Confirmed with Link: Tyler Motte to Motteawa [1yr 1.35m]
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Was skeptical, but maybe it's not so bad:
we have Gambrell who is pretty much a lock at C i think
Kelly, Watson and Motte being the other options on wing. Not bad...Don't think a guy like Watson needs to play every night
SensFactor
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Motte was one of the best defensive depth guys in the league last year.
This is a security move if Formenton doesn't get signed before start of the year (or worst case he gets suspended). Also we lost 2 very experienced PK guys last year in Paul and Brown. We bring in Motte to help out and its a very smart move.
This is a security move if Formenton doesn't get signed before start of the year (or worst case he gets suspended). Also we lost 2 very experienced PK guys last year in Paul and Brown. We bring in Motte to help out and its a very smart move.
Micklebot
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I'm still hopeful Formenton gets signed, but this move does suggest they might be preparing to start without him.
I'd also like to think Sokolov, Greig and possibly Lodin would challenge for a 3rd line spot, it might require Joseph playing LW though. Almost forgot about Crookshank, I think he'll be a late cut with an off chance of making the squad.
As for Hawrluk, I completely forgot about him...
Senscore
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For those unsure check out this thread from last week:
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Value of: - Still available UFA's Evan Rodrigues (signed w/ Avs 9-12-22), Sonny Milano, Victor Rask, and Alex Galchenyuk... which would you prefer to sign?
All four forwards are under the age of 30. Assuming you can sign one for a reasonable $$ amount and term which would you prefer? 2021-22 TEAM AGE POS SHOOTS GP G A PTS PTS/GP +/- SH% TOI Evan Rodrigues PENS 28 RW, C Right 82 19 24 43 0.52 3 0.08 15:50 Sonny Milano DUCKS 26 LW, RW Left...
I suppose Motte is better than signing an ageing vet who wants a 1 year retirement contract.
Hopefully we sign Formenton soon to play on the 3rd line.
Losing both Formenton and C. Brown would not be good at all.
Hopefully we sign Formenton soon to play on the 3rd line.
Losing both Formenton and C. Brown would not be good at all.
SensFactor
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If Formenton is out then i'd like to see
Tkachuk - Norris - Batherson
DeBrincat - Stützle - Giroux
Motte - Pinto - Joseph
Kelly - Kastelic - Watson
Spare: Hawryluk, Gambrell
Tkachuk - Norris - Batherson
DeBrincat - Stützle - Giroux
Motte - Pinto - Joseph
Kelly - Kastelic - Watson
Spare: Hawryluk, Gambrell
DaveMatthew
Bring in Peter
The ideal scenario would be for Greig to push his way onto the team by game 40 or so, so you can have a 4th line of Kelly - Gambrell/Kastelic - Motte and Watson as the 13. Maybe even upgrade the 4th line C spot at the deadline.
Unless he's drastically improved his foot speed, I'm not sure Sokolov is the type of player DJ will want in his bottom 6.
SensFactor
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Crookshank is one of my dark horses to make the team later in the year. He was the best Sens player at least during the rookie tournament before he was injured last year. He's almost 23, so a bit more mature than some others in Belleville too.
JungleBeat
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He's making the team out of camp if Formenton isn't here is my hot take.
SensFactor
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I agree with you on Motte. However, is Giroux known to be a PK guy? or Debrincat for that matter? Debricat wasn't known to be a physical guy in Chicago. I'm speaking more from the defensive side of things.
milkbag
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From what I've read (I admittedly don't really watch the Hawks) Brinksy is super tenacious a la Pageau in that he won't back down and buzzes around like a hornet. "Feisty" if you will.
I want Formenton signed to play on the 3rd line. The team was looking VG with him there. Without him I feel it will be a letdown.
DaveMatthew
Bring in Peter
With this addition, there are plenty of guys who can play PK minutes: Joseph, Motte, Kelly, Pinto, Watson, Gambrell.
I don't think you want DeBrincat or Giroux out there anyway. Save their energy for ES and PP.
NyQuil
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A lot of positive reviews of his play in the signing thread.
Refreshing.
Refreshing.
DaveMatthew
Bring in Peter
With the roster additions we've made, Formenton was likely to play 14-15 minutes per night. While it's certainly a downgrade to go from him to one of Motte or Kelly on the 3rd line, it's not nearly a big enough downgrade to have a big impact on how well this team does.
There's no doubt that DeBrincat + Motte is better than Formenton + Paul, which is essentially the tradeoff we've made at LW.
NyQuil
Big F$&*in Q
It might not be a question of wanting at this stage.
Could just be insurance, or could be a pre-emptive move in light of another one to come.
milkbag
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Motte seems like he's a fan favorite wherever he goes, so I'm a big fan of this signing. Our depth is pretty unreal.
DaveMatthew
Bring in Peter
One thing is for sure, in terms of energy + pace, it'll be refreshing watching a bottom 6 anchored by Pinto, Joseph, Motte and Kelly compared to White, Tierney, Gaudette and Sanford last season. Having players who move their feet will be a welcome change.
