Player Discussion Zach Sanford - LW

[Sens of Anarchy]

I'm gonna give him more than 1 exhibition game before I decide what type of player he is. Not easy getting traded, moving to a new team and new city. This is also the first time that's happened to him. It can take some time to get adjusted. I will say this if Ennis plays over him I'm going to be really dossapointed. I remember him from St Louis's run I liked his game. Not a huge sample size but he was an effective bottom 6er.

Good idea to give him more than a game... My impressions are from the 1 game he played and he was not very good. I watched the Blues playoff run to the cup but .. I can't remember him specifically from that.

 

[robsenz]

I'm gonna give him more than 1 exhibition game before I decide what type of player he is. Not easy getting traded, moving to a new team and new city. This is also the first time that's happened to him. It can take some time to get adjusted. I will say this if Ennis plays over him I'm going to be really dossapointed. I remember him from St Louis's run I liked his game. Not a huge sample size but he was an effective bottom 6er.

Why dissapointed? Ennis has a never ending motor and forechecks like no other guy on our squad, there's value in that hustle. Turning pucks over, No idea what to expect from Sanford, but it doesn't sound overly appealing from the Blues fanbase.

 

[bert]

Why dissapointed? Ennis has a never ending motor and forechecks like no other guy on our squad, there's value in that hustle. Turning pucks over, No idea what to expect from Sanford, but it doesn't sound overly appealing from the Blues fanbase.

Ennis turns the puck over at bad spots on the ice. Not a fan. Not overly hard to play against either. Rather have a big body in the bottom 6. There is a reason Ennis is on PTO.

I am expecting more out of Sanford than what Ennis provides.

 

[coladin]

Ennis turns the puck over at bad spots on the ice. Not a fan. Not overly hard to play against either. Rather have a big body in the bottom 6. There is a reason Ennis is on PTO.

I am expecting more out of Sanford than what Ennis provides.

Not sure if he is a highly motivated player, but one would think that this, being his UFA leading year, that he should be at his best. One can hope. But damn, probably the worst first impression in recent memory, outside of Paquette

 

[bert]

Not sure if he is a highly motivated player, but one would think that this, being his UFA leading year, that he should be at his best. One can hope. But damn, probably the worst first impression in recent memory, outside of Paquette

New team, new city, new system, new linemates, pre season. I'm not putting much stock in one game. Hopefully we see more tonight.

 

[Sweatred]

Not sure if he is a highly motivated player, but one would think that this, being his UFA leading year, that he should be at his best. One can hope. But damn, probably the worst first impression in recent memory, outside of Paquette

Pouting worked well for Paquette - saved himself some tax money, kept a sun tan and still found a contract.

 

[DJB]

For a guy his size he sure plays like a wallflower.

 

[Xspyrit]

For a guy his size he sure plays like a wallflower.

I have never seen Sanford playing physical or "balls to the walls". I'm not sure where DJ/some fans comments about his size like it was an "advantage" come from

 

[senswon]

Jeez if Sanford continues to be meh do you send him to ahl? Help him find his crabbiness and a drive the net mentality

 

[coladin]

Have to say that he looked better yesterday, and with the rapid piling up of injuries, may get more playing time as the lines go in the blender

 

[Cosmix]

Ennis turns the puck over at bad spots on the ice. Not a fan. Not overly hard to play against either. Rather have a big body in the bottom 6. There is a reason Ennis is on PTO.

I am expecting more out of Sanford than what Ennis provides.

i am hoping for Sanford to provide solid defensive play and physicality. So farI have not seen enough to make an assessment; however, I expected to see more than I did in the 2 games he played.

 

[Icelevel]

Was better last game. He’s improving at least.
Give him a chance to settle in and get going

 

[bert]

Was better last game. He’s improving at least.
Give him a chance to settle in and get going

Thought so too, had some nice looks on the PP. With the injuries mounting I am glad they got him.

 

[Sensmileletsgo]

He’s got NHL size and skating. Haven’t seen much skill from him out there yet.

 

[AchtzehnBaby]

 

[Tuna99]

After last night’s hat trick his value went from a 4th rounder to a 3rd rounder - I like it

 

[ksens]

What did Blues fans say - flashes of good play followed by long stretches of being completely invisible? Sounds about right.

Probably helped that Kuemper couldn't stop a beach ball.

 

[Xspyrit]

Don't Tierney it up

Trade him while he has value

 

[Ice-Tray]

Sometimes simple praise is due.

He had a great game on the scoresheet last night, but he also makes good defensive plays.

 

[swiftwin]

5 goals in 5 games since getting bumped up from the 4th line.

Meanwhile, Logan Brown was on waivers and got went down.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

5 goals in 5 games since getting bumped up from the 4th line.

Meanwhile, Logan Brown was on waivers and got went down.

Nice to see. He has a rep of inconsistency wrt to effort. If he can improve on that .. he has enough to make him an effective bottom 6er.

 

[armani]

5 goals in 5 games since getting bumped up from the 4th line.

Meanwhile, Logan Brown was on waivers and got went down.

Sanford initially reminded me a bit of Chiasson, who was meh in his time here. What I really like about Sanford's current form is him taking full advantage of the increased ice time and touches in a depleted line-up. It's really good to see that he can finish his checks (and take them), causing turnovers, and score goals.

 

[Moose and Squirrel]

What did Blues fans say - flashes of good play followed by long stretches of being completely invisible? Sounds about right.

Probably helped that Kuemper couldn't stop a beach ball.

this... enjoy it while it lasts. it's such a tease. he COULD be a pretty good player. but you'll get this once or twice a season.. a 2-ish week run that he plays really well.. the rest... meh-to-bad

 

[HSF]

he looks a lot better now

 

[Moose and Squirrel]

Nice to see. He has a rep of inconsistency wrt to effort. If he can improve on that .. he has enough to make him an effective bottom 6er.

problem is, he's a passenger. he HAS to play with someone REALLY good to be productive. put him in your bottom 6 and he disappears