Lonny_Bohonos_14 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 People are far too caught up with line numbers. It doesn't matter if you call Schroeder's line the second line or the third line he's still going to play 13 to 15 minutes per game. Nor does it matter what number you assign to his line because he's not going to be in the shutdown role. Which leaves a secondary scoring role much like Hodgsons role during his complaint filled season. People seem to forget back in the WCE era the Sedins were called "second line" but only played 13 to 14 minutes per game while Linden's third line (in the shutdown role) played 19 to 20 minutes. Prior to Malhotra signing Kesler was both second line and shutdown line. His career year for points came while in that shutdown role. Think in terms of roles instead of line numbers... Sedins - primary scoring - 19 minutes Schroeder - secondary scoring - 14 minutes Kesler - shutdown - 20 minutes Richardson - energy line - 7 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outsiders Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I think if Kesler was to be 3c this year I gotta think that Horvat will probably be the 2c. I like Schroeder and all but Horvat is bigger and I think will fair better at 2c than Schroeder will. Booth-Horvat-Kassian. Kassian will be with Horvat to watch out for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Horvat time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpt Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Kesler will never score close to 40 goals ever again, the league figured out how to shut down his signature toe drag wrist shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 sedin-sedin-burrows/kassian schroeder-horvat-kassian/burrows higgins-kesler-hansen richardson-gaunce-weise sestito, santorelli if schroeder could turn himself into a right-shooting, left wing playmaker like ray whitney, i think that would be ideal. and if the kids can prove themselves reliable in camp, it could be a fun year. maybe not a hugely successful year, but still fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpt Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 sedin-sedin-burrows/kassian schroeder-horvat-kassian/burrows higgins-kesler-hansen richardson-gaunce-weise sestito, santorelli if schroeder could turn himself into a right-shooting, left wing playmaker like ray whitney, i think that would be ideal. and if the kids can prove themselves reliable in camp, it could be a fun year. maybe not a hugely successful year, but still fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonny_Bohonos_14 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Where's Booth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Brahma Bull Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Kesler will never score close to 40 goals ever again, the league figured out how to shut down his signature toe drag wrist shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nino Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I don't know man, as much as I love Higgins and Hansen. I think they're more suited for a third line role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Team just needs to sign Grabovski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drakrami Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I think it can only make sense if Schroeder can get it done with the right wingers and opportunity. He isn't a shut down center ... He is a playmaker but I question whether he can get it done as he hasn't proved it yet in the AHL. I can't see it honestly ... But I also can't see how Schroeder will make the impact projected unless he is utilized in a top 6 role. I'd love to see that kid develop ... All time junior scorer in USU18 ... Just not sure if he will translate his game to the NHL level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tas Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Where's Booth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70seven Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 sedin sedin burrows booth schroeder kassian higgins kesler hansen mallett richardson weise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice orca Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 People are far too caught up with line numbers. It doesn't matter if you call Schroeder's line the second line or the third line he's still going to play 13 to 15 minutes per game. Nor does it matter what number you assign to his line because he's not going to be in the shutdown role. Which leaves a secondary scoring role much like Hodgsons role during his complaint filled season. People seem to forget back in the WCE era the Sedins were called "second line" but only played 13 to 14 minutes per game while Linden's third line (in the shutdown role) played 19 to 20 minutes. Prior to Malhotra signing Kesler was both second line and shutdown line. His career year for points came while in that shutdown role. Think in terms of roles instead of line numbers... Sedins - primary scoring - 19 minutes Schroeder - secondary scoring - 14 minutes Kesler - shutdown - 20 minutes Richardson - energy line - 7 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJDDawg Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 He looked ready last season before AV decided to let a slot machine pick the lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimberWolf Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Kesler is not a 40 goal scorer. He did it once, sure, but that was outside the norm and shouldn't be expected in determining if he had a good or bad season. 25+ goals and top 3 Selke voting is where he should always be expected. The above is the mark of a very good player, by the way, I am not knocking him, but saying he is that damn good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langdon Algur Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Never understood why the 3rd line always has to be the shutdown line. Reality is a shutdown line with Kesler would see more minutes then a 2nd line with Schroeder so really it's stupid to get caught up in numbers and say things like Kesler isn't a 3rd liner. A true shutdown line will match up against the NHL's best lines and therefore get tons of minutes when playing against top players who are course are given big minutes themselves. If Kesler is given other good two way linemates like Burrows, Hansen or Higgins and still gets 1st line PP he could still have a chance for another 40 goal season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithers joe Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 He looked ready last season before AV decided to let a slot machine pick the lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xbox Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I don't know man, as much as I love Higgins and Hansen. I think they're more suited for a third line role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsedin33 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 15 of his goals were on the PP in his selke winning year. If he wants to get back to 40 goals, the Canucks need to get their PP going, and we just don;t have the tools for that anymore. Ehrhoff Salo are gone and the Sedins aren't as effective anymore. Besides, I thought we needed Kesler to play with Booth and Higgins for the Ammex line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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