Based on what? Not trying to be rude, but how much of either Stevens or Joshua have you seen in last season+?And still, he's a lot better then Dakota Joshua.
IMO Stevens is 'emergency backup-level', just like Walker, Poganski and McKenzie.
Based on what? Not trying to be rude, but how much of either Stevens or Joshua have you seen in last season+?And still, he's a lot better then Dakota Joshua.
IMO Stevens is 'emergency backup-level', just like Walker, Poganski and McKenzie.
At this point, I think a 3rd line role is his to lose next season. It will be interesting to see if we find room for him in the lineup for the playoffs. We certainly might need him if we can’t squash this injury bug.
Rather see Walker in then Stevens. He doesnt have legs for NHL level.And still, he's a lot better then Dakota Joshua.
IMO Stevens is 'emergency backup-level', just like Walker, Poganski and McKenzie.
I just realized that their regular season ends in a week. He could be here and in the lineup in less than 3 weeks if his team (seeded#6 right now) gets knocked out in the first round.I'd give him a shot a Sandford's spot now if he wasn't in KHL.
Because everyone loves a replay, here's the OT goal:
Aaaaaaaand a little bonus:
I don't understand the hate for Stevens, I quite like him as a prospect right now. I thought he had a decent 2-way game and scored at relatively the same pace as Poganski in the AHL being a year younger.Rather see Walker in then Stevens. He doesnt have legs for NHL level.
And you ranked Poganski lowest at #20 spot and #21 Stevens.
I have to say I didnt like at all Stevens game at scrimmages and last year. He is fine AHL level, but nothing close to NHL level. Really far away from being level of Poganski.
I just realized that their regular season ends in a week. He could be here and in the lineup in less than 3 weeks if his team (seeded#6 right now) gets knocked out in the first round.
Yeah he is good at AHL, but I don't see he has leg speed for be successful at NHL. He would be easily NHL bittom player if he was fast enough. Too slow in my liking. This is just my view of him.I don't understand the hate for Stevens, I quite like him as a prospect right now. I thought he had a decent 2-way game and scored at relatively the same pace as Poganski in the AHL being a year younger.
Correction: For some reason I had it in my head that he was playing for Dinamo Minsk but his team, Avangard Omsk, is actually 2nd in their conference, so barring an upset he probably won’t be returning to NA until late March or early April. I would still expect him to be available for the playoffs and there is still the possibility that he finds some ice time in the regular season.I just realized that their regular season ends in a week. He could be here and in the lineup in less than 3 weeks if his team (seeded#6 right now) gets knocked out in the first round.
Correction: For some reason I had it in my head that he was playing for Dinamo Minsk but his team, Avangard Omsk, is actually 2nd in their conference, so barring an upset he probably won’t be returning to NA until late March or early April. I would still expect him to be available for the playoffs and there is still the possibility that he finds some ice time in the regular season.
Is it just the angle, or does it look like he elbows the guy trying to catch up on the back check as Kostin crosses into the ozone on that breakaway?
Was thinking the same thing. Wish we could see him in the NHL: right now, but it might be better for his long term development to stay in the KHL for this season.If Kostin were in the AHL in a normal season, he’d have a great opportunity in the NHL right now with all the forwards out.
Yeah. He seems to have figured it out. Let him ride the wave. His longterm development is more important than an extra couple points for us right now.Was thinking the same thing. Wish we could see him in the NHL: right now, but it might be better for his long term development to stay in the KHL for this season.
Based on what? Not trying to be rude,
but how much of either Stevens or Joshua have you seen in last season+?
Not sure on the leg part but I agree with playing Walker over Stevens. Don't think Walker is THAT much better then Stevens but Walker does have more experience at the NHL-level.Rather see Walker in then Stevens. He doesnt have legs for NHL level.
And you ranked Poganski lowest at #20 spot and #21 Stevens.
I have to say I didnt like at all Stevens game at scrimmages and last year. He is fine AHL level, but nothing close to NHL level. Really far away from being level of Poganski.
ETA: Kessel notched 1 assist, 2 PIM, and 1 SOG on the night in an 8-1 Minuteman victory @ Providence. He didn't get nearly the ice time he was seeing before the team's pause. It looked like the UMass coaching staff was giving the nod to their upper classmen, maybe to get the team rolling again as they approach the end of the regular season.Sophomore Matthew Kessel leads all defensemen nationally in goals (9) and goals per-game (0.47), is tied for eighth in points (16) and tied for seventh in points per-game (0.84).
Didn't watch much of the game after UMass' second goal, but Kessel had a nice play on the first goal skating the puck end to end on the PP before dishing it.Matt Kessel and his UMass Minutemen mates have come off a 14-day COVID Pause just in time to squeeze in a few more regular season games before the Hockey East men's conference tourney begins on March 10th. Their next game @ Providence College will be streamed for free on CBS Sports Live @ 6:00 p.m. Central tonight (2/23). The Minutemen are currently ranked 3rd in Hockey East according to the overly complicated "Power Index" scheme adopted to compensate for the imbalance in #s of games played among the teams.
Tonight's UMass-Amherst Athletics Dept. game preview has this to say about Kessel's accomplishments so far in this pandemic-shortened season ...
ETA: Kessel notched 1 assist, 2 PIM, and 1 SOG on the night in an 8-1 Minuteman victory @ Providence. He didn't get nearly the ice time he was seeing before the team's pause. It looked like the UMass coaching staff was giving the nod to their upper classmen, maybe to get the team rolling again as they approach the end of the regular season.
Always thought Kostin had a high ceiling, while most seemed to focus on his floor due to his slow development. If you watch some recent games, locker room footage and interviews he is finally gaining confidence and starting to hit his stride. Hopefully his trajectory continues up, and may turn into a dangerous top 6 forward.
How fun would a Kostin-Thomas-Kyrou line be..... even on the surface thinking of a Powerforward with skill, pure IQ/vision playmaker and a high octane high speed scorer with vision and playmaking ability..... Little bit of everything on this line with two constants skill and skating ability in all three. Biggest issue would be defensive play/matchups. Probably guys you'd want spread throughout your lineup with veterans come playoffs etc...but it'd be a fun regular season line to watchKostin = Kyrou. The Blues have two top-six forwards in these guys.
Someday I think we'll see it. Thomas and Kyrou are both excellent and good defensively. Kostin will need time to develop that, but I don't think it's out of the question that he does.How fun would a Kostin-Thomas-Kyrou line be..... even on the surface thinking of a Powerforward with skill, pure IQ/vision playmaker and a high octane high speed scorer with vision and playmaking ability..... Little bit of everything on this line with two constants skill and skating ability in all three. Biggest issue would be defensive play/matchups. Probably guys you'd want spread throughout your lineup with veterans come playoffs etc...but it'd be a fun regular season line to watch
Wow. Didn't think their regular season ended so soon. Sanford should be VERY nervous.
Sanford is going nowhere. He's one of Berube's most trusted defensive forwards and plays a much bigger role than Kostin could fill this year. I'm curious to see what Kostin can do, but it won't be Sanford he's bumping from the lineup.
Fitz never seemed to recover from allowing that late goal from around center ice in exhibition game couple years back. He was terrible last year. I just can't see him in our plans.Congrats to the next savior on a three-year professional contract:
Colten Ellis signs ELC
He's absolutely killing it in the Q this year. ( 16-1-0 record in 17 games while ranking second in the league with a 1.89 goals-against average and third with a .922 save percentage)
If Husso or Hofer can't push Binnington, then maybe Ellis (or Zherenko) can.
(Has Fitzpatrick been banished into the wilderness somewhere?)