-DLC- Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Like him. I think we're targeting players who give 110% and that's fine by me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monteeun Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Like him. I think we're targeting players who give 110% and that's fine by me. I think sometimes we undervalue or ignore the players who do the grunt work. Alot of those times, the grunt work make it easier for everyone else to do their jobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bissurnette Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Refs in the NHL don't police games, they manage them. they manage them all the way to the cup presentation. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Weasel Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Trying to fight someone after they have taken a run at one of your players doesn't do anything. Your player could still be injured from the dirty hit. If it was truly bad, the player would be booted from the game anyways. A simple fight doesn't bring your player back. Just some lame attempt at retribution by enforcers so people think they are relevant. If someone was truly scared they wouldn't be delivering the cheap shot in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Weasel Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Double post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I think sometimes we undervalue or ignore the players who do the grunt work. Alot of those times, the grunt work make it easier for everyone else to do their jobs. Agreed. A lot of what Kassian was supposed to do fell onto Dorsett's shoulders. Prust will be a huge help to our team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Trying to fight someone after they have taken a run at one of your players doesn't do anything. Your player could still be injured from the dirty hit. If it was truly bad, the player would be booted from the game anyways. A simple fight doesn't bring your player back. Just some lame attempt at retribution by enforcers so people think they are relevant. If someone was truly scared they wouldn't be delivering the cheap shot in the first place. If guys like Dorsett and Prust are distracting the other teams goons and keeping them in check, it's less likely that they'll be taking a run at one of our stars. They have to justify their jobs too, and if there's no one to answer the bell on our side, they're going to be making their presence known by taking runs at our stars. It's a preemptive thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Trying to fight someone after they have taken a run at one of your players doesn't do anything. Your player could still be injured from the dirty hit. If it was truly bad, the player would be booted from the game anyways. A simple fight doesn't bring your player back. Just some lame attempt at retribution by enforcers so people think they are relevant. If someone was truly scared they wouldn't be delivering the cheap shot in the first place. Dorsett fights the guy, and Prust goes after one of their stars, or vica versa. We have not been tough enough to play against, and these two guys know their roles, and do them well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrashNBash Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Bringing toughness and grit into your lineup isnt about fighting as much as it is about the teams confidence. If you've actually played in a competitive league you know this. Armchair stat boys will never get that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrashNBash Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 If guys like Dorsett and Prust are distracting the other teams goons and keeping them in check, it's less likely that they'll be taking a run at one of our stars. They have to justify their jobs too, and if there's no one to answer the bell on our side, they're going to be making their presence known by taking runs at our stars. It's a preemptive thing. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hearditall Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Love Prust's (and Dorsett's) attitude towards this. They're definitely not goons trying to bully everyone on the ice. They work hard and generally play an honest game and only fight when they need to. You have to respect that. Keeps the players we're playing against honest and helps our team play with more emotion. !00% True. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaine Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 !00% True. I am not thrilled with Benning paying so much for 2 middle weight mediocre hockey players. I am hopeful their fight back attitudes instill our new young guys with that fight back mentality. We shall see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I am not thrilled with Benning paying so much for 2 middle weight mediocre hockey players. I am hopeful their fight back attitudes instill our new young guys with that fight back mentality. We shall see. You pay less for heavyweights. The problem is most of them can't play quality minutes. The difference with Dorsett and Prust is that they can both play regular shifts and kill penalties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winter Soldier Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Honestly, the trade with Kassian still stings, and if Kassian becomes the powerforward next year and nabs 35 point than no matter what Prust does it will never come close to Kassian because the fans will be watching Kassian's production closely. We know what Prust is going to give us, a couple of heroic blocks, some hits, some penalties, some penalty kills, some goals, but if Kassian turns into the power-forward oh boy oh boy,then Prust will have a tough time in Vancity. In short, if Kassain stumbles next year than Prust can be the hero otherwise tough luck and good-luck filling those shoes. Personally, I don't see Kassian stumbling next year, I see him nabbing 30+ points for Montreal. Prust bringing his consistent effort level already puts him three shoe sizes above Zack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outsiders Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Im more than happy to have Prust on board. And If he wants to run Quick or try to fight him that is just the icing and the extra 5th round pick on the cake!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Goose Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Here's hoping for Hamhuis vs Nugent Hopkins II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeefcakeBo Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Here's hoping for Hamhuis vs Nugent Hopkins IIYes!!! The first round was awesome. Prust is such a beauty though. Hasn't even played a game and I already know he will be my favorite player in a Canucks uni this year. I might even get a jersey with a name on the back finally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Understand Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 no matter how you put it, when you are only 6'0 and less than 200 pounds, it is hard to carry the enforcer or policeman role.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeefcakeBo Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 no matter how you put it, when you are only 6'0 and less than 200 pounds, it is hard to carry the enforcer or policeman role.... Yet he does better than almost anyone in the league and still manages to actually play hockey too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.DirtyDangles Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Prust on his role ...the Reality Limited Minimal Short term. And A waste of a young asset. I look forward to see his one goal this season and 3 minutes of ice time per game. Sorry broski but you may want to scope last seasons stats for Prust here http://www.hockey-reference.com/players/p/prustbr01/splits/2015/ On top of his 18 points he managed to be a + player while policing and being a solid guy in the room for Montreal. 12 of his 18 points were on home ice. He will be exactly what is expected Hard working Tough as nails Crowd Favorite And An awesome mentor for some young guns since Boom Boom is gone. I look forward to the pitbulls lool Prust and Dorsett's intense 10-12 min of action packed ice time per game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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