Doshell Propivo
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This is true. I bet you 5 years from know when people rate this year's draft it will look very different than it does now.You could say that about everyone’s draft then.
This is true. I bet you 5 years from know when people rate this year's draft it will look very different than it does now.You could say that about everyone’s draft then.
Filpula is 1 year and gone
Kovar either A)plays his way into a new contract or B)traded or not resigned
Martin has 2 years
Komarov will be around for the duration
and they still have 10 million in cap space this year. I'm not exactly concerned about these guys. The Ladd contract is the one that eats at me.
With respect to Kovar, I would add that if he struggles in the NHL or adjusting in general to life in North America, I could see them letting him return to the KHL, like Vegas did last year with Vadim Shipachyov.
Like you, I don't see the issue with some of these short-term vets. Lou and Trotz want competition and depth, while they sort out who is the core and where the young players stand. From there they can make longer-term changes and look to fill the remaining holes and needs in the lineup.
Roster/lineup changes can be made relatively easily, based on performance. And it is nice to have some depth, options and experience at both the NHL and AHL levels. If Bridgeport is more competitive than usual, and the prospects down there learn to win and what is required to play in the NHL, that is a plus too.
I can see that with Kovar. I hope it works out.
It's just that everyone here still suffers from PTSD(Post Traumatic Snow Disorder). We've all been beaten down for so long it takes some longer than others to snap out of it.
Did Toronto improve under him? How about NJ?
Can we give the guy a year to critique him or does he have to win the Cup by October to prove his value?
Huge Bellows fan, the kid is a sniper, plain and simple. 3 games 2 goals. Even in the game he didn't score, he had 7 shots. I would love to see him make the team.Love it, absolutely love it!!! I hope he forces his way onto the roster... can you imagine Wahlstrom plays his way on next year and these 2 on opposite sides, damnnn
Huge Bellows fan, the kid is a sniper, plain and simple. 3 games 2 goals. Even in the game he didn't score, he had 7 shots. I would love to see him make the team.
That being said, I don't think he makes it. Too many forwards on the team. I see the lines as
Eberle- Barzal-Beauvillier
Lee-Nelson-Bailey
Ladd-Kovar-Komarov (Filppula is the center or Kovar)
Shuttlebuck-Cizikas-Martin
Johnston, Filppula or Kovar are the extra forwards.
Just no room for Bellows unless he flips out in the rest of the exhibition games, has a hat trick or 2 during the games.
I can't see that happening. I wish it would. Also, not hearing anything about JHS so far. Doesn't bode well for his chances to make the team. Bellows is definitely ahead of him now. Even Trotz was saying good things about Bellows. I would trade JHS and get what you can. Or he spends the next 10 years in the AHL/KHL.Ladd somehow go away and waivers for others.
You want Bellows playing in the bottom 6? I feel like he'd be better served development wise playing in a scoring role in the AHL rather than being squarepegged into a checking role in the NHL, myself. If he isn't going to crack the ttop 6, I'd send him down and have him as the first call up when an injury hits the top 6.Bellows is going to end up in Bridgeport because the bottom 6 is filled with more garbage than Fresh Kills and I am going to break things.
So it begins.Bellows is going to end up in Bridgeport because the bottom 6 is filled with more garbage than Fresh Kills and I am going to break things.
I think third line with second unit power play time is way better for him, it’s not like he isn’t physical or anythingYou want Bellows playing in the bottom 6? I feel like he'd be better served development wise playing in a scoring role in the AHL rather than being squarepegged into a checking role in the NHL, myself. If he isn't going to crack the ttop 6, I'd send him down and have him as the first call up when an injury hits the top 6.
It is more to this which you said:What? Where was I critiquing management? My statements had nothing to do with Islander Management. I was stating that prospects are simply that until they prove themselves at the NHL level. I was addressing the idea on here that trading productive veterans for draft picks and tanking is counter productive. Let's simply agree scouting is not an exact science and is not always a guaranteed predictor of how will player pan out. I am suggesting we take a tempered approach that's all.
Every time he steps on the ice he proves that isn't happening.Bellows is going to end up in Bridgeport because the bottom 6 is filled with more garbage than Fresh Kills and I am going to break things.
Just because a guy is physical doesn't mean at age 20 he should be focused on playing a primarily defensive role at even strength. A kid with his offensive upside should be developing in an offensive role. Pigeonholing them to defensive role this young is a great way to stunt their offensive development.I think third line with second unit power play time is way better for him, it’s not like he isn’t physical or anything
He’ll move up in the line up quickly
Too bad we don't have a player named "Healey". We could put him with Nelson and Bellows and have the "I Dream of Jeannie" line.
Showing my age a little bit?
I get the excitement and I think he’s looked great too but it’s important to remember that it’s still only preseason. The NHL is a long hard grind.
I truly think he’ll be better off starting the season in Bridgeport (especially since we have some good veterans down there).
Important for players like Bellows and Ho-Sang to be in scoring roles. Our top 6 is pretty much set.
We’re not going to be good this season. I much rather let both Bellows and Ho-Sang play half the season in the AHL and let them dominate and gain confidence
Ladd somehow go away...
Third lines are not exclusively shut down lines any moreJust because a guy is physical doesn't mean at age 20 he should be focused on playing a primarily defensive role at even strength. A kid with his offensive upside should be developing in an offensive role. Pigeonholing them to defensive role this young is a great way to stunt their offensive development.
Third lines are not exclusively shut down lines any more
The way I see it, Bellows and Ho-Sang will be the replacements for Lee and Eberle when they are traded at the deadline. Kovar can be the full time #2C after Nelson is undoubtedly traded as well.
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