Nicklas Jensen - Part II

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[Get North]

Shouldn't play in the NHL, needs more time in the AHL. Last season was his first real pro season.

 

[Love]

Shouldn't play in the NHL, needs more time in the AHL. Last season was his first real pro season.

I fully agree and Im glad Benning seems to think so as well. It will be really cool seeing Jensen, Shinkaruk and Gaunce all in the AHL together.

 

[ProstheticConscience]

Calder candidate. Book it.

Interested to see who quotes this in outrage first.

 

[Sir Bennington]

Calder candidate. Book it.

Interested to see who quotes this in outrage first.

Aww man you don't know anything about hockey, Jensen's gonna be a career AHLer, outrageoutrageoutrage

 

[Mudshark50]

I fully agree and Im glad Benning seems to think so as well. It will be really cool seeing Jensen, Shinkaruk and Gaunce all in the AHL together.

Is there a link to a video or story with Benning talking about Jensen?

 

[CanucksSayEh]

I think he will make the show.

 

[deckercky]

I think he will make the show.

He's currently squeezed out by the numbers. Unless there's another move made, I think Jensen is getting top line minutes in the AHL. Jensen really needs to be better than 2 of Vrbata, Kassian, Hansen and Burrows on the right wing to be in the top 9 forwards. Better to get big minutes in the AHL and develop chemistry with the other offensive prospects.

 

[bo2shink*]

He's currently squeezed out by the numbers. Unless there's another move made, I think Jensen is getting top line minutes in the AHL. Jensen really needs to be better than 2 of Vrbata, Kassian, Hansen and Burrows on the right wing to be in the top 9 forwards. Better to get big minutes in the AHL and develop chemistry with the other offensive prospects.

I think he can be better Hansen this year, but the AHL is probably a good start until needed.

 

[Aphid Attraction]

He will be called up to replace one of Higgins, Hansen, Burrows, Kassian or the new guy, due to injury or suspension... Solid chance he plays a good chunk of NHL games...

 

[Spectrefire]

I think he will make the show.

But he shouldn't because he's clearly not ready yet.

 

[CanucksSayEh]

But he shouldn't because he's clearly not ready yet.

Did I miss pre-season?

 

[deckercky]

I think he can be better Hansen this year, but the AHL is probably a good start until needed.

Maybe he can be better than Hansen in a vacuum, but Hansen when he's on is about as good of a third liner as there is. And unlike in Torts system, in an aggressive possession system, Hansen should be in his element again.

He will be called up to replace one of Higgins, Hansen, Burrows, Kassian or the new guy, due to injury or suspension... Solid chance he plays a good chunk of NHL games...

Agreed. Particularly if Jensen can play both wings. He should get some decent playing time in the NHL this season, even if he starts in the AHL.

With so many real prospects entering the AHL this year, it'll be really interesting to see which prospects get called up.

 

[TheWanderer]

Maybe he can be better than Hansen in a vacuum, but Hansen when he's on is about as good of a third liner as there is. And unlike in Torts system, in an aggressive possession system, Hansen should be in his element again.



Agreed. Particularly if Jensen can play both wings. He should get some decent playing time in the NHL this season, even if he starts in the AHL.

With so many real prospects entering the AHL this year, it'll be really interesting to see which prospects get called up.

Totally agreed about Hansen. One bad year that struck the entire team, and every fan seems to forget what Hansen was. IMO, Hansen is a 3RW lock if he gets back to form (Which isn't out of the question. He's not old and hasn't sustained any significant injury, and we're more in a position to keep him out of the top 6 finally.)



What I'm wondering about call-ups is what happens if bottom 6 players go down. Do we still call up the higher profile prospects, or do we keep trying with guys like Archibald and Lain? I mean, I would wager a bet that Fox and Gaunce are going to showcase as better bottom 6 options as it is. Not only that, but say Higgins (3LW) gets injured, and the second line with Burrows as the 2LW is kind of stagnant. Would we call up Jensen or Shinkaruk, leapfrog him over Burrows to change up the second line, while moving Burrows down. Stuff like that.

