Dilly Canuck Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Chris Summers Phoenix Coyotes Defenseman NUMBER: 20 HEIGHT: 6' 2" WEIGHT: 209 Shoots: Left BIRTHDATE: February 5, 1988 (AGE 25) BIRTHPLACE: Ann Arbor, MI, United States DRAFTED: PHX / 2006 NHL Entry Draft ROUND: 1st (29th overall) I bet you were expecting someone else. Tanev has shown us that he plays best with smooth-skating, puck moving defensemen (Ballard and Hamhuis)and I think this guy has exactly those qualities. He was a former 1st round pick so he must be a relatively good skater and puck mover but he's also got good size, hits and blocks shots. Sounds exactly what Ballard is but nobody knows about this guy because he's a depth defenseman on an unpopular team. His biggest downside is lack of experience and very little offensive potential, but that shouldn't be an issue if he's playing as our 6th/7th D man 15 minutes a night. He's a UFA on July 5th and I'll bet we could sign him for less than 700k given his poor offensive stats and +/-. Could be a diamond in the rough and I'd much rather gamble on Summers than re-sign pylon Alberts for a million bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I'll ask because it sounds like you don't actually know, but is he really a good puck moving, skating defenceman, or was he just picked in the first round? Hockey's Future does mention he's a good skater, but that leaves a fair amount out of the description for what you think he is (or could be). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilly Canuck Posted June 14, 2013 Author Share Posted June 14, 2013 Well I did post a link above that proves he can hit and block shots (although it's on a small scale of 6 games played),nonetheless it shows he's capable of playing that type of game. I know for a fact he DOES fight but I'm not sure if he's good at it or not. Hockey's Future does mention he's a good skater just as I thought and for a guy his size combined with physicality and good skating, he should be perfect for an NHL role someday. To be honest I'm not sure of his passing or in-zone play and looking at his stats alone can't determine these factors, this is where professional scouts make their money. The one thing I know for sure is he doesn't seem to have much offensive potential but given his other qualities, could be the perfect bottom pairing defenseman or a fringe top 4 defenseman one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_314 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I don't know much about this guy. Would you mind explaining why he would be the perfect partner? Are you following the L.A. Kings model of puck mover with big, defensive guy? If you meant that by his cheap salary alone, I'd say it's too minor of a move to be qualified as the perfect partner (which I would've expected to be a PP QB to play on the 3rd pair with these two calming guys). As well, if he doesn't have much offensive upside, does he have potential to develop into a mean, top-notch defender? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stexx Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 i would like to see them bring willie mitchell back. a mitchell-tanev pairing would allow tanev to play a more offensive game. and mitchell would be a great mentor for tanev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 He looked okay in his stints in Phoenix. He's not much more than a depth defenceman though, and likely never will be, but he would be servicable as a 8th D here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattJVD Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 You sure he is a UFA? I couldn't find anything saying he has been release by the club. Or is there something I am missing here (ex. did not play enough NHL games to qualify for RFA)? Either way, I don't think we would have to give up much compensation. This guy isn't going to fetch top dollar. It would just be disappointing to see him accept a deal, only to have Phoenix match it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuretoMogilny Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Chris Summers Phoenix Coyotes Defenseman NUMBER: 20 HEIGHT: 6' 2" WEIGHT: 209 Shoots: Left BIRTHDATE: February 5, 1988 (AGE 25) BIRTHPLACE: Ann Arbor, MI, United States DRAFTED: PHX / 2006 NHL Entry Draft ROUND: 1st (29th overall) I bet you were expecting someone else. Tanev has shown us that he plays best with smooth-skating, puck moving defensemen (Ballard and Hamhuis)and I think this guy has exactly those qualities. He was a former 1st round pick so he must be a relatively good skater and puck mover but he's also got good size, hits and blocks shots. Sounds exactly what Ballard is but nobody knows about this guy because he's a depth defenseman on an unpopular team. His biggest downside is lack of experience and very little offensive potential, but that shouldn't be an issue if he's playing as our 6th/7th D man 15 minutes a night. He's a UFA on July 5th and I'll bet we could sign him for less than 700k given his poor offensive stats and +/-. Could be a diamond in the rough and I'd much rather gamble on Summers than re-sign pylon Alberts for a million bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Juice Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Unfortunately