Injury Report: Bryan Little

blues10 · Nov 27, 2019

Mortimer Snerd said:
He can't free up any cap space until we spend over the cap. So when Buff comes back.

That’s what I thought from the other thread. Thanks

Boxertim · Nov 27, 2019

Jet said:
It's easy to think that way, but for hockey players (and I don't want to speak for Litts specifically) this is a passion, a way of life. It's almost like stopping having sex, or eating food with flavor.

I've had some pretty gruesome injuries from hockey (I almost died when I took a clear in square off my larynx) and being a radio DJ at the time that also put my career in jeopardy. The doctors had to convince me not to play for 6 months (I started playing again in 2)

I can't imagine my life without hockey, and I'd bet Bryan feels the same.

I sure hope this is mostly precautionary and the contusion is small. Bryan Little is probably my favorite Jet, because he is the epitome of a team first, classy guy. A guy who used to score 30 on the wing but sacrificed that to do more important work for the team.

Either you are doing sex wrong or i'm doing hockey wrong.....

Farmboy Patty · Nov 28, 2019

Boxertim said:
Either you are doing sex wrong or i'm doing hockey wrong.....

You should always wear protection or accidents might happen. There is always risk involved in hockey.

Critical Mass · Dec 4, 2019

The waiver claim today has me thinking about C when Little's healthy. And truly, I hope that his return to the lineup is sooner rather than later.

Unless the plan is to eventually return Wheeler to Schiefele's wing, I think (hope) that Wheeler may be at C for at least the rest of the season. That takes care of the top 6.

Lowry is certainly one of the bottom 6 centres.

And while I think Gustaffson will be sent down or back to Sweden soon (and that's a good thing for his development), I don't know whether Little will jump back into the 2C, or any C position.

I wonder if Little gets reincarnated as R wing. Little and Perreault flanking a centre would be an interesting look.

Thoughts?

Huffer · Dec 4, 2019

Critical Mass said:
The waiver claim today has me thinking about C when Little's healthy. And truly, I hope that his return to the lineup is sooner rather than later.

Unless the plan is to eventually return Wheeler to Schiefele's wing, I think (hope) that Wheeler may be at C for at least the rest of the season. That takes care of the top 6.

Lowry is certainly one of the bottom 6 centres.

And while I think Gustaffson will be sent down or back to Sweden soon (and that's a good thing for his development), I don't know whether Little will jump back into the 2C, or any C position.

I wonder if Little gets reincarnated as R wing. Little and Perreault flanking a centre would be an interesting look.

Thoughts?

If he comes back it creates good options. Maybe even have him with MP and Apples on a line and then put a winger with Copp and Lowry that can work well with them on the cycle.

Neuf · Dec 4, 2019

Critical Mass said:
The waiver claim today has me thinking about C when Little's healthy. And truly, I hope that his return to the lineup is sooner rather than later.

Unless the plan is to eventually return Wheeler to Schiefele's wing, I think (hope) that Wheeler may be at C for at least the rest of the season. That takes care of the top 6.

Lowry is certainly one of the bottom 6 centres.

And while I think Gustaffson will be sent down or back to Sweden soon (and that's a good thing for his development), I don't know whether Little will jump back into the 2C, or any C position.

I wonder if Little gets reincarnated as R wing. Little and Perreault flanking a centre would be an interesting look.

Thoughts?

As long as he gets a consistent spot. Last year he stopped producing after the Hayes trade and was bounced all over

Jimmyjets · Dec 4, 2019

Critical Mass said:
The waiver claim today has me thinking about C when Little's healthy. And truly, I hope that his return to the lineup is sooner rather than later.

Unless the plan is to eventually return Wheeler to Schiefele's wing, I think (hope) that Wheeler may be at C for at least the rest of the season. That takes care of the top 6.

Lowry is certainly one of the bottom 6 centres.

And while I think Gustaffson will be sent down or back to Sweden soon (and that's a good thing for his development), I don't know whether Little will jump back into the 2C, or any C position.

I wonder if Little gets reincarnated as R wing. Little and Perreault flanking a centre would be an interesting look.

Thoughts?

I agree with you about Perreault someone Little but I'm assuming that Little takes Perreault's spot on 3RW.

Connor Scheif Laine
Ehlers Wheeler Roslovic
Copp Lowry Little
Perreault someone Appleton
Bourque

With "someone" being a decent faceoff guy, that can kill penalties, is responsible defensively and can drive play a bit. Perhaps Nick Shore is that someone.

We don't play our 4th line that much with our top 3 lines being so strong, so I don't see us burying Little there.

