GDT: CANES @ CAPS

[Ole Gil]

I think there's a real chance Foegele gets some Calder votes when it's all said and done. The kid is all over the place making things happen. 6 points in 3 games. After 3 points in 2 games in his NHL stint last year. Along with leading the AHL in nonPP goals last year.

Looking back at the "Predict the goals" thread, Foegele wasn't even on the list. He looks like a 50+ point player out there.

I think Foegele could absolutely play with Aho/TT, but he's such a catalyst, I think you stick a Ferland or Zykov there because they need someone else to help them.

Zykov/Aho/TT
Ferland/Staal/Williams
Foegele/Necas/Svechnikov
Martinook/Wallmark/McGinn
PDG

Slavin-Hamilton
CDH-Faulk
Fleury-Pesce
TVR

 

[CandyCanes]

I think there's a real chance Foegele gets some Calder votes when it's all said and done. The kid is all over the place making things happen. 6 points in 3 games. After 3 points in 2 games in his NHL stint last year. Along with leading the AHL in nonPP goals last year.

Looking back at the "Predict the goals" thread, Foegele wasn't even on the list. He looks like a 50+ point player out there.

I think Foegele could absolutely play with Aho/TT, but he's such a catalyst, I think you stick a Ferland or Zykov there because they need someone else to help them.

Zykov/Aho/TT
Ferland/Staal/Williams
Foegele/Necas/Svechnikov
Martinook/Wallmark/McGinn
PDG

Slavin-Hamilton
CDH-Faulk
Fleury-Pesce
TVR

Agreed. We have 4 guys that I think could have a legit shot at finishing in the top 10 of Calder voting.

 

[Ole Gil]

I think a lot of people also forget that he had a 1.22 points per game last year in the AHL, which was the highest in the league for players playing 40+ games. I’m pretty certain he gets claimed if he gets sent down.

I’d like to give him another regular season look at the 4th line C before losing him on waivers for nothing. If he does fail, try and trade him for a late draft pick for asset management.

I don't think there's any question Wallmark makes the opening day roster. His shortcoming, is that he's a bit small for his skillset, and that's something that sometimes doesn't translate from AHL to NHL scoring wise. But I think he'll get his shot with the Canes.

 

[MinJaBen]

Thanks....I woke up my wife laughing so hard at that.

 

[Canes]

So who's going to make the "Are the 2018-2019 Canes the Greatest Preseason Team of All-Time?" thread on the main board?

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

So who's going to make the "Are the 2018-2019 Canes the Greatest Preseason Team of All-Time?" thread on the main board?

Hopefully nobody.

 

[Surrounded By Ahos]

Thanks....I woke up my wife laughing so hard at that.

I will make no apologies!

 

[Canes]

Hopefully nobody.

It's a serious topic in need of discussion.

I vote bluedevil.

 

[Blueline Bomber]

I'm going to continue to tell myself that it's still only the preseason. I will also maintain that stance when they inevitably lose on Sunday.

I mean, it's a chance to perfect the preseason in front of what should be the biggest crowd thus far (yay free games!), and I'll be there. Oh, and its an afternoon game. No way they win it.

 

[Kaako Kappo]

I'm going to continue to tell myself that it's still only the preseason. I will also maintain that stance when they inevitably lose on Sunday.

I mean, it's a chance to perfect the preseason in front of what should be the biggest crowd thus far (yay free games!), and I'll be there. Oh, and its an afternoon game. No way they win it.

Yes. Remember Colorado.

 

[Roboturner913]

So who's going to make the "Are the 2018-2019 Canes the Greatest Preseason Team of All-Time?" thread on the main board?

Somebody should. I won't. But seriously, somebody should.

It's actually not all that farfetched as far as message board bullshit goes.

 

[Roboturner913]

Geez, wish we had D. Ryan right about now.

Maybe we do.

