swizzey Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 49 minutes ago, mll said: Baer and Horvat are the 3rd line - not the 2nd. WD wants Horvat to concentrate on defence this year and not worry about scoring. JB is that you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appleboy Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 15 minutes ago, King Heffy said: We'll agree to disagree. Offensive ability aside, he simply can't play defense. As far as I'm concerned, that's unacceptable for an NHLer. Draft pick or not, we're better off with no chance of him being in the lineup. He did absolutely nothing in camp to justify a roster spot. Etem did nothing either. What is interesting is that both are on one way deals. Maybe they have been told that there is no money to keep mil dollar players in Utica. Beiga is the same , he will make his 600,000 no matter where he plays. Benning and Linden talked about Larsen all year and this would be a 100% change of direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knucklehd Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 47 minutes ago, Warhippy said: What is this nonsense Rodin is out until January? Anyone confirm or put that to bed? It was mentioned on 1040, but no confirmation as of yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmonberries Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Stecher was much better than Larsen every time he stepped on the ice. Vastly superior to Larsen. Larsen was quite bad actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appleboy Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 2 hours ago, DeNiro said: I could see us claiming Seth Griffith too. Drafted by Benning and a former linemate of Horvat's. Either way, I would be surprised if we didn't make a claim on someone. I am going to have to agree with you now. If Rodin is out until Jan then they might be wise to grab one of these kids. It would be better then any of the PTO's. Pulkkinen might be a good idea. (or Griffith) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 4 minutes ago, Salmonberries said: Stecher was much better than Larsen every time he stepped on the ice. Vastly superior to Larsen. Larsen was quite bad actually. WD must feel left at the curb. His job is on the line, especially if we get a bad start. And he must want Stecher over Larsen. This has JB written all over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlanB Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Just now, Salmonberries said: Stecher was much better than Larsen every time he stepped on the ice. Vastly superior to Larsen. Larsen was quite bad actually. Not going to argue. What I'd be concerned about with Stecher would be a couple things : can he do what he did in pre-season games vs every teams best roster? Can he withstand the sheer physicality vs every teams best roster on a nightly basis? Can he handle the volume of practice/games/travel after, let's be honest, playing a very 'medium' physical league with minimal games for the past 3 years? I know some would say play him and we'll find out, but I think both contract status and a small degree of depth at the position allowed management to make the call. I'm certain that we'll see him in a Canucks uniform for a real game soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickels Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Did team practice today ? Any lines /D pairings ? Gotta believe they're gonna at least look at Larsen w/Edler. Can't see Sbisa/Larsen even as a bottom pairing for an entire game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mll Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 50 minutes ago, swizzey said: JB is that you? Was WD on Saturday. I probably can find you the link to the audio if you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RakuRaku Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 1 hour ago, stawns said: Skille had some good moments, but he also had some awful plays at their own blueline in each game he played in........he was terrible at getting the puck out of his own end. Ruutu might not be an impact player, but he makes all the small plays that lead to bigger things. I too wanna see Ruutu signed... he looks totally rejuvenated and ready to go! If we can get him for more than half a season at 80%, that's a huge bonus! I trust that JB sees his value more than Skille's to our team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 1 minute ago, Virtanen#18 said: I too wanna see Ruutu signed... he looks totally rejuvenated and ready to go! If we can get him for more than half a season at 80%, that's a huge bonus! I trust that JB sees his value more than Skille's to our team. And cut Burr to make room? How does Rutuu fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RakuRaku Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 2 minutes ago, Alflives said: And cut Burr to make room? How does Rutuu fit? Cut Burr and Etem.... both of then can't contribute much.. just look at Laich who was once a real force as a 3rd C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 IF... We're plodding along(late Dec), & hanging in with the fight to make a wildcard position(say, a little over .500 hockey). We'd grabbed/held onto extra bodies early on, Etem, a PTO & perhaps waiver-claim? Injuries start to mount, but we have a number of familiar names, who can come up & contribute. Such decisions will contribute. Then for the season's back-9, we can inject a healthy Rodin, + 2 or 3 of the most deserving Comets(eg: Stecher & Virtanen), who are even more well placed in AHL standings, & seemed primed for a solid run. Season could well be shaping for such occurrences. For both our Jan to season's-end, & preparing expansion draft(& coming 2017, summer's strategy), moves in early Oct should play a big part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Spector Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 7 minutes ago, Virtanen#18 said: Cut Burr and Etem.... both of then can't contribute much.. just look at Laich who was once a real force as a 3rd C. No way Burr gets cut and Francesco pays his $4.5 million salary to play in Utica. Sorry his actual salary is $3 million. Still not gonna pay that amount to not be on the roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Spector Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 11 minutes ago, Alflives said: And cut Burr to make room? How does Rutuu fit? As long as Rodin is on IR they can keep Burr and Etem. Once Rodin is ready to go Etem will be the first to go. No way Francesco pays Burr $3 million to play in Utica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Bagues Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 4 hours ago, DeNiro said: Detroit has given up on alot of great players. If they've come out of Detroit's system you know at the very least that they play the right way. Who did they give up on again? I am having a hard time recalling... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Bagues Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 4 hours ago, Ossi Vaananen said: Is it just me or are Willie's mustache and lid more composed this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Bagues Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 3 hours ago, Ossi Vaananen said: Reiterating my point about fitness testing today possibly determining final cuts: Not really that surprised that Horvat exploded all over the place... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Bagues Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 3 hours ago, DeNiro said: We don't need checkers though, we need scorers. Pulkkinen's numbers in the AHL show a player on the verge of breaking into the NHL. I would roll the dice on a player like him every time over a player that's simply a good 4th line checker. meh... Weal was pretty groovy in the A as well and he just got waived.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 6 minutes ago, Harvey Spector said: As long as Rodin is on IR they can keep Burr and Etem. Once Rodin is ready to go Etem will be the first to go. No way Francesco pays Burr $3 million to play in Utica. I don't remember you talking about our owner being involved in hockey decisions. I think Aquaman has been budging in since day one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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