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Very Interesting
Here is the first part of the report from last nights game which Bridgeport won at Utica 5-3.
Sundstrom-Nice big guy in the middle, the good thing about him is he can fill in any forward spot. He is steady and reliable, does all the little things in his own end, did. Quiet night offensively, the good thing is he can help his team even if he does not get a lot of points and he did that. If he can pick up his scoring great if not he can be a very useful third liner.
Mayfield-For my eyes he was what I wanted to see and in his case less is more. Hate to pin a player into a role early in his career. Mayfield will never gets a lot of points, don't see.a great deal of ability offensively. Skating is fine, decent enough shot but to be effective, simple is best. He moved the puck OK and made the plays he needed to. The Islanders have other D prospects who move the puck better so his role is defense. He did a good job keeping players away from around the net and putting the body on them, even if it's just riding them out of the play. .He is on a more slow steady track, would expect he needs at least next year in the AHL.
Halmo- Pleasantly surprised with his play. Skating, hockey sense is very good. Very responsible two way player. Game tonight was not very physical so did not see the big hits he is known for. Goal he scored was going to the crease, found Lee's rebound for Bridgeport's third goal? Beautiful touch pass to set up Strome's goal. I think he can play, could be only as a 4th liner, however if he keeps playing well they must give him a look at some point. He gets called a Haley type, I think he he has more skill than that. Was the third star of the game.
Donovan-We know crazy things go on with the Islanders and what happened before he was sent down one thing for sure, think he lost all his confidence. He looked more like the prospect who we thought was ready for the NHL. He was relaxed, made good decisions, reads ect. He was not hesitating shooting the puck and was hitting the net, not shanking anything. Fairly conservative rushing the puck, the one time he went in deep what's when he got up from behind the net and scored off a Lee rebound. Confidence is back where it should be, helps to away from our great NHL coach. He'll get another chance.
Lee-Skating could limit him somewhat but was keeping up with the pace of the game just fine last night. Both assists were rebounds off his shots, the first was the most notable, a hard one timer which the Utica goalie could not handle and was put in by Halmo. Islanders need a player with his size to battle in the corners, along the boards and he does that. Shot is very good and gets in position for scoring chances. Defensively he was good, he had some problems last year in the two games he played but was always good at both Notre Dame and in the USHL.
While you read this will start working on the next post on Strome. Please remember the above was only from a one game look on my part.
Sundstrom-Nice big guy in the middle, the good thing about him is he can fill in any forward spot. He is steady and reliable, does all the little things in his own end, did. Quiet night offensively, the good thing is he can help his team even if he does not get a lot of points and he did that. If he can pick up his scoring great if not he can be a very useful third liner.
Mayfield-For my eyes he was what I wanted to see and in his case less is more. Hate to pin a player into a role early in his career. Mayfield will never gets a lot of points, don't see.a great deal of ability offensively. Skating is fine, decent enough shot but to be effective, simple is best. He moved the puck OK and made the plays he needed to. The Islanders have other D prospects who move the puck better so his role is defense. He did a good job keeping players away from around the net and putting the body on them, even if it's just riding them out of the play. .He is on a more slow steady track, would expect he needs at least next year in the AHL.
Halmo- Pleasantly surprised with his play. Skating, hockey sense is very good. Very responsible two way player. Game tonight was not very physical so did not see the big hits he is known for. Goal he scored was going to the crease, found Lee's rebound for Bridgeport's third goal? Beautiful touch pass to set up Strome's goal. I think he can play, could be only as a 4th liner, however if he keeps playing well they must give him a look at some point. He gets called a Haley type, I think he he has more skill than that. Was the third star of the game.
Donovan-We know crazy things go on with the Islanders and what happened before he was sent down one thing for sure, think he lost all his confidence. He looked more like the prospect who we thought was ready for the NHL. He was relaxed, made good decisions, reads ect. He was not hesitating shooting the puck and was hitting the net, not shanking anything. Fairly conservative rushing the puck, the one time he went in deep what's when he got up from behind the net and scored off a Lee rebound. Confidence is back where it should be, helps to away from our great NHL coach. He'll get another chance.
Lee-Skating could limit him somewhat but was keeping up with the pace of the game just fine last night. Both assists were rebounds off his shots, the first was the most notable, a hard one timer which the Utica goalie could not handle and was put in by Halmo. Islanders need a player with his size to battle in the corners, along the boards and he does that. Shot is very good and gets in position for scoring chances. Defensively he was good, he had some problems last year in the two games he played but was always good at both Notre Dame and in the USHL.
While you read this will start working on the next post on Strome. Please remember the above was only from a one game look on my part.
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