Player Discussion Senators sign college free agent forward Max Veronneau

Xspyrit

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Jesse Winchester too looked pretty good to start off his career.

Winchester was an excellent bottom-6 forward until injuries totally derailed his career (he didn't have much time to establish himself more).

He had pretty good advanced stats and was an underrated playmaker. He was lacking a good shot, which prevented him from being a bigger threat offensively.

He looked good because he was good but he's just another victim of injuries. Let's not forget how physical hockey is, and particularly the NHL. You need to be in the best physical conditions to perform at that level, even if you have the talent required.

That being said, not similar players at all. Winchester was a defensive specialist, Veronneau is faster and has more general skill. Both had/have a below average NHL shot though, which limits their success.
 
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ReginKarlssonLehner

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Seems like a good player so far.

Honest question, does he actually have an astrology exam coming up or are the reporters just idiots?
It would make sense if he had an astronomy exam coming up given what they said about him, but an astrology exam doesn't make any sense. Are there actually even courses on astrology at legitimate universities?

It's Astronomy.

The first person said Astronomy then the person after said astrology. There is no such thing as astrology exam, lol.
 

Micklebot

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I laughed when Brent Wallace said it and then last game when another commentator said it I was confused. I guess both don't know the difference between astrology and astronomy.

But yeah, even as an elective it would only be offered in a course like the one you mentioned. It is kind of funny to imagine that a university like Princeton would actually offer an astrology course. That students could actually get credits for taking it.
I googled for it and found a link to a grad level course on astrology under the history of science
 
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derriko

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Where did that vision come from DeMelo haha? Anyways, I think Max is going to stick in the league. Probably as a depth middle 6 scorer, but let's see how his shot develops with professional strength and development coaches. May be more there if he was a shooting threat.
 

Icelevel

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Most mins played by a forward against Calgary. More than tkachuk, more than even Zack smith!!

Says quite a bit right there.
 

Tkachuckycheese

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He's looking like a steal of a college signing. Really liking his play. Just like Formenton with the speed but has more skill with the puck.
 

Nac Mac Feegle

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Next year is the real test.

Guys have been playing loose and easy for nearly a month now. Only ones playing hard are the ones trying to make an impression in game that mean nothing. Makes for easy false readings.
 
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Samsquanch

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Next year is the real test.

Guys have been playing loose and easy for nearly a month now. Only ones playing hard are the ones trying to make an impression in game that mean nothing. Makes for easy false readings.

It's true, but one thing that's most certainly not an illusion is the wheels on this kid.

And I'm moving more and more towards being confident that hes capable of replacing Dzingle. I see a very similar skillset, personally.
 

Boud

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It's true, but one thing that's most certainly not an illusion is the wheels on this kid.

And I'm moving more and more towards being confident that hes capable of replacing Dzingle. I see a very similar skillset, personally.

They actually do have a similar skillset. Very fast guys, decent hands and good vision, shot is average but I'll admit Dzingels shot has improved a lot.
 

Samsquanch

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They actually do have a similar skillset. Very fast guys, decent hands and good vision, shot is average but I'll admit Dzingels shot has improved a lot.

With all of Vernneau, Formenton, White, Balcers, Duclair, maybe even Paul (all of them speed demons) potentially being on the team next year, the Sens could definitely start transitioning into being one of the faster teams in the league.

If it's going to be a super young team inexperienced team having a pile of gifted skaters should definitely help keep them in some games (or at the very least keep us entertained during the process of tanking).
 

Samsquanch

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Hes definitely on the outside looking in right now. But I think a year in the AHL would be good for him, especially if he can have a big year down there and get used to the grind of a full year of pro hockey.

Lots of spots will be opening up next year, and I can still seeing him being a good middle 6 guy. His hockey IQ seems very high to me.
 

aragorn

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I like Veronneau's game & while I doubt he makes the team out of camp because of the one way contracts I think he will battle Davidsson for a spot on Ottawa after the deadline. Davidsson has a better shot & is highly skilled while Veronneau plays more of a NA game with speed, skill & IMO is much better defensively & at the details of playing the game the right way, as coaches like to say.

This is not to say that Davidsson can't learn or won't be better defensively, it's obviously possible & we'll have to see how this turns out. RW IMO continues to be a weakness for this team although they have two players in Davidsson & Veronneau who could both play themselves onto the team next season at some point. Let's also not forget that they have Ryan playing RW as well & he has three yrs left on his contract.
 
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I googled for it and found a link to a grad level course on astrology under the history of science

The University of Wales offers a program for astrology.

I wonder if students need a telescope, Tarot Cards, or a crystal ball for that. :)
 

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