Confirmed with Link: Richard Panik 4 years at 2.65 mil

[Capsman]

Really hard to predict how this 3rd line will do. Connolly had better stats in fewer TOI than Panik, but if Panik can help drive play in the offensive end it may be more than compensated either by scoring from his line mates or at the very least fewer opponent goals.

 

[Hivemind]

Hagelin is the best initial point of puck chasing and acquiring a puck. Eller is the best puck "holder" of the 3. Panik probably has the best shot so he'll be trying to be fed.

It'll follow the same ideal step if Connolly was still there. The goal was always to feed his shot. The difference, however, is Panik will be at to do more than Connolly without the puck.

Panik doesn’t have Connolly’s shot, and isn’t nearly the same level of threat off the rush that Connolly was. When this new third line scores goals, it’s gonna be greasy goals around the crease. 48% of Panik’s career ESG have come from the low slot.

 

[Charles Calvert]

Panik doesn’t have Connolly’s shot, and isn’t nearly the same level of threat off the rush that Connolly was. When this new third line scores goals, it’s gonna be greasy goals around the crease. 48% of Panik’s career ESG have come from the low slot.

Right. But it was asked 'Who's the main shooter now'. The answer is Panik. I do expect Eller to get more shots now without Connolly.

 

[RandyHolt]

What are the modern day optimal roles of a line. It seems like it used to be: Shooter Passer Board Guy

Modern era. It's more like Skater Skater Skater > everything else.

How strong is Hagelin along the boards? He is a bit of a specialist and think Pitt won the cups in part because they had their D lofting passes for him to chase down, over and over. Sure he is no Ulf but does he cycle effectively as a small speed guy?

I am just not convinced as yet that Hagelin is a lock and perfect fit for Eller + Panik. His salary certainly slots him on 3 but to assume a line on paper will be effective seems like crapshoot sometimes. Muddling through the 13000 possible line combos isn't as easy as it seems like it would be. A coach has to focus on roles and fits, not salary.

 

[Charles Calvert]

What are the modern day optimal roles of a line. It seems like it used to be: Shooter Passer Board Guy

Modern era. It's more like Skater Skater Skater > everything else.

How strong is Hagelin along the boards? He is a bit of a specialist and think Pitt won the cups in part because they had their D lofting passes for him to chase down, over and over. Sure he is no Ulf but does he cycle effectively as a small speed guy?

I am just not convinced as yet that Hagelin is a lock and perfect fit for Eller + Panik. His salary certainly slots him on 3 but to assume a line on paper will be effective seems like crapshoot sometimes. Muddling through the 13000 possible line combos isn't as easy as it seems like it would be. A coach has to focus on roles and fits, not salary.

He's not necessarily a lock. But I wouldn't call him weak on pucks. I think he was better when he was younger, but he's still capable.

I think in an absolute perfect world, Gersich has an amazing camp, makes the team, plays great, and earns a promotion to the third by end of Spring. Because on paper, he's the prototypical skater you're talking about.

 

[The Instigator]

Can we please stop with the Panik/Panic puns?

It's much better to face these kinds of things with a sense of poise and rationality.

 

[tenken00]

I do see with Hagelin and Panik as linemates, Eller may have to start shooting the puck more. At least more than he has a tendency to show so far.

 

[Hivemind]

Right. But it was asked 'Who's the main shooter now'. The answer is Panik. I do expect Eller to get more shots now without Connolly.

I don't think a line has to have "a shooter" designated. This line is going to score through grinding and creating traffic around the net.

 

[RandyHolt]

He's not necessarily a lock. But I wouldn't call him weak on pucks. I think he was better when he was younger, but he's still capable.

I think in an absolute perfect world, Gersich has an amazing camp, makes the team, plays great, and earns a promotion to the third by end of Spring. Because on paper, he's the prototypical skater you're talking about.

I really thought Shane was going to make the team last year, based on how he looked in his first cup of coffee. It sounds like he added to his game last year, and maybe it won't take a perfect storm to see him more this year.

Somewhere in that speed speed speed line, it's good to have hitters and guys that defensemen get annoyed to play against. I remember Shane hitting D and being a pest - me likes pests for the entertainment factor, but also because they goad D into penalties and are generally more difficult to play against.

