Opinions on Turris
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If Turris isn't able to masquerade as a first line centre and keep up his current pace (10pts in 11GP) over the next 2 months then the Sens probably won't score enough to make the playoffs. He's going to the net far stronger than last year but hasn't made a habit of it yet. 18 shots in 11 games isn't cutting it for a guy with his release and velocity. I agree with your concern about life after Alfie.
If Turris isn't able to masquerade as a first line centre and keep up his current pace (10pts in 11GP) over the next 2 months then the Sens probably won't score enough to make the playoffs. He's going to the net far stronger than last year but hasn't made a habit of it yet. 18 shots in 11 games isn't cutting it for a guy with his release and velocity. I agree with your concern about life after Alfie.
Last season he came in and played like a legitimate #2 centre and without whom the Sens likely would not have made the playoffs.
This year he is playing like a 1B centre and, with the Spezza injury, is keeping the team from falling apart.
This year he is playing like a 1B centre and, with the Spezza injury, is keeping the team from falling apart.
MainDotC
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CanadianHockey
Smith - Alfie
There are only maybe a half dozen guys drafted below him who are as good or better. Third overall doesn't look too bad for him.
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SilverSeven
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Hes old. He looks old this year. It just looks like "it" is gone IMO. He can still slow down the play, its just like something is missing.
That being said, he is putting up points.
Turris is doing his best and you make some good points, but IMO Turris isn't really impressive and is overrated and overpaid. He should be used as trade bait to get somebody better.
Wait, trade Turris? I really don't understand that reasoning. He's been solid for most of the season - maybe not great lately, but he's been very solid overall. He's better suited as a #2 centre; in my opinion, he's perfect in that role and is unfortunately being stretched a bit too far due to injuries.
Yeah, and I think the $3.5 million he'll be making next year is very fair for what he brings as a solid #2 centre.
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Over rated. Mostly by hfers on this board
He is not creative and moves awkwardly. And i'm not saying he sucks, just a bit overrated here.
Still hoping he improves, but i thought foligno was better in that spot and am not sure now if dacosta would be better too.
Time will tell
He is not creative and moves awkwardly. And i'm not saying he sucks, just a bit overrated here.
Still hoping he improves, but i thought foligno was better in that spot and am not sure now if dacosta would be better too.
Time will tell
DJB
Registered User
If you say so. I don't see many overrating him. Most agree he's a great fit as second line centre, but not suited to top line duties. Fair salary and good production.
It's the people who say he should be traded because he doesn't fit as a #1 centre that baffle me. He's paid as a second line centre because that's what he is. It makes no sense to trade away someone who is a perfect fit for one very important role because he can't be forced temporarily into another role that is vacant due to injury.
Very Stable Genius
#WeLostOurKarlssons
Goes to show you just how bad he was last year, given that he's noticeably stronger on his skates this year.
DylanSensFan
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Strong at defending with an aptitude for offense... I cannot understand how people are calling Turris over rated.
MainDotC
Depth Defenceman
I think Turris has stalled and needs to regain his form. But then again with the lack of goal production lately it looks like everyone is stalling.
MainDotC
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Yeah yeah I know everyone has an excuse. I don't know why I even bother partaking in these discussions.
PoutineSp00nZ
Electricity is really just organized lightning.
I think the big question is, does Alfie want to play at the Olympics and is he good enough to make the team?
If he does want to go he'll play another year.
No need to say that. You're welcome to have that opinion, and to some extent he definitely has stalled.
However, seeing as his production suddently slipped when he was moved to first line duties, I think it's reasonable to surmise that the link exists.
HavlatMach9
streamable 3rah1
He's gotten some chances, not bad considering he's a 2nd liner center playing against top competition as a fill in 1st liner center. Almost scored on a beauty pass by Weircioch.
