Confirmed with Link: Red Wings sign JT Compher 5 x 5.1 AAV
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Why are you lumping Copp in with Nielsen? He's been solid his whole time here outside of the first few weeks of last season.
My guess is people who are disappointed with Copp think the Wings expected him to slot in as the clear cut 2C behind Larkin, which I don't think was ever the case. He and Compher are swiss army knife type guys who can play anywhere in the lineup and by all accounts are solid pros.
Nielsen was supposed fill in for Datsyuk on a six-year deal at age 32.
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add Weiss to the list of failed 2C signings too. We haven't had a good track record with these types of players so its nice for one to seemingly work out for once.
Gniwder
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He was by default the 2C last season, and is still playing on the second line. We want to see him demoted to the third line where he belong. If Copp is playing in the top 6, it means the team doesn't have enough quality forwards. He does not have any puck skills.
The only reason why he's getting points right now is because of his line mates. 2 secondary assists by cycling the puck to Seider, 2 rebound goals, one deflection and EN. No primary assist, and has yet to beat a goalie with an actual shot.
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Oddbob
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Yes, but his look is extremely consistent. His face is the same whether he signs for 5X5.25, gets an ice cream cone, wins a faceoff or takes a bad penalty!
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JT looking realgud. 12 points in his last 10 games.
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I heard the announcer say that Compher highest scoring UFA from this summer, did i hear right? Doesn't really matter though, great signing by Stevie Y. One of the Best players on the team every night. Hopefully Fester keeps Copp away from Compher, he is so much better without him.
69 point pace
69 point pace
Henkka
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Damn I love him at offensive role.
They just have to STOP THAT DAMN COPP-line madenss.
When Compher is set to play offence, he will create and produce. In a very high 2nd line center level.
When he is set to play defence only, we lose a great offensive player, and guy like Christian Fischer can do the same defensive shit with Copp, as we are wasting Compher for.
Let's use Comph for offence. It's a no-brainer.
They just have to STOP THAT DAMN COPP-line madenss.
When Compher is set to play offence, he will create and produce. In a very high 2nd line center level.
When he is set to play defence only, we lose a great offensive player, and guy like Christian Fischer can do the same defensive shit with Copp, as we are wasting Compher for.
Let's use Comph for offence. It's a no-brainer.
No, Debrincat is the highest scoring new UFA signing. But Compher is T-3 I think. Guys like Karlsson and ROR have 17 with their new teams.
Very happy with Compher so far. I’ve been most impressed by his IQ. Guy knows where to be with and without the puck, defensively and offensively. He’s got underrated hands too, softer than advertised. Glad he’s ours now.
Debrincat wasn't a UFA signing he was acquired in a trade.
Oh lol I’m high good point. That list must’ve just been for new acquisitions period.
NickH8
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Dude went from serviceable 2c placeholder to the ideal 2c. He sees the ice so well and has good enough hands to execute. Such a solid playmaker. His defensive game is just a bonus. Glad we have him for a long time.
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I obviously dont think hes gonna keep scoring at this pace, but hes not exactly getting a bunch of lucky points either. Hes a good zone entry guy on the PP and just makes smart safe plays. Really solid defensively too.
I think he could pretty easily hit 65 points this year
I think he could pretty easily hit 65 points this year
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Well I admit I was wrong about Compher so far. I thought he was a 3rd line center that has had 1 good year as a 2nd line center.
We'll see how the season and contract plays out but so far he is filling in nicely as the 2nd line center and playing quite well.
We'll see how the season and contract plays out but so far he is filling in nicely as the 2nd line center and playing quite well.
Gniwder
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You're still right about ROR though. Remember he's the UFA that a lot of people here wanted, especially because he's played with Perron before.
JT was a good signing regardless. He's got some puck skills and hockey IQ, that pass to DBoss in the Boston game was sick. I think I need to post it, lol. Here you go:
DET@BOS: Larkin scores goal against Bruins | Detroit Red Wings
DET@BOS: Larkin scores goal against Bruins
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Waaay more skill and hockey IQ than Copp. Both of Copp's assists were from cycling the puck back to the D.
Right now, Compher is looking like a bargain
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We'll have to see how the season plays out but he has waaaaayyy better offensive instincts than Copp. Nothing really elite about him but he has above average passing and shooting ability, and being a righty is a huge deal on this team. I would like to see a bit better average at the dot from him, but overall really impressed by his play.
This UFA crop is actually giving me some confidence in our pro-scouting team. We haven't really had a bit hit there since the Rafalski/ Stuart days. Some decent lower pair/ lower line guys, but we've been trying to land a #2 center for the better part of a decade.
This UFA crop is actually giving me some confidence in our pro-scouting team. We haven't really had a bit hit there since the Rafalski/ Stuart days. Some decent lower pair/ lower line guys, but we've been trying to land a #2 center for the better part of a decade.
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This contract makes me wish Copp's contract was under 3 million. Haha.
Copp isn't as confident or capable with the puck on his stick.
Copp isn't as confident or capable with the puck on his stick.
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Ever since he has been put on PP1, we have had a small resurgence in power play conversions.
That FO% really really helps and that's why I wanted/got excited when we got him. Was not prepared for his calm presence with the puck and decision making tbh. He is like an elevated, center version of the only good things that perron brings.
That FO% really really helps and that's why I wanted/got excited when we got him. Was not prepared for his calm presence with the puck and decision making tbh. He is like an elevated, center version of the only good things that perron brings.
Gniwder
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That's what I said last season, and everyone bitched at me. I would actually like Copp if his contract was around $3.5M, and he played 3C.
The team needed to change it up a bit. Now if Lalonde/Alex can swap back and forth to keep the other teams guessing, then we might have something. Debrincat is too good not to be on PP1.
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