Playoff Lines

[letsgrowcactus]

Hepo doesn't have the size to play physical obviously but he does what he can and isn't afraid of contact. I don't know if you can say the same about Gusev.

True, but also speaking from past experience, Hepo's weakest performances have always been in the playoffs. He won't be on Game 1 roster, but if he does get playing time later in the series, hopefully he can reverse that trend.

 

[GrumpyKelly]

True, but also speaking from past experience, Hepo's weakest performances have always been in the playoffs. He won't be on Game 1 roster, but if he does get playing time later in the series, hopefully he can reverse that trend.

Yeah Hepo is still learning the game like Deni, it's good experience for them and even if they don't get a game in the Tampa series they'll learn what it takes. Gusev on the other hand is what he is at this point although he did look good on the fourth line.

 

[austropanther]

Hepo doesn't have the size to play physical obviously but he does what he can and isn't afraid of contact. I don't know if you can say the same about Gusev.

Guy is always in the right spot, he is going into the physical battles and actually uses his small body very well - this cannot be said about Gusev who might have more offensive skill, but needs too much space to make it count

 

[GrumpyKelly]

Guy is always in the right spot, he is going into the physical battles and actually uses his small body very well - this cannot be said about Gusev who might have more offensive skill, but needs too much space to make it count

Yeah Gusev is a pretty traditional perimeter winger. It's a shame because he has a ton of skill and could be a top player in this league but perimeter play + lack of speed is a really bad combination in today's league.

 

[austropanther]

Yeah Gusev is a pretty traditional perimeter winger. It's a shame because he has a ton of skill and could be a top player in this league but perimeter play + lack of speed is a really bad combination in today's league.

Might be good enough in some regular season games, but I don't see him succeeding in the POs at all.

But we could do a Yandle with him and just let him play on the PP... means we would have to carry an extra forward and only have 5 Dmen. Who could be the odd Dman out I wonder... the solution to all our problems

 

[zeroG]

i think marchment has secured a spot in game one.

hepo didn't look bad but for the first couple of games (barring injuries), i'd say the only unknowns are lomberg vs gusev.

 

[Jean Luc Discard]

i think marchment has secured a spot in game one.

hepo didn't look bad but for the first couple of games (barring injuries), i'd say the only unknowns are lomberg vs gusev.

Mush should be in the lineup for the game 1 but if he doesn't throw hits or otherwise be physical then I'd switch him with Hepo or Deni.

Gusev doesn't do much out there, he's more of a hazard than a benefit.

 

[Little Bobby Boo]

Would rather dress 7D than play someone like Gusev.

The ability to sit Yandle for the third is going to be quite valuable.

 

[zeroG]

Mush should be in the lineup for the game 1 but if he doesn't throw hits or otherwise be physical then I'd switch him with Hepo or Deni.

Gusev doesn't do much out there, he's more of a hazard than a benefit.

agree re: mush.

let's see what gusev can do in the playoffs if given a chance.

 

[KW]

True, but also speaking from past experience, Hepo's weakest performances have always been in the playoffs. He won't be on Game 1 roster, but if he does get playing time later in the series, hopefully he can reverse that trend.

Nobody had heard about Kiviranta either until he got them to the finals last year, you know that sticky as Hepo guy on the Stars.