The problem from day 1 with Auvitu is he played like Larsen. They didn't go into the tough spots enough. Jakub seems like the same player with the addition of being gritty. Should give him a longer leash than Auvitu had.Meh. Another short left-handed shot. That said, had okay numbers overseas before coming over last year, so maybe there's a player here. Feels like an Auvitu type signing, but with a bit more of a consistent European resume.
The problem from day 1 with Auvitu is he played like Larsen. They didn't go into the tough spots enough. Jakub seems like the same player with the addition of being gritty. Should give him a longer leash than Auvitu had.
Funny how things worked out in WSH. Kempny was a complete shock to what he was able to do. Djoos also came out of nowhere and solidified a spot.There wasn't room for him in Washington, they brought back Orpik & re-signed Kempny. Orlov and Djoos are their other lefties. Decent with the Caps in a limited role, good depth signing who might still have some upside. Last year was his first year in North America.
I wonder if this means Sekera won't be gone as long as we think...maybe (hopefully) a decent stopgap with some good upsideI am intrigued by this signing. Jerabek doesn't have a lot of NHL experience but he is an older more mature player with some offensive upside. He has been a solid Offensive dman at virtually every level he has played at. No reason to think that he wont fulfill some of that potential in the NHL.
Cheap as well.
Very good risk to take IMO. I think this is a good add.
I wonder if this means Sekera won't be gone as long as we think...maybe (hopefully) a decent stopgap with some good upside
surely he's better than Auvitu
I kinda wish this signing would've happened before Sekera went down. This seems like a very smart depth move to make.I am intrigued by this signing. Jerabek doesn't have a lot of NHL experience but he is an older more mature player with some offensive upside. He has been a solid Offensive dman at virtually every level he has played at. No reason to think that he wont fulfill some of that potential in the NHL.
Cheap as well.
Very good risk to take IMO. I think this is a good add.