GDT: Game 69 (nice) | CBJ @ Vegas | 4 PM EST

[CBJWerenski8]

Thoughts are with Brad and his family. What a terrible year off and on the ice for this team.

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[squashmaple]

And then there’s this:

 

[stevo61]

For awhile I wanted to see what Vincent could do as coach. Interesting first move

 

[CBJWerenski8]

And then there’s this:

Is he trolling?

 

[stevo61]

Is he trolling?

Hes team tank. Or a genius

 

[squashmaple]

Is he trolling?

We couldn’t possibly put Kent Johnson at center.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

We couldn’t possibly put Kent Johnson at center.

 

[CBJ goalie]

I mean, why not?
With this season, what more do we have to lose.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Roslovic out of center

 

[Long Live Lyle]

I’m all for trying Laine at center at this point in the season. I’d be surprised if it’s not a disaster but only good things can come from it. Either it is a disaster and helps the tank or we discover an unexpected hidden gem and it helps in the future.

 

[stevo61]

Im more excited to see Roslovic not at center. Marchenko probably jealous

 

[VT]

Is he trolling?

At first I thought it was a typo. On the other hand, if Laine turns out to be a great center, we have one less problem.

 

[NotCommitted]

So, did Jarmo sneakily upgrade on #1C with the trade and get Roslovic as a bonus?

 

[CBJx614]

So we have an elite 1C now right? We dont need Bedard anymore?

 

[thebus88]

Unbelievable. Literally unbelievable.

Forget Johnson. Foudy…Bemstrom…even Robinson at center would be better. And here I thought it was out of line to keep suggesting Boqvist at forward.

Also ironic/hilarious that it happens the game that Larsen is out. I guess this gives an actual reason to watch the game.

Forget the wins, forget the goals, nothing says ENTERTAINMENT more than Jeff Rimer play by play and Patrik Laine playing center, with or without Gaudreau and a poor skating Russian rookie as his wingers.

 

[Halfboard]

And then there’s this:

Hilarious

 

[Marioesque]

I've been curious to see this experiment for years. I totally agree with Vincent that he has all the center attributes

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Can you imagine if this franchise had tried Rick Nash at center?

Oh, wait…

 

[Cowumbus]

Can you imagine if this franchise had tried Rick Nash at center?

Oh, wait…

How did he do at C

 

[Marioesque]

Perfect time to test it, we don't mind losing at the moment and he can practice the position without pressure on winning

Him and Tage Thompson are very similar players and Tage does ok as center. Laine needs faceoff practice though

 

[Cowumbus]

Unbelievable. Literally unbelievable.

Forget Johnson. Foudy…Bemstrom…even Robinson at center would be better. And here I thought it was out of line to keep suggesting Boqvist at forward.

Also ironic/hilarious that it happens the game that Larsen is out. I guess this gives an actual reason to watch the game.

Forget the wins, forget the goals, nothing says ENTERTAINMENT more than Jeff Rimer play by play and Patrik Laine playing center, with or without Gaudreau and a poor skating Russian rookie as his wingers.

I’m shocked Foudy hasn’t had a look at C seeing that he was drafted as a C, and always had been a C. IIRC, Bemstrom was a C as well.

F it, I don’t even mind Laine at C. It might FORCE him to actually skate.

 

[jepjepjoo]

First time in a long time I'm looking forward to the game.

 

[VT]

Unbelievable. Literally unbelievable.

Forget Johnson. Foudy…Bemstrom…even Robinson at center would be better. And here I thought it was out of line to keep suggesting Boqvist at forward.

Also ironic/hilarious that it happens the game that Larsen is out. I guess this gives an actual reason to watch the game.

Forget the wins, forget the goals, nothing says ENTERTAINMENT more than Jeff Rimer play by play and Patrik Laine playing center, with or without Gaudreau and a poor skating Russian rookie as his wingers.

I was very shocked too, but why immediately throw in the towel? The game will tell if it is a good idea or not.
Btw, Robinson and Foudy are more ideal on the wings where they can use their speed. I hope Kent plays center in the future (best still in this season), but we're playing Vegas tonight.

 

[thebus88]

Perfect time to test it, we don't mind losing at the moment and he can practice the position without pressure on winning

Him and Tage Thompson are very similar players and Tage does ok as center. Laine needs faceoff practice though

Laine and Thompson ARE NOT similar players.

 

[Marioesque]

Laine and Thompson ARE NOT similar players.

Ok