Bridgeport Sound Tigers Discussion 2018-19

[PWJunior]

Koivula and Bellows with goals in a 3-2 Bridgeport win.

Tonight just keeps getting better.

 

[xECK29x]

I love this team too!

 

[Macch]

Koivula staying hott. Love it

 

[Isle1966]

Koivula staying hott. Love it

9 goals 21 points and plus 17 in last 21 games. Impressive.

 

[Thrasymachus]

Koivula and Bellows with goals in a 3-2 Bridgeport win.

like clockwork!

Good to see Bellows scoring, but TBH, Koivula has me most intrigued at this point. He is a big boy, and we could def. use a center

 

[PK Cronin]

like clockwork!

Good to see Bellows scoring, but TBH, Koivula has me most intrigued at this point. He is a big boy, and we could def. use a center

Don't need him yet. Let him continue to marinate.

 

[SI]

Koivula's stock has risen - production and the switch to C.

I wonder if he can stick there because we certainly need depth.

 

[Thrasymachus]

Don't need him yet. Let him continue to marinate.

Oh I agree, he is raw and needs more time. But the potential for a 2/3rd line center with size is there. Maybe size isn't what it used to be, but I am old school. I like the idea of a power center who can block the goalie, crash nets etc.

 

[PK Cronin]

Oh I agree, he is raw and needs more time. But the potential for a 2/3rd line center with size is there. Maybe size isn't what it used to be, but I am old school. I like the idea of a power center who can block the goalie, crash nets etc.

I'm right there with you. Having a good mix of smaller/quick/agile type of players and then some of the larger bodies, like a Malkin (not in any way comparing Koivula to Malkin in terms of talent, just size) really gives teams the ability to play in different types of games.

 

[Le Grec]

Koivula is legit. He will eventually replace Fil on the 3rd line...

 

[Thrasymachus]

Koivula is legit. He will eventually replace Fil on the 3rd line...

Ya never know. Ullstrom looked pretty legit once upon a time

 

[PK Cronin]

Ya never know. Ullstrom looked pretty legit once upon a time

I actually just looked him up 2 minutes ago (still have the tab open), because I knew he was with Arizona. Doesn't look like he's played at all for them this year. Such a shame, I always thought he got the raw end of the Cappy situation.

 

[Le Grec]

Ya never know. Ullstrom looked pretty legit once upon a time

Nah, never was a fan of Ullstrom, always thought Koivula was legit.

 

[Thrasymachus]

I actually just looked him up 2 minutes ago (still have the tab open), because I knew he was with Arizona. Doesn't look like he's played at all for them this year. Such a shame, I always thought he got the raw end of the Cappy situation.

Yeah Caveman-Capuano ruined him imho

 

[WinhallVT124]

Rathgeb played RW on a line with Eansor and Gionta.

Bridgeport's depth this year is showing. Gaudreau was recalled with call ups, injuries and suspensions. If they needed another forward Josh Holmstrom would be the next guy called up.

 

[Islesfan22]

Koivula is legit. He will eventually replace Fil on the 3rd line...

Have you watched him play at Bridgeport?

 

[Finnislander]

I've seen Koivula play in juniors and in Finnish Liiga for about 5 games total, and I was never really impressed. But Im really glad he is doing well, has nice stats as of late. Hopefully he can transition to center long term, and be first center call up next year.

 

[seafoam]

Koivula is legit. He will eventually replace Fil on the 3rd line...

I wonder if Koivula’s upside is higher than that. Kevin Hayes perhaps.

 

[DerekKingSnipes]

Have you watched him play at Bridgeport?

He is not a good skater he will need to get that up two or three knotches before he is ready but skating can be improved. He uses size well, is good along boards, and has really taken to playing center. He is a good bottom six prospect but more likely to see time here end of next season or even season after he needs time to get the skating up to par.

 

[Le Grec]

Have you watched him play at Bridgeport?

Just once, but I watched him play in Liiga...

 

[Le Grec]

I wonder if Koivula’s upside is higher than that. Kevin Hayes perhaps.

It's possible, I just think Lou will get a 2nd line center from elsewhere...

 

[Islesfan22]

He is not a good skater he will need to get that up two or three knotches before he is ready but skating can be improved. He uses size well, is good along boards, and has really taken to playing center. He is a good bottom six prospect but more likely to see time here end of next season or even season after he needs time to get the skating up to par.

How is his skill with the puck? Can he make plays for others?

 

[BelovedIsles]

Bridge has the 2nd best record in the league. If JHS and Toews stick, going to be hard to maintain; w that said, they finally have skilled depth for these kinds of situations.

 

[BTrotts19]

Bridge has the 2nd best record in the league. If JHS and Toews stick, going to be hard to maintain; w that said, they finally have skilled depth for these kinds of situations.

Don't worry Hickey and Clutterbuck will bolster BST lineup !!

 

[Thrasymachus]

Don't worry Hickey and Clutterbuck will bolster BST lineup !!

TBH that would be the ideal place for them. Ditto Ladd.