Proposal: Candidates for 3rd line winger role

[613Hockey]

With their first preseason game set for tomorrow, who will take Alex Formenton's spot on Ottawa's 3rd line? Damian Smith runs through some candidates below.

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Heading into the preseason, who might take Alex Formenton's spot on the third line for the Ottawa Senators?

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[Xspyrit]

Alex Formenton

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No seriously, good thread but it's been discussed in several threads already

 

[sennysensen]

If we're all incorrect and he is cleared, then yes. If he's involved and suspended he needs to be suspended then cut. I don't want someone like that on my team. So far the only team and fanbase that has endorsed and accepted a proven sex offender is Montreal with Mailloux, which I find bizarre.

 

[Sensmileletsgo]

I assumed this is why we signed Motte.

 

[bashbros32]

If we're all incorrect and he is cleared, then yes. If he's involved and suspended he needs to be suspended then cut. I don't want someone like that on my team. So far the only team and fanbase that has endorsed and accepted a proven sex offender is Montreal with Mailloux, which I find bizarre.

I'm not saying you aren't doing this, but keep this same energy with Batherson if the same comes out about him.

Really hope both are innocent, but if either one is a guilty party (pizza guy is even iffy due to optics) they need to be barred from participation from the league like Voynov.

 

[sennysensen]

I'm not saying you aren't doing this, but keep this same energy with Batherson if the same comes out about him.

Really hope both are innocent, but if either one is a guilty party (pizza guy is even iffy due to optics) they need to be barred from participation from the league like Voynov.

Yes, if Batherson is involved, I want him cut from the team also. At this time, based on information, I think he's not involved. We'll all find out the truth soon.

 

[Sting]

I personally think Crookshank should get it. I don't like the idea of an offensive black hole like Motte playing with Pinto.

 

[Cosmix]

Yes, if Batherson is involved, I want him cut from the team also. At this time, based on information, I think he's not involved. We'll all find out the truth soon.

The "truth" can be grey and uncertain given that there are many parties involved in this situation.

 

[Karl Eriksson]

Habs gonna swoop in and snag him

 

[Akrapovince]

Please for the love of God don’t rush Greig in any way to fill that hole.

Joseph can play either side right? Also helps out in filling that role if need be if he is.

 

[PatrickEaves]

I personally think Crookshank should get it. I don't like the idea of an offensive black hole like Motte playing with Pinto.

Didn't Motte lead the nucks in goals per 60 last year?

 

[Sensinitis]

Not really worried about Formenton. I don’t think the delay has anything to do with HC.

I think Forms wants a higher number coming off an 18 goal season and they just haven’t been able to come to a deal.

Like Dorion said it’s like the Brady situation, he’ll either be signed during pre-season or right before the season starts and miss a couple of regular season games.

Motte will be a fine replacement for a few games. Pinto-Joseph as a duo on the 3rd line is the best we’ve had in a long, long time. Adding Forms to those two just makes it that much better

 

[Answer]

I'm not saying you aren't doing this, but keep this same energy with Batherson if the same comes out about him.

Really hope both are innocent, but if either one is a guilty party (pizza guy is even iffy due to optics) they need to be barred from participation from the league like Voynov.

Why don't you just stick to the topic at hand. Discuss this nonsense on another thread please

 

[Tuna99]

Might not be any true established 3rd line wingers on the team. To me 3rd line RW and LW are are biggest weakness. Joseph wasn’t an established 3rd W in Tampa and neither is Formenton. Outside of this two it’s only Greig who to me is a legit 3rd line player. Motte, Kelly, Crookshank, Kastelic are all really good 4th line players

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Crookshank seems to be a good fit. Some decent hands, and likes to get his nose dirty around the net. And I like the idea of having someone take a bit of the physical heat off Pinto.

 

[Sun God Nika]

Crookshank seems to be a good fit. Some decent hands, and likes to get his nose dirty around the net. And I like the idea of having someone take a bit of the physical heat off Pinto.

I think crookshank needs to spend around a season in the AHL guy has missed a lot of hockey

 

[Samsquanch]

It's got to be Motte. I've got a really good feeling about this guy.

He's apparently been flying out there so far with Joseph and Pinto. Crazy speed on that line and good defensive awareness. All of them are good PKers. It's got great potential to be a reliable shut down line that can burn other teams with their speed and hard forechecking.

 

[ReginKarlssonLehner]

Formenton not being on that 3rd line transforms it from a potential x-factor area of strength to something we hope we can keep afloat.

