Bridgeport Sound Tigers Discussion 2018-19

[First Blood]

I have this bad feeling we won't see him again in North America. I really think that is why Skarek was drafted.

Why? He's still under contract for 2 more yrs. I wonder what his injury is / what happened to him. He should of been playing for BP already, at least as Gibson's backup. Was his injury that severe?

 

[BTrotts19]

Love to hear how they looked? I saw the boxscore, 1 for 7 in the PP and gave up the tying goal with less than a minute in the game.

Shootout win so took 2 points is the most important thing but the two facts above seem like negatives.

 

[SI90]

Toews with the lone BP goal to remain a PPG still.

Toews flick of the wrist and Ho-Bust assist

 

[BelovedIsles]

Quick wrists on both goals!

 

[Tres Peleches]

I’m not sure what it is, and I’m definitely no expert, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen a release like Bellows. It’s scary fast

 

[DerekKingSnipes]

I’m not sure what it is, and I’m definitely no expert, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen a release like Bellows. It’s scary fast

Kid is a scorer just knows where to go to score goals. He is a safe sure fire NHL top 9 forward just based on he probably will score 15 goals a year on PP in nhl. His wrist shot is wicked and accurate, I watched Wahlstrom last night and while he only has 2 goals in 9 games I have heard he could have 15 with the posts and goalies robbing him. He has like 40 shots on goal in 9 games we should have two elite scorers coming soon for Barzal

 

[DerekKingSnipes]

I’m not sure what it is, and I’m definitely no expert, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen a release like Bellows. It’s scary fast

Wahlstrom has an even better release on his shot. Most accounts had us taking the best pure scorers in last two drafts in Bellows and Wahlstrom.

 

[PWJunior]

Kid is a scorer just knows where to go to score goals. He is a safe sure fire NHL top 9 forward just based on he probably will score 15 goals a year on PP in nhl. His wrist shot is wicked and accurate, I watched Wahlstrom last night and while he only has 2 goals in 9 games I have heard he could have 15 with the posts and goalies robbing him. He has like 40 shots on goal in 9 games we should have two elite scorers coming soon for Barzal

As impressive of a release Bellows has, Wahlstrom's release is purported to be on another level. That's pretty scary.

 

[Wanderson]

Why? He's still under contract for 2 more yrs. I wonder what his injury is / what happened to him. He should of been playing for BP already, at least as Gibson's backup. Was his injury that severe?

I’ve said the same thing since the day he was drafted. He will never succeed in another country than Sweden because of his syndrome. I thought it was a waste of a draft pick, and I still think the same... and I’m also Swedish. However, I still hope that I will be proven wrong.

 

[Konk]

As impressive of a release Bellows has, Wahlstrom's release is purported to be on another level. That's pretty scary.

I think that's just internet hype, to be honest. I know there was an article by Scott Wheeler (who's a total hack) about their shots, but it totally ignored Bellows' ability.

Wahlstrom is certainly up there, don't get me wrong, but he's been overhyped a bit, I think. His release isn't as quick as Bellows' and Kieffer also has a harder, more accurate slapper. Wahlstrom does have a lot of the same weaknesses as Bellows, though, which is often overlooked.

Wahlstrom is good at changing the angle of his shot, like say a James Neal, and he's probably better at this than Bellows, but that's because Bellows doesn't have to. He has a Kessel-like release and can get rid of it before you realize its on his stick. Wahlstrom is slower at handling the puck and just isn't as lightning quick as Bellows.

I think it will be abundantly clear when both make the NHL that Bellows has not only the best shot, but best array of shots in the organization.

 

[Islesfan22]

I think that's just internet hype, to be honest. I know there was an article by Scott Wheeler (who's a total hack) about their shots, but it totally ignored Bellows' ability.

Wahlstrom is certainly up there, don't get me wrong, but he's been overhyped a bit, I think. His release isn't as quick as Bellows' and Kieffer also has a harder, more accurate slapper. Wahlstrom does have a lot of the same weaknesses as Bellows, though, which is often overlooked.

Wahlstrom is good at changing the angle of his shot, like say a James Neal, and he's probably better at this than Bellows, but that's because Bellows doesn't have to. He has a Kessel-like release and can get rid of it before you realize its on his stick. Wahlstrom is slower at handling the puck and just isn't as lightning quick as Bellows.

I think it will be abundantly clear when both make the NHL that Bellows has not only the best shot, but best array of shots in the organization.

