Boothinator
@MrBoothinator
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Tro is on the hotseat for me as well. I haven't seen anything from him this season so far. Our center depth isnt great so he is probably safer but he needs to step way up 5 on 5.
I almost think he hurts our PP at times as well because we're so focused on feeding him for the one-timer. Plus, everyone knows it's coming. If we could trade him for a top 4 D, I would definitely consider it. I just don't think Hoffman is a fit here long-term. If we're in a playoff spot, I would just keep him as an internal rental, though. He may end up walking as a UFA, but if we make the playoffs, who cares.
I've been thinking this as well about the powerplay. He is getting way too many touches while Barkov and Huberdeau stand around. Yandle needs to kick it Huberdeau's way on the other side but often times it's just Yandle and Hoffman playing catch.
Tro is on the hotseat for me as well. I haven't seen anything from him this season so far. Our center depth isnt great so he is probably safer but he needs to step way up 5 on 5.
He played pretty darn well in that Nashville game after Barkov went down and then scored the SO winner. I don't get the flack on Trocheck...Despite his debatable shortcomings at 5v5, he's still underpaid for what he brings.
If Tro is back Saturday maybe try this:
Huberdeau-Barkov-Dadonov
Hoffman-Trocheck-Malgin
Vatrano-Boyle-Connolly
Hunt-Acciari-Scevior
I meant with their fist but I enjoyed that it was on the scoreