Prospect Info: Phantoms (AHL), Reading Royals (ECHL), NCAA, Jrs., Int'l, etc.

[VladDrag]

I can't speak for anyone else, but my problem with Hagg isn't him, but his usage. In a more limited role, I think Hagg is not a bad option. There are certainly worse options.

I don't see a lot of potential growth in his skill set (he really hasn't shown any type of puck skills since his draft year). If he can become more successful with a first pass, he's not a bad 3rd pairing option...I do hope he isn't there long term tho. I would rather have a Morin-type stay-at-home Dman to be honest.

 

[Magua]

Ron is going to give Hagg a shot to show he can be a bottom six defenseman

"Hagg is playing 28 minutes a night on the top pair, PP, and PK! He's being overplayed!"

"Enough with the exaggerating. His usage is that of a bottom 6 defenseman. No one ever called him more than a bottom 6 defenseman."

 

[Tripod]

You're right, never heard of Provorov or Patrick.

Guys like Frost and Farabee won't get benched by Hakstol, the same way Lindblom was an instant starter.

And then got benched in the playoffs....

 

[deadhead]

And then got benched in the playoffs....

Because he was obviously overmatched, which happens to a rookie who has only a third of a NHL season under his belt.

 

[FLYguy3911]

Bottom 6 in the league?

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

"Hagg is playing 28 minutes a night on the top pair, PP, and PK! He's being overplayed!"

"Enough with the exaggerating. His usage is that of a bottom 6 defenseman. No one ever called him more than a bottom 6 defenseman."

Hagg plays in the top four again this year...

 

[freakydallas13]

Though, he is somehow much better than Clement and Therien

I still maintain that Therien is a good commentator, his radio work was good. When he got promoted to TV is when it went all downhill, and I think he just tows the company line more than anything now.

 

[wasup]

The thing is with beat writers is they have to write sunshine and roses most of the time and can't ask the hard questions we want them to ask . If they do their access time to players management etc will be cut . It's no different with the TV guys , sunshine and roses even if it's pouring out .

 

[deadhead]

Hagg played 18:08 in January, 17:07 in February, 15:59 in March, sounds like bottom six usage to me.

It's up to Gudas and Sanheim to cement their PT, they'll probably be paired.
They should play 19-20 minutes a night (more for Gudas b/c he'll be on the PK, Sanheim should be on PP2).

It remains to be seen if Myers makes the team out of camp or gets called up early next year.
Hagg, MacDonald, Folin and Myers will be the options for the 3rd pair.

 

[Magua]

I was laughing about him being a “bottom 6” defenseman when there are only 6 defenseman in a lineup.

 

[FLYguy3911]

Neuvirth imo is a solid bottom 2 goalie.

 

[Striiker]

I'll bet my account on Frost being a top 12 forward as soon as he steps into the lineup.

He won't need time in the Flyers bottom 12.

 

[pit]

I'll bet my account on Frost being a top 12 forward as soon as he steps into the lineup.

He won't need time in the Flyers bottom 12.

Frost will absolutely need time in the bottom 12. He will either be there or a healthy scratch.

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

Frost will absolutely need time in the bottom 12. He will either be there or a healthy scratch.

You know what's funny is that Jeff Hakstok is so bad that he isn't even one of the top 31 NHL head coaches. It's more sad than funny, I guess.

 

[Tripod]

You know what's funny is that Jeff Hakstok is so bad that he isn't even one of the top 31 NHL head coaches. It's more sad than funny, I guess.

https://hfboards.mandatory.com/threads/2018-nhl-head-coach-rankings-21.2526833/

Voting for #21 best coach. Has has no votes yet.

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

https://hfboards.mandatory.com/threads/2018-nhl-head-coach-rankings-21.2526833/

Voting for #21 best coach. Has has no votes yet.

Thanks for pointing out that thread to me. On it.

 

[TheKingPin]

Well it looks like we hit again. In the first round again. With two firsts again. Probably do it again next year. Life is good.

 

[MacDonald4MVP]

https://hfboards.mandatory.com/threads/2018-nhl-head-coach-rankings-21.2526833/

Voting for #21 best coach. Has has no votes yet.

Is it just me or doeber is way too high? Probably same way maclellen was couple of years ago. But the real joke is Maurice at 11 lol.

 

[LegionOfDoom91]

Seattle’s HC should be ahead of Jeff Hakstok too.

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

Seattle’s HC should be ahead of Jeff Hakstok too.

Word.

 

[Magua]

With any luck Seattle's HC will be Jeff Hakstok.

 

[Captain Dave Poulin]

With any luck Seattle's HC will be Jeff Hakstok.

Double word.

 

[Audible Velvet]

What, no comments on Torts?

 

[Adtar02]

With any luck Seattle's HC will be Jeff Hakstok.

Can we make that the expansion pick???

 

[Magua]

Can we make that the expansion pick???

If we fire him at an away game and make him take his own taxi to the airport, we might be able to convince Seattle they're getting Gallant 2.0.