DRW204 · Dec 4, 2019

my ideal lineup when healthy:

Perreault-Scheifele-Laine
Ehlers-Wheeler-Roslovic
Connor-Little-Copp
Shore-Lowry-Borque/Appleton

I think Little can provide more offense to that 3rd line, and Connor's finishing ability can help capitalize some of those opportunities into goals. I think Perreault can still be a viable playmaker in the top 6. I know there lots of Lowry truthers out there, but the guy is one-dimensional and provides no offense (he also doesn't allow any). I think if he's getting top 9 mins at 5v5 he needs to produce more offense and that hasn't been the case this year (as evidence by his putrid pts/60 at 5v5). Little and Copp i think can help drive play offensively and defensively for KC

Howard Chuck · Dec 4, 2019

All good suggestions above me ^

Having Little back would provide a big jump in ability to produce good lines.

I don't know if I would touch the top six right now though.... but see how it plays out.

Gm0ney · Dec 4, 2019

Howard Chuck said:
All good suggestions above me ^

Having Little back would provide a big jump in ability to produce good lines.

I don't know if I would touch the top six right now though.... but see how it plays out.

I think that Maurice would be mighty tempted to put Wheeler back up on Line 1 with Scheifele, and Laine back down to Line 2 with Little...

10Ducky10 · Dec 4, 2019

Gus Little MP
Copper Lowry Apples

Critical Mass · Dec 4, 2019

I like the Copp - Lowry - X line. They are an incredibly valuable, defensively responsible shut-down line and especially useful when paired against the opponent's top line.

While a bit more scoring would be nice, I don't see scoring as being their most valuable contribution. I think breaking them up would result in a net negative to the team.

They need one more ferocious agitator à la Tanev or Armia to compliment their style of play.

10Ducky10 · Dec 4, 2019

Critical Mass said:
I like the Copp - Lowry - X line. They are an incredibly valuable, defensively responsible shut-down line and especially useful when paired against the opponent's top line.

While a bit more scoring would be nice, I don't see scoring as being their most valuable contribution. I think breaking them up would result in a net negative to the team.

They need one more ferocious agitator à la Tanev or Armia to compliment their style of play.

I like Apples in that spot. He's almost ideal for it. Former center so he should know about D and a big guy that can win some board battles. He also put up some nice numbers with the Moose.
The injury is probably going to cost him some dough on his next deal though. Less time to show what he's got and to let the coach see him develop. Better for the team but not for him.
I really like him as a player though. Does anyone know how much he has played at the center position?

ffh · Dec 5, 2019

Too funny these line combos. Little will go back to the 2nd line and roslovic will go to the 3rd. No debate will go into that decision.

Gabe Kupari · Dec 5, 2019

I dont think hes back this season.

JetsUK · Dec 5, 2019

10Ducky10 said:
I like Apples in that spot. He's almost ideal for it. Former center so he should know about D and a big guy that can win some board battles. He also put up some nice numbers with the Moose.
The injury is probably going to cost him some dough on his next deal though. Less time to show what he's got and to let the coach see him develop. Better for the team but not for him.
I really like him as a player though. Does anyone know how much he has played at the center position?

He's a natural centre and has played the position at all levels. Has the all-round game to go with it also.

10Ducky10 · Dec 5, 2019

JetsUK said:
He's a natural centre and has played the position at all levels. Has the all-round game to go with it also.

That's what I thought.

scelaton · Dec 5, 2019

JetsUK said:
He's a natural centre and has played the position at all levels. Has the all-round game to go with it also.

Yes, but he scored a lot of goals at RW early in his NHL career. Centers can play wing much more easily than visa versa, Wheeler being a notable exception of late.

Little will be back and will play effectively wherever he is needed, without complaining.

JetsUK · Dec 5, 2019

scelaton said:
Yes, but he scored a lot of goals at RW early in his NHL career. Centers can play wing much more easily than visa versa, Wheeler being a notable exception of late.

Little will be back and will play effectively wherever he is needed, without complaining.

Not disagreeing, or advocating that he should play centre on that line. Just answering the question as asked.

scelaton · Dec 5, 2019

JetsUK said:
Not disagreeing, or advocating that he should play centre on that line. Just answering the question as asked.

Agree to agree, then

boanst · Dec 5, 2019

ffh said:
Too funny these line combos. Little will go back to the 2nd line and roslovic will go to the 3rd. No debate will go into that decision.

As a C, or will Wheeler stay there?

Howard Chuck · Dec 5, 2019

Gm0ney said:
I think that Maurice would be mighty tempted to put Wheeler back up on Line 1 with Scheifele, and Laine back down to Line 2 with Little...

Lol, I would lead the 'fire Maurice' brigade

tntkid · Dec 5, 2019

Howard Chuck said:
Lol, I would lead the 'fire Maurice' brigade

Putting Laine back with Little would be career suicide for our coach at this point.

Evil Little · Dec 5, 2019

Gm0ney said:
I think that Maurice would be mighty tempted to put Wheeler back up on Line 1 with Scheifele, and Laine back down to Line 2 with Little...

At yesterday's availability he enthusiastically agreed with the proposition that leaving Wheeler as 2C is an option, even with a healthy lineup.

MardyBum · Dec 5, 2019

ffh said:
Too funny these line combos. Little will go back to the 2nd line and roslovic will go to the 3rd. No debate will go into that decision.

Okay there Paul.

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