Because, as we know, Derek Ryan can actually occupy all points in space-time at once, since he learned how to astral project himself while playing in some weird gypsy hockey league in the late 1960s. (It has been widely speculated although never proven that Ryan scored 4 goals against the Baltimore Clippers in 1969 while simulataneously playing bongos in Santana's legendary performance of "Soul Sacrifice" at Woodstock.)

https://hfboards.mandatory.com/thre...n-unsustainable-scoring-pace-edition.2164863/

 

[AD Skinner]

Thank you for putting words to my brain pictures

 

[NotOpie]

Foegele/Foegele/Foegele
Zykov/Foegele/Foegele
Foegele/Necas/Svechnikov
Foegele/Wallmark/Foegele

Foegele/Foegele
Foegele/Foegele
Cajkovsky/Foegele

Foegele
Foegele

All rookie team for Calder voting purposes....

 

[bluedevil58]

So who's going to make the "Are the 2018-2019 Canes the Greatest Preseason Team of All-Time?" thread on the main board?

I can rise to the occasion. I think the better topic to discuss is how Aho is the best center in the league though.

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

I think there's a real chance Foegele gets some Calder votes when it's all said and done. The kid is all over the place making things happen. 6 points in 3 games. After 3 points in 2 games in his NHL stint last year. Along with leading the AHL in nonPP goals last year.

Looking back at the "Predict the goals" thread, Foegele wasn't even on the list. He looks like a 50+ point player out there.

This board has talked about letting guys marinate in the AHL for years. Clearly, it depends on the player though as the NHL has changed over the years where young, fast, high skilled guys can make an impact right away, but as we discuss prospects like Roy (2015 draft), Kuokkanen (2016 draft), Saarela (2015 draft), Gauthier (2016 draft), etc....it's fair to point out that Zykov (2013 draft), Foegele (2014 draft), and Wallmark (2014 draft) are all just about to hit the NHL full time a full 4-5 years post draft. This time last year, Zykov was coming off a 34 point AHL season, Foegele was just starting his first AHL season, and Wallmark had just completed his first AHL season with 46 points.

Not all of those aforementioned guys from the 2015-2017 draft will make it, in fact, there's no guarantee that Zykov and Wallmark will remain full time NHLrs, but it's just fine that they still have work to do to become an NHL player. Nice to have a pipeline AND the ability to let them develop in the AHL.

 

[Breakdowns]

Well this team keeps on giving! It looks like Aho will start scoring earlier this year, our defense was questionable at some points in this game, but we won, I like it.

and we scored goals, ty Canes

 

[Stickpucker]

I shall continue, but i gotta be honest TVR is doing most of the work here. And nows a good time to announce TVR has won the GDT poll with 74%. Tune in next GDT for a super cool poll.

You stop and you'll end up getting slapped with a 10 lb bag of dicks.

 

[Stickpucker]

Holtby seems to not enjoy playing us lately and that makes me glad.

 

[CandyCanes]

Soooooo when does Aho get that contract?

 

[Navin R Slavin]

Soooooo when does Aho get that contract?

I can give $100.

Ok, $200.

 

[GoldiFox]

Soooooo when does Aho get that contract?

Based on last report: After he scores 100 points this season.

 

[CandyCanes]

Based on last report: After he scores 100 points this season.

I’d prefer to give him one now. We’re screwed if he hits 100 and he doesn’t have a contract.

 

[Anton Dubinchuk]

I’d prefer to give him one now. We’re screwed if he hits 100 and he doesn’t have a contract.

No we’re not, if that happens then we have a 100 point player and our problems are solved. It’s not like we don’t have the cap room.

 

[GoldiFox]

No we’re not, if that happens then we have a 100 point player and our problems are solved. It’s not like we don’t have the cap room.

Yeah I’m happier to pay the 100 point player $10+ million than get a 60-70 point player locked up for ~$7 million.

Obviously the ideal scenario is locking Aho up for $7 million and then he becomes the 100 point player.