Lind as a future replacement for Tanner Pearson once he’s contracts up....but who knows that’s years away. Hope Lind continues his offensive upside just like Gaud. good work Kole I’m routing for yah. What about his gloves, any comment? 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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