BatherSeason
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Get him away from the pylon Dion and give him a real chance to do so.
Same argument, different day, but he did play with other partners prior to Dion being here and was equally terrible.
Get him away from the pylon Dion and give him a real chance to do so.
Actually, I think it is more the right type of plugs. McCormick set the tone with a big hit on Josi, and Nash was after him all game. Blunden checked hard as well. And I think it inspired the team to play tougher as Smith looked and played like Smith. Pageau played with an edge. Dido was checking...everyone was engaged.
I know many lament the loss of MacArthur and Methot, but in many ways the team lacks someone with an edge. Chris Neil had his time, but there was no one to spark the troops to play hockey. What I have been watching was not hockey. More like "Ice skating with a puck". Last night was a hockey game. I can't remember the last hockey game I watched this year.
That is why we need a player like Brady Tkachuk. This team needs jam and maybe the easiest solution is leave McCormick up here and let him run with it. Either way this team needs to play with an edge because it makes them play more focussed, aware and engaged. Nashville finishes their check, from line 1 to line 4 (except Turris). That is a fast , tough team they have assembled.
AgreedYou forgot about Boro, he was out there causing havoc too, and he was missing when the team went on it's downward spiral.
I'm not sure Neil was a big loss, at least on the ice, as last year he had trouble getting into position to make those big hits last year, but a player like him (back when he was a little younger) certainly would be nice. Burrows certainly is not doing what Neil did (or what MacArthur did), unfortunately that roster move has not panned out. If we play our way out of the top 3 or 5, I really hope Tkachuk is still around. He's not my target in the first five, but at the same time, he's almost exactly the type of player this team needs. Skilled guy with a ton of sandpaper. Having him in the top 6 would be nice if Svechnikov, Dahlin, and Zadina are off the board, though I'd be tempted to go for Boqvist or Dobson ahead of him.
Same argument, different day, but he did play with other partners prior to Dion being here and was equally terrible.
Boro's play has improved and he is still our most physical player.. We missed him when he was out of the lineupIt really is remarkable how much he's improved. Apparently they really challanged him to be a bigger factor with the puck, and he doing all the right things. He still has a limited skill set, but his decision making with his limitations in mind has been very good. He's a physical force, and now smartly joins the rush to create offensive pressure too.
It really is remarkable how much he's improved. Apparently they really challanged him to be a bigger factor with the puck, and he doing all the right things. He still has a limited skill set, but his decision making with his limitations in mind has been very good. He's a physical force, and now smartly joins the rush to create offensive pressure too.
Duchene is quickly becoming my favourite player. I routinely blurt out "Oh, Duchene's back out!" when his line is on. lol
I really enjoy watching him play. Great addition.
I'm heartened by Duchene's performance lately. But I hate what this team is doing to me. I enjoy watching them win but I'd obviously prefer them losing in the short term to get a really good player out of the draft. I still don't think the team is that far off from having a super competitive roster. A few tweaks here and there for key support players and we can be back in it, assuming Karlsson continues his upward trajectory of healing and improved play.
If you prefer losing, then you aren't a real fan IMO.
No, definitely not Hossa. Hossa was more a north south player. Havlat was really nifty.Maybe Hossa?
You forgot about Boro, he was out there causing havoc too, and he was missing when the team went on it's downward spiral.
I'm not sure Neil was a big loss, at least on the ice, as last year he had trouble getting into position to make those big hits last year, but a player like him (back when he was a little younger) certainly would be nice. Burrows certainly is not doing what Neil did (or what MacArthur did), unfortunately that roster move has not panned out. If we play our way out of the top 3 or 5, I really hope Tkachuk is still around. He's not my target in the first five, but at the same time, he's almost exactly the type of player this team needs. Skilled guy with a ton of sandpaper. Having him in the top 6 would be nice if Svechnikov, Dahlin, and Zadina are off the board, though I'd be tempted to go for Boqvist or Dobson ahead of him.
You forgot about Boro, he was out there causing havoc too, and he was missing when the team went on it's downward spiral.
I'm not sure Neil was a big loss, at least on the ice, as last year he had trouble getting into position to make those big hits last year, but a player like him (back when he was a little younger) certainly would be nice. Burrows certainly is not doing what Neil did (or what MacArthur did), unfortunately that roster move has not panned out. If we play our way out of the top 3 or 5, I really hope Tkachuk is still around. He's not my target in the first five, but at the same time, he's almost exactly the type of player this team needs. Skilled guy with a ton of sandpaper. Having him in the top 6 would be nice if Svechnikov, Dahlin, and Zadina are off the board, though I'd be tempted to go for Boqvist or Dobson ahead of him.
If you prefer losing, then you aren't a real fan IMO.
Is it fair for me to say "if you prefer mediocrity, then you aren't a real fan"? Because that's what missing out on a top pick in an exciting draft means.
It's very possible the Sens aren't as bad as they've performed this year. But if we are where we are then why isn't it ok to hope to finish near the bottom to get some kind of consolation out of this season? Toronto fans sure don't mind now that they have Matthews in their lineup every night.
Nothing wrong with writing off a lost season and hoping for a nice high skilled player to join the team imo.If you prefer losing, then you aren't a real fan IMO.
Yeah, I defended waiving him because I thought he was too small and slow, but he seems to have pretty good offensive IQ, often finds himself in good spots in the offensive zone. He's been proving me wrong lately.
Duchene is quickly becoming my favourite player. I routinely blurt out "Oh, Duchene's back out!" when his line is on. lol
I really enjoy watching him play. Great addition.
Maybe Hossa?
He's in the same mould of Forsberg when it comes his size and skill-set, he just doesn't have anywhere near the vision or hockey sense Forsberg did.Man can he turn on a dime. I can't recall another player who can spin off checks down low like Duchene. He is an exciting player to watch for sure!