aGENT Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 3 hours ago, Hutton Wink said: Glad to see you're finally putting Brock into the lineup and not Utica. Expect he would, he wants to play in the NHL. And has anyone considered -- Rodin could well be a candidate for Vegas. A risk certainly, but still a former SEL MVP and will come relatively cheap. Boeser/Goldobin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 4 minutes ago, Hutton Wink said: So it's only plugs that are supposed to win board battles, have puck pursuit, and backcheck? Sidney Crosby is the best 4th line grinder in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepe Silvia Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 He brings much needed sandpaper to a fairly very soft line up. We can't have all these kids being pushed around. Along with Dorsett and Gudbranson, he's some good push back. Sure, he's not the shiniest toy, but absolutely necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 9 minutes ago, theminister said: Sidney Crosby is the best 4th line grinder in the league. #elitegrinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Standing_Tall#37 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 33 minutes ago, J.R. said: #elitegrinder So did Edmonton &^@# up by not letting mcDavid develop his backcheck and board battles for a couple years in the ahl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 11 minutes ago, Standing_Tall#37 said: So did Edmonton &^@# up by not letting mcDavid develop his backcheck and board battles for a couple years in the ahl? Is Goldobin as good as McDavid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Standing_Tall#37 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Just now, J.R. said: Is Goldobin as good as McDavid? What's that have to do with anything? You're arguing that a pure one way forward should get polished into a 2-way player. Most times that extinguishes a players elite skill. It's like trying to make a race horse pull an OX cart. You're saying with that comment that it's okay for the winning racehorse to keep running races but if one finishes ooohh let's say 5th, you want him to learn how to pull an Ox cart. It's really quite a stupid plan actually and that's the reason why this team only has an elite forward about once every 10-15 years and a cup shot every 20 or so years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borvat Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 1 hour ago, J.R. said: Sorry, but on what planet does batting for/winning puck possession not lead to more scoring? Planet Defenso where skill goes to die. I didn't say he shouldn't try and win puck battles. But most skill players typically don't fight board battles and play a defense first style. They are waiting for the opportunity to do something with it when players who do that pass it to them . Like the Sedins made a career of (ala Burrows et al) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 7 minutes ago, J.R. said: Is Goldobin as good as McDavid? Clearly better than McPlug right now, as long as he doesn't start battling hard and back-checking like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 7 minutes ago, Standing_Tall#37 said: What's that have to do with anything? You're arguing that a pure one way forward should get polished into a 2-way player. Most times that extinguishes a players elite skill. It's like trying to make a race horse pull an OX cart. You're saying with that comment that it's okay for the winning racehorse to keep running races but if one finishes ooohh let's say 5th, you want him to learn how to pull an Ox cart. It's really quite a stupid plan actually and that's the reason why this team only has an elite forward about once every 10-15 years and a cup shot every 20 or so years. Puck pursuit is not exclusive to 2 way grinders. See: Crosby. You're entire premise is flawed. McDavid also pursues pucks fyi. Edit: But even he is 'struggling' as he learns to do that consistently in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Standing_Tall#37 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 1 minute ago, J.R. said: Puck pursuit is not exclusive to 2 way grinders. See: Crosby. You're entire premise is flawed. McDavid also pursues pucks fyi. You're contradicting yourself. But anyways welcome to hockey. I hope you learn much in the next few years and become an avid fan of the game. Best of luck to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Just now, Standing_Tall#37 said: You're contradicting yourself. But anyways welcome to hockey. I hope you learn much in the next few years and become an avid fan of the game. Best of luck to you. Lol. Sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samurai Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 2 hours ago, Hutton Wink said: So it's only plugs that are supposed to win board battles, have puck pursuit, and backcheck? It is pretty obvious that he is going to be playing with the big club next year and will get the same treatment guys like Baertchi and Gran got especially the former. This idea that you keep sending guys down is the same as sitting guys on the bench for not making the right play. You don't learn to play NHL hockey playing in the AHL. Lastly, Goldy has leverage over the club like all Russians - see Nikita example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lock Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 1 hour ago, Standing_Tall#37 said: You're contradicting yourself. But anyways welcome to hockey. I hope you learn much in the next few years and become an avid fan of the game. Best of luck to you. Where has he contradicted himself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattrek Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 7 hours ago, Crabcakes said: Would love to see Dorsett back. Love that exit presser. That boy is MOTIVATED!! Neck injuries are tricky. If he can't go, Cramarossa would be a great guy to have in the system. Him and/or Skille. On Rodin. The trick knee would strike him off my list if I were George McPhee. Does Benning spend a contract for Rodin to come to camp or just give him a PTO. Depth is better this year. They have Boeser, Goldobin, Virtanen, Boucher, Dahlen all possibles for the 3rd line. It would take a very impressive camp on Rodin's part to get a sniff at top 6 imo. Having said all that, I would love him to be successful with a come back. (if you can call it that) He was in my top 5 players who impressed me with his preseason work. He was always noticeable, it's too bad the injury derailed his season completely. I saw a lot to like and want to see him at his full capacity. I also want Boucher back to see what he can do. He's got the scoring touch and if he can improve his skating like Bo watch out he'll be pushing top 6. Anyone heard anything about what's happening with him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacious Crumb Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 29 minutes ago, Mattrek said: I also want Boucher back to see what he can do. He's got the scoring touch and if he can improve his skating like Bo watch out he'll be pushing top 6. Anyone heard anything about what's happening with him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaudette Celly Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 10 hours ago, samurai said: Lastly, Goldy has leverage over the club like all Russians - see Nikita example. Da, we run this bitz, Comrade Aqualini! Will take to Bettman if must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canucklehead73 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 I liked his hustle. Threw a few hits and was fast enough to get a few chances and cause some havoc in both ends. Better than most of our depth players. His speed it the kicker... cramarossa and Dorsett would make good 3rd/4th line wingers imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cripplereh Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 he wasn't to bad but to me I'd rather have a Greiner who can put a few in the net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris12345 Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Who? why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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