Confirmed with Link: Romanov signs three year ELC

[Vachon23]

Bergevin better hope Romanov works out and eventually goes on the top pairing or that Mete goes back to his previous form, because Chiarot should be nowhere near a first pairing.

Some here seem inamoured with the mobile dman, but his underlying defensive numbers on the first and second pairing making it clear we won't ever win a championship woth him on the first pairing.

He’s still by far right know the best option we have but yes he would be better on a 2nd pair. That’s why we absolutely need a top 4 right know

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

that’s what I would do if we are still not able to bring a top 4

If Mete is back to form of his two previous seasons, it'd be a mistake to put chiarot there. Mete in his first two seasons was miles ahead defensively and while Chiarot is better offensively, it's negligible compared to the difference defensively. Mete has been by far Weber's best partner over the last 3 years and by a fair margin.

And whether it was Chiarot or Mete, our biggest problem is finding the right partner for Petry. In the last three seasons, Petry's overall defensively play has sucked with whoever was paired up with him, and those pairing mates have fared about the same.

I'd try Weber-Mete once more and try Romanov with Petry. Chiarot is super efficient on a 3rd pairing.

If Mete is back to form, that's your best bet for a strong d-corps.

And for anyone disagreeing with me, please go look at our D's GAA in their respective roles. Weber-Mete is miles ahead of any pairing we've had since Markov left.

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

He’s still by far right know the best option we have but yes he would be better on a 2nd pair. That’s why we absolutely need a top 4 right know

He's not our best option. You seem to live in a very limited time frame. Mete is far superior to Chiarot. He had some injuries this year and didnt look the same. Pretty sure he'll be back to form.

 

[Le Tricolore]

He's not our best option. You seem to live in a very limited time frame. Mete is far superior to Chiarot. He had some injuries this year and didnt look the same. Pretty sure he'll be back to form.

No he isn't.

Chiarot was a very, very, pleasant surprise this year. Mete is fine, but he's a bottom pairing guy who can skate well. He looked good next to Weber but that's because nearly everyone does.

 

[cphabs]

Good luck kid! Mwahahahhaaaaaa

 

[covfefe]

Can't wait to watch Romanov, this team sorely lacks some of the elements he brings.

As per the discussion above: you know things are bleak on LD when a guy with a career high of 15 assists is your best offensive option. It'll be another long season with that left side going up against the Pastrnak's and Panarin's of this league.

 

[Vachon23]

If Mete is back to form of his two previous seasons, it'd be a mistake to put chiarot there. Mete in his first two seasons was miles ahead defensively and while Chiarot is better offensively, it's negligible compared to the difference defensively. Mete has been by far Weber's best partner over the last 3 years and by a fair margin.

And whether it was Chiarot or Mete, our biggest problem is finding the right partner for Petry. In the last three seasons, Petry's overall defensively play has sucked with whoever was paired up with him, and those pairing mates have fared about the same.

I'd try Weber-Mete once more and try Romanov with Petry. Chiarot is super efficient on a 3rd pairing.

If Mete is back to form, that's your best bet for a strong d-corps.

And for anyone disagreeing with me, please go look at our D's GAA in their respective roles. Weber-Mete is miles ahead of any pairing we've had since Markov left.

I totally agree on this point that the problem was always that we never able to find a partner to play with Petry. That’s why if we trade for a guy like Brodin, I think I would put him with Petry and keep Chiarot with Weber because you can put anybody with Weber and it will work

 

[Whitesnake]

Can't wait to see him play!

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

No he isn't.

Chiarot was a very, very, pleasant surprise this year. Mete is fine, but he's a bottom pairing guy who can skate well. He looked good next to Weber but that's because nearly everyone does.

What you stated is an opinion.

Go look at all he pairing's numbers over the last three seasons, now those are facts and those facts go against your opinion.

"everyone looks good with Weber" is such a lame argument. It completely discounts if there are any statistical differences. And there are differences. Chiarot with Weber allows close to 1 goal per 60 minutes more than with Mete.

If you don't intend to go look at those stats, please don't reply. I'm uninterested in your storytelling.

 

[Kimota]

 

[Grate n Colorful Oz]

I totally agree on this point that the problem was always that we never able to find a partner to play with Petry. That’s why if we trade for a guy like Brodin, I think I would put him with Petry and keep Chiarot with Weber because you can put anybody with Weber and it will work

Chiarot with Weber didnt work. Stop saying that. Oh yeah they produced offensively, but defensively they were a total wreck compared to when Mete was with Weber.

 

[Adam Michaels]

Love that he's ready and willing to play in the AHL.



He's got the Euro clause, but this tells me that he will forego it.

 

[Deebs]

Chiarot with Weber didnt work. Stop saying that. Oh yeah they produced offensively, but defensively they were a total wreck compared to when Mete was with Weber.

A huge difference is how the pairings were utilized and who they were matched up against for the majority of their shifts. That's something that unfortunately the advance stats don't take into account accurately.

 

[Deebs]

Love that he's ready and willing to play in the AHL.

Him willing to go to Laval is the best news because I actually believe he may need some time in the A.

 

[sharks9]

If we get screwed out of a shot at Lafrenière, I hope we get put in the playoffs even if it's just for 2 or 3 games to see Romanov play

 

[Vachon23]

A huge difference is how the pairings were utilized and who they were matched up against for the majority of their shifts. That's something that unfortunately the advance stats don't take into account accurately.

that’s exactly what I was to right. Chiarot-Weber where used vs the best players of each team. Mete was more protected

 

[Deebs]

that’s exactly what I was to right. Chiarot-Weber where used vs the best players of each team. Mete was more protected

I agree.

I'd love to see Meat take the next step in his game but until it happens on a consistent basis, Weber and Chiarot will be tough to split up.

 

[jaffy27]

Shades of ma man Emelin!!!

i love it!!

he and Fleury will be inflicting pain for years to come

 

[jaffy27]

I agree.

I'd love to see Meat take the next step in his game but until it happens on a consistent basis, Weber and Chiarot will be tough to split up.

Meat is dead meat......I’m ready to move along, I’ve seen enough.

 

[Adam Michaels]

 

[Baksfamous112]

 

[wildD]

We should not expect to mush from Romanov, All scouts are saying the same thing that he will be a Alexei Yemelin 2.0 but with more offence

 

[CanadienShark]

Hopes are high for this kid. Hopefully he handles pressure well.

 

[crosbyshow]

I read some forum on rds, etc...and it's crazy of how many posters did not seen him play.....

Jeez, we had 2 world juniors To see him and people have only watched highlights of him...

I watched every single game of Romanov at the world juniors in the last 2 years...and man.....I love this kid so much. His attitude is perfect and he will be a fan favorite

 

[Adam Michaels]