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Im not sure ive ever read a good trade offer from montreal fans.
But that is disgustingly bad
Speculation: St.Louis Blues right side defense
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Im not sure ive ever read a good trade offer from montreal fans.
But that is disgustingly bad
It's crazy how many people freak out cause they have three right handed defensemen. Like "oh my god you can't do that it has to be 3 lefties and 3 righties or it won't work"
Have you ever played defense? I only played in to my teens, but I can tell you that even at that level, playing your "off" side really is a disadvantage. I am sure anyone who has played the game will back me up here. I am not saying it is insurmountable, but it certainly throws you off, and in a playoff situation where a goal decides a game, you really want to give your players the maximum opportunity to succeed. I agree there is no reason to "freak out", but it really is important.It's crazy how many people freak out cause they have three right handed defensemen. Like "oh my god you can't do that it has to be 3 lefties and 3 righties or it won't work"
67Blues
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Love ya Blues brother but I'll disagree. I was actually more comfortable on my off-side. I know that is weird, but I was a righty that always played better on my left side. A lot of it had to do with crossing over for a hip check and I was much more explosive going left than right.
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I would still say no, but the value is much closer. I would much prefer Connor to Laine.
No worries. Good discussion is why HF is the best hockey forum there is! I remember being obliterated by a hip check that sent me flying. I was watching my pass and didn't even see him.
My only question is, didn't crossing over to make a hip check take you out of position? If I did that, especially if my partner didn't cover me, my coach would have reamed me! I also found that playing my offside interfered with my outlet passing. I would have to shift over to make the pass, otherwise I was on my backhand. It also screwed up my stick checks, because I had to awkwardly reach over my body. It is a lot more difficult to poke check on your off side for that reason, unless you are 6'8" and have an extra long stick. 
I get your point, though. Your "handedness" doesn't have to dictate what side you play.
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The other option is they sign Pietrangelo and trade Faulk. Some team will like the offensive Faulk, his contract especially if has good season. That would be real win by the Blues in their Carolina trade.
Besides UFA Pietrangelo, RFA Dunn is due for new contract.
67Blues
Got it for Bobby
I meant the cross over with my legs to accelerate/power into a hip check, not crossing over to the other side of the ice.No worries. Good discussion is why HF is the best hockey forum there is! I remember being obliterated by a hip check that sent me flying. I was watching my pass and didn't even see him.
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I wouldn’t trade Parayko for Drouin + 1st. Parayko is a top 5 Dman in the league. People just realize it yet because he doesn’t put up big points. He’s just an all around beast. I’d take him over Petro all day long and this isnt a knock on Petro at all.
It's crazy how many people freak out cause they have three right handed defensemen. Like "oh my god you can't do that it has to be 3 lefties and 3 righties or it won't work"
RD playing on the left usually loses a bunch of defensive effectiveness and you're basically paying premium for a lesser player. It's not as bad with LDs playing on the right since there's a surplus of LDs and some inevitably came up playing on the right in juniors but in most cases still not optimal for receiving passes, clearing the zone, breakouts, defending against the rush etc.
Why pay 6.5 mil for a 4 million dollar caliber performance?
Blues will be able to keep Petro but if his price is too high we can let him walk, Colt55 steps up as the #1RD, Faulk #2RD. Sure Faulk is not Petro but like others have said Colt55 is a stud. After next season we shed some big contracts Steen/Allen. Schwartz is also up and my guess is by then Kostin, Kyrou are top6 and Schwartz walks. Then the expansion draft we could make Faulk available and protect Petro, Colt55, Dunn.
Also the Blues want no part of Laine.....would not fit our team at all. Very good offensive talent but from what I've seen I would want no part of that headache.
The Blues don't have many for sure prospects on D right now so I really think Army saw a chance to get a good player (all star) to make his team better and we can deal with the 3 RD's during the season. Another positive is we had a very short off season so we can really balance minutes for at least the 1st half of the season and keep our top D Fresh which is a huge bonus. I don't really think this trade has anything to do with 27 or surely doesn't mean 27 is gone but its nice insurance at least.
Also the Blues want no part of Laine.....would not fit our team at all. Very good offensive talent but from what I've seen I would want no part of that headache.
The Blues don't have many for sure prospects on D right now so I really think Army saw a chance to get a good player (all star) to make his team better and we can deal with the 3 RD's during the season. Another positive is we had a very short off season so we can really balance minutes for at least the 1st half of the season and keep our top D Fresh which is a huge bonus. I don't really think this trade has anything to do with 27 or surely doesn't mean 27 is gone but its nice insurance at least.
