Man Bear Pig
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The negatives outweigh the positives. Almost every shift he's a liability.I have also seen goals scored that have resulted in wins or OT. The guy has a near PPG pace.
You obviously weren't watching.
The negatives outweigh the positives. Almost every shift he's a liability.I have also seen goals scored that have resulted in wins or OT. The guy has a near PPG pace.
You obviously weren't watching.
The negatives outweigh the positives. Almost every shift he's a liability.
A habit, no. More like an addiction.Well if you are right, then we are stuck with him as no GM will trade for him.
Do you make it a habit to boo your own players for the season?
A habit, no. More like an addiction.
JVR has entered scapegoat territory, where his flaws get magnified and his strengths dismissed. I don't quite agree with this assessment though.Well if you are right, then we are stuck with him as no GM will trade for him.
JVR has entered scapegoat territory, where his flaws get magnified and his strengths dismissed. I don't quite agree with this assessment though.
JVR is a terrific offensive zone player, but a flawed defensive player who does not transition the puck well. To be perfectly utilized, he'd be: 1) on a team that needs offense enough to see him as an important player despite his flaws, 2) on a line with a center that can provide two-way strength, 3) playing a sheltered even strength role so that great players can't abuse him, and 4) on a team that have use of a terrific net-front presence on the PP.
There are plenty of teams out there that can put JVR in that position, and be very happy with what he can bring. We're not one of them. We have an abundance of offense on the team and in our depth, need stronger two-way players on the team, and to play on a sheltered role he'll be on a line with a center that accentuates his problems. I think it gets overlooked how much good he does for us on the PP though, and what a great fit he is on a Nylander line next season, theoretically.
My personal position is that I would love to see him retained on a great contract for that use. That's a pipe-dream though. Alternatively I'd hope we could trade him to a team that would value him higher than we do, but that's really not a given either.
I have read a few of your posts..The term "Agenda" is likely hitting the nail on the head another poster used, Frankly i just think your a lot thin in the hockey dept. But hey "no biggy"....some people just like soft hockey.
We have an abundance of offence at the NHL level.
We have the promise and hope of it as replacements in the minors.
We've been burned with promise and hope.
If we rid ourselves of proven offence and that minor league hope doesn't materialize, teams can key in on the remaining offence we do have and may find it easier to shut them down.
I agree with you on the scapegoat. Wonder who is next in line after Bozak and JVR?
JVR has entered scapegoat territory, where his flaws get magnified and his strengths dismissed. I don't quite agree with this assessment though.
JVR is a terrific offensive zone player, but a flawed defensive player who does not transition the puck well. To be perfectly utilized, he'd be: 1) on a team that needs offense enough to see him as an important player despite his flaws, 2) on a line with a center that can provide two-way strength, 3) playing a sheltered even strength role so that great players can't abuse him, and 4) on a team that have use of a terrific net-front presence on the PP.
There are plenty of teams out there that can put JVR in that position, and be very happy with what he can bring. We're not one of them. We have an abundance of offense on the team and in our depth, need stronger two-way players on the team, and to play on a sheltered role he'll be on a line with a center that accentuates his problems. I think it gets overlooked how much good he does for us on the PP though, and what a great fit he is on a Nylander line next season, theoretically.
My personal position is that I would love to see him retained on a great contract for that use. That's a pipe-dream though. Alternatively I'd hope we could trade him to a team that would value him higher than we do, but that's really not a given either.
babcock better give him more ice time.Babcock admitted in his presser he didn't give Kapanen much opportunity last night. Really, he was just a IR replacement for Martin....Martin got banged up last game.
I'd prefer giving Kapanen another half season in the AHL where he can hone a consistent nightly effort every game. I have a real issue with the feast or famine nature of his effort. I think he's a Connor Brown level talent without the rock steady Connor Brown effort level.