All Purpose: Alexandre Texier thread.

[Theo Von]

Tex has been officially called up to the main roster! It's happening! He has absolutely tore up NA ice since coming to the states. Lets chat about it

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[spintheblackcircle]

 

[Theo Von]

oooooo arty's old number.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

No Arty Party's for Sexy Texi.

 

[Columbus Mike]

Bold move throwing him into a game as critical as Friday's will be.

 

[blahblah]

We'll see what happens, probably don't play him if we haven't clinched. Haven't payed attention to see what the injury situation looks like. Might have a player questionable for Friday.

 

[Fred Glover]

Is he the French connection to the playoffs? Probably not but I see him getting in a game, especially as we have the Sens coming up

 

[CBJWerenski8]

But why. Why hurt Cleveland? He shouldn't play over any of our skill guys unless they're injured, and burying him on the 4th line doesn't help him. If there's an injury, fair enough, but I don't see the point in doing this right now.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

If they play him, he's going in for Wennberg.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Sigh

 

[Theo Von]

Sigh

I don't understand how you can be upset with this. sure; it's only been less than 10 games of NA ice experience, but the kid has deserved a call up to say the least. what if he contributes instantly in a positive way? you still gonna be sighing? a constant theme on this board.. pre-determining a negative outcome before something even has the chance to unfold... give the kid a chance, geez.

I sure hope he has 3-4+ points over these next two games, and thrives (if we make it) in the playoffs so I can look back at your post and laugh at your "sigh".

 

[KJ Dangler]

If they play him, he's going in for Wennberg.

That’s a huge instant upgrade

 

[CBJWerenski8]

I don't understand how you can be upset with this. sure; it's only been less than 10 games of NA ice experience, but the kid has deserved a call up to say the least. what if he contributes instantly in a positive way? you still gonna be sighing? a constant theme on this board.. pre-determining a negative outcome before something even has the chance to unfold... give the kid a chance, geez.

I sure hope he has 3-4+ points over these next two games, and thrives (if we make it) in the playoffs so I can look back at your post and laugh at your "sigh".

I hope you're right too.

But

The kid has less than 10 games of NA experience. How well did this work out with Gabe Carlsson? Yes, he has produced well down there, and he should continue to do so for Cleveland who is ALSO in a playoff chase. He hasn't earned this opportunity to be with the team for this run. If Cleveland was out of it, then whatever, he can come up and experience the playoff run, but this isn't exactly a good time to break in a new face to the lineup. If he contributes positively, then great. However, he still hasn't earned this opportunity.

Again, like I said, if there is an injury to a top 6 guy or if Foligno can't go due to the family matter, then fair enough we need more skill in there. But if they're playing him to throw him on a line with Dubinsky and Nash as a "get your feet wet, kid!" then this makes no sense.

 

[Theo Von]

I hope you're right too.

But

The kid has less than 10 games of NA experience. How well did this work out with Gabe Carlsson? Yes, he has produced well down there, and he should continue to do so for Cleveland who is ALSO in a playoff chase. He hasn't earned this opportunity to be with the team for this run. If Cleveland was out of it, then whatever, he can come up and experience the playoff run, but this isn't exactly a good time to break in a new face to the lineup. If he contributes positively, then great. However, he still hasn't earned this opportunity.

Again, like I said, if there is an injury to a top 6 guy or if Foligno can't go due to the family matter, then fair enough we need more skill in there. But if they're playing him to throw him on a line with Dubinsky and Nash as a "get your feet wet, kid!" then this makes no sense.

for some reason I have a hunch that Wennberg will be scratched and tex will slot into the LW role next to Boone and Bjorky.

I'm 99 percent positive he isn't going to be on the fourth line

 

[1967th Heaven]

Just came across this guy while browsing AHL Stats, impressive numbers this year both in Liiga and in his short stint over here! Hope he's a good one for you guys

 

[Theo Von]

this is alexandre texier's thread, not wennberg's.

 

[EDM]

I have to admit I find the idea of adding Tex to the Boone-Bjorkstrand line to b very intriguing.

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[TaketheCannoli]

Jackie Robinson's number!

 

[Viqsi]

General PSA:

this is alexandre texier's thread, not wennberg's.

This is correct, and if need be it will be enforced. Thanks for your consideration.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

How about your NHL debut in a game that COULD clinch a playoff spot in the most famous arena in the world?

 

[AndBoomGoesTheCannon]

Sounds like he will replace Wennberg in the lineup

 

[Fred Glover]

If the kid has talent and Jarmo thinks he can contribute then let him play. The Good Lord knows that this team has trouble scoring goals. He seems to have gotten the hang of NA style hockey pretty quickly. Read where he may start tomorrow with Boone playing center. Wishing him all the best.

 

[Columbus Jack]

At the end of the day, quality is quality. It's dumb to bicker about if he "earned it" or "deserves it", I know plenty of guys on the main roster who have been given too long of a leash, god forbid this team tries someone too early with a serious chance of working out.

 

[Maylo]

That PK will take a huge hit if Wennberg is out.

 

[Theo Von]

That PK will take a huge hit if Wennberg is out.

the PK will be absolutely fine. it was stellar even while Wennberg wasn't apart of the lineup. if anything Tex could add his speed to the PK... from what I saw, his most underrated asset seems to be his speed.. obviously a heck of a shot too.