Confirmed with Link: Avs Sign Ben Meyers

[henchman21]

Glad to see people liking his game. He's going to be a good player here!

 

[RECKLESS]

He was awesome. What a steal for us!

 

[Bonin21]

Regarding his post game speech, he's a quiet guy when it comes to media so not surprising he'd feel nervous for that first game puck speech. He is much more comfortable with his skates on and that's where he does his best work.

 

[Pokecheque]

Really liked his game. Exactly what you want in a bottom six player.

 

[NOTENOUGHJTCGOALS]

Would be nice if we just signed Stephen Yelle. I like this for next season a lot.

50 year old Stephane Yelle might still be Bednars best faceoff option in the playoffs.

 

[jabubenice]

Solid debut. Could have something here. Would be huge to have solved the 3C issues on a free asset on a cheap contact to boot.

that would be something wouldn't it? been begging and pleading for a 3 center and might have jus signed one with no fuss, no assets sacrificed etc

 

[SaltySkywalker]

that would be something wouldn't it? been begging and pleading for a 3 center and might have jus signed one with no fuss, no assets sacrificed etc

and by no fuss, you mean 3 months and 3,000 pages of HF Avs bickering, right?

 

[Nihiliste]

and by no fuss, you mean 3 months and 3,000 pages of HF Avs bickering, right?

3 months? More like 3 years

 

[UnkleKraker]

Regarding his post game speech, he's a quiet guy when it comes to media so not surprising he'd feel nervous for that first game puck speech. He is much more comfortable with his skates on and that's where he does his best work.

I think he struck exactly the right note for a rookie winning the game puck. Endearing.

 

[flyfysher]

3 months? More like 3 years

And 9000 pages. But yes, you’re correct.

I’d like to see more of Meyer before putting a ceiling on him. Besides with JB, Meyer will inevitably be tried out on every line at some point.

 

[willy702]

And 9000 pages. But yes, you’re correct.

I’d like to see more of Meyer before putting a ceiling on him. Besides with JB, Meyer will inevitably be tried out on every line at some point.

Can already see in game 82 the 1st line of MacDermid-Meyers-Kaut while line 2 is NAK-Compher-Ranta. The forums will be going off on how we'll never win a playoff game with this coach.

 

[jabubenice]

and by no fuss, you mean 3 months and 3,000 pages of HF Avs bickering, right?

yes indeed!!

 

[Foppa2118]

Had a feeling he'd fit in well on this team but that was still impressive to see how he just jumped right in and didn't look out of place at all. Made it look easy and got better as the game went on as well. He'll fit Bednar's system to a tee.

Meyers is basically the Jost replacement. What they hoped Jost would be. Similar size, similar hard working two way style, has some grit to go with some skill in his game, but he's just quicker, so he fits on the Avs better.

 

[niwotsblessing]

Had a feeling he'd fit in well on this team but that was still impressive to see how he just jumped right in and didn't look out of place at all. Made it look easy and got better as the game went on as well. He'll fit Bednar's system to a tee.

Meyers is basically the Jost replacement. What they hoped Jost would be. Similar size, similar hard working two way style, has some grit to go with some skill in his game, but he's just quicker, so he fits on the Avs better.

He's bigger than Jost, or Jost played like a 160 lb. wet rag.

 

[Foppa2118]

He's bigger than Jost, or Jost played like a 160 lb. wet rag.

Not by much. He's just got a faster first few steps and is better at keeping his feet moving and carrying speed through the O zone, so he's better at avoiding contact. Jost tried to play off the contact too, which was always a mistake IMO.

Meyers - 5'11" 194 lbs
Jost - 5'11" 187 lbs

 

[henchman21]

He's bigger than Jost, or Jost played like a 160 lb. wet rag.

Meyers is thick, but he’s not big. More than that though… he’s got great edges

 

[Bonzai12]

Meyers is thick, but he’s not big. More than that though… he’s got great edges

He’s now officially known as Ben “Oscar” Meyers in my book.

 

[Bonin21]

This image shows the muscle in his legs

 

[The Kingslayer]

Second game. Liked him tonight again. Makes smart plays, can skate well and has a motor. Avs got this dude for free. Unreal.

 

[Pokecheque]

Would like for them to try him at penalty kills soon.

 

[dahrougem2]

Second game. Liked him tonight again. Makes smart plays, can skate well and has a motor. Avs got this dude for free. Unreal.

Would be nice if Bednar used him in the 3rd instead of basically benching the kid.

 

[TatteredTornNFrayed]

I'm already gonna miss having him in the playoffs.

 

[willy702]

I'm already gonna miss having him in the playoffs.

Just think of him getting replaced by Kadri and maybe we'll be alright.

 

[forsbergavs32]

He’s not a PPG anymore, bust.

 

[niwotsblessing]

He’s not a PPG anymore, bust.

Should we start a "Trade Ben Meyers" thread?