Player Discussion Dougie Hamilton

[Johnny Hoxville]

I'm gonna need to not come in this thread anymore for a while.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

That's just it - Hamilton has done nothing to show that he's no higher than #3 on the depth chart and remains behind Brodie / Giordano in the pecking order.

Looking at how Gulutzan is spreading out the talent on D, especially on the road, it seems like he's destined to be on the bottom pairing for roughly half of the games. That's fine, he needs to take a step at some point but given his age, we should remain patient for at least a year, or maybe two.

If he hasn't taken that step, still means he's an adequate second pair guy with offensive upside, not the worst thing in the world.

 

[Pirate King Luffy]

That's just it - Hamilton has done nothing to show that he's no higher than #3 on the depth chart and remains behind Brodie / Giordano in the pecking order.

Looking at how Gulutzan is spreading out the talent on D, especially on the road, it seems like he's destined to be on the bottom pairing for roughly half of the games. That's fine, he needs to take a step at some point but given his age, we should remain patient for at least a year, or maybe two.

If he hasn't taken that step, still means he's an adequate second pair guy with offensive upside, not the worst thing in the world.

Like a better Cody Franson.

lel

 

[Anglesmith]

The thing that really limits Hamilton, at the end of the day, is either the fact that a) he isn't trusted in difficult matchups or b) Engelland isn't trusted to lead the third pairing.

I don't mind the balance in our pairings (without Grossman), though. Splitting Brodie and Giordano has allowed Gulutzan to always have one of their pairings out against the other team's top line. Hamilton/Jokipakka or Hamilton/Kulak are more freed from responsibility. Roll the pairings pretty equally and everything should work out. Factor in Hamilton's PP time, and his minutes shouldn't be too terrible.

 

[Calculon]

 

[Pirate King Luffy]

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Pairing Dougie with Brodie would fix everything.

 

[Mr Snrub]

Pairing Dougie with Brodie would fix everything.

I bet by the end of next year that's our top pairing.

 

[Anglesmith]

Looks like Backlund has the flow going again.

 

[InfinityIggy]

Looks like Backlund has the flow going again.

Backlund as Chewy is a little too perfect.

TIL we should have done Star Wars avatars.

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

I didn't even have to look at the faces to know who was going to be Leia

 

[Calgareee]

Johnny shoulda been Yoda.

 

[Lunatik]

Johnny shoulda been Yoda.

Ewok, I don't even like that **** and know Ewoks are better.

 

[Mr Snrub]

Johnny shoulda been Yoda.

Johnny riding on Monahan as Luke Skywalker's shoulders though

This should definitely be next season's avatar theme.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

I bet by the end of next year that's our top pairing.

It would Dougie focus on his offensive game and Brodie can do what he does so well. Both players can play on their natural sides and Brodie would flourish. This offseason find a competent partner for Gio, think like a decent, younger Seidenberg, and we should be rolling.

 

[East Coast Icestyle]

It would Dougie focus on his offensive game and Brodie can do what he does so well. Both players can play on their natural sides and Brodie would flourish. This offseason find a competent partner for Gio, think like a decent, younger Seidenberg, and we should be rolling.

Am I the only one that thinks Brodie is much better on the right than left?

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Am I the only one that thinks Brodie is much better on the right than left?

No you're not. Some players just are.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

Pairing Dougie with Brodie would fix everything.

Except for the bottom pairing.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Except for the bottom pairing.

I think Kulak and Engelland would be decent enough.

 

[Flames Fanatic]

We need to have thread on Dougie more often. He cross dresses when we do.

Oh and has good games.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

I love Dougie.

 

[Flames Fanatic]

I love Dougie.

I wish that hit in the dying minute had landed.

 

[Skobel24]

I like the idea of a Brodie - Hamilton pairing. I also like the idea of a Kulak - Engelland pairing. The problem is that I don't much care for a Giordano - Wideman pairing. However, in order to get a balance going, I think that's the best bet for the Flames.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

I like the idea of a Brodie - Hamilton pairing. I also like the idea of a Kulak - Engelland pairing. The problem is that I don't much care for a Giordano - Wideman pairing. However, in order to get a balance going, I think that's the best bet for the Flames.

These are the pairings I'm in favour of. Also, I find Wideman usually plays his best hockey with Gio, he seems more settled.

 

[Bjornar Moxnes]

It would Dougie focus on his offensive game and Brodie can do what he does so well. Both players can play on their natural sides and Brodie would flourish. This offseason find a competent partner for Gio, think like a decent, younger Seidenberg, and we should be rolling.

We should find a way to get Stralman lol, but that's near impossible unless we give up Gio himself haha.