mll Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Montreal media questioned Burrows after the trade there for Prust. There were no issue in the room it was his on ice play that frustrated the team. Burrows used the expression 'il voulait faire de la dentelle'. He wanted to make lace - play a finesse game while they wanted him as a power-forward given his size. The Starting lineup on Sportsnet 650 with Dhaliwal, Cybulski and Solkowski were talking about how there was an article last year about McLellan telling Kassian that he is a 4th liner and that he has to learn how to accept that role. They believe that he no longer agrees and that it's the reason why he is asking out. October 29th - they post the show on iTunes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyClarke Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 If he can't make it on McDavid's line, I certainly don't want him with EP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 22 hours ago, kenhodgejr said: Kassian takes bad penalties all the time. Edmonton has to pay for it. Cost of being an idiot with low IQ Yeah we already have roussel for bad penalties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Zepp Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 On 10/28/2018 at 5:40 PM, Me_ said: Edmonton gives Kassian permission to seek trade. Could a sober Kassian come back to Vancouver and be a contributing factor? Kassian given permission to seek trade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfstonker Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 Damn, does this mean he's not the second coming of Cam Neely/Bertuzzi after all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRypien37 Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 On 30/10/2018 at 11:53 AM, 189lb enforcers? said: As GM, I would definitely be talking with the Coilers about a trade for ZK. Cost-wise, I’d be looking at what it would take to get him thrown into a Pool Party deal. The Canucks have room in their top 6 for this guy at this stage. Sentimentally-speaking, I would play him with EP and reinvent the Canucks magic that was once Gino and Pavel. He has enough speed skill to play with EP anyways., which is where I’d place him and let him soak up the spot light, which I think he would preform in, but it could also be a flop. Does it even matter at this stage? Is watching Goldy emerge a baby step a day any better for the team? I doubt it. I have no idea what the cost would be so I will spare you with my guessing. I’m still not interested in a future Canucks team with Goldy or Hutton on it. Versatile Granny is a commodity most teams could use and the Canucks have zero cap issues to absorb a contract or two, if needed. Only JB knows enough to speculate on who is available at what. ZK could be an entertaining addition for Canucks fans during the rebuild, which is about all the team can sell these days, minus super star EP. Yup that is the one enticing thing about ZK. He has the speed to be able to keep up with a guy like EP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lock Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 17 hours ago, mll said: Montreal media questioned Burrows after the trade there for Prust. There were no issue in the room it was his on ice play that frustrated the team. Burrows used the expression 'il voulait faire de la dentelle'. He wanted to make lace - play a finesse game while they wanted him as a power-forward given his size. The Starting lineup on Sportsnet 650 with Dhaliwal, Cybulski and Solkowski were talking about how there was an article last year about McLellan telling Kassian that he is a 4th liner and that he has to learn how to accept that role. They believe that he no longer agrees and that it's the reason why he is asking out. October 29th - they post the show on iTunes. If this is the case, I wouldn't be surprised if getting this permission is to see if there is a team that would accept him as more than a 4th liner. Then, either one of two things happen: 1) He finds a team that wants him in a larger role, or 2) Chiarelli says "I told you so now play 4th line" He's 27 years old. At some point he needs to realise where he fits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancaster Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 7 hours ago, alfstonker said: Damn, does this mean he's not the second coming of Cam Neely/Bertuzzi after all? But don't you know... Power forwards doesn't fully develop until *insert whatever age to make the argument more convenient*? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beagle had landed Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Kassian and a 5th for Ho Sang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burrardstreetbullies Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 On 10/30/2018 at 9:18 AM, BabychStache said: I like the idea of Kassian on a line with Pettersson. No more choke slams. Can work the front of the net and can skate. if benning can give ganger up for him please god yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burrardstreetbullies Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 On 10/31/2018 at 11:35 PM, Lancaster said: But don't you know... Power forwards doesn't fully develop until *insert whatever age to make the argument more convenient*? kassian is a grinder, but honestly he would be red hot on a line with petey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 7 minutes ago, burrardstreetbullies said: kassian is a grinder, but honestly he would be red hot on a line with petey Pete and Boeser are playing 22 minutes a game. I like Kassian, but I don’t think can play those minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lock Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 8 minutes ago, burrardstreetbullies said: kassian is a grinder, but honestly he would be red hot on a line with petey So could a lot of people. It doesn't mean Kassian would be the most effective