Player Discussion: Blake Coleman

[LordZapp]

His price was kind of high. Let's hope that he pans out for us like intended. What do you guys project him to be?

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[DMXATF23]

The next Darryl Sydor?

 

[Zwui21]

Hasn't played a single game with us yet, but I already really like him.
I love skilled, heart and soul players.

 

[Sky04]

His skillset should translate immediately, let's see what he's got.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

I mean if he’s got Cirelli heart and compete we are golden.

 

[Zwui21]

I mean if he’s got Cirelli heart and compete we are golden.

Not only he has Cirelli's heart and compete. He also got Cirelli's defensive abilities.

I can't believe we're about to see the Lightning play with Cirelli and his clone. That's a f***ing cheat code

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

Not only he has Cirelli's heart and compete. He also got Cirelli's defensive abilities.

I can't believe we're about to see the Lightning play with Cirelli and his clone. That's a f*cking cheat code

He’s also faster then Cirelli.

I guess the knock would be less playmaking ability?

anyways here we go!

 

[TeslaCoilFan]

A Cirelli clone type should be a great addition!

Looking forward to seeing how he does tonight. Even though I'll have to watch it on replay tomorrow because 5:30 am comes too damn early when you have to try and teach teenagers for an entire school day.

P.S. Will hopefully get to use the seldom seen emoji when he scores.

 

[LightningStrikes]

The guy sucks, 0 points as a Lightning so far.

 

[JoVel]

The guy sucks, 0 points as a Lightning so far.

He's been here way longer than Sam Gagner was and still hasn't passed him in points. What a bum.

 

[Lord Stan 2020]

so anyway his wife 9 months pregnant came to tampa today and was with stamkos wife

to me this a huge deal cause know their plan a few days ago was to have child in new jersey

to me this shows total class by tampa as the organization in making them feel as comfortable as possible...

classy move imho

other thing cooper dont show emotion much he already loves this guy imho

 

[Felonious Python]

 

[NatoGhost]

That's a pretty awesome stat.

 

[2020 Cup Champions]

The guy sucks, 0 points as a Lightning so far.

I think lightning is uncountable.

 

[LightningStrikes]

Guess we can’t call him Goalman (yet).

 

[Stammertime91]

Coburn ruined his debut.

 

[Whoshattenkirkshoes]

Good not great. Cirelli has a much better game.

this was expected need to give him some time.

thanks coburn.....

 

[Felonious Python]

That's a pretty awesome stat.

The Point/Mike Kelly are awesome. They pull up these useful stats that give different insight, and aren't the usual shot based metrics.

 

[AllAbout813]

He looked good but in my opinion I still think we way overpaid. That price is something I’d be comfortable giving up for a top 2 line player on a short deal.

 

[SteveCangialosi123]

You’re gonna love this guy. I’m gonna miss Pickles.

 

[CupsOverCash]

Yea I liked the spark he gave us. There were a few times where he just jumped a play so fast and was like who the hell was that and then Coleman came flying down with an opportunity. Nice to have him!

 

[waterboy65]

For all the doubters out there about Coleman trade, my question is who in the Bolts prospect pool is capable of providing the impact of Coleman in the next few years? Im sorry but other than Stephens, I really dont see many prospects with Coleman's overall skill set. Coleman for the next 1+ year will give this team a huge boost in energy, skill and tenacity! These players are more valuable than just a generic scoring forward who can get you 25 to 30 goals but contribute little else. Combine these facts with Coleman being on a contract that pays him under $2mil and giving up 2 low first round picks is a no brainer to me. Only quibble is not giving up our own first instead of the Vancouver first but the moment Coleman makes a great play in the playoffs, that will be long forgotten!

 

[Rschmitz]

Chances of us retaining this guy in the future?

 

[DFC]

You’re gonna love this guy. I’m gonna miss Pickles.

Let's get him with at least one of our big 3 players then.

Coleman-Point-Kucherov
Palat/Killorn-Cirelli-Stamkos

 

[Zwui21]

Chances of us retaining this guy in the future?

Still quite too early to say, a lot depends on this summers re-signings and trades.
But normally the Yzerman procedure was to extend players he traded for.
We'll see how this plays out