I have not seen enough of Wahlstrom to say who has the better shot or quicker release but I have seen enough of Bellows to know his shot is legit. Not sure if Wahlstrom just needs a change of scenery at BC or he needs a playmaker at center to be effective. His shot total is high so maybe just snakebitten. Either way both guys have elite shots and I’m sure one will be playing with Barzal one day.

 

[DerekKingSnipes]

I have not seen enough of Wahlstrom to say who has the better shot or quicker release but I have seen enough of Bellows to know his shot is legit. Not sure if Wahlstrom just needs a change of scenery at BC or he needs a playmaker at center to be effective. His shot total is high so maybe just snakebitten. Either way both guys have elite shots and I’m sure one will be playing with Barzal one day.

Bellows is just a scorer having seen him play in Bridgeport he isn’t a great playmaker or puck handler. I’ve only seen Wahlstrom once so no idea exactly but I’ve read he is better all around skill player. Bellows also plays with some edge to his game which I like he always finishes his checks which is just a little thing but I like it.

 

[Islesfan22]

Bellows is just a scorer having seen him play in Bridgeport he isn’t a great playmaker or puck handler. I’ve only seen Wahlstrom once so no idea exactly but I’ve read he is better all around skill player. Bellows also plays with some edge to his game which I like he always finishes his checks which is just a little thing but I like it.

Ho sang seems to be involved a lot from what i have seen. Constant playmaker on the ice. Could have easily had three assists yesterday. Ho sang compared himself recently to a soccer midfielder in a recent interview. I am hoping he can be like Gomez one day Lou does not move him.

 

[DerekKingSnipes]

Ho sang seems to be involved a lot from what i have seen. Constant playmaker on the ice. Could have easily had three assists yesterday. Ho sang compared himself recently to a soccer midfielder in a recent interview. I am hoping he can be like Gomez one day Lou does not move him.

Ho sang has played very well wish he’d shot a bit more like Barzal. Tigers are red hot scored a ton last week and got good goaltending and played better defense with back to back 2-1 wins just finding ways to win.

 

[WinhallVT124]

Eansor was the hero last night with the winner midway in the 3rd. It's always someone contributing, teams who have that going for them are usually successful ones. Gibson played well and it's encouraging to see back to back games with only 2 goals allowed.

 

[Glory Days]

Eansor was the hero last night with the winner midway in the 3rd. It's always someone contributing, teams who have that going for them are usually successful ones. Gibson played well and it's encouraging to see back to back games with only 2 goals allowed.

When did Eansor get back? I thought he was still hurt? Any word on Stevens?

 

[LeapOnOver]

Toews with the lone BP goal to remain a PPG still.

Toews flick of the wrist and Ho-Bust assist

Strange, I wouldn't call Toews goal a flick, lol.

 

[DerekKingSnipes]

When did Eansor get back? I thought he was still hurt? Any word on Stevens?

I’ve heard Stevens might be out for year and lorito might be back in 2nd half but I haven’t read that officially anywhere. I just talked to a season ticket holder at one of the games.

 

[Kevin27NYI]

Adding Lorito.. they already are top five in goals I believe. It’s like adding a top winger at the deadline but for the A

 

[BTrotts19]

This is cool, can see some BP hockey, for free

 

[xIsle]

Wahlstrom has an even better release on his shot. Most accounts had us taking the best pure scorers in last two drafts in Bellows and Wahlstrom.

Bellows was drafted in 2016, same year as Patrik Laine. Nothing against Bellows (or Wahlstrom) but I think Laine is the best "natural" goal scorer. And Auston Matthews is also very good at it.

 

[MJF]

Just reading that the Sound Tigers are trying Otto Koivula at center. I wonder what’s driving this. Is it the organizational lack of depth at center?

Heads up: Sound Tigers’ Koivula moves to center

 

[Kevin27NYI]

Really turned it around, playing at a high level.

 

[Thrasymachus]

Just reading that the Sound Tigers are trying Otto Koivula at center. I wonder what’s driving this. Is it the organizational lack of depth at center?

Heads up: Sound Tigers’ Koivula moves to center

I am wary - hard to convert a natural winger.

 

[crasherino]

I am wary - hard to convert a natural winger.

He's only 20. Give the kid the rest of the season and training camp to play Center and lets see what happens. Who knows - maybe he'll take to it. Would be great for roster flexibility if he could step in at Center.