There are so many players in Utica that we have the option of calling up, it's crazy. I almost doubt we'll see every one of them this year like we normally do (and then some).

The exception, of course, is our defense. We've got Corrado, and that's it.

 

[BobbyJazzLegs]

What I'm wondering about call-ups is what happens if bottom 6 players go down. Do we still call up the higher profile prospects, or do we keep trying with guys like Archibald and Lain? I mean, I would wager a bet that Fox and Gaunce are going to showcase as better bottom 6 options as it is. Not only that, but say Higgins (3LW) gets injured, and the second line with Burrows as the 2LW is kind of stagnant. Would we call up Jensen or Shinkaruk, leapfrog him over Burrows to change up the second line, while moving Burrows down. Stuff like that.

There are so many players in Utica that we have the option of calling up, it's crazy. I almost doubt we'll see every one of them this year like we normally do (and then some).

The exception, of course, is our defense. We've got Corrado, and that's it.

Benning and Willie D are going to be laughing. Depends who´s playing well both in the majors and minors. Probably see a few different things tried out throughout the year.

How refreshing.

 

[B-rock]

Maybe he can be better than Hansen in a vacuum, but Hansen when he's on is about as good of a third liner as there is. And unlike in Torts system, in an aggressive possession system, Hansen should be in his element again.



Agreed. Particularly if Jensen can play both wings. He should get some decent playing time in the NHL this season, even if he starts in the AHL.

With so many real prospects entering the AHL this year, it'll be really interesting to see which prospects get called up.

This should read, "Hansen, when he's not being berated and getting holes poked in his back by Tortorella, is a really good player...."

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

Jensen's a bit of a wild card for me; he certainly had a Jekyll and Hyde season last year, but he finished on a promising note. If he comes into camp playing the same way, I think he'll push to be on the opening night roster. But given that he's not eligible for waivers, I think he'll have to play head and shoulders above the competition to avoid being sent to Utica to start.

 

[TheWanderer]

Jensen's a bit of a wild card for me; he certainly had a Jekyll and Hyde season last year, but he finished on a promising note. If he comes into camp playing the same way, I think he'll push to be on the opening night roster. But given that he's not eligible for waivers, I think he'll have to play head and shoulders above the competition to avoid being sent to Utica to start.

Much like his competition (the AHL-bound guys, I mean).

Immanent dogfight.

 

[Bad Goalie]

Maybe he can be better than Hansen in a vacuum, but Hansen when he's on is about as good of a third liner as there is. And unlike in Torts system, in an aggressive possession system, Hansen should be in his element again.



Agreed. Particularly if Jensen can play both wings. He should get some decent playing time in the NHL this season, even if he starts in the AHL.

With so many real prospects entering the AHL this year, it'll be really interesting to see which prospects get called up.

It might even be more interesting to see if any of the new guys in Utica outplay him right away. He wasn't exactly a world beater last season in the AHL and his numbers with Vancouver are not all that impressive either.

 

[kanucks25]

It might even be more interesting to see if any of the new guys in Utica outplay him right away. He wasn't exactly a world beater last season in the AHL and his numbers with Vancouver are not all that impressive either.

Even if younger prospects outplay him in Utica he might still be the first call-up because he's the most "NHL ready".

Also, he got much better as the season went along in Utica because he started the season coming off an injury. He was also playing well in the NHL until Daniel came back and ruined the Burrows - Henrik - Jensen line that seemed to be clicking.

 

[Bad Goalie]

Totally agreed about Hansen. One bad year that struck the entire team, and every fan seems to forget what Hansen was. IMO, Hansen is a 3RW lock if he gets back to form (Which isn't out of the question. He's not old and hasn't sustained any significant injury, and we're more in a position to keep him out of the top 6 finally.)



