Pre-Game Talk: Hawks & Habs vs SENS (Friday & Saturday night)

[swiftwin]

Am I the only one who isn't really high on Brown? He's like a slower, lazier, less talented Spezza.

 

[L'Aveuglette]

We barely look like an NHL team against Chicago's ECHL lineup.

 

[Alex1234]

Dzingle getting better in tight areas

 

[Joeyjoejoe]

Am I the only one who isn't really high on Brown? He's like a slower, lazier, less talented Spezza.

Yeppp.

I see a bust or at least 1 full year of AHL.

 

[Boud]

Brown does not look good out there. He needs some time in the AHL.

 

[Alex1234]

I’m back. Got a 3 day ban for taking a run at The Count lmao. What a joke.

Anyways. Formenton looks like he’s gonna stick around no?

Sure was worth it
Welcome back

Formenton is NHL caliber already imo

 

[Joeyjoejoe]

Yeah this team needs to score 3 goals in the 3rd period just to ease me.

 

[L'Aveuglette]

Yep, if Brown can't stand out in this kind of game where he should be getting more time/space to make plays well.....it doesn't look good for him to be in the NHL anytime soon.

 

[Korpse]

Brown does not look good out there. He needs some time in the AHL.

He had a good first period and wasnt as bad as some believe in the first game but he is in need of some time in the AHL.

 

[Boud]

Am I the only one who isn't really high on Brown? He's like a slower, lazier, less talented Spezza.

I mentionned it at the draft I would've rather had Mcloed than Brown nevermind the extra pick we gave up to get him.

I understand why they went for Brown though. Hopefully he takes a step forward this season in the A. I don't see him getting a roster spot over guys like Chlapik and White .

 

[topshelf15]

I mentionned it at the draft I would've rather had Mcloed than Brown nevermind the extra pick we gave up to get him.

I understand why they went for Brown though. Hopefully he takes a step forward this season in the A. I don't see him getting a roster spot over guys like Chlapik and White .

Yep some iron lung motivation ....He just doesnt seem to be engaged ,he has obvious skill...Its the drive he needs to work on...Formenton though,he may just be the surprise we need

 

[LDN]

You will love Formenton if he does stay up(We obviously wish he could come back, but if he makes it then thats awesome for him). He can play any style of game and basically on any line...super well rounded player!

 

[Micklebot]

I mentionned it at the draft I would've rather had Mcloed than Brown nevermind the extra pick we gave up to get him.

I understand why they went for Brown though. Hopefully he takes a step forward this season in the A. I don't see him getting a roster spot over guys like Chlapik and White .

He has some flashes, Belleville should do him some good though.

 

[branch]

Sure was worth it
Welcome back

Formenton is NHL caliber already imo

I don’t think he goes back to the O this year. People talk about “ruining prospects” and shit like that...but if they’re ready, they’re ready

 

[topshelf15]

I don’t think he goes back to the O this year. People talk about “ruining prospects” and **** like that...but if they’re ready, they’re ready

Agreed if they are meant to be in the NHL then its meant to be ....

 

[swiftwin]

I don’t think he goes back to the O this year. People talk about “ruining prospects” and **** like that...but if they’re ready, they’re ready

Yeah, if Guy Boucher, of all people, thinks the kid is ready, the kid is probably ready... lol

 

[Xspyrit]

God that 2014 draft is one the worst ever for this franchise.

That draft year was terrible, a few hidden gems but absolutely no depth. Sens first pick was 40th OA and it doesn’t even look like they could have made several better selections

2014 NHL Entry Draft Picks at hockeydb.com

 

[Clayonator]

Am I the only one who isn't really high on Brown? He's like a slower, lazier, less talented Spezza.

I’m a huge fan of his talent level and potential, and think he’s the ideal fit long term for second line centre, but he’s gonna have to step up and put it together. Can’t really solely on talent anymore. With Duchene, Tierney, Chlapik, White and Pageau once he comes back, he doesn’t exactly have his future set in stone. He’s going to have to outperform 3 of them (not named Duchene) to claim a top 9 centre spot in the future. Might need a kick in the pants like Chlapik did, which worked in his case. This is a reach at this point, but I wonder what team with several high end defence prospects, and a lack of organizational centre depth are out there at the moment.

 

[topshelf15]

After this game Iam hopeful we cut another group of players,we need to get our final team together sooner and start to practice and move forward....We really dont have time to wait the full 6 games on some guys,they can go to the AHL and work their way back

 

[Sensinitis]

Chlapik gonna make Brown start off in the A.

Love it, no freebies for big boy Logan.

 

[topshelf15]

Chlapik gonna make Brown start off in the A.

Love it, no freebies for big boy Logan.

Yep want a job ??Out hustle the competition for one...Ditto for the defenders Englund and Harpur have punched their ticket too as far as Iam concerned

 

[L'Aveuglette]

We're really seeing that fast-paced, energetic forecheck game Boucher wanted to instill eh?

 

[topshelf15]

We're really seeing that fast-paced, energetic forecheck game Boucher wanted to instill eh?

Him wanting to play a defensive game is mind boggling.....Our blueline is AHL calibre...

 

[sensfreak18]

Yeah this team is definitely not going to be complete trash all season long. I've never even heard of any of these Chicago goal scorers.

 

[topshelf15]

Take the best 7 blueliners and the best 13 forwards and get rid of the rest....We dont need to see more of Sexton,Englund etc etc....Put the best team on the ice and start working on getting them ready not to get hammered in the opener