Mario Kempe

[Eye of Ra]

How has he been playing so far? What does he bring to the team?

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[Summer Rose]

He's been okay. He's not great at faceoffs, but brings energy and hustle. He has a couple goals but his offense is just mediocre. You can also count on him to crash into the opposing goalie at least once per game but get away with it and not get a penalty.

 

[SniperHF]

Plays center better than I would have expected. Can't create shots or get in position for them. Occasionally makes a nice pass off the rush.

 

[Mosby]

I hope we kept the receipt.

He should be in Tucson if anything.

 

[SniperHF]

I dunno, on the list of players who are a problem I've only got Kempe about mid way on the paper. He's only on the team cause Crouse/Strome aren't.

 

[Lilhoody]

His brother is much better

 

[Jakey53]

I hope we kept the receipt.

He should be in Tucson if anything.

I agree.

I dunno, on the list of players who are a problem I've only got Kempe about mid way on the paper. He's only on the team cause Crouse/Strome aren't.

We aren't going to be a playoff team this year, so I see little value having Kempe on the team. I would also have Rinaldo and Cousins rotate as our 13th forward. We have to continue our rebuild and let the kids play and develop. If RT wants them on the team, put them on the fourth line, that's where they belong.

 

[cobra427]

I agree.



We aren't going to be a playoff team this year, so I see little value having Kempe on the team. I would also have Rinaldo and Cousins rotate as our 13th forward. We have to continue our rebuild and let the kids play and develop. If RT wants them on the team, put them on the fourth line, that's where they belong.

RT needs to win some games or he won't be around for the rebuild. Kempe/Rinaldo/Cousins might be better options right now then more talented but younger players. We have enough skill to generate goals off the rush. we need forecheckers and turnovers to create opportunities, and that is what we are missing.

 

[Fyreman]

Kempe who?? That's my opinion of his play, belongs in Tucson if he's NOT in the 'Yotes future plans... He's 29 and has a lot of Europe hockey under his belt, with this season going the way it is, time to bring up younger blood and prepare them for the journey forward.

 

[Eye of Ra]

playing good this season?

 

[Mosby]

Love his wheels. He has no hands. Good on the PK but takes too many penalties for the amount of TOI he gets. He's earned an extension.

 

[moosemeister]

I like him. He’s a solid 13 forward

 

[SniperHF]

I think he's actually pretty outstanding at 2 things in terms of impact on the ice.
1. Playing against much tougher competition than you'd normally think to put him against.
2. Limiting dangerous scoring chances.

If he had any offense at all he'd be an NHL regular for another 3-4 years.

 

[cobra427]

I like him. He’s a solid 13 forward

We aren't losing games because of Kempe, he is fine in the role he plays.

 

[Vinny Boombatz]

True as long as he's not taking penalties.

 

[cobra427]

True as long as he's not taking penalties.

It seems like he draws a few penalties too, like last night I believe.

 

[Bonsai Tree]

He's a fine 4th line, shut down line player. He can eat up minutes, or play hard against skilled forwards. I like him. He just can't shoot or score to save his life.