Dylan Strome Appreciation Thread

[Blue Line Turnover]

Welcome. At least you have the Gretzky glory days. But, yeah, you have our sympathy. That Manning trade was a howler, eh?

Hawks' scouting department is second to none and has the budget to match.

I was born after the Gretz/Messier era. Also, Caggiula was one of my favourite players

 

[bwana63]

I was born after the Gretz/Messier era. Also, Caggiula was one of my favourite players

We like him too. My condolences. Chia was a beaut! lol

 

[AmericanDream]

Why is it that your guy Temmu never had a better year than his rookie season?

You would have thought he'd be at 200 pts by the time he was 27 the way you seem to assume players develop.

what is this??? lol...did I miss another George special??

 

[RememberTheRoar]

what is this??? lol...did I miss another George special??

George just doesn’t comprehend the concept of development not being linear. Apparently Musto doesn’t either.

 

[Kevin Musto]

George just doesn’t comprehend the concept of development not being linear. Apparently Musto doesn’t either.

Huh?

What about Strome's game shouldn't result in a better season? Strome put up 51 points in 58 games with the Hawks. On pace for 72 points in 82 games.

This season Strome is going to be properly conditioned, better stamina, improved skating, physically stronger, being in a system right from the get go, and it's a contract year. It's not a guarantee of course, but all signs point to Strome being even better.

 

[RememberTheRoar]

Huh?

What about Strome's game shouldn't result in a better season? Strome put up 51 points in 58 games with the Hawks. On pace for 72 points in 82 games.

This season Strome is going to be properly conditioned, better stamina, improved skating, physically stronger, being in a system right from the get go, and it's a contract year. It's not a guarantee of course, but all signs point to Strome being even better.

None of that guarantees he will produce more. It’s fine for you to predict that he will based on all that rational, but to badger people for citing rational reasons for a downturn is shitty of you.

A linear growth for Strome isn’t as guaranteed as you’re trying to make it seem it is.

 

[Kevin Musto]

None of that guarantees he will produce more. It’s fine for you to predict that he will based on all that rational, but to badger people for citing rational reasons for a downturn is ****ty of you.

When did this happen? I must've missed this

 

[RememberTheRoar]

When did this happen? I must've missed this

Badger was a poor word choice on my part, I must have interpreted your post with a worse tone when I was less sober.

“A poorly conditioned Strome out of Arizona managed to put up about 60 points and yet some of you are predicting he does worse than this...”

 

[featherhawk]

I fully suspect Strome's trajectory to continue the up swing

He likely gets a better more stable winger to go along with Cat, a skilled shooter with some size and speed. would be perfect fit so many options

I see him reaching 75+ this year

 

[Kevin Musto]

 

[clydesdale line]

Was just about to post this haha. Lets make a minor deal with the Leafs and get Baptiste now.

 

[Rick C137]

Was just about to post this haha. Lets make a minor deal with the Leafs and get Baptiste now.

You really thought you were gonna beat Musto to the punch on posting a Strome video?

 

[clydesdale line]

You really thought you were gonna beat Musto to the punch on posting a Strome video?

I did the other day.

 

[MileHighHawksFan]

You really thought you were gonna beat Musto to the punch on posting a Strome video?

Hey now Musto could have easily been out of vaseline and needed to make a trip to the store...

 

[Kevin Musto]

Hey now Musto could have easily been out of vaseline and needed to make a trip to the store...

The stores in the vicinity can't keep up with the demand...

 

[Kevin Musto]

One day some kid is going to want #17 but a legend will stand in his way

 

[clydesdale line]

@Kevin Musto That Strome dance move in the other clip gonna be a new gif for you?

 

[Kevin Musto]

@Kevin Musto That Strome dance move in the other clip gonna be a new gif for you?

Which dance clip? This one?

 

[Kevin Musto]

 

[clydesdale line]

Which dance clip? This one?

Nah this one.



10 seconds in.

 

[Kevin Musto]

Nah this one.



10 seconds in.

 

[clydesdale line]

We have a winner!

 

[Kevin Musto]

 

[UsernameWasTaken]

One day some kid is going to want #17 but a legend will stand in his way

He should have asked to wear 88.

 

[UsernameWasTaken]

Huh?

What about Strome's game shouldn't result in a better season? Strome put up 51 points in 58 games with the Hawks. On pace for 72 points in 82 games.

This season Strome is going to be properly conditioned, better stamina, improved skating, physically stronger, being in a system right from the get go, and it's a contract year. It's not a guarantee of course, but all signs point to Strome being even better.

Strong conditioning, skating, strength is what will help Strome move to the next level and prove me right in my long term confidence re his skill (going back to his minor hockey days). The caveat is "awesome off season" has not been a guarantee for Strome the last few years. I will not attack him as 'lazy' and have, in the past, been quite vocal that he ran into problems in AZ that were beyond his control. Having said that, even going back to jr, he has not necessarily put in the off season work that's required. I have faith that being a Hawk rather than a Coyote will have helped get the message to him.