2019-20 Lightning Player Predictions

[VoluntaryDom]

why does HFTB hate rutta i dont get it

 

[Krewe]

why does HFTB hate rutta i dont get it

Stop watching RAPM charts. He might not be as bad as some here say but he's far from dependable

 

[DFC]

Stop watching RAPM charts. He might not be as bad as some here say but he's far from dependable

Last night he wasn't terrible. But that's about as good as he gets: Not terrible.

 

[CupsOverCash]

I agree last night he wasnt bad but he did make a mistake in the ozone I thought where he should have shot it and I think he just passed it I think it was Kucherov like to feet away from him. Like he didnt want to make a mistake. I'm hoping that we dont have to see him too much this season/postseason.

 

[DFC]

I agree last night he wasnt bad but he did make a mistake in the ozone I thought where he should have shot it and I think he just passed it I think it was Kucherov like to feet away from him. Like he didnt want to make a mistake. I'm hoping that we dont have to see him too much this season/postseason.

By his standards though, that's nothing. And it's not an uncommon mistake with this team. Sergachev did the same thing.

His lack of skill scares me. Particularly his skating. I don't think I've ever seen him win a race to the puck.

 

[LightningStrikes]

By his standards though, that's nothing. And it's not an uncommon mistake with this team. Sergachev did the same thing.

His lack of skill scares me. Particularly his skating. I don't think I've ever seen him win a race to the puck.

He’s also one of the older players on the team. Not 21 or 22 like Serg.

 

[42]

How do you guys see Shattenkirk do this year? Any change he gets PP1 time? I don't see him ousting Hedman but could Cooper run 2 dmen on the top unit?

 

[CupsOverCash]

How do you guys see Shattenkirk do this year? Any change he gets PP1 time? I don't see him ousting Hedman but could Cooper run 2 dmen on the top unit?

Wouldnt be surprised in my opinion. Theyve done it a few times in preseason. Thats preseason though.

 

[The Macho King]

Wouldnt be surprised in my opinion. Theyve done it a few times in preseason. Thats preseason though.

There is zero chance - outside a complete collapse of the effectiveness of the PP - we move from 4F-1D on PP1. It clicked at almost 30% last season. We're not changing that.

We'll roll 2D on PP2 is my guess.

 

[JoVel]

There is zero chance - outside a complete collapse of the effectiveness of the PP - we move from 4F-1D on PP1. It clicked at almost 30% last season. We're not changing that.

We'll roll 2D on PP2 is my guess.

I've seen way too many people suggesting we should make changes to our first PP unit.

 

[DaBolts]

MVP - The BIG CAT
Most Goals - Kuch
Most Assists - Point
Most Points - Kuch
Most Improved - Cirelli
Biggest Bust - Killorn
Most Surprising - Shatty
Most Dumb Penalties - Maroon
Most Game Winning Goals - Point
This Season's Scapegoat - Coburn
This Season's "Can't do no wrong" - Cirelli/Point

Time to add two shockers:

Palat 20 goals, 20+assists. Definite trade deadline bait.

Cirelli: 30/30+ club. Damn we had best hope for a major salary cap increase.

 

[ccman68]

How do you guys see Shattenkirk do this year? Any change he gets PP1 time? I don't see him ousting Hedman but could Cooper run 2 dmen on the top unit?

yes let’s replace Kucherov with Shattenkirk

 

[42]

yes let’s replace Kucherov with Shattenkirk

How exactly did you read that in my question?

 

[berlin]

How do you guys see Shattenkirk do this year? Any change he gets PP1 time? I don't see him ousting Hedman but could Cooper run 2 dmen on the top unit?

I have a bad feeling he’s gonna suck. I sure as hell hope i’m wrong.

 

[Steazy Doo]

How exactly did you read that in my question?

-----------------[____]
-----------------Maroon
------------------Point
Stamkos-------------------------- Kucherov
-----------------Hedman

There's really nowhere to put him, unless you wanted to move Kucherov down low, which isn't a good idea. I could see him getting PP time with Sergachev on the second PP though

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

I have a bad feeling he’s gonna suck. I sure as hell hope i’m wrong.

