GDT: Hockey's back! (Sort of) - Prospects Challenge Weekend GDT

[AgentBrodeur]

I dont see what the point of that would be. Lappin has had ample oppourtunities others have not had, others who show more promise as well. Would probably piss off a few guys if Lappin is given a spot simply because he has 'one last chance'.

when your given 6 minutes, a game , its kinda tough

 

[Bleedred]

when your given 6 minutes, a game , its kinda tough

He averaged 9:46 per game last year and was VERY bad in his last call up. He only played 7:28 and 8:24 in his last two games played because he floated around like a broken game controller. He was herpes in that game where Eddie Lack faced 51 shots against Tampa. I was there.

Blake Pietila managed to look better than him during that call up. Kevin Rooney (who also sucks) managed to look a lot better than him when he was up.

Lappin also did jack during his last 20+ games in 16-17.

Lappin probably just isn't NHL caliber. He's already turning 26 years old on November 1st. It's rare that a player breaks in and becomes anything at that age. Blake Coleman is a rare example.

 

[MadDevil]

I've never really been impressed with Lappin. He's always struck me as one of those good AHL players that just can't cut it in the NHL. Still, he's not a bad guy to have around for organizational depth. I'll take him over the Sestitos and Sislos we used to have in those spots.

 

[devilsblood]

I've never really been impressed with Lappin. He's always struck me as one of those good AHL players that just can't cut it in the NHL. Still, he's not a bad guy to have around for organizational depth. I'll take him over the Sestitos and Sislos we used to have in those spots.

I'm pretty down on Lappin at the moment, but I was pretty down on Coleman at this time last year as well.

Like with Q, you hope he comes back motivated, and then hope that motivation can carry him to a successful season.

 

[MadDevil]

The competition for the last roster spot or two up front is definitely going to be fun to watch. McLeod, JQ, Anderson, Lappin, Seney, etc. I think something good is going to happen there.

 

[Billdo]

The competition for the last roster spot or two up front is definitely going to be fun to watch. McLeod, JQ, Anderson, Lappin, Seney, etc. I think something good is going to happen there.

Seney is going to get it IMO.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Seney is going to get it IMO.

Based on what? How does he have the inside track over Anderson, JQ, or McLeod?

 

[My3Sons]

In the Alex Nylander prospect thread on the main board there was a bit of discussion about the prospect tourney. Interesting the Sabres fans saw BOS as the best team and PIT as much lower quality. I guess from a Sabres perspective that’s not wrong since they beat NJ but I guess no one saw NJ beat the BOS prospects pretty handily. Still plenty of criticism of that pick. To my eyes worse criticism than McLeod gets here.

 

[My3Sons]

Based on what? How does he have the inside track over Anderson, JQ, or McLeod?

I think it’s just an intuition or gut feeling type post.

 

[devilsblood]

Based on what? How does he have the inside track over Anderson, JQ, or McLeod?

Not my opinion, but if he proved himself better at the moment, would be sufficient. I don't think Devils are looking to rush the young guys. If the young guys are ready, then great, if they are a little tepid, not willing to go push the tempo, then I think the team would rather they be in the AHL.

 

[Billdo]

Based on what? How does he have the inside track over Anderson, JQ, or McLeod?

Just a hunch. Out of those three and Seney my order would be Seney, Anderson, JQ, McLeod. Not going on anything, just a hunch.

 

[RangerDoggo]

I think McLeod is going to be in Binghamton to start the year unless he blows Hynes away in the preseason. If I had to choose one of Seney, JQ, or Anderson, I think Anderson gets the spot at this point. But there's plenty of time to decide.

 

[Devils Dominion]

I think McLeod is going to be in Binghamton to start the year unless he blows Hynes away in the preseason. If I had to choose one of Seney, JQ, or Anderson, I think Anderson gets the spot at this point. But there's plenty of time to decide.

Ideally it would be JQ who shines and makes NJ.

They would let Joey, Seney and McLeod break into pro hockey and season themselves in Bingo

But, Seney has been very impressive and he may earn a NHL spot.

 

[Cheddabombs]

Ideally it would be JQ who shines and makes NJ.

They would let Joey, Seney and McLeod break into pro hockey and season themselves in Bingo

But, Seney has been very impressive and he may earn a NHL spot.

I've said for the most part this off-season I think it'll be Joey to grab that final spot. But Seney was impressive in this little tournament. So was Speers for that matter, who could very well make the team too.

I kind of hope JQ can make it just because if he doesn't now, when will be? This year is big for him with regards to his NHL career and I hope he starts on the right foot and can crack the lineup. But if he doesn't earn it then so be it.

 

[Call Me Al]

this is a good problem to have

 

[devilsblood]

bing is going to be packed with young guys.

Even if Q AND Anderson(for arguments sake) make it.

That leaves Speers, Bastian Gignac, McLeod, Sharangovich, Stud's, Seney.

Don't know what that means in terms of win totals down there, but that's a lot of kids. Even more so if Lappin and Stafford are the 12th and 13th fwd's.

 

[Emperoreddy]

I've said for the most part this off-season I think it'll be Joey to grab that final spot. But Seney was impressive in this little tournament. So was Speers for that matter, who could very well make the team too.

I kind of hope JQ can make it just because if he doesn't now, when will be? This year is big for him with regards to his NHL career and I hope he starts on the right foot and can crack the lineup. But if he doesn't earn it then so be it.

Just reading the press about how Joey changed his work outs for his first pro year I think says a lot about where he is at. Hell just look at him and you can see he bulked up.

Outside of maybe JQ, I don’t think any of the other kids are as ready physically for the NHL then Joey right now.

Coaches also put him through a trial by fire this prospect tourney. Played both special teams, and in all situations from first line skill to bottom 6 grind it out roles.

 

[Missionhockey]

I think McLeod is going to be in Binghamton to start the year unless he blows Hynes away in the preseason. If I had to choose one of Seney, JQ, or Anderson, I think Anderson gets the spot at this point. But there's plenty of time to decide.

The best thing for Mcleod IMO is to go to Bingo and learn to play RW.

 

[RangerDoggo]

I highly doubt Sharangovich will make the big club, but if he keeps it up I could see him as a late-season fill-in or a regular by next season. I gotta think Boyle’s finished as a Devil next season and Zajac isn’t far behind.

 

[HenriquesJawLine]

The best thing for Mcleod IMO is to go to Bingo and learn to play RW.

Eww no. Playing him at wing exposes his weaknesses and wastes all of his strengths.

 

[Devils Dominion]

I think some of you, need to pump the brakes on pencilling in some of our prospects to the NHL.

Most are not ready yet, give them some time to prepare themselves for the bigs

 

[Missionhockey]

Eww no. Playing him at wing exposes his weaknesses and wastes all of his strengths.

And what are those exactly?

Playing on the wing maximizes on his strengths IMO because he can put a lot of pressure as the first forward in the zone on the forecheck. Plus his willingness to engage and win puck battles is exactly the type of game he would excel at. If he's played at center he'll need to learn to slow the play down and let the play develop and it's something he hasn't improved on a ton it seems from his draft year.