Maybe Jamie Benn will someday be refered to as a poor-man's Sam Blais. We could use such a gem.Blais with 4 points tonight (1 goal, 3 helpers).
The Wolves just keep on killin it. I dont closely follow the Wolves as I use to but it seems Blais is doing much better then we expected
Can you elaborate on Dunn's play?
Can anyone who watches the Wolves regularly say where Tage Thompson is likely to slot into the lineup? Is there more need on RW or C? Who would his likely linemates be?
It looks to me like they could use a forward badly. Looking at their gamesheet from the last game against Manitoba, they suited up 7 D and 11 forwards. Rattie was not one of the forwards. so they picked a 7th D over him?!?!?! I have no clue what went on there. But I think they'd much rather suit up Tage than 7 D.
Offensively they've been fine. Blais, Agostino, Agozzino and Megan are so fun to watch at this level. Sunday's game was a tad sluggish at times but nothing really to worry about. Rattie was sat, he hasn't done a whole lot since returning. Thompson can play both center and wing but if I had to guess I imagine Berube starts him out on the wing.Can anyone who watches the Wolves regularly say where Tage Thompson is likely to slot into the lineup? Is there more need on RW or C? Who would his likely linemates be?
It looks to me like they could use a forward badly. Looking at their gamesheet from the last game against Manitoba, they suited up 7 D and 11 forwards. Rattie was not one of the forwards. so they picked a 7th D over him?!?!?! I have no clue what went on there. But I think they'd much rather suit up Tage than 7 D.
"I'm extremely excited to come into a team that's doing really well and has got a good chance going into the playoffs," Thompson said. "I'm really excited to be a part of that. Hopefully I can help them win the Calder Cup here. I'm really, really excited and I can't explain it enough. That's also one of the reasons why I wanted to finish out the year in Chicago to get that experience and that playing time, that pro experience under my belt.
"Obviously I want to go in and make an impact, but my goal is to play in the NHL as long as possible and for that, you need to develop. I think for me the best development path is going to be going to Chicago, playing and helping them win. In doing that, it's going to help me showcase what I can do and ultimately hopefully get me to the NHL."
Good stuff from Thompson re: reporting to the Wolves:
Scooter Vaughn is listed as a defenseman but I'm pretty sure he has been playing winger for most of the season. So if that's the case they have only been dressing 6 D
Sweet thanks for the report.4-0 final. Thompson played just fine. Dunn with a two point night as did Agostino. Binnington had a 21 save shutout. Rattie had his best game back with the Wolves imo. They're now off til Wednesday against the Texas Stars