Sedinyoureyesontheprize Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Although it pains me to say, we need to inject some more nhl experience into the lineup. Gags is the last healthy player who can provide that, so not surprised he’s getting slotted back in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossi Vaananen Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Ok, as for the rampant negativity, we've easily had the worst schedule in the league, we've had an absurd amount of injuries and have still been involved in a majority of those losses. Things will get better. As for the Gagner call-up, I'm surprised it didn't happen sooner. He's still an NHL talent, and we're depleted upfront. Archibald and Gaunce haven't done enough to warrant a lengthy stay, while rookie Gaudette is still looking for his first. This is a far better team when Sutter and Beagle take over the defensive draws, and Boeser and Baertschi bring the offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RakuRaku Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Can you imagine IF Gagner starts putting up points for us?? Things van get pretty awkward when the injured players return... but a good dilemma nonetheless! Let's hope he steals his job back from Leipsic!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB5 Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 I actually like this, I would like to see Gaudette back in Utica to develop his pro game and Gagner can eat up boring NHL minutes. This tea, isn't winning anything this year anyway albeit, they are a lot more exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil_314 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Tether him to Pettersson, and hope to watch him be on pace for 50 points, then sell him at the deadline hopefully. Seriously, this team is depleted up front and throughout the lineup. At best, hope we could see something like the following roster: Goldie - Bo - Jake (some semblance of a top-6 caliber 1st line) Louie - Pete - Sam (there is talent there, albeit inconsistency) Leipsic - Granny - Motte (some talent and effort, not the best but okay) Roussel - Gaunce - Schaller (not the worst defensive 4th line) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Provost Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 There was a report that Roussell left practice with an injury too. ... and people were saying we didn’t have room for Daniel Sprong in our lineup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS4quality Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 50 minutes ago, Ossi Vaananen said: Ok, as for the rampant negativity, we've easily had the worst schedule in the league, we've had an absurd amount of injuries and have still been involved in a majority of those losses. Things will get better. As for the Gagner call-up, I'm surprised it didn't happen sooner. He's still an NHL talent, and we're depleted upfront. Archibald and Gaunce haven't done enough to warrant a lengthy stay, while rookie Gaudette is still looking for his first. This is a far better team when Sutter and Beagle take over the defensive draws, and Boeser and Baertschi bring the offense. Gaunce has played well, I don't know what else he could do, 3 pts in 3 games, and only a few shifts yesterday. Green should know he needs to roll 4 lines so the other 3 lines don't get tired by the third. Probably why this team has given up the most goals in the third period so far this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krzysl Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 5 hours ago, -Vintage Canuck- said: If he appears in more than 10 NHL games or is on the roster for more than 30 days, he will require waivers again. So what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFerguson Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 1 hour ago, canucksnihilist said: haha the tank talk again. its a tight league - not many points separate success from failure. I agree that we won't be making the playoffs - especially when games are played with more intensity during the last few months of the season - until we can get a better netminder. Luckily we have 2 in the pipeline, but obviously we are thin right now... We'll see. I don't embrace the tank but if it happens we can hope Demko is ready by next year. I haven't followed him much this year at all, I'll have to check into how he is doing. anyways, most people here have been saying we are a year or 2 away. EP has been giving us some hope that this year could be a breakthrough year, and I hope that happens.... but won't be surprised if we need to wait for our #1G and #1D to arrive from the pipeline. At least we need them to arrive before we are actually competitive for a cup. so another top draft pick (or 2 at the most) won't be unwelcome... Demko hasn't played yet this (reg) season -- concussed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook007 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 5 hours ago, -Vintage Canuck- said: If he appears in more than 10 NHL games or is on the roster for more than 30 days, he will require waivers again. In this case I hope he plays 10 games and gets snapped up....so we don't have to see his sorry ass again. How the hell is that building for the future letting that soft, lazy floater score a few points...maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xereau Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckster Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 I just woke up, dazed..... Is this April 1st? am I dreaming??? What just happened?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baer. Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 3 hours ago, BlastPast said: Latest update says Roussel likely to play tomorrow . Gaudette is no better at faceoffs than Gagner, plus there is his development to consider. I trust Travis Green knows how to develop players better than you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabcakes Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Ossi Vaananen said: Ok, as for the rampant negativity, we've easily had the worst schedule in the league, we've had an absurd amount of injuries and have still been involved in a majority of those losses. Things will get better. As for the Gagner call-up, I'm surprised it didn't happen sooner. He's still an NHL talent, and we're depleted upfront. Archibald and Gaunce haven't done enough to warrant a lengthy stay, while rookie Gaudette is still looking for his first. This is a far better team when Sutter and Beagle take over the defensive draws, and Boeser and Baertschi bring the offense. It's true, Archie sat because he's produced nothing. Gaunce went in and played 4:58 and Schaller played 8:52 and produced nothing either. Schaller has started with Horvat and Granny as the line to take the d-zone starts and match ups. Schaller clearly not lasting very long in this lofty position. This is where I expect Gags to slot in and it moves all the lunch bucket types down a notch to where they can do something productive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktcy2 Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 I have been calling for this as soon as the injuries hit. I mean, how can we not? In fairness to Sam and for the team, we have 2 of our 4 centers injured and no one takes face offs outside of Bo. I am surprised it took this long, for the team to slide from a respectable record to 2 games below 500. for them to do it. I would imagine it’s because this was a hard call to make for benning to Sam to say “hey Sam we were wrong, please come back we need ya” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlastPast Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 25 minutes ago, Baer. said: I trust Travis Green knows how to develop players better than you do. Oh, ya think ? I just think there are a number of considerations when they (those that know better) decide what course of action to take with guys like Gaudette /Gagner/Archibald . Utica needing players when they're paying Gagner 3.15 to play for rival AHL team while Gaudette has like 3 assists in 16 games and Gaunce /Archibald are playing sparingly is another dynamic I'm sure is being considered. Anyway, you missed the point but not the ignore list ! See ya Mr. personality . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6string Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonoman Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 2 hours ago, lmm said: 7 whole shifts! What were you sleeping? 4 hours ago, sonoman said: I guess I blinked unfortunately fighting cold for 6 weeks now and fell asleep for part of the game. Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toyotasfan Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 He might take Pouliots spot on the point on the PP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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