Future of Michael Bunting

[rt]

You could do a find and replace Bunting with Garland and change the dates in this thread to two years ago and it would be totally believable.

 

[42]

How has Bunting looked lately? It's weird his production is so goal-heavy: 9 goals and 2 assists in 17 games. His AHL stats (more assists than goals) suggests he has some playmaking skills as well.

 

[XX]

How has Bunting looked lately? It's weird his production is so goal-heavy: 9 goals and 2 assists in 17 games. His AHL stats (more assists than goals) suggests he has some playmaking skills as well.

The Coyotes don't ever get sustained offensive zone time, so Bunting's goals mostly come from deflecting shots from the point. He is probably the only guy who routinely goes to the front of the net.

 

[Vinny Boombatz]

The Coyotes don't ever get sustained offensive zone time, so Bunting's goals mostly come from deflecting shots from the point. He is the only guy who routinely goes to the front of the net.

Fixed it for you

 

[42]

The Coyotes don't ever get sustained offensive zone time, so Bunting's goals mostly come from deflecting shots from the point. He is probably the only guy who routinely goes to the front of the net.

So sounds like he's indispensable then? Every team needs someone to go to the front of the net on a regular basis.

 

[Grimes]

Cool article on Bunting
Meet the Pending UFA Nobody's Talking About

 

[The Feckless Puck]

It amazes me how good Bunting looks compared to the rest of the roster (except maybe Garland), considering that he's basically just playing the game the way it's supposed to be played.

 

[RemoAZ]

It amazes me how good Bunting looks compared to the rest of the roster (except maybe Garland), considering that he's basically just playing the game the way it's supposed to be played.

Tocc just hasn't gotten to him yet. Thankfully he failed to give him a shot all this time.

 

[Jakey53]

It amazes me how good Bunting looks compared to the rest of the roster (except maybe Garland), considering that he's basically just playing the game the way it's supposed to be played.

I have seen this a hundred times before. Let's wait and see what happens before you pick him as our next golden child.

 

[The Feckless Puck]

I have seen this a hundred times before. Let's wait and see what happens before you pick him as our next golden child.

I haven't picked him as anything. I've loved the job he's done for us so far, but I also know the league's gonna scout him and he's going to regress to the mean. If I were GM, I'd probably offer him a bridge deal of $925K, one way, and then see what he can do with a full season.

 

[lanky]

I haven't picked him as anything. I've loved the job he's done for us so far, but I also know the league's gonna scout him and he's going to regress to the mean. If I were GM, I'd probably offer him a bridge deal of $925K, one way, and then see what he can do with a full season.

And then he would go get a better contract from a better GM.

 

[The Feckless Puck]

And then he would go get a better contract from a better GM.

Great, someone else can overpay him.

 

[cobra427]

I haven't picked him as anything. I've loved the job he's done for us so far, but I also know the league's gonna scout him and he's going to regress to the mean. If I were GM, I'd probably offer him a bridge deal of $925K, one way, and then see what he can do with a full season.

Its a short stretch of games, and he's 25 not 21. Is it a fluke that he has this many goals? I agree, offer a 1 year deal and see what he does for a full season. Look at Fisher and Crouse, their production has dropped off. Winger are easy to get and replace anyway.

 

[Canis Latrans]

I think it is interesting that Fischer's offensive game has improved since Bunting arrived. I think it's partly due to the added pressure to stay in the lineup, but more so I believe Bunting has shown how effective crashing the net can be, and Fischer has taken notice, following in his footsteps to a degree and demonstrating some success. I would still say Bunting handles the puck better, but I am pleased that Fischer isn't tossing the puck away immediately anymore as he obviously lacked confidence to handle it at times earlier this season.

 

[Jagged Ice]

I think it is interesting that Fischer's offensive game has improved since Bunting arrived. I think it's partly due to the added pressure to stay in the lineup, but more so I believe Bunting has shown how effective crashing the net can be, and Fischer has taken notice, following in his footsteps to a degree and demonstrating some success. I would still say Bunting handles the puck better, but I am pleased that Fischer isn't tossing the puck away immediately anymore as he obviously lacked confidence to handle it at times earlier this season.

Good observation. Sometimes a fellow player can create the spark if the coach behind the bench is incapable or uninterested in doing so.

 

[aonb]

Hi guys! How is Bunting on World's? I know that Canada sucks as a team but im curious if he is making any positive impact