for Summers, if he doesn't improve his game, he won't be getting top 6 minutes. He had his brief stint in Phoenix but he still couldn't make it as a regular so how would he fit here? He'd be a serviceable depth defenseman on any team looking for more offence if they need it but he wouldn't be a regular. His defensive side still needs some work. Think Jake Muzzin or Davis Drewiske.. That's what I'm thinking that he'll project as for his career in the NHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rey Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Chris Summers is better off looking for an opportunity to play in the NHL. Though, he might fit in Vancouver the fact is that the Canucks don't have a spot for him. Summers is a interesting player because he's lost in depth. Really good skating for a guy his size will have teams interested. A 7-8th defense man on Phoenix, but could very well be a 4-5 guy on a bad team. People who act like Summer has got nothing left, don't know what they are saying. Many Coyote fans think that Summers earned a spot on the team with his performance in 2012, but he got injured and got lost in the shuffle of depth. Kid will be a NHL regular somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DownUndaCanuck Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Garrison and Hamhuis showed a lot of chemistry last season. Edler played amazingly with Corrado on his right side. Tanev is a calming influence and that's exactly what Bieksa needs. Our top-6 is set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dilly Canuck Posted June 14, 2013 Author Share Posted June 14, 2013 I don't know much about this guy. Would you mind explaining why he would be the perfect partner? Are you following the L.A. Kings model of puck mover with big, defensive guy? If you meant that by his cheap salary alone, I'd say it's too minor of a move to be qualified as the perfect partner (which I would've expected to be a PP QB to play on the 3rd pair with these two calming guys). As well, if he doesn't have much offensive upside, does he have potential to develop into a mean, top-notch defender? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I don't see him as much of a replacement for anyone in our top 6 currently, but if we do have to move a left side D (whether it's drop Ballard or something else) I'd look at him to bring in along with keeping Alberts. As was mentioned above, he'd be a better option that Barker potentially but I don't see him as anything more than a young defender who is trying to move to playing a shutdown style game. From February: http://www.azcentral...?nclick_check=1 Before the lockout interrupted the season, Coyotes defenseman Chris Summers fully intended to challenge for a spot among the top six defensemen. He’d split time between the Coyotes and their American Hockey League affiliate the previous season, and the 21-game experience in the NHL was a fresh example of what it took to stay in the league. But Summers was sent to the Portland Pirates during the four-month lockout and wasn’t recalled when it ended, getting passed over for Michael Stone and David Rundblad. Only now, with David Schlemko out for the immediate future with a shoulder injury, is Summers getting an opportunity to prove he has what it takes to stick with the Coyotes. “I had a few chances last year,” he said. “I think I’ve played well, but I don’t think I’ve played consistent. I think what’s really going to help me this year is if I can come out strong and stay strong. That’s the NHL style, to play consistent the entire season.” ... The Coyotes have been grooming him to be a matchup, shutdown defender, and that’s been Summers’ focus this season. “It’s something I’ve tried to embrace and apply to every game,” he said. “I actually really like it because it’s actually given me an identity. Obviously they’ve got some high offensive threats with (Oliver) Ekman-Larsson and obviously Stone and Rundblad, so I have to find a way to separate myself from the rest of the pack and have an impact on this team.” Coach Dave Tippett said the team recalled Summers because it needed a left-handed shot, but this is also an opportunity to see if Summers’ game is where the Coyotes want it to be. “He can play at a fast pace, and he can do good things defensively,” Tippett said. “He’s had a couple shots here before, never seemed to where he got in there and pushed himself forward to be in the lineup consistently. You never know what happens if he gets a chance this time.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombieksa Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 My choice would be: Garrison - Corrado B Jackman/stoner - Tanev Both players I think are relatively attainable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayman Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Hockey's Future does mention he's a good skater, but that leaves a fair amount out of the description for what you think he is (or could be). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 If Hockey's Future is your source for any scouting, you're doing it wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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