RustyShackleford Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Archibald-Lain-Sestito would be fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amitriptyline Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I'd really love to see Archibald take Weise's spot on the 4th line. He'd be a huge upgrade. He's bigger, tougher, can fight way better, hits, plays a hard nosed gritty style, and has better offensive skill. I want this guy in now. Now dammit now! Weise sucks. I'm very disappointed he was resigned. We need to get rid of useless plugs like him. We need depth up and down on all lines. Weise doesn't bring enough to the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Maybe he'll be a major success story. Hmm...who else was it that came into the NHL after being buried in the ECHL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar baby watermelon Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I'd really love to see Archibald take Weise's spot on the 4th line. He'd be a huge upgrade. He's bigger, tougher, can fight way better, hits, plays a hard nosed gritty style, and has better offensive skill. I want this guy in now. Now dammit now! Weise sucks. I'm very disappointed he was resigned. We need to get rid of useless plugs like him. We need depth up and down on all lines. Weise doesn't bring enough to the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Specter Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Noted. I would rather he be plugged in over Tostito, who is a pylon out there on the 4th line, come on Gillis why did you sign this plug, Archibald has more skill than Tostito. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I'd really love to see Archibald take Weise's spot on the 4th line. He'd be a huge upgrade. He's bigger, tougher, can fight way better, hits, plays a hard nosed gritty style, and has better offensive skill. I want this guy in now. Now dammit now! Weise sucks. I'm very disappointed he was resigned. We need to get rid of useless plugs like him. We need depth up and down on all lines. Weise doesn't bring enough to the table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpush Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Understand your view, but have to disagree. I think Weise will ultimately prove valuable. He's gonna be a 'glue-guy'; who'll do anything for the club. Someday he may turn out like a Hansen-type. He has some shifts that really show potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Boudreau Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Lain might even push to make the team as a 4C. I wouldn't guarantee someone like Santorelli a spot in the bottom 6, and if someone like Gaunce/Horvat/Schroeder doesn't push Richardson to the 4th then Lain could yet impress based on size, faceoffs and defensive ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Lain certainly has all the attributes to be a good 4th line center. The only question is if his skating is good enough to keep up to NHL speed. Same goes skating wise for Archibald. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Boudreau Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Lain impressed with his skating at the AHL level. I heard the announcers praise his skating ability several times. What he needs to show is that he's not just a one dimensional player. That he can do more than just win faceoffs and play decent defensively. Guys like Richardson and Gaunce can already do that, so he's gotta add some offense or physicality to his game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombieksa Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I think Sestito probably gets waived this season. Lain and Archie will get a chance on the 4th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 Wishful thinking, since I don't think Archibald is quite ready yet. Lain may be, but the Canucks giving Sestito a 2-year deal is proof enough they don't think Archibald will be a lock for the 4th line spot this year or next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Surfer Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 If Archibald can take a similar jump next year I think he could maybe squeeze into the lineup for a 3 or 4 game call-up. He also added more fighting into his game, with 10 fights last season. Previously he had only 12 fights in his entire pro/junior career and never had more than 4 in a single season. He won't be an enforcer, but he will hit and stand-up for himself. He has size, good hands, and decent speed but I think he lacks some offensive awareness and seems to be inconsistent. If he can work on his skating and puck skills I think he could be a Steve Bernier type player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keslerific Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 I think Sestito probably gets waived this season. Lain and Archie will get a chance on the 4th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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