that role if there are other, better possibilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammertime Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 On 2018-11-01 at 11:20 PM, The Beagle had landed said: Kassian and a 5th for Ho Sang could actually see that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me_ Posted November 4, 2018 Author Share Posted November 4, 2018 2 hours ago, burrardstreetbullies said: kassian is a grinder, but honestly he would be red hot on a line with petey I’m liking what Goldobin is bringing to that line. However, Dahlén is probably a fixture on that line eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beagle had landed Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 On 11/3/2018 at 5:58 PM, hammertime said: could actually see that It's a lateral move but would they trade one issue for another? It makes sense as a 'change of scenery' trade, but I think it's getting obvious that they both have AHL careers ahead of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Kas' game has really taken a backslide. Have a look at what Coiler fans have to say about him. No aggressive game, can't score, sluggish skating and they would gladly see him walk. Lots of kudos to the guy that managed to get his life back on track, but there's no denying that those years of substance abuse have likely wreaked havoc on his body. He's still a popular player in Vancouver, but sadly, his days as a NHL player may be coming to an end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnews Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 14 hours ago, higgyfan said: Kas' game has really taken a backslide. Have a look at what Coiler fans have to say about him. No aggressive game, can't score, sluggish skating and they would gladly see him walk. Lots of kudos to the guy that managed to get his life back on track, but there's no denying that those years of substance abuse have likely wreaked havoc on his body. He's still a popular player in Vancouver, but sadly, his days as a NHL player may be coming to an end. I don't know how much I'd rely on fanscouting to determine whether a player's game is backsliding. If we listened to our own fans we'd have dumped Sutter, Granlund, Gudbranson etc for any pick available..... Kassian is playing a shutdown role with Brodziak. He has 32 hits in 10 games (3rd on the Coil, behind a couple guys that play a lot more than he does). Brodziak has 2 pts, Kassian 1. Brodziak has a corsi of 47% in comparable minutes, Kassian 47.8%. Kassina is playing 10:20, Brodziak 9:58. I don't know what, if anything, any of this has to do with Kassian's life off the ice - but his underlying numbers are comparable to the past few seasons, his hits/grit numbers are better, but his production has been slower, as has Brodziak's. 10 minute 'bottom 6' guys like this may not be in great demand - but I'm not sure there's much evidence to suggest that he's declining rapidly or at the end of his career. He's only played 10 games this year - and Oiler's fans would not be my source of player assessment. Heck, I'm not even sure I'd put much value in Edmonton's coaching staff assessments lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 2 hours ago, oldnews said: I don't know how much I'd rely on fanscouting to determine whether a player's game is backsliding. If we listened to our own fans we'd have dumped Sutter, Granlund, Gudbranson etc for any pick available..... Kassian is playing a shutdown role with Brodziak. He has 32 hits in 10 games (3rd on the Coil, behind a couple guys that play a lot more than he does). Brodziak has 2 pts, Kassian 1. Brodziak has a corsi of 47% in comparable minutes, Kassian 47.8%. Kassina is playing 10:20, Brodziak 9:58. I don't know what, if anything, any of this has to do with Kassian's life off the ice - but his underlying numbers are comparable to the past few seasons, his hits/grit numbers are better, but his production has been slower, as has Brodziak's. 10 minute 'bottom 6' guys like this may not be in great demand - but I'm not sure there's much evidence to suggest that he's declining rapidly or at the end of his career. He's only played 10 games this year - and Oiler's fans would not be my source of player assessment. Heck, I'm not even sure I'd put much value in Edmonton's coaching staff assessments lol. Points taken OD. I wonder, though, if the Coils are allowing his agent to talk to other teams, that they would likely have already offered him out. If they really don't think they can move him, we should see him on the waiver wire in a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Strome Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 2 hours ago, oldnews said: I don't know how much I'd rely on fanscouting to determine whether a player's game is backsliding. If we listened to our own fans we'd have dumped Sutter, Granlund, Gudbranson etc for any pick available..... Kassian is playing a shutdown role with Brodziak. He has 32 hits in 10 games (3rd on the Coil, behind a couple guys that play a lot more than he does). Brodziak has 2 pts, Kassian 1. Brodziak has a corsi of 47% in comparable minutes, Kassian 47.8%. Kassina is playing 10:20, Brodziak 9:58. I don't know what, if anything, any of this has to do with Kassian's life off the ice - but his underlying numbers are comparable to the past few seasons, his hits/grit numbers are better, but his production has been slower, as has Brodziak's. 10 minute 'bottom 6' guys like this may not be in great demand - but I'm not sure there's much evidence to suggest that he's declining rapidly or at the end of his career. He's only played 10 games this year - and Oiler's fans would not be my source of player assessment. Heck, I'm not even sure I'd put much value in Edmonton's coaching staff assessments lol. It gets worse, we would have sent Brock down or put him in the press box because he didn't score 4 goals in the first two games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.