Player Discussion: Adam Erne

[LTIR Trickery]

He'll be somewhere between 0 and 2% chance of making the big club

 

[chasespace]

He'll be somewhere between 0 and 2% chance of making the big club

 

[Whitesnake]

MVP in a losing cause. Says it all. I've seen Erne a lot in these playoffs, and he was a total beast. You guys got a steal there.

 

[Callum]

Coop will still want him to go learn to play D in the AHL.

That's somewhat a strength of his, he backchecks extremely hard and consistently. I can't quite comment on his overall defensive positioning though..

 

[AlphaCatalyst]

Erne with an Empty Net Goal that would be the game winner in a 4-3 win in the first game of the Memorial Cup.

 

[HowSweeeedeItIs]

Erne with an Empty Net Goal that would be the game winner in a 4-3 win in the first game of the Memorial Cup.

Bust

 

[Cigar City]

Erne with an Empty Net Goal that would be the game winner in a 4-3 win in the first game of the Memorial Cup.

Two nets

 

[Werewolf]

Two nets

:biglaugh

 

[Hockeyfan4453]

Probably shouldn't be getting ahead of myself here, but I couldn't help but think of our lines for next year. I can envision Erne on the 3rd line, but does he beat out JAM for a spot on the wing? JAM has put in his time in the AHL level and Coop seems to trust him.

I would love to see:
TKO
Killorn-Stamkos-Drouin
Erne-Filpula-Callahan
Paquette-Boyle-Brown

That would be an unreal group of forwards, better than what we have now. Really pulling for Erne to get a spot next year. Just not too sure it happens with JAM and Vladdy knocking on the door as well.

 

[Todd1a]

does this meAN he makes the lightning next year ? http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/...ays-prospect-erne/?ocid=Yahoo&partner=ya5nbcs

 

[Rschmitz]

Need him a lot less than we did last year. Killorn, Palat, and Callahan have added the jam necessary on the top lines. Will be very interesting to see who he is eventually lined up with. He's crushed it in camp so if its merit based and he repeats I don't know how you don't play him, kind of like how Kucherov forced his way onto the team.


Still wonder how things would have shaped out if Forsberg was selected instead of Koekkoek. He's a guy who plays a very similar style and has all the attributes Cooper and Yzerman have targeted.

Some more insanely wild speculation, keep an eye on Virtanen out of Vancouver. He's another guy who fits the mold perfectly and the rumor mill has it that he may be available. Couldn't get close to him in the draft but that may have changed. Would be an ideal fit on a line with Namestnikov and Erne in a few years.

 

[Todd1a]

Need him a lot less than we did last year. Killorn, Palat, and Callahan have added the jam necessary on the top lines. Will be very interesting to see who he is eventually lined up with. He's crushed it in camp so if its merit based and he repeats I don't know how you don't play him, kind of like how Kucherov forced his way onto the team.


Still wonder how things would have shaped out if Forsberg was selected instead of Koekkoek. He's a guy who plays a very similar style and has all the attributes Cooper and Yzerman have targeted.

Some more insanely wild speculation, keep an eye on Virtanen out of Vancouver. He's another guy who fits the mold perfectly and the rumor mill has it that he may be available. Couldn't get close to him in the draft but that may have changed. Would be an ideal fit on a line with Namestnikov and Erne in a few years.

Hum that would be interesting

 

[Todd1a]

Need him a lot less than we did last year. Killorn, Palat, and Callahan have added the jam necessary on the top lines. Will be very interesting to see who he is eventually lined up with. He's crushed it in camp so if its merit based and he repeats I don't know how you don't play him, kind of like how Kucherov forced his way onto the team.


Still wonder how things would have shaped out if Forsberg was selected instead of Koekkoek. He's a guy who plays a very similar style and has all the attributes Cooper and Yzerman have targeted.

Some more insanely wild speculation, keep an eye on Virtanen out of Vancouver. He's another guy who fits the mold perfectly and the rumor mill has it that he may be available. Couldn't get close to him in the draft but that may have changed. Would be an ideal fit on a line with Namestnikov and Erne in a few years.

what would it take to get Jake Virtanen ?

 

[bolts71*]

Erne is killing it in the playoff's 21 goals

 

[Stormbreaker]

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

If Quebec wins tonight, they'll face Oshawa in the MC Final on Sunday, May 31st.

 

[Outl4w]

A big forward drafted with high expectations? Do you think he eventually earns his spot in the top six? I think he will involved to a 40 point and 20 goal scorer similar to Malone was in his prime. Martin Lapointe kind of big and skilled power-forward.

 

[DFC]

A big forward drafted with high expectations? Do you think he eventually earns his spot in the top six? I think he will involved to a 40 point and 20 goal scorer similar to Malone was in his prime. Martin Lapointe kind of big and skilled power-forward.

Martin Lapointe is a really good comparable, when you think about it. Boxy and heavy.

...Remember when he was just the ****** bag who concussed Drouin via boarding? Ah, good times.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

This is essentially his tryout for next season. He's got an opportunity to show he belongs and persuade Yzerman to not go looking for other options. He'll probably see an increase in ice time with Boyle and Filppula gone too. He's already picked up Boyle's PP responsibilities. I still like his potential, but I'd be happy seeing him make a little bit of a statement in these last 20 or so games and earn his stay, something he wasn't able to do his first time up.

 

[The Gongshow]

Is he supposed to have a high upside? So far during his games he's just sort of been there... nothing special. I remember he had one really solid game and almost had a goal or two, but other than that I haven't really been impressed by him.

He seems to bring some grit and throw some hits tho, which is nice.

 

[DFC]

Is he supposed to have a high upside? So far during his games he's just sort of been there... nothing special. I remember he had one really solid game and almost had a goal or two, but other than that I haven't really been impressed by him.

He seems to bring some grit and throw some hits tho, which is nice.

Like a Killorn, but violent.

 

[JoVel]

Is he supposed to have a high upside? So far during his games he's just sort of been there... nothing special. I remember he had one really solid game and almost had a goal or two, but other than that I haven't really been impressed by him.

He seems to bring some grit and throw some hits tho, which is nice.

This team doesn't have too much energy so I like him.

 

[Outl4w]

Yea he reminds me of Lapointe just not the STevie Y connection. He plays lackadaisical for a big guy at times, but has some skill and grit.

 

[LTIR Trickery]

He reminds me of a smarter Tom Wilson. Thats not good.

 

[JoVel]

He reminds me of a smarter Tom Wilson. Thats not good.

You did say smarter though.