Mr. Canucklehead
Kitimat Canuck
Done deal. Conacher has been told to report to Utica; nice move for the Comets.
Done deal. Conacher has been told to report to Utica; nice move for the Comets.
Done deal. Conacher has been told to report to Utica; nice move for the Comets.
How is it nice? Jeffrey is probably the better AHL player given the comparable scoring and his all-around contributions compared to Conacher.
How is it nice? Jeffrey is probably the better AHL player given the comparable scoring and his all-around contributions compared to Conacher.
I think Conacher is the more proven offensive player at the AHL level, and the Comets' offense has been relatively bone-dry of late.
Jeffrey might be the better two-way player, but I think Conacher fills a big need for Utica.
I think Conacher is the more proven offensive player at the AHL level, and the Comets' offense has been relatively bone-dry of late.
if hes better, its the difference of like 5 points over a season
does conacher take up a vet spot?
Done deal. Conacher has been told to report to Utica; nice move for the Comets.
Meh.
Similar-age top-line AHL forwards. Conacher has a better NHL history, and maybe has a bit more offensive upside at that level.
Really a nothing move.
Personally, I just don't see the point of messing with something that's working. I would understand if they moved out a player who wasn't fitting in. Now Utica has to worry about whether Conacher will be an immediate fit or not. You see it all the time in the NHL where guys don't get fully acclimated to their new team until well into the playoffs and sometimes not even until next season.
Stamkos for Andrew Ladd. Only like 6 points.
They both have one excellent AHL season under their belt and a bunch of above average ones. This season the scoring edge goes to Jeffrey.
You're talking gaining maybe 5 point upside while giving up size, two-way play, leadership, etc.
The fact that Utica is getting a similar point player at a cheaper price makes sense.
Fair point.
But Utica has also lost 4 of 5 and is 11-13-1 in their last 25 after their ridiculously hot start through 30-35 games. Team might need a shot in the arm.
Conacher is a former AHL MVP so does carry some street cred at this level.
Fair point.
But Utica has also lost 4 of 5 and is 11-13-1 in their last 25 after their ridiculously hot start through 30-35 games. Team might need a shot in the arm.
Conacher is a former AHL MVP so does carry some street cred at this level.