I have not been able to watch much of Borgstrom so I am looking for some insight as to whether he is projected to be a center or a winger at the pro level. Can his game translate to winger or is he a natural center who looks like his game will struggle as a winger? I just ask because it seems like we have a backlog of natural centers who do not translate well to wing.
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No I agree, that's a fair bit of firepower and skill. Looking forward to the WJ's, my fave hockey to watch.
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Already starting to remind me of Borgstrom a bit no?
Averaging almost 3pts/game, impressive start so far.
With him, Borgstrom, Ang and Lammikko at C, we have a fair bit of options in the next couple years if they all pan out.
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He's projected to be a bottom6 center, so he isn't exactly going to wow anyone with his performances.
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Had a good postseason in his last year in Kingston, hopefully he still has some untapped offensive upside.
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SPR starting 0-2.... They really have too much talent for that. Hopefully they can get a good coach in there sooner rather than later
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Providence is no joke, stacked lineup, I am more worried about the backend then the offensive guys upfront.
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Borgstrom finished the game with 2 goals. I don’t know shit about player eligibility and contracts and all that. But if he plays another at Denver it’ll be a complete waste of time. He was head and shoulders above everyone in the game tonight.
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He could potentially play with us this year after his season ends. It's early but he probably won't need another year of college hockey.
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The whole point of Borg wanting to go the NCAA route was that he wanted to get stronger and become a better all-around player. We've all known from the day he was drafted that he's skilled and can put up points, so nothing new on that front.
It wouldn't surprise me at all if he wanted to stay there for a third year.
It wouldn't surprise me at all if he wanted to stay there for a third year.
Spot on. Just got back from Providence. The T Birds played hard but the baby Bruins have better players than they do. Hartford is next up and they appear to be a team more on the T Birds level.
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Agreed, he would have nothing else to prove in the NCAA, I am hopeful he is in the conversation for the Hobey Baker this season.
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He specifically mentioned the scheduling on as to why he didn't want to play in Liiga. If he isn't physically ready, I don't see how the AHL is any different, it's arguably worse with all the travelling.
He was over a PPG player already last season. Points aren't the thing we should be looking at to define when he is ready.
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A disgrace. That team with the supposed young talent can't get out of it's own way. Too many young guys who need to be spoon fed and coddled in order to get motivated. It's a shame for many young guys who finished the season strong last year and can't get out of their own way this season. Geordie and his staff need to step on a few heads. Joyce as usual is strapped by Vinnie on spending for quality veteran talent to provide leadership. You get what you pay for Vinnie.
A disgrace. That team with the supposed young talent can't get out of it's own way. Too many young guys who need to be spoon fed and coddled in order to get motivated. It's a shame for many young guys who finished the season strong last year and can't get out of their own way this season. Geordie and his staff need to step on a few heads. Joyce as usual is strapped by Vinnie on spending for quality veteran talent to provide leadership. You get what you pay for Vinnie.
yep, exactly. Too many guys here who think they should be in Florida without doing anything in the AHL. They think they are in a junk league and because of that they are getting the crap beat out of them. AHL is a tough league and you need to bring it every night like you would in the NHL and they just don't get it.
Geordie might not have much longer. There is no excuse. Too many returning players to start this poorly. Ahl typically has a large turnover in rosters, so to have this many returning players and play this poorly is unacceptable.
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I doubt that's maxing his development.
At some point you need to increase the challenge and AHL has lighter schedule than AHL so he can train his weaknesses there if must.
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