GDT: wpgcar

[Boom Boom Apathy]

5-1 loss



To be fair most of us didn't, he wasn't exactly lighting it up at Michigan.

I recall someone (not me) last year talking about how people were being too negative on him. It was his first professional season on a dumpster fire team and they said he was progressing as he should last year in Charlotte. Can't remember who said that.

Still, I don't think any of us thought he'd be as effective as he has been (albeit small sample size) this early.

 

[Carolinas Identity*]

^I bet SG did.

he knows everything

he is like omnivorous or something

 

[NotOpie]

I recall someone (not me) last year talking about how people were being too negative on him. It was his first professional season on a dumpster fire team and they said he was progressing as he should last year in Charlotte. Can't remember who said that.

Still, I don't think any of us thought he'd be as effective as he has been (albeit small sample size) this early.

That was probably me. He got a bit of a bad rap at UM but some of it was definitely deserved. His sophomore year, I believe his coach dinged him for his work ethic even though he didn't have a particularly bad year. The reality was that the coaches knew with the skill level that he had he should be doing better. Apparently the last 6 or 8 games of the season Phil put his head down and started listening to his coaches. Even though his production in his junior year was down from prior years he scored more goals, scored more game winning goals, and always seemed to score the big power play goal. Something like 60% of his production happened in the last 30% of the season (my numbers are probably off but you get my drift). Basically he grew up.

When he came to the Checkers he played up and down the line up often with different linemates but as you say he had the coaches support and they felt that he was developing the way that he should. The results really came to fruition this year. In short he's a bit of a throwback to how players used to develop. Time in the AHL did what it was supposed to do for Phil.

 

[the halleJOKEL]

shots 34 - 26 carolina

 

[VAcaniac]

Who wants to bet we make Pavelec look like a Vezina winner?

 

[tarheelhockey]

pdg is a monster

i didnt even think he was much of a prospect going into the year

i am not smart

I'm super impressed with him, after coming into the year with a similar feeling that he wasn't even on the radar.

What I like most is that he's willing and able to play a blue-collar game, but he has a startlingly quick and accurate shot from in close when he gets a chance. That's a model of player we haven't really seen much in this organization. A bit like Tlusty, but with a higher offensive ceiling IMO.

 

[tomdundo]

I'm super impressed with him, after coming into the year with a similar feeling that he wasn't even on the radar.

What I like most is that he's willing and able to play a blue-collar game, but he has a startlingly quick and accurate shot from in close when he gets a chance. That's a model of player we haven't really seen much in this organization. A bit like Tlusty, but with a higher offensive ceiling IMO.

But without a fun anagram of his last name.

 

[RodTheBawd]

And no dick pic. At least that we know of...

 

[Joe McGrath]

without a fun anagram of his last name.

Used Pie Pig

 

[RibFrabcus]

Used Pie Pig

Idk I kinda like Die Guppies or Guide Pipes a little better.

 

[NotOpie]

I'm super impressed with him, after coming into the year with a similar feeling that he wasn't even on the radar.

What I like most is that he's willing and able to play a blue-collar game, but he has a startlingly quick and accurate shot from in close when he gets a chance. That's a model of player we haven't really seen much in this organization. A bit like Tlusty, but with a higher offensive ceiling IMO.

He's got two very noticeable NHL qualities other than a very good shot. His vision is really overlooked by many. The two passes he made vs. the Islanders confirm that. And the kid has world class hands. The puck seems to stick to his stick.

#yesIwentthere

 

[RibFrabcus]

He's got two very noticeable NHL qualities other than a very good shot. His vision is really overlooked by many. The two passes he made vs. the Islanders confirm that. And the kid has world class hands. The puck seems to stick to his stick.

#yesIwentthere

He also definitely has NHL speed. He looks faster and niftier than almost all of our forwards. He's gonna be at least a good 2nd/3rd line scorer in a few years IMO.

 

[Stickpucker]

But without a fun anagram of his last name.

But tlusty didn't have a father named Luciano.

 

[Unsustainable]

I'm hesitant yet optimistic about this game.

 

[Finnish Jerk Train]

Luciano di Giuseppe is a great name.

If Luciano di Giuseppe was a character in a movie, who would he be?

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Let the speculation continue

Chip Alexander ‏@ice_chip 11m11 minutes ago

Scouts at tonight's game from Pens, Ducks, Blackhawks, Canadiens, Caps, Rangers.
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[Boom Boom Apathy]

I'm hesitant yet optimistic about this game.

OT: Hey Lethargic. I'm pretty sure you have a truck. I'm in the market for a full sized truck. What do you have? Any feedback/recommendations?

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Oh ****. Lack is "under the weather" according to the Jet's broadcast. Even left the practice early.

 

[w e l o s t b o y s]

daw was hoping lack was gonna bust out his new black pads

 

[Wolfpuck]

Too many Canes on the ice

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

Where's wolfpuck with the play by play?

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

ha ha...he got in just before my post.

 

[Wolfpuck]

Stafford interference

Power play

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

God the Canes PP is terrible without Faulk

 

[Wolfpuck]

JStaal!