Popular Post RonMexico Posted September 26, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 26, 2019 3 minutes ago, aGENT said: 'Earning your spot' isn't done just in preseason games that are the equivalent of shinny hockey. A guy on the bubble can certainly help his cause with a good preseason but fans are kidding themselves that it's all that matters. But carry on setting yourself up for disappointment... 5 minutes ago, Elias Pettersson said: Scoring 20 goals in the NHL automatically earns you a spot over a career AHL player... I was being sarcastic fellas. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownky Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 I think one of the things that is being overlooked on the "who makes it and who doesnt" amongst the games themselves are the practice performances and effort levels there. Guys who might look not-so-good in games (and in our eyesight) might just be putting everything into the gym, or in practice as it is 'preseason'. Not saying that's completely bright, but there are more factors for the coaches to consider than the 2 hours of gametime that we are seeing. Guys who show the right things in practice will eventually show the right things in games. Good habits lead to good results, eventually. It's the guys who let themselves fall to pieces and then not make any attempt to fix it, those are the true 'bubble' players. I'm very curious who makes the cut this year based on all factors, not just a half dozen preseason games. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comeback_Kings Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 after last night's game, i'd like to see this line : baertschi gaudette miller 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 34 minutes ago, 24K PureCool said: God what is your beef with Baer? No real beef with him, he played well with Gaudette, forming real good chemistry. Problem is, they're going to send Gaudette away. ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 5 minutes ago, brownky said: I think one of the things that is being overlooked on the "who makes it and who doesnt" amongst the games themselves are the practice performances and effort levels there. Guys who might look not-so-good in games (and in our eyesight) might just be putting everything into the gym, or in practice as it is 'preseason'. Not saying that's completely bright, but there are more factors for the coaches to consider than the 2 hours of gametime that we are seeing. Guys who show the right things in practice will eventually show the right things in games. Good habits lead to good results, eventually. It's the guys who let themselves fall to pieces and then not make any attempt to fix it, those are the true 'bubble' players. I'm very curious who makes the cut this year based on all factors, not just a half dozen preseason games. Yup. And it's 'easy' (relatively anyway) to look good as a bubble player flying around at 110% against pro's who are playing at 75%. It's no guarantee of a spot over those guys. Coaches aren't morons (contrary to half of CDC who thinks they know and could do better). 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Per Her Son Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 18 minutes ago, bree2 said: Jake and Goldy have not done enough to be on the team, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonMexico Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 6 minutes ago, NUCKER67 said: No real beef with him, he played well with Gaudette, forming real good chemistry. Problem is, they're going to send Gaudette away. ?? How is that a problem? He can go to Utica, light it up and be the first call up when the inevitable injury happens. Once he's up, he can assert himself and make management decide then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comeback_Kings Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Motte legit made the team last year in training camp and preseason and was a steady performer all season. Gaudette has legit made the team out of preseason this year. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 11 minutes ago, RonMexico said: How is that a problem? He can go to Utica, light it up and be the first call up when the inevitable injury happens. Once he's up, he can assert himself and make management decide then. That's all fine and well for Utica, but Vancouver will have Eriksson, Virtanen and Goldobin on it. Boo I say. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comeback_Kings Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 It's preseason and I get it, but I was hoping the line of Pearson Horvat Miller could carry the team like a #1 line and Horvat had a bad game. I think Horvat and Hughes should go for beers and gel some because Horvat had a tough time collecting Hughes' passes. Beagle and Sutter on the same line looked really bad so that shouldn't be a thing. Least impressive players last night : Sutter, Pearson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenhodgejr Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 With Feland and Boeser out; I would like to see lines like this Eriksson Horvat Pettersson Baertchi Gaudette Miller Pearson Sutter Virtanen Leivo Beagle Motte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 15 minutes ago, Comeback_Kings said: Least impressive players last night : Sutter, Pearson I agree, I thought Pearson was ineffective and played pretty poorly. I'm not sure he's the best fit for that 2nd line. I guess when they send Gaudette back to NY, Baer will need to play with someone. Could he join that line? He and Bo have had chemistry before. Baertschi - Horvat - Miller Then maybe Pearson joins Leivo and Sutter on the 3rd? Pearson - Sutter - Leivo That wopuld leave Eriksson, Beagle, Virtanen, Goldobin and Motte to battle for a 4th line spot. Unfortunately for Motte, he'll probably be the odd man out, even though he works harder than anybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonMexico Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 2 minutes ago, NUCKER67 said: That wopuld leave Eriksson, Beagle, Virtanen, Goldobin and Motte to battle for a 4th line spot. Unfortunately for Motte, he'll probably be the odd man out, even though he works harder than anybody. When you have to work at 150% effort every night just to look below average in a bottom 6 role, you probably aren't suited for it long term anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 73 Percent Posted September 26, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 26, 2019 2 minutes ago, RonMexico said: When you have to work at 150% effort every night just to look below average in a bottom 6 role, you probably aren't suited for it long term anyways. Hard work beats skill when skill doesnt work hard 2 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Motte's not going anywhere IMO. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonMexico Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 3 minutes ago, 73 Percent said: Hard work beats skill when skill doesnt work hard In an ideal world yes. NHL isn't ideal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian42 Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, Junkyard Dog said: I'd rather have Gaudette at wing. He hasn't been good on the dot or in his own zone enough for him to center a 3rd line. Eliminate that factor while allowing him to flourish more successfully as a winger offensively. ALSO he could play in the top 6 with Bo/Miller. I agree with you and disagree at the same time. Sutter and Beagle would be better for the reasons you mention but sutter and Beagle don't bring much scoring and it would be nice to have 3 lines that can score semi-regularly: with the third line being: Baertschi or Pearson Gaudette Leivo/Virtanen/Goldy If we did this Beagle and Sutter would each centre their own pk unit. if were leading later in the 3rd period we can shift Sutter to Gaudette's line and send Virtanen or Leivo (assuming goldy is scratched) to the 4th line(Beagles). Gaudette can improve but I don't think he's that bad defensively. Edited September 26, 2019 by brian42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spur1 Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 38 minutes ago, Comeback_Kings said: It's preseason and I get it, but I was hoping the line of Pearson Horvat Miller could carry the team like a #1 line and Horvat had a bad game. I think Horvat and Hughes should go for beers and gel some because Horvat had a tough time collecting Hughes' passes. Beagle and Sutter on the same line looked really bad so that shouldn't be a thing. Least impressive players last night : Sutter, Pearson Didn’t even know Sutter was playing last night until I noticed him taking a faceoff late in the second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownGoesMcdavid Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 As good as Gaudette is doing vs scrubs in the pre season.... I still firmly believe he should go to Utica and play as Top line Centre in every situation. It's his first full year as a pro, there is no harm in sending him down and letting him develop. The alternative is he makes the team playing 6-10 minutes a game. Why would we limit his developmental ceiling like that ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker 67 Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 (edited) Well, I'm kind done with the preseason. Bring on the real games. I suspect Gaudette, Schaller, Motte, MacEwen, Graovac, Brisebois, Chatfield, etc. will all be waived/sent down. What's going on with Demko? He looked terrible the last half of the game. Let's get real, Eriksson, Virtanen and Goldobin all have a spot on this team (unless Benning can make a trade or two) Edited September 26, 2019 by NUCKER67 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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