Really? I think he exceeds expectation

 

[42]

-----------------[____]
-----------------Maroon
------------------Point
Stamkos-------------------------- Kucherov
-----------------Hedman

There's really nowhere to put him, unless you wanted to move Kucherov down low, which isn't a good idea. I could see him getting PP time with Sergachev on the second PP though

Wait, you see Maroon on top PP? Wasn't Johnson on it last year?

 

[42]

Really? I think he exceeds expectation

Well, depends on your expectations. 35 points with not too many defensive lapses is probably a realistic one.

 

[Five Alarm Fire]

-----------------[____]
-----------------Maroon
------------------Point
Stamkos-------------------------- Kucherov
-----------------Hedman

There's really nowhere to put him, unless you wanted to move Kucherov down low, which isn't a good idea. I could see him getting PP time with Sergachev on the second PP though

-----------------[____]-------Maroon-----------
------------------Point
Stamkos-------------------------- Kucherov
-----------------Hedman

Maroon retrieves pucks behind the net and alternates with Point when Kucherov/Stamkos needs a set-up man down low.

The problem is that Maroon doesn't have the passing ability of a guy like Miller when Point makes his move to crash the net.

Gourde is a much better alternative in that spot. He doesn't give you much in terms of size in front of the net, but he's a crafty scorer in close and frisky enough to win next battles.

 

[Steazy Doo]

Wait, you see Maroon on top PP? Wasn't Johnson on it last year?

Rarely. It was usually Miller and Palat down low, Gourde a few times, Cooper didn't really like him there though. Johnson usually plays the Stamkos spot on the second.

I just put Maroon there because he was getting some reps in that spot in training camp. You know it'll be a revolving door though.

 

[42]

Rarely. It was usually Miller and Palat down low, Gourde a few times, Cooper didn't really like him there though. Johnson usually plays the Stamkos spot on the second.

I just put Maroon there because he was getting some reps in that spot in training camp. You know it'll be a revolving door though.

Ya, the only regulars are Kucherov, Point, Stamkos and Hedman.

 

[Steazy Doo]

-----------------[____]-------Maroon-----------
------------------Point
Stamkos-------------------------- Kucherov
-----------------Hedman

Maroon retrieves pucks behind the net and alternates with Point when Kucherov/Stamkos needs a set-up man down low.

The problem is that Maroon doesn't have the passing ability of a guy like Miller when Point makes his move to crash the net.

Gourde is a much better alternative in that spot. He doesn't give you much in terms of size in front of the net, but he's a crafty scorer in close and frisky enough to win next battles.

I remember being annoyed with Gourde in that spot when he was there for a small stint last year. Palat was also bad in it.

A name in that spot that I think could be interesting is Killorn. He's good around the net, he wasn't a terrible high bumper, and he can make a good pass.

 

[DFC]

-----------------[____]-------Maroon-----------
------------------Point
Stamkos-------------------------- Kucherov
-----------------Hedman

Maroon retrieves pucks behind the net and alternates with Point when Kucherov/Stamkos needs a set-up man down low.

The problem is that Maroon doesn't have the passing ability of a guy like Miller when Point makes his move to crash the net.

Gourde is a much better alternative in that spot. He doesn't give you much in terms of size in front of the net, but he's a crafty scorer in close and frisky enough to win next battles.

We're probably gonna audition a lot of guys in that spot.

Gourde, though, never really got it done when given the opportunity. I think Cirelli is perfect. Maybe Joseph.

 

[DFC]

Rarely. It was usually Miller and Palat down low, Gourde a few times, Cooper didn't really like him there though. Johnson usually plays the Stamkos spot on the second.

I just put Maroon there because he was getting some reps in that spot in training camp. You know it'll be a revolving door though.

a.k.a. whoever we're trying to trade. :p

 

[VoluntaryDom]

i think that spot on the PP1 should probably just be rotated between gourde maroon cirelli and killorn. roll with the hot hand. if the PP goes dry for a bit shake it up.