Player Discussion Ryan Spooner: Part IV

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[LSCII]

Loved the move of Pasta and Spooner together in OT during the 3 on 3. I was yelling at the TV for Claude to take a risk and do it, but I was shocked when it happened. That's what those guys need. To be put in big pressure situations and given a chance to succeed or fail. TBH, I can't believe Pasta didn't convert on one of those chances. He and Spooner have incredible chemistry together, so I hope they don't blow this line up once DK is back.

 

[Mount Kramer Cameras]

A Spooner thread without the word 'CLODE' in the title. Ah, this is the good life

 

[DKH]

Spooner vs Soda for third line center

 

[LSCII]

Spooner vs Soda for third line center

TBH, with the way Soda has played lately, that's not even a choice. What I'd do if I were Julien when DK comes back is bump Kelly down to the 4th over Campbell, and put DK with LE and CS. Ultimately keeping the Spooner/Pasta/Looch together. I know this is a pipe dream though...

 

[Stone Clode]

Loved the move of Pasta and Spooner together in OT during the 3 on 3. I was yelling at the TV for Claude to take a risk and do it, but I was shocked when it happened. That's what those guys need. To be put in big pressure situations and given a chance to succeed or fail. TBH, I can't believe Pasta didn't convert on one of those chances. He and Spooner have incredible chemistry together, so I hope they don't blow this line up once DK is back.

I was at a bar playing pool and I looked up at the TV and saw that. I then proceeded to pick up my beer and look at it and say "What the hell did they put in this thing?"

 

[Blowfish]

Spooner vs Soda for third line center

Like the way you think. Bruins can't break up the kid/Lucic line. I see Soda winging it with Lou and Krej at center. We have unbelievable forward depth. 4 lines strong!

Also think it's time Morrow be called up. Give some of our D some rest.

 

[Mount Kramer Cameras]

The best suggestion I've seen on here is Soda centering the 4th line. Serious depth. Perhaps him and Talbot will hit it off

 

[PlaceboFan]

Clode seems like a guy who would rather lose in the OT and go out with a bang than see a shootout happening. Wouldn't expect the kids to skate together, if it was a playoff match in OT.

 

[Gordon Lightfoot]

I'd like to see Morrow as well but I believe he is still injured.

I agree with the general sentiment that Spooner CANNOT be sent back down or put on the wing. Put Soderberg on the wings if needed. Kelly as 4C sounds good as well.

 

[Oates2Neely]

It's inevitable that Julien moves Spooner elsewhere once Krejci returns. Personally I'd slot Söderberg at 4C

Marchand Bergeron Smith
Eriksson Krejci Connolly
Lucic Spooner Pastrnak
Kelly Söderberg Talbot

*Paille
*Campbell

Zero chance Clode rolls with the Spooner/ Pastrnak combo come playoffs

 

[Roll 4 Lines]

Milan Meatball - Spoons - Pasta

The Spaghetti-O's Line!

Love them together, but they do get hemmed in. Looch may be the worst of the bunch when it comes to clearing the D zone.

 

[Jean_Jacket41]

Loved the move of Pasta and Spooner together in OT during the 3 on 3. I was yelling at the TV for Claude to take a risk and do it, but I was shocked when it happened. That's what those guys need. To be put in big pressure situations and given a chance to succeed or fail. TBH, I can't believe Pasta didn't convert on one of those chances. He and Spooner have incredible chemistry together, so I hope they don't blow this line up once DK is back.

Agree. Keep the Lucic-Spooner-Pasta line intact, put Krejci with the two Swedes and drop Kelly into Campbell spot.

We are witnessing the Spooner coming out party just like Krejci did in 07-08 when Savard got injured and the Bruins were also fighting for a playoffs spot.

And just like Krejci, Spooner will never play in the AHL again. He's here for good. Unless traded...

 

[Oates2Neely]

And to think this kid was being mentioned as a "throw in" in every other trade proposal leading up to the trade deadline here. I'm guilty of it myself

 

[JCRO]

And to think this kid was being mentioned as a "throw in" in every other trade proposal leading up to the trade deadline here. I'm guilty of it myself

Same here. I think we all were. More so because a lot of us didn't see him having a future under CJ.

 

[BsEuphoria]

TBH, with the way Soda has played lately, that's not even a choice. What I'd do if I were Julien when DK comes back is bump Kelly down to the 4th over Campbell, and put DK with LE and CS. Ultimately keeping the Spooner/Pasta/Looch together. I know this is a pipe dream though...

Pipe dream is a severe understatement.

 

[BsEuphoria]

It's inevitable that Julien moves Spooner elsewhere once Krejci returns. Personally I'd slot Söderberg at 4C

Marchand Bergeron Smith
Eriksson Krejci Connolly
Lucic Spooner Pastrnak
Kelly Söderberg Talbot

*Paille
*Campbell

Zero chance Clode rolls with the Spooner/ Pastrnak combo come playoffs

I put this at a -100% chance. If anything close to this happens, it's because the FO is packing serious heat on him.

 

[Roll 4 Lines]

Pipe dream is a severe understatement.

I'd hope for Paille, Campbell and Connelly as the extra forwards, but thats more like a crack-pipe dream.

Got to admit, the forward depth looks good, when healthy

 

[Greek_physique]

Lucic | Spooner | Pasta
Marchand | Bergeron | Smith
Yeti | Krejci | Eriksson
Kelly | Campbell | Talbot

I'd go with that.

 

[Gordon Lightfoot]

It feels like this team has depth once again... Weird.

The offense, anyway.

 

[DKH]

I'd like to see Morrow as well but I believe he is still injured.

I agree with the general sentiment that Spooner CANNOT be sent back down or put on the wing. Put Soderberg on the wings if needed. Kelly as 4C sounds good as well.

my feeling has always been the importance of Claude's centers go this way

first line center
second line center
fourth line center
third line center

agree on Morrow- he can transition and that is the big, big, BIG weakness of this team

 

[Ice Nine]

It feels like this team has depth once again... Weird.

The offense, anyway.

I definitely feel a lot better about our speed and skill moving forward, seeing Spooner and Pasta out there in regular shifts.

And we haven't even seen Connolly yet.

We *have* to make room available to keep Spooner playing once Krejci is back.

And not out of position. He needs to play C.

Soda is looking much less essential now.

If only Spooner had been given an opportunity sooner; we could have sold Soda at the deadline for more draftpicks/assets.

 

[DKH]

It feels like this team has depth once again... Weird.

The offense, anyway.

this team is a Stanley Cup group at forward and goalie

defense is a problem, err, is the problem why they will fail

 

[BsEuphoria]

I definitely feel a lot better about our speed and skill moving forward, seeing Spooner and Pasta out there in regular shifts.

And we haven't even seen Connolly yet.

We *have* to make room available to keep Spooner playing once Krejci is back.

And not out of position. He needs to play C.

Soda is looking much less essential now.

If only Spooner had been given an opportunity sooner; we could have sold Soda at the deadline for more draftpicks/assets.

But he was, wasn't he????

I will admit his defensive zone/board play does seem much improved though.

 

[Absurdity]

It's inevitable that Julien moves Spooner elsewhere once Krejci returns. Personally I'd slot Söderberg at 4C

Marchand Bergeron Smith
Eriksson Krejci Connolly
Lucic Spooner Pastrnak
Kelly Söderberg Talbot

*Paille
*Campbell

Zero chance Clode rolls with the Spooner/ Pastrnak combo come playoffs

I would roll with that lineup as well. The only problem is that lineup will have Krejci playing on the PK which isn't the end of the world, but is probably something Claude would rather have Campbell and Paille play in that role instead.