Motte is best candidate and Kaestlic coming in in great shape poses well for him to slide in 4th line.

Motte-Pinto-Joseph
Kelly-Kaestlic-Watson

We need Formenton, though. Completely changes dynamic and depth of our bottom 6.

We look a bit foolish in trading Brown prematurely now without having acquired the top 4 we needed and now with Formenton situation unravelling.

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

I personally think Crookshank should get it. I don't like the idea of an offensive black hole like Motte playing with Pinto.

Motte isn’t an offensive black hole. He’s not a high flying offensive player but he can make plays.

Formenton not being on that 3rd line transforms it from a potential x-factor area of strength to something we hope we can keep afloat.

Motte is best candidate and Kaestlic coming in in great shape poses well for him to slide in 4th line.

Motte-Pinto-Joseph
Kelly-Kaestlic-Watson

We need Formenton, though. Completely changes dynamic and depth of our bottom 6.

We look a bit foolish in trading Brown prematurely now without having acquired the top 4 we needed and now with Formenton situation unravelling.

I think “keep it afloat” is a bit drastic. Pinto and Joseph are both still excellent 3rd liners who could easily play top 6.

 

[aragorn]

Lots of options:

1. Formenton
2. Motte - most likely brought in as insurance in case Formenton doesn't play
3. Kelly - moves up a line
4. Hawryluk - NHL experience
5. Brassard - if he has a very good training camp, NHL experience
6. Crookshank
7. Jarventie
8. Sokolov - move Joseph to 3rd line LW & callup Sokolov for 3rd line RW
9. Gambrell - sign Brassard to play centre & move Gambrell to LW
10. Greig (may not be completely healthy)

 

[saskriders]

After the first two games I have the bottom 6 penciled in as

Motte-Pinto-Joseph
Kelly-Kastelic-Crookshank

With Greig being the biggest question mark right now.

 

[aragorn]

After the first two games I have the bottom 6 penciled in as

Motte-Pinto-Joseph
Kelly-Kastelic-Crookshank

With Greig being the biggest question mark right now.

Crookshank is not playing RW over Watson & while I too want Kastelic to play they signed Gambrell & he will most likely start the yr as the 4th line centre. Motte is clearly the Formenton replacement if he doesn't sign or is prohibited from playing or traded. I would keep Formenton over most of the LW options.

 

[GCK]

Definitely need Formenton as 3LW, everyone else is a massive drop off.

 

[Big Muddy]

I assumed this is why we signed Motte.

Yes, Motte seems most likely. Formenton would be good too but we all know the situation with him.

 

[aragorn]

I would much rather have Formenton play 3rd line LW than anyone else. While a few guys could fill in on the 3rd line RW spot none of them bring the offence I would like to see that C. Brown brought on that 3rd line. He would be the perfect fit there right now. On the 4th line I want Kastelic at centre & someone bigger, tougher, who can skate & rough it up if needed. I don't mind one of the three below at 4th line LW but I think they need a fighter on RW who can also play & contribute. Joseph just isn't the playmaker or goal scorer they need on the 3rd line RW IMO. I think Boucher & Ostapchuk could eventually make their way onto this bottom six in the next 2 yrs.

Tkachuk - Norris - Batherson
DeBrincat - Stutzle - Giroux
Formenton - Pinto - ???
Motte/Joseph/Kelly - Kastelic - ???

The defence needs to be upgraded especially given we have 3 UFAs on it this yr. Re-signing Zub has to be a priority & no brainer, he's just better than everyone else defensively. IMO Sanderson is going to be another special player, maybe not quite as dynamic as Chabot but better defensively & will still bring some offence. I think he will get better every yr & could be a better version of Redden.

I like Hamonic as the 4th D, he has decent size & can play a tough game & will drop them, but he is a 32 yr old UFA. JBD IMO could be the best RD we have at the moment to replace him next yr & play with Sanderson that would allow Sanderson to attack offensively. I'm not a fan of Zaitsev or Brannstrom & would prefer Thomson at this time to replace them on the roster. Holden is a 35 yr old UFA who could be replaced by Kleven as soon as next yr.

Chabot - Zub
Sanderson - JBD
Kleven - Thomson

The goaltending this yr looks much better than last yr, but Talbot is a 35 yr old UFA & I'm just not sure about Forsberg or Sogaard for this future team. Goaltenders are hard to guage, but most of the very good ones were all drafted fairly high. The Sens need a good young goaltender to emerge from within or fall into their lap.