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Thompson will get there one day, but he needs to fill out physically and develop his game. I don’t want him anywhere near the NHL next year.I"m sure this isn't popular opinion, but I wouldn't be completely surprised if Tyce Thompson ends up slotting into the 4RW spot.
I think he has the ability to play up and down the lineup, and has at least a tiny bit of scoring punch.
Thompson will get there one day, but he needs to fill out physically and develop his game. I don’t want him anywhere near the NHL next year.
I get your line of thinking, though. My dark horse pick is Zetterlund.
The charts are great and are very useful, but they aren't a magic 8-ball and the models aren't perfect.Re: Jfresh’s charts. He admits the Flyers and Rangers being so high is probably a flaw in his formula. Should note it excludes all UFA’s so the Islanders are without a lot of the guys they haven’t officially signed yet. Buffalo still has Eichel as well.
There is a before (with an older formula) from pre-free agency. We went up a couple of points. I’m sure we will move up further if we add a couple of forward pieces.
Thompson will get there one day, but he needs to fill out physically and develop his game. I don’t want him anywhere near the NHL next year.
I get your line of thinking, though. My dark horse pick is Zetterlund.
It's a small sample but the seven games I saw Thompson play for us he really did nothing to stand out, but again, small sample and hopefully he adds some meat to his body as he is one skinny kid.Thompson is 22 - he will almost certainly play some NHL games, and if he doesn't, it means he isn't an NHL prospect. Some guys make it after being buried at 22 but not many, and certainly fewer given the Devils' RW depth (though that is subject to change).
Thompson is 22 - he will almost certainly play some NHL games, and if he doesn't, it means he isn't an NHL prospect. Some guys make it after being buried at 22 but not many, and certainly fewer given the Devils' RW depth (though that is subject to change).
I didn't say I thought he should or shouldn't start there. I was just saying I wouldn't be surprised if he earned that position. Just a gut feeling.I can definitely see him getting games later in the year, especially if he’s playing well in Utica.
I should qualify my statement, which was in response to the idea that Thompson should start out at RW4. I don’t think that’s in anyone’s best interests.
i think if the plan was to get tatar, he would be here by now. i'm thinking fitz is exploring the trade route.
gonna guess he's gonna watch the eichel/tatar fallout and swoop where neededi think if the plan was to get tatar, he would be here by now. i'm thinking fitz is exploring the trade route.
Not even looking at a single advanced stat, Tatar is a more accomplished winger than anyone on the roster. 149 points (57 goals) in 198 games over the last 3 seasons. And yes, he’s a soft perimeter player and hits are meaningless, but he had 63 to Miles Wood’s 38 last year lol.
Thompson is 22 - he will almost certainly play some NHL games, and if he doesn't, it means he isn't an NHL prospect. Some guys make it after being buried at 22 but not many, and certainly fewer given the Devils' RW depth (though that is subject to change).
It's absurd the perception of him has dropped this low. At the absolute worst he steps in and is our 4th best forward. Somebody trade for Tarasenko already so we'll sign him.
Is there anything on the horizon between now and training camp? Buffalo rookie tournament?
i mean we have rookie campI believe I saw no development camp. Don't know about the rookie tourney