Some people think everyone needs to go to the AHL. It is a ridiculous notion as every player is different. DLR will probably go to Hamilton but not necessarily because he needs it but because of the numbers game. The Habs have too many bodies right now so it is just easiest for them to park him there until they trade someone or someone gets injured.
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Some people think everyone needs to go to the AHL. It is a ridiculous notion as every player is different. DLR will probably go to Hamilton but not necessarily because he needs it but because of the numbers game. The Habs have too many bodies right now so it is just easiest for them to park him there until they trade someone or someone gets injured.
Scintillating10
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At 20 years old don't think it will kill him. Not as if its end of world. Helps him develop and helps us with numbers game.
It seems to be a thing that people just say. ''He needs big minutes in the AHL,'' or ''let him develop in the AHL until he's 'ready'.'' Like, why, though? The argument that ''Player X needs to focus on Y, and the speed of execution at the NHL will cause difficulties in learning Y, as opposed to other skills.'' It's always some heuristic, like ''that's what Holland does in Detroit and it's worked for them.''
The idea seems to be that a prospect's transition to the NHL must be 100% seamless, and that players can't learn in the NHL with a reduced role.
Would playing versus Pee-wee players help him develop as well?
DLR could easily be with us. I don't think playing in the AHL is going to change much.
It's purely a numbers game.
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Scintillating10
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Why so fierce on DLR making the team? Just because he gets sent doesn't mean it is for good you know. He has no pro experience, not like it will be bad for him. His roster spot allows us to carry another player now. Rather it be the third goalie, extra d-man or Bournival. We are presently deep in bottom 6 forwards
LastWordArmy
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I'd rather DLR goes to the AHL and plays on the top line and is given opportunities to put up points and develop his offensive game, then sits with us in a defensive role.
Kinda like Pacioretty had to do.
(not saying DLR will be as good as Patch, just saying he could develop into a top 6 player if given the opportunity to learn to use his size in front of the net).
Kinda like Pacioretty had to do.
(not saying DLR will be as good as Patch, just saying he could develop into a top 6 player if given the opportunity to learn to use his size in front of the net).
Scintillating10
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Pacioretty...PK Subban, Carey Price, Plekanec they all played in AHL. I don't see what all the drama is over DLR playing in Hamilton? He's very young - not like it is end of his career.
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No need to report that, that's the general consensus around here. Unless he plays a really, really good game.. he sucks.
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DD quietly sucked his way to 1 goal 3 assists in 3 games in preseason. So frustrating.
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I think its not a question of if, but when will Sekac end up on the top line. Just relentless in everything he does, especially puck retrieval. It's what the line needs, what they won't get with PAP.
Bourque looked good, Chucky looking so much more poise with the puck. His decision making is finally catching up with his skill set at the pro level.
I also noticed that Patches was more physical in the corners. Hope he keeps it up this year, I'm really hoping he adds some sandpaper to his game.
Liked what I saw from DLR. At this point, there's no room for him, but I suspect he will be close to solidifying his spot by season end, with play in either AHL or NHL. He is exactly the type and age of player we should be infusing in this lineup.
DD was meh, after his scratching last year he said he never wants to be scratched again. If that's his mentality he has to step it up, but I'll give him the preseason excuse. Gilbert was meh too, soft as butter, but that's no secret.
Tinordi had a great game I thought. Moved puck well, carried it well, read plays better than he has for the most part. I think if we want him to pickup his reactions faster, you have to expose him to those situations more. I'd keep him up for now.
Bourque looked good, Chucky looking so much more poise with the puck. His decision making is finally catching up with his skill set at the pro level.
I also noticed that Patches was more physical in the corners. Hope he keeps it up this year, I'm really hoping he adds some sandpaper to his game.
Liked what I saw from DLR. At this point, there's no room for him, but I suspect he will be close to solidifying his spot by season end, with play in either AHL or NHL. He is exactly the type and age of player we should be infusing in this lineup.
DD was meh, after his scratching last year he said he never wants to be scratched again. If that's his mentality he has to step it up, but I'll give him the preseason excuse. Gilbert was meh too, soft as butter, but that's no secret.
Tinordi had a great game I thought. Moved puck well, carried it well, read plays better than he has for the most part. I think if we want him to pickup his reactions faster, you have to expose him to those situations more. I'd keep him up for now.
WeThreeKings
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DLR absolutely needs to go to the AHL.. just because he doesn't make many mistakes doesn't mean he should be up here. For the most part all training camp he was neutral, he did nothing good and he did nothing bad.
I'd much rather have him in the AHL playing big minutes and seeing if he can develop his offense to the point he could be a 2nd line player.
I'd much rather have him in the AHL playing big minutes and seeing if he can develop his offense to the point he could be a 2nd line player.
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what made management go: gilbert, that's the guy we need in our back 6.
i'm failing to see any positives for having him back there, in all three zones, at moving the puck, special teams, everything.
i keep looking for positives, nothing. cannot find anything.
i'm failing to see any positives for having him back there, in all three zones, at moving the puck, special teams, everything.
i keep looking for positives, nothing. cannot find anything.
WeThreeKings
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The pathetic thing is.. who on Ottawa's line-up would legitimately crack ours... Turris, Zibanejad, Chris Neil, Karlsson and Lehner as a back-up? Maaaaybeee Michalek.
I just don't subscribe to the notion of one team "fleecing" another when it comes to a 5th round pick.
I said before and I'll say it again, I would have preferred to keep Briere and be done with mistake at the end of this season, now we have a guy who might be marginally more effective for an extra year.
You should look more carefully then, Gilbert's positives are there very subtle things he does right. He's going to be a good pickup imo. I like what I see from him. Had a couple mishandles of the puck tonight, but otherwise, makes the smart, effective play most of the time.
WeThreeKings
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Smokey Thompson
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I actually love his game... whenever he's on the ice, the puck is in the offensive zone. Love his smart reads and quick simple plays.
Watch him closely when he's on the ice and you'll appreciate the little things he does.
Smokey Thompson
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MacArthur getting Patches money.. no thank you.
55pt Ryan getting over 7m? no thank you...
I'd take Methot though
Well the notion that anything is developing down there is amusing at best.
Tinordi has regressed significantly since last being sent down.
For me it is a matter of getting enough ice. Playing time at this level is invaluable.
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