Tanner Fritz

[majormet]

He is our leading scorer in the AHL, never played at the NHL level and is a bit older than the current kids, is he a guy who can help the big club, what does he do good and what are his weaknesses

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[Bones45]

His brother, Mitch?

 

[majormet]

His brother, Mitch?

Hope not, I doubt Mitch's parents put on the Barry White music every again after Mitch was hatched

 

[Mr Misunderstood]

He is our leading scorer in the AHL, never played at the NHL level and is a bit older than the current kids, is he a guy who can help the big club, what does he do good and what are his weaknesses

Well I would think you partly answered your question.

 

[majormet]

Well I would think you partly answered your question.

There are guys that develop later, did he recently get better to be putting up those numbers, are he just looks like Sundin compared to Dal Colle

 

[Lame Lambert]

No. The answer to our problems is not going to come within the organization.

 

[Mr Misunderstood]

There are guys that develop later, did he recently get better to be putting up those numbers, are he just looks like Sundin compared to Dal Colle

Of course, but people will point out that one of his weaknesses would be he has never broken through. He will have to get acclimated to the speed of the NHL, teammates and gain confidence.

A guy that is playing well in the Always Hungry League and has never made it to the big club will play with a chip on his shoulder if given the chance. I can't give any reasons to not give him a shot.

 

[MJF]

He is our leading scorer in the AHL, never played at the NHL level and is a bit older than the current kids, is he a guy who can help the big club, what does he do good and what are his weaknesses

That goes to show you we have NO forward depth in the AHL. Our next forward prospect is Keiffer Bellows.

Eberzal is right. The answer to this problem is not in our system.

 

[majormet]

Of course, but people will point out that one of his weaknesses would be he has never broken through. He will have to get acclimated to the speed of the NHL, teammates and gain confidence.

A guy that is playing well in the Always Hungry League and has never made it to the big club will play with a chip on his shoulder if given the chance. I can't give any reasons to not give him a shot.

But there is one exception in Isles folklore lOL.... Mark Lawrence

 

[majormet]

That goes to show you we have NO forward depth in the AHL. Our next forward prospect is Keiffer Bellows.

Eberzal is right. The answer to this problem is not in our system.

I think pushing Ladd back to the bottom 6 and acquiring Maroon is one way to fix some of the problems.

 

[PROMputt]

jeez the guy is only 26, not like a career AHLer. He may only ever be a AHL guy but sometimes guys just need a chance.

 

[majormet]

jeez the guy is only 26, not like a career AHLer. He may only ever be a AHL guy but sometimes guys just need a chance.

I know nothing about him, but had to speculate as there are no other options, he can put points on the board, maybe dealing for Maroon and trying this guy out should be our next moves

 

[PK Cronin]

jeez the guy is only 26, not like a career AHLer. He may only ever be a AHL guy but sometimes guys just need a chance.

Do you have any examples of guys who became NHLers after 26? Most end up career AHLers. They're fine for short periods, but that's it.

 

[majormet]

Do you have any examples of guys who became NHLers after 26? Most end up career AHLers. They're fine for short periods, but that's it.

We really need a short period though LOL

 

[PROMputt]

Do you have any examples of guys who became NHLers after 26? Most end up career AHLers. They're fine for short periods, but that's it.

Are you asking about players who 'made it' as in achieved their potential? Because many would say Bailey didn't make it until last year when he was 26. I could go all the way back to Todd Bertuzzi who the Islanders gave up on(and I remember all the complaints about him being to soft and to slow as I am old enough) and he did not come into his own till the 99-00 season(25 yrs age). I would venture to guess that many NHL players do not find themselves until around 25-26 years old. Sometimes all it takes is giving a guy a chance. I have watched Fritz at the Bridge in 3 games(small sample I know) but he has looked very good positionally and strong on the puck. Will it translate to the NHL really there is only one way to find out.

 

[majormet]

Are you asking about players who 'made it' as in achieved their potential? Because many would say Bailey didn't make it until last year when he was 26. I could go all the way back to Todd Bertuzzi who the Islanders gave up on(and I remember all the complaints about him being to soft and to slow as I am old enough) and he did not come into his own till the 99-00 season(25 yrs age). I would venture to guess that many NHL players do not find themselves until around 25-26 years old. Sometimes all it takes is giving a guy a chance. I have watched Fritz at the Bridge in 3 games(small sample I know) but he has looked very good positionally and strong on the puck. Will it translate to the NHL really there is only one way to find out.

Sounds like we could look at this guy for a small sample of games before pulling a trade, if we sent Beau down too. Moulson wasn't young when he broke for us

 

[steveat]

Well...some of those career AHLers helped us in the past..

C McD..he's still around..Bottom feeder on Philly, but still around

Keith Aucoin...very effective PKer..Ok, so he didn't last that long..He could have had a small career if he was a bigger guy.

OMG..Tim wallace? He's back! Him..he's up and down..he has 101 games under his belt.

Cory fricken Conacher! THIRD line on the Lightning.

These are only the players that have a relationship with NYI. Fritz kind of reminds me of Yannick Perrault - He's a '71 kid who didn't get his shot till 1993 (13 games with the Leafs). I remember as a kid ....people were asking why he never got the call? His numbers were pretty good...still no call..

Well, that turned into a decent 12 year career.....probably the closest comparison I can come up with.

no reason to become arrogant...if a person has talent or you know how to get that talent out of that player...especially if he is working and doing his job (exceptionally well, I might add)...Give the man a shot. At the very least, Tanner Fritz deserves a few games.