alfstonker Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 3 hours ago, riffraff said: No....but unless I'm reading something into your post I don't think it's accurate to say "Willie doesn't want Jake in that spot" im sure Willie would love to have Jake in that spot but Jake hasn't earned it. This collective obviously is not going to reward players with spots who dont deserve them. its arguable that Jake played over Gaunce last year based on pick number but the franchise does not revolve around the development of virtanen. This franchise #1 priority is winning in my view. Exactly this. Players, young players, have to earn their spot. We forget that these Comets players are coming up and trying to fit into a new team, new line mates, new systems and facing tougher opponents. So is it any wonder they struggle a bit at first? That said, Chaput, Megna, Skille have all improved as they have settled in. I hope this encourages Grenier. As for Gaunce, I don't see what people are complaining about, this is his first full season and he battles hard out there every night averaging just under 8 mins. It's not easy when your line mates are constantly changing. There would be uproar on here if Jake was played on the 4th for under 8 mins and with AHL line mates and yet Gaunce was a first round draft at 26th o/a. I think Willie is seasoning him like he did with Bo on the 4th but unfortunately for Gaunce he doesn't have Line mates like Dorsett etc to help him. I still think he is doing a good job despite that and so does WD obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Drives a Prius soft. Wears mittens soft. Uses an umbrella soft. Chai soy latte soft. Cuts sandwich soft. Sits down to pee soft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stelar Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 1 minute ago, riffraff said: Drives a Prius soft. Wears mittens soft. Uses an umbrella soft. Chai soy latte soft. Cuts sandwich soft. Sits down to pee soft. Hey wait, you're not supposed to sit down to pee?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Just now, Stelar said: Hey wait, you're not supposed to sit down to pee?. Depends on your parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmonberries Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 6 hours ago, CANUCK-EXPRESS said: Vancouver Comets Utica Aces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeeBee51 Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 10 minutes ago, riffraff said: Drives a Prius soft. Wears mittens soft. Uses an umbrella soft. Chai soy latte soft. Cuts sandwich soft. Sits down to pee soft. OMG what did I start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 12 minutes ago, riffraff said: Drives a Prius soft. Wears mittens soft. Uses an umbrella soft. Chai soy latte soft. Cuts sandwich soft. Sits down to pee soft. Charmin soft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 10 minutes ago, Alflives said: Charmin soft? Of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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*Buzzsaw* Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 1 hour ago, alfstonker said: Jeez I hope you are not blaming the coaches and trainers for a married man with a new child not being able to get himself conditioned and motivated to play a game that nets him $3/4M a year in salary. Is this some kind of disease on CDC where players are never responsible for their own careers and performances? That if they screw up it is always some one elses fault. If this is normal I wish my boss knew about it. Etem's salary was $750,000 not 3/4 mil. And yes, Etem has to take the blame for not showing up at camp prepared, but maybe the coaches should have been on his case sooner? Last year he was a decent 4th liner, 7 goals, 5 assists in 39 games... that's a heck of a lot better than the plugs we have playing for us now. And that is not a flash in the pan, he put up similar points in Anaheim his first year. Yes, it is all done and the Fat Lady has already sung, but I think the guy showed potential to be a regular on the 4th line. Benning should be looking around for free-agents or unsigned replacements for the guys we have right now, because with the exception of Gaunce, who is still learning, they are not getting it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c00kies Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 54 minutes ago, Stelar said: Hey wait, you're not supposed to sit down to pee?. I think it's actually better for men to pee sitting down as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stelar Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 11 minutes ago, c00kies said: I think it's actually better for men to pee sitting down as well. True story, when I was a kid my dad told me I should be sitting down and facing the wall. Who the F does that? Other than him I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6string Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 3 hours ago, Stelar said: Etem was a master of his own fate. It's not the coaches fault.... Etem?, the vast majority have moved on. Etem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6string Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 2 hours ago, CeeBee51 said: Is he Jim Sandlak soft? Nah softer, like Marshmallow Shawn Matthias. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucklehead44 Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 5 hours ago, igorwasgreat said: Does he use his size like a power forward or is he more passive ? He uses his size to protect the puck and his long reach to break up plays. He doesn't shy away from physical play but he isn't really out looking for it . He seems to have pretty good hustle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfstonker Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 10 hours ago, *Buzzsaw* said: Etem's salary was $750,000 not 3/4 mil. And yes, Etem has to take the blame for not showing up at camp prepared, but maybe the coaches should have been on his case sooner? Last year he was a decent 4th liner, 7 goals, 5 assists in 39 games... that's a heck of a lot better than the plugs we have playing for us now. And that is not a flash in the pan, he put up similar points in Anaheim his first year. Yes, it is all done and the Fat Lady has already sung, but I think the guy showed potential to be a regular on the 4th line. Benning should be looking around for free-agents or unsigned replacements for the guys we have right now, because with the exception of Gaunce, who is still learning, they are not getting it done. Are you still at school? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook007 Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 12 hours ago, *Buzzsaw* said: Etem's salary was $750,000 not 3/4 mil. And yes, Etem has to take the blame for not showing up at camp prepared, but maybe the coaches should have been on his case sooner? Last year he was a decent 4th liner, 7 goals, 5 assists in 39 games... that's a heck of a lot better than the plugs we have playing for us now. And that is not a flash in the pan, he put up similar points in Anaheim his first year. Yes, it is all done and the Fat Lady has already sung, but I think the guy showed potential to be a regular on the 4th line. Benning should be looking around for free-agents or unsigned replacements for the guys we have right now, because with the exception of Gaunce, who is still learning, they are not getting it done. Sorry Buzzsaw.... School money back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 12 hours ago, *Buzzsaw* said: Etem's salary was $750,000 not 3/4 mil. And yes, Etem has to take the blame for not showing up at camp prepared, but maybe the coaches should have been on his case sooner? Last year he was a decent 4th liner, 7 goals, 5 assists in 39 games... that's a heck of a lot better than the plugs we have playing for us now. And that is not a flash in the pan, he put up similar points in Anaheim his first year. Yes, it is all done and the Fat Lady has already sung, but I think the guy showed potential to be a regular on the 4th line. Benning should be looking around for free-agents or unsigned replacements for the guys we have right now, because with the exception of Gaunce, who is still learning, they are not getting it done. Sig worthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossi Vaananen Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 I say just put the regulars together, and move Gaunce up a bit. That would give us at least 3 lines that could play, and a 4th that's only getting 6 minutes anyway. Sedin Sedin Sutter Burrows Horvat Eriksson Gaunce Granlund Skille LaBate Chaput Megna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 I thought LaBate-Gaunce-Chaput had a solid game last night. I'm hoping that by January Gaunce's comfort level will be such that he gets more TOI and a shot at some 3rd line TOI. Injuries always make for opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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