txomisc
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Basically Eaves came back and somehow has managed to score so he is locked in now leaving no spot for Ritchie.
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Basically Eaves came back and somehow has managed to score so he is locked in now leaving no spot for Ritchie.
Mr Misty
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I'd say things are looking pretty good in the last 3 games, so there really isn't any need for Ritchie yet. If you aren't going to change a winning team, and Ritchie hasn't done anything on ice to demand an NHL roster spot, getting him big AHL minutes is probably for the best.
Eaves really has played very well since coming back, minus the empty netters. Totally blowing out my expectations, for sure. If he keeps it up (and his health...) we'll be fine.
Little easier to send a guy down who doesn't have to go through waivers then sending someone down and potentially losing him(KConn for all of you still on that one).
Ritchie will be back this season.
Ritchie will be back this season.
Stars99Lobo37
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Eaves wouldn't be the guy they send down if they were gonna send someone down that had to go through waivers. Nill is obsessed with him and has been since he came here (trying to trade for him last year...goin out of his way to sign him this year etc)
is eaves our cleary?
does nill see him that way? in the meantime ge marginal guys like scevs up there and then use them as leverage to trade?
does nill see him that way? in the meantime ge marginal guys like scevs up there and then use them as leverage to trade?
TangoMcBride
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He most certainly isn't our version Cleary. Eaves is a solid player. He's good defensively and has chipped in offensively. Sure, he blows a lot of golden scoring opportunities but it's a good sign that he consistently puts himself in position to get quality opportunities. I'd prefer not to see him on the first line but I have absolutely no problem with him as a bottom 6 option.
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Eaves isn't a bad player but he should be nowhere near an NHL first line, let alone one of the better ones in the league. I really like the player but not how he's being used. We're going to need whatever Ritchie can provide down the stretch. Nill is going to need to figure out a way to get him into the lineup.
You could always trade Horcoff. He's been an alright soldier, but he's probably not getting renewed this summer. Getting a mid-late pick woud be nice if a team wanted him. If you want Ritchie in and Eaves down, then it's probably either Horcoff or Sceviour.
TangoMcBride
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Garbutt is a big reason why that 3rd line is so effective. I know you guys hate the fact that he's prone to go derp-mode every once in awhile but when he's not committing idiotic penalties he's a valuable asset to the team. There are better options to explore if we're trying to free a spot for Ritchie.
Ehhh the current third line is what I would call a gritty and skilled hybrid. Sceviour has no grit whatsoever. I'm not so sure he would fit. Then again it remains to be seen as a line combo.
Stars99Lobo37
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Getting what? I know exactly who is where and why the reason is.
People above you were talking about Eaves...and there is only maybe four options of sending players down. Sceviour, Moen, Eaves and Ritchie. Hence, saying Eaves is not and will never ever be on the mind of Nill of sending down for my reasons above.
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Cin
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Mr Misty
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Cin
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Okay I see where you're coming from. On the top line I thought he was lacking a bit as well, but not to the point of requiring more AHL time. His work with Moen and Fiddler was fantastic though.
Sceviour isn't fast at all. I'd say Ritchie is AT LEAST as fast. I was impressed with how well Ritchie can move considering his size.
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