Confirmed with Link: Mathias Brome to Detroit

[Gniwder]

He should be on the PP I feel like.

Dude needs to start shooting if he wants an offensive role on this team. Right now he's looking like a Helm replacement. Better hands but slower, lots of effort like when Helm was younger. Not as good defensively, but Brome is a significantly better passer. But 2 shots in 4 games doesn't cut it.

 

[jaster]

Remember when everyone was wondering how many games Yzerman had promised Brome when he signed him, because he was so useless this season? The answer appears to have been 24

 

[Killerjas]

My expectations are low, an almost 26 year old that most likely will play on the 3rd line. Or he could suck and play in the AHL. Low risk acquirement.

My expectations were low, but damn.... just 1 point in 24 games.

 

[Henkka]

Remember when everyone was wondering how many games Yzerman had promised Brome when he signed him, because he was so useless this season? The answer appears to have been 24

Don't think there's not any kind of promise, but you usually have to give +20 games to prove himself.

He had his numerous scoring chances but somehow it looked like his finishing was a bit "slow". Faster hands and decision making would have got more goals, but he is what he is. European League player.

Good try, but let's move on.

 

[Oddbob]

I honestly think he played much better than the stats suggest. He was hardworking and engaged and good at getting in on the puck. Not great in his own maybe, but I don't think he was -10 bad in 24 games to be honest.

 

[Henkka]

I honestly think he played much better than the stats suggest. He was hardworking and engaged and good at getting in on the puck. Not great in his own maybe, but I don't think he was -10 bad in 24 games to be honest.

That's how the stats tend to look, when there's no scoring. You don't get the plusses, but the amount of minuses is quite normal.

His on-ice GA/60 as 2.01 is on the better side of the team. But GF/60 is only 0.67.

His expected numbers are a lot better, and that matches better with the eye-test.

 

[SirloinUB]

I often find myself wondering about how confidence and luck impact the big picture. I remember in the first or second game Brome made an excellent play behind the opponents net where he he eventually took the puck around stepped out front and hit the crossbar. If that shot goes in , how different does the season look for Brome? Does he get a little swagger? Does that lead to more chances/success? I’m not saying we’d have a McDavid or even a Kaprizov on our hands, but how much different does the season go for Brome of that shot goes in?

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

I often find myself wondering about how confidence and luck impact the big picture. I remember in the first or second game Brome made an excellent play behind the opponents net where he he eventually took the puck around stepped out front and hit the crossbar. If that shot goes in , how different does the season look for Brome? Does he get a little swagger? Does that lead to more chances/success? I’m not saying we’d have a McDavid or even a Kaprizov on our hands, but how much different does the season go for Brome of that shot goes in?

In short, it is huge. Momentum, confidence and a little bit of luck and his season is looking very different.

I think the talent is there to be a 30-40 point scorer in the NHL. Kind of bummed it didn't turn out that way because I thought that he could at least be a Damian Brunner or Ville Leino caliber player for us.

 

[MBH]

In short, it is huge. Momentum, confidence and a little bit of luck and his season is looking very different.

I think the talent is there to be a 30-40 point scorer in the NHL. Kind of bummed it didn't turn out that way because I thought that he could at least be a Damian Brunner or Ville Leino caliber player for us.

Damien Brunner showed soooo much offensive ability here.
Leino, not so much.

Brome game just doesn't seem to go anywhere useful.

 

[OgeeOgelthorpe]

Damien Brunner showed soooo much offensive ability here.
Leino, not so much.

Brunner's game just doesn't seem to go anywhere useful.

Can't tell if that's sarcasm or not...

Brunner would have put up 40 or 50 points a season playing with D and Z had he stayed in Detroit instead of going to New Jersey.

Leino was a letdown in Detroit but his time in Philly with Briere the guy looked like a legit top 6er.

 

[MBH]

Can't tell if that's sarcasm or not...

Brunner would have put up 40 or 50 points a season playing with D and Z had he stayed in Detroit instead of going to New Jersey.

Leino was a letdown in Detroit but his time in Philly with Briere the guy looked like a legit top 6er.

Right. That's what I'm saying. Brunner showed something here.
Leino didn't show much of anything here. He did look good in Philly.

 

[ChadS]

Will be interesting to see how he does in GR.

 

[Henkka]

Will be interesting to see how he does in GR.

Think Brome will thriwe there, because there just is that extra half second of time for every decision-making.

 

[Gniwder]

Remember when everyone was wondering how many games Yzerman had promised Brome when he signed him, because he was so useless this season? The answer appears to have been 24

That was me, and 24 would be a strange number....

I wouldn't be surprised if he gets called up after the TDL and gets 4 more games to make it 1/2 season.

He's reacts a split second too slow for the NHL, seems like one of those AHL superstars that can't seem to quite cut it in the NHL. My favorite was Keith Aucoin, there's one in GR now, Barber.

 

[nhlisawesome]

Meh he might make AHL games somewhat more entertaining. He should be able to move around in a lower league bit better

 

[Eye of Ra]

I still have faith in him. He got wheels, grit and some decent skills. I hope Red Wings gives him a second chance.