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Captain Canuck #12 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 The Blues don't go for just any players when they add some depth. They look for the gritty, heavier players who they know will thrive in the playoffs (i.e., no Erikssons or Goldobins). It's the same formula that Benning is finally using, with his trades, signings and drafting. The only question I have, is why it took him so long?! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rush17 Posted November 11, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2019 4 minutes ago, Captain Canuck #12 said: The Blues don't go for just any players when they add some depth. They look for the gritty, heavier players who they know will thrive in the playoffs (i.e., no Erikssons or Goldobins). It's the same formula that Benning is finally using, with his trades, signings and drafting. The only question I have, is why it took him so long?! He was trying to fill the skill void that is now filled by Pettersson, Horvat, Hughes, Miller, and Boeser. Plus it's better to get those types of players now. Getting them 4 years ago would have only made them old when these guys arrived. You don't get big, heavy, physical pros until free agency. Unless you can make a trade or two. But adding seasoned pros from other good clubs only helps our kids grow. Beagle cup winner in WSH Miller presidents trophy winner TBL Roussel strong team DAL Schaller contender BOS Ferland conference finalist CAR You just wait until Roussel is back and Ferland is healthy. We are going to watch some entertaining hockey. We might become the most hated team in the league again lol. They tried with Prust from MTL but that guy wouldn't stand up for teammtes. We have a good cast now. 1 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BO_Scorvat Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 5 minutes ago, Captain Canuck #12 said: The Blues don't go for just any players when they add some depth. They look for the gritty, heavier players who they know will thrive in the playoffs (i.e., no Erikssons or Goldobins). It's the same formula that Benning is finally using, with his trades, signings and drafting. The only question I have, is why it took him so long?! You have to build the base first,, we had no one but players like that, and when you have no assets you can't really trade for better ones,, I think management wanted playoffs the first season or two with Benning but then after the rebuild then you can add those pieces,,, also blues just won the cup so players are way more likely to go there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 The champs looking to add some heavy depth, never a bad idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaninMex Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 42 minutes ago, Rush17 said: He was trying to fill the skill void that is now filled by Pettersson, Horvat, Hughes, Miller, and Boeser. Plus it's better to get those types of players now. Getting them 4 years ago would have only made them old when these guys arrived. You don't get big, heavy, physical pros until free agency. Unless you can make a trade or two. But adding seasoned pros from other good clubs only helps our kids grow. Beagle cup winner in WSH Miller presidents trophy winner TBL Roussel strong team DAL Schaller contender BOS Ferland conference finalist CAR You just wait until Roussel is back and Ferland is healthy. We are going to watch some entertaining hockey. We might become the most hated team in the league again lol. They tried with Prust from MTL but that guy wouldn't stand up for teammtes. We have a good cast now. You forgot Sutter. Beagle and Sutter have made our PK what it is now. They have also kept games reasonable in years past when healthy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mll Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 48 minutes ago, Captain Canuck #12 said: The Blues don't go for just any players when they add some depth. They look for the gritty, heavier players who they know will thrive in the playoffs (i.e., no Erikssons or Goldobins). It's the same formula that Benning is finally using, with his trades, signings and drafting. The only question I have, is why it took him so long?! GM Armstrong was saying this summer that he still believes that the league is going towards skills and quick puck movement. He likes size for Ds though. He was recently telling LeBrun that you need balance. He was explaining that if you build in only one direction then you can only win one way, while if you build in different directions you can beat teams in multiple ways. There's less time in the playoffs. The skilled guy who has the smarts to find the holes in coverage and the skills to capitalise quickly can at times be more efficient than the bigger guy who has to battle his way to get a goal. It's not evident to say which type of scorer will be more efficient in any given game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the grinder Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 5 minutes ago, mll said: GM Armstrong was saying this summer that he still believes that the league is going towards skills and quick puck movement. He likes size for Ds though. He was recently telling LeBrun that you need balance. He was explaining that if you build in only one direction then you can only win one way, while if you build in different directions you can beat teams in multiple ways. There's less time in the playoffs. The skilled guy who has the smarts to find the holes in coverage and the skills to capitalise quickly can at times be more efficient than the bigger guy who has to battle his way to get a goal. It's not evident to say which type of scorer will be more efficient in any given game. exactly right , you need skill speed size and toughness to win , its finding the right balance of all four areas to succeed., that's why a guy like tyler motte is a valuable player,he has speed and toughness and some size and skill , he is a player that makes our 4th line a hell of a lot better .Same goes with rousell (sp) brings that bit of everything you need to succeed as does JT miller .Ferland well unfortunately he is out , would bring toughness size and skill . benn and myers bring some toughness and size on the backend . we have been lacking in size and toughness for last number of years and jb has gone out and addressed that , we just need a lil a bit more skill up front on bo,s wing and no the answer isn't goldy or bear either . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrockBoester Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Are you allowed PTO's after preseason? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnAntoski Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 (edited) McGinn and Brouwer are a good fit for the Blues; mainly due to their coach (Berube), who was a similar player himself and would actually know how to use them effectively.... Edited November 12, 2019 by ShawnAntoski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 3 hours ago, Ghostsof1915 said: Are you allowed PTO's after preseason? Pretty sure they can't suit up in a NHL game under a PTO. But they may be able play themselves into playing shape in the AHL under a PTO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 19 minutes ago, Wilbur said: Pretty sure they can't suit up in a NHL game under a PTO. But they may be able play themselves into playing shape in the AHL under a PTO. Thanks, just thought it was weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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aGENT Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 21 minutes ago, -Vintage Canuck- said: That mean they're offering Brouwer a contract...? (I have him in fantasy ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombastik der Teutone Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, aGENT said: That mean they're offering Brouwer a contract...? (I have him in fantasy ) me too Edited November 20, 2019 by Bombastik der Teutone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliboy Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 I like Brouwer, rather have him than LE or Schaller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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