jptony604 Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Just a thought guys. I hope ppl don't start freaking out cuz its a dumb idea. Even with his lack of productivity last year. He is still considered a snipper rather then a set up man. If we can move him over to right side to play on the first line i think it can be great. We've always looked to add a true snipper to play eith the twins instead of just fillers for the past years. What better way to gain confidence than to get set up every night by the twins. We obviously dont have cap to sign anyone significant so y not give this a try. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
мeтpо Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 He's definitely not a sniper but it could work. You never know. He's a pretty big body though and goes to the net so maybe. Much rather have Kassian there though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jptony604 Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share Posted July 15, 2013 I really really really dont like seeing Kassian with the teins on the first line. From where he is right now from a skill level he is not first line worthy. Im sure he can get there in the future if he works really hard but not right now. First lines are ment for game changers. Its shouldnt be for projects. But im not saying to demote him to the 4th line either. Maybe 3rd line for now and let him move up by proving he got game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magikal Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Dont know if Booth on the RW is a good move. He struggles as is and moving him off his wing would likely only make things worse. He's not exactly someone who can protect the twins either. Id try it in pre season for fun but unlikely to work IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I really really really dont like seeing Kassian with the teins on the first line. From where he is right now from a skill level he is not first line worthy. Im sure he can get there in the future if he works really hard but not right now. First lines are ment for game changers. Its shouldnt be for projects. But im not saying to demote him to the 4th line either. Maybe 3rd line for now and let him move up by proving he got game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilya Mikheyev Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Booth had a few games with the Sedins before and didn't look too great with them. He's less of a cycler and more of a on-the-rush type. He was successful in some parts, but not at keeping long, sustained pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drouin Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 If he's healthy, put him with Kes. We've seen what they can do, Sedins and Kassian will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Don't see a fit with the cycle game the twins bring. I'm not too worried about the lines this season now that we have an NHL quality coach who can be trusted to set them up properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking mama Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Just a thought guys. I hope ppl don't start freaking out cuz its a dumb idea. Even with his lack of productivity last year. He is still considered a snipper rather then a set up man. If we can move him over to right side to play on the first line i think it can be great. We've always looked to add a true snipper to play eith the twins instead of just fillers for the past years. What better way to gain confidence than to get set up every night by the twins. We obviously dont have cap to sign anyone significant so y not give this a try. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking mama Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I really really really dont like seeing Kassian with the teins on the first line. From where he is right now from a skill level he is not first line worthy. Im sure he can get there in the future if he works really hard but not right now. First lines are ment for game changers. Its shouldnt be for projects. But im not saying to demote him to the 4th line either. Maybe 3rd line for now and let him move up by proving he got game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel_3 Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 It would just be nice for Booth to play, period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Booth had a few games with the Sedins before and didn't look too great with them. He's less of a cycler and more of a on-the-rush type. He was successful in some parts, but not at keeping long, sustained pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiznac Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 id rather see a Booth Kesler Burrows line = Great 2 way game and to grinding wingers that can score >>>??? sound great to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHodgson9 Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 Please don't put Stone Hands Booth with the twins. That would be like Bernier 2.0 =( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 He has not really shown any knack for puck control, which is the Twins game. I am not sure how he compliments them? Kass is better at that, so has a chance. They also need a guy who does their dirty work for them. Kass is capable of doing so on the boards, and driving or parking himself in front of the net. Burrows worked great because he does all that plus all their fore checking. Kassian will be successful if he adds this to his repertoire. Otherwise we will probably re-visit the obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanBeef Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 So you really didn't like seeing Kassian score 5 goals with them before being demoted for whatever reason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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