The July Juggle
Gersich L Panik
Hags Dowd Boyd

 

[Muffinalt]

Chicago fan here, always liked Panik with us. Inconsistent, but 2-3 times a year he will pull smtg jaw dropping.

Good possession player, decent defense, pretty good shot. He plays a little with an edge, likes to get into people's faces but doesn't fight.

Nice contract imo.

 

[NobodyBeatsTheWiz]

Good signing. 200 foot player in his prime with scoring bonafides for a very manageable cap hit.

 

[NobodyBeatsTheWiz]

Can we please stop with the Panik/Panic puns?

It's much better to face these kinds of things with a sense of poise and rationality.

 

[twabby]

 

[AlexBrovechkin8]

Don't hate it.

 

[tenken00]

Somewhere in that speed speed speed line, it's good to have hitters and guys that defensemen get annoyed to play against. I remember Shane hitting D and being a pest - me likes pests for the entertainment factor, but also because they goad D into penalties and are generally more difficult to play against.

(on Panik) Good possession player, decent defense, pretty good shot. He plays a little with an edge, likes to get into people's faces but doesn't fight.

Here you go @RandyHolt ! Have the makings of a really good pest already here.

 

[HSHS]

I assume you meant Panik, 2nd, and 3rd for Bura? That doesn't factor in losing Connolly though. It's really Panik, 2nd, 3rd, and next signing for Bura and Connolly.

And over $4M in cap space. Every discussion has to include cap space.

 

[RandyHolt]

Here you go @RandyHolt !

Fantastic. I say it all the time, NHL player bios on even the best hockey websites are SORELY lacking, so thanks all since I no longer know all the players like i did as a yute.

People see my screen name and think I NEED to see fights. Need em. Nope, I just like players that are difficult to play against, and can get under the oppositions skin so effectively that they want to fight. Take one on the chin, and terrorize them again on your next shift.

 

[tenken00]

Fantastic. I say it all the time, NHL player bios on even the best hockey websites are SORELY lacking, so thanks all since I no longer know all the players like i did as a yute.

People see my screen name and think I NEED to see fights. Need em. Nope, I just like players that are difficult to play against, and can get under the oppositions skin so effectively that they want to fight. Take one on the chin, and terrorize them again on your next shift.

I totally 100% agree. Oh and **** Marchand

 

[HSHS]

Can we please stop with the Panik/Panic puns?

It's much better to face these kinds of things with a sense of poise and rationality.

They really are hagglin’ over who can outdo the other.

 

[Kalopsia]

Is anyone else being reminded of the CLaW line? I feel like MacLellam just built the Euro version of that. Speedy LW with bad hands, jack of all trades, master of none C, and a RW who scores his goals in close to the net. Crazy thing is that despite that line playing about 5 years ago, the modern version is is gonna have close to the same cap hit.

 

[NobodyBeatsTheWiz]

Is anyone else being reminded of the CLaW line? I feel like MacLellam just built the Euro version of that. Speedy LW with bad hands, jack of all trades, master of none C, and a RW who scores his goals in close to the net. Crazy thing is that despite that line playing about 5 years ago, the modern version is is gonna have close to the same cap hit.

I must have missed the CLaW line era, but I definitely know what GMBM's new nickname is going to be.

 

[txpd]

They really are hagglin’ over who can outdo the other.

Hagelin over Panik puns? Great.

 

[tenken00]

Is anyone else being reminded of the CLaW line? I feel like MacLellam just built the Euro version of that. Speedy LW with bad hands, jack of all trades, master of none C, and a RW who scores his goals in close to the net. Crazy thing is that despite that line playing about 5 years ago, the modern version is is gonna have close to the same cap hit.

I actually have nothing but fond memories of Chimera-Laich-Ward right now lol

 

[NobodyBeatsTheWiz]

I actually have nothing but fond memories of Chimera-Laich-Ward right now lol

Is that what it refers to? I have never seen that nickname before.

 

[tenken00]

Is that what it refers to? I have never seen that nickname before.

I don't remember the CLaW nickname either, but the description is spot on.