What I'm wondering about call-ups is what happens if bottom 6 players go down. Do we still call up the higher profile prospects, or do we keep trying with guys like Archibald and Lain? I mean, I would wager a bet that Fox and Gaunce are going to showcase as better bottom 6 options as it is. Not only that, but say Higgins (3LW) gets injured, and the second line with Burrows as the 2LW is kind of stagnant. Would we call up Jensen or Shinkaruk, leapfrog him over Burrows to change up the second line, while moving Burrows down. Stuff like that.

There are so many players in Utica that we have the option of calling up, it's crazy. I almost doubt we'll see every one of them this year like we normally do (and then some).

The exception, of course, is our defense. We've got Corrado, and that's it.

Don't be surprised to see McEneny start to impress very quickly. He actually plays real good defense. Corrado plays his best D by skating out of the zone with loose pucks. One on one or three on two he is a lot less impressive.

 

[Bad Goalie]

Even if younger prospects outplay him in Utica he might still be the first call-up because he's the most "NHL ready".

Also, he got much better as the season went along in Utica because he started the season coming off an injury. He was also playing well in the NHL until Daniel came back and ruined the Burrows - Henrik - Jensen line that seemed to be clicking.

His defensive play in both leagues was pretty poor. An "NHL ready" guy is the guy who plays his position the best. As to his great comeback in the second half in Utica, it was a short spurt and continued in Vancouver for an even shorter span and then he went cold for the rest of the season. O'Reilly made him in Utica and Sundin in Vancouver. Look at his assist totals and think if that reveals a complete player. He needs to put a total game together. That was coming to fruition just when he was called up. He had actually started passing the puck to get the puck, He still looked like a duck out of water in the defensive zone.

 

[quat]

Don't be surprised to see McEneny start to impress very quickly. He actually plays real good defense. Corrado plays his best D by skating out of the zone with loose pucks. One on one or three on two he is a lot less impressive.

Should be a lot of fun for the fans and the players in the AHL this season. That's a pretty talented group of guys who likely won't have much of a chance to make the NHL full time this year, so that means a whole season playing together. Great opportunity to bond, and if the team performs, it should be a season to remember.

Cool for the fans at the games in Utica and for the hard core types in these parts.

Interesting mix of characters as well.

 

[quat]

His defensive play in both leagues was pretty poor. An "NHL ready" guy is the guy who plays his position the best. As to his great comeback in the second half in Utica, it was a short spurt and continued in Vancouver for an even shorter span and then he went cold for the rest of the season. O'Reilly made him in Utica and Sundin in Vancouver. Look at his assist totals and think if that reveals a complete player. He needs to put a total game together. That was coming to fruition just when he was called up. He had actually started passing the puck to get the puck, He still looked like a duck out of water in the defensive zone.

I love it!

Jensen has work to do and you've watched him more than I, but my feeling is he's not quite as inept as you're suggesting here. Who knows, perhaps the Tort's system was a bit confusing.

We'll see what he does in camp.

 

[kanucks25]

His defensive play in both leagues was pretty poor. An "NHL ready" guy is the guy who plays his position the best. As to his great comeback in the second half in Utica, it was a short spurt and continued in Vancouver for an even shorter span and then he went cold for the rest of the season. O'Reilly made him in Utica and Sundin in Vancouver. Look at his assist totals and think if that reveals a complete player. He needs to put a total game together. That was coming to fruition just when he was called up. He had actually started passing the puck to get the puck, He still looked like a duck out of water in the defensive zone.

Never watched him in the AHL but in the NHL, I didn't think he was very poor defensively. It takes a lot for a winger to be bad at defense, it's not that difficult: stick your point-man or skate down to support. I'm not saying he can kill penalties but you have to be really lazy, uninterested or stupid to be that poor defensively as a winger like you're suggesting Jensen is.

And it's "Sedin", Mr. Cherry.