I had this exact thought. But not sure he could keep up with those two. It will come for Hayton. But the slow starts are now becoming a trend.
Good thing we drafted four players who are 6'4" - 6'8" in the last two 1st rounds.
Can't do it every night. It's great seeing some secondary scoring. That's what keeps teams dangerous..
Thought he looked very hungry tonight. Agree that he looked a bit awkward on the PP too. I really wish we had Zucker to fill out the roster.
Wish this aged better. That 8-1 win was a lot easier to digest. Still got faith in the Snakes though
There is no way I take Hayton off the top line. Not a chance. Hayton does all the little things for that line, screens, interfers, puck retrieval, then draws lots of defenseman attention which allows keller and schmaltz to weave around. Other than not finishing here and there, that is the only thing. He will start getting puck luck soon.
I absolutely agree, the take you quoted and the thread on the mainboard just scream stats only watcher to me
LOB hustles, all the time, seems like a nice kid, but like you said, no NHL abilities. I have to add no fighting abilities as well. I for the life of me, do not understand why they can't find a fourth liner with NHL abilities for that line. Don't get me wrong, that line is playing really well, but still.
Nash was saying that when he asked BA who might be a player that breaks out this year, BA said with no hesitation, Carcone. I don't think many of us gave him a chance to do much, some were surprised he made the club. All I can say is good for him. He has paid his dues.
Finally, someone with enough balls to say something. Hayton is kind of a mystery to me. He does most everything well, and shows flashes of really good, but I don't think he has the talent to play where they have him. Maybe if they put him on the second or third line where he belongs he could flourish. We have been saying, he is still young, lost a year of development, was dicked around etc. but I think there comes a time to accept he is what he is and that is a second or third line C.
He is likely a second line C, but he is still the best all around C we have right now. He is good in all 3 zones on D and can take the toughest assignments. He lacks some scoring right now but points will come. We just scored 8 goals, making changes to increase scoring while giving up some on D for the top line isn't a solution to a problem we have right now.Finally, someone with enough balls to say something. Hayton is kind of a mystery to me. He does most everything well, and shows flashes of really good, but I don't think he has the talent to play where they have him. Maybe if they put him on the second or third line where he belongs he could flourish. We have been saying, he is still young, lost a year of development, was dicked around etc. but I think there comes a time to accept he is what he is and that is a second or third line C.
Stop making excuses guys. I would think McBain could do the same thing as Hayton, but neither should be in that spot, but we have no one else except maybe Cooley, but I don't think he is ready yet. BA gave Hayton a two year show me contract that came with third line money. It's all up to Hayton now.
I agree that we should try someone else. Mcbain I think could do all the same things hayton has done so far he just hasn’t been given the opportunity. It might also help Hayton get out of his funk. If it doesn’t work you just change them back but I think you have to reward a young players who is doing everything right like Mcbain has with something otherwise we are limiting him to a fourth liner forever. I’m also not saying Hayton should be on the 4th line. Move him to the second and Bjug to the fourth.
I agree, but we need our first line to produce or we are in trouble. Last night will not be a common occurrence. Every player has to play D, but your first line has to put up points, that is their first objective. Not having a 1C keeps on haunting this team.
I'm with you. Watch Hayton break out next game.
No, this is how it is in a community with no heart/soul, only look legit should there be playoffs. Had it not been for Blackhawk fans (traveling in from Chicago
) and the few Bedard fanboys), it would have been even more pathetic.
