mad4comp
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I got a feeling they think this Kovy could fill the void that Connolly left. I'd put him with Eller immediately.
You don’t like the deal, or you just don’t think it makes much of a difference? I’m intrigued to see Kovy next to Eller. But i must admit i was baffled/lukewarm when i first heard of the deal. Didn’t seem to fill a glaring need (though of course secondary scoring always a need). My questions are, just how slow is his allegedly slow skating; does he play sound 2-way game; and doesn’t he play same spot as Ovie on PP?
On the other hand, i like the idea of Panik playing his natural side down on 4th line. I hadn’t realized he was playing off-wing all year. Plus, as much as i love Leipsic’s hustle, he also makes the occasionally mind-boggling giveaway and is tiny and has an even lower shooting % than Hags and Hathaway, which i had not realized was possible, lol.
Well, the trade deadline has not hit yet. Based on GMBM’s recent interview comments, I still think he will be on the lookout for another 200 foot forward. If this is our team though, then I still like the look of the lineup (if they can wake up and start playing 200 foot hockey again):
OV-Backstrom-Wilson
Jake-Kuzy-Oshie
Hagelin-Eller-Kovy
Panik-Dowd-Hathaway
Dillon-Carlson
Orlov-Jensen
Kempny-Gudas
Holtby
You don’t like the deal, or you just don’t think it makes much of a difference? I’m intrigued to see Kovy next to Eller. But i must admit i was baffled/lukewarm when i first heard of the deal. Didn’t seem to fill a glaring need (though of course secondary scoring always a need). My questions are, just how slow is his allegedly slow skating; does he play sound 2-way game; and doesn’t he play same spot as Ovie on PP?
On the other hand, i like the idea of Panik playing his natural side down on 4th line. I hadn’t realized he was playing off-wing all year. Plus, as much as i love Leipsic’s hustle, he also makes the occasionally mind-boggling giveaway and is tiny and has an even lower shooting % than Hags and Hathaway, which i had not realized was possible, lol.
I think Dowd will get replaced by someone. That or Jensen/Gudas/Kempny.Well, the trade deadline has not hit yet. Based on GMBM’s recent interview comments, I still think he will be on the lookout for another 200 foot forward. If this is our team though, then I still like the look of the lineup (if they can wake up and start playing 200 foot hockey again):
OV-Backstrom-Wilson
Jake-Kuzy-Oshie
Hagelin-Eller-Kovy
Panik-Dowd-Hathaway
Dillon-Carlson
Orlov-Jensen
Kempny-Gudas
Holtby
Roger that.Didn't mean it that way. Leipsic doesn't play up the lineup. He is replacing Panik.
And Panik replaces Leipsic. You were right on with that piece. I thought Hags would move to 4 LW. But it’s Panik moving there (I had no clue LW was Panik’s natural side...Mea Culpa)Didn't mean it that way. Leipsic doesn't play up the lineup. He is replacing Panik.
And Panik replaces Leipsic. You were right on with that piece. I thought Hags would move to 4 LW. But it’s Panik moving there (I had no clue LW was Panik’s natural side...Mea Culpa)
spot on Tex
And now you’ve got your sniper on the line. HummmmmHagelin and Eller have a thing going. I think it just took Hagelin a while to get comfortable. Might be Panik looks better next season too. Hagelin scored 2 today and hit a post shorthanded. Eller is a beast. The speed and beast package is tough to match up with 3 lines down.
I don’t think we are doneOnly dislike that we're without a 2nd or 3rd round pick this year.
As has been said, on its face, this seems a very low risk move that improves both the 3rd and 4th lines.
Also agree that the retention is a bit fishy. Any RHD whose cap hits are within a few hundred thousand of Jensen's?
This. Might not have been my first choice, but he's said he wants to win and he performed in MTL. What's could possibly be the problem?I honestly don't see why people are even remotely upset about this. Leipsic is a replacement-level player and Panik can slide down to beef up the 4th line. The Caps don't need another burner on the third line with Hagelin and Eller, they need someone who can score. Panik just hasn't panned out yet but should feel more comfortable on his natural side.
This is a no-risk, high-reward move. If he stinks he sits and they gave up pretty much nothing to try and fill an obvious need.
Only dislike that we're without a 2nd or 3rd round pick this year.
As has been said, on its face, this seems a very low risk move that improves both the 3rd and 4th lines.
Also agree that the retention is a bit fishy. Any RHD whose cap hits are within a few hundred thousand of Jensen's?
One Thrashers fan even organized a so-called “Kovalchuk Army” fan club. She sold T-shirts with Kovy’s silhouette pointing (presumably at Crosby).I remember Kovie pointing at Crosby. Lol.
I could still see Glendening being the replacement for Dowd. I have had my eye on him and Jesper Fast (in part because of their low salary cap hits) for awhile.I think Dowd will get replaced by someone. That or Jensen/Gudas/Kempny.
but it’s Dowd out that seems likely.
You're welcome!
I like the idea of Kovalchuk playing with a red hot Hagelin and Eller, and I like the idea of Panik on the 4th line.
Warmed up to this one
Panik has been playing on his off wing. So really it’s him or Hags at 3LW, and the other at 4LW.I don't see the sacrilege of putting Hagelin on the 4th line.
He'd still get every second of PK time
We still need the 4th line to contribute and he'd elevate it. Beagle and DSP weren't afterthoughts in 2018 just because they were on the 4th line.
His 4th line offense won't be as out of place and could even get better depending on who he's now deployed against.
It's not a demotion as much as roster optimization. He's around Hathaway's level as a player, better at some things and more experienced but Hathaway has better hands now and of course the fighting/hitting factor. Together they could squeeze more out of Dowd.
Hagelin scored 2 today and hit a post