GDT: GAME 2 | Sens vs Red Wings | Happy Thanksgiving | 7 PM EST | Sporsnet One | Formenton Edition

[coladin]

Man, I think the most disastrous thing that could ever happen to this franchise from a branding perspective would be to have the arena land negotiation with the NCC fall apart.

I think there's a big chunk of the fanbase that have already put all of their eggs into that basket, and having a new arena waived in front of their faces only to have it pulled away at the last minute would be a huge blow to the morale of the team and city.

And the scary part - knowing the history of the NCC, it's not a ridiculous hypothetical scenario, either.

That new arena basket is , like, at least 5 years away. Are Sens "fans", or maybe "grocery shoppers" (as is the latest lame excuse from another fan) , supposed to stay home for another 5 years and wait for a new arena?

 

[coladin]

With Hoffman the skill is/was apparent, Dzingel has speed but no other tools that stand out.

I like that he is tenacious and passionate when he plays. He will fight when pushed, and will do a lot of little things too. Here's to hoping his hands continue to develop.

 

[BonkTastic]

Are Sens "fans", or maybe "grocery shoppers" (as is the latest lame excuse from another fan) , supposed to stay home for another 5 years and wait for a new arena?

Regardless of what anyone thinks fans "should" be doing, I think we are already seeing part of the fanbase tuck in and wait for the new arena, yes.

 

[aragorn]

I would say that Dzingel is a decent two way 3rd line player with the potential for 30 pts give or take IF he plays in the top 9 with a play maker like Ryan or Stone. Not sure he can pot more than 20 pts without a play maker on his line since he can't seem to do anything on his own. He's a player I would probably look to move in any package to upgrade on the wing while he still may have some value. I have always liked his speed & willingness to go, if he has to but his lack of finish has been disappointing & at his age I doubt he suddenly finds his game or the back of the net.

 

[Knave]

Dzingel is like a faster Chris Kelly when Kelly was younger or a Christoph Schubert who doesn't play defense.

 

[Masked]

Regardless of what anyone thinks fans "should" be doing, I think we are already seeing part of the fanbase tuck in and wait for the new arena, yes.

What else would you expect when even the owner is telling you that the current place sucks?

 

[Sensinitis]

Cant say I've seen much of either from him. Not really a guy I'm expecting to stickhandle out of a phone booth or make a pinpoint pass through traffic.

You're using elite level plays to judge if he's good at those things? I dunno if that's the best way to evaluate him.

 

[Burrowsaurus]

Dzingel is like a faster Chris Kelly when Kelly was younger or a Christoph Schubert who doesn't play defense.

That Schubert comparable is terrible.

 

[Punchbowl]

You're using elite level plays to judge if he's good at those things? I dunno if that's the best way to evaluate him.

I think he's just using hyperbole to make his point; Dzingel isn't a high-skill player.

It's in Dzingel's best interest, in my opinion, to really hone his defensive game. A lightning fast player who can kill penalties and neutralize opponent's chances is always in demand.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

zzzzzzzz

That Schubert comparable is terrible.

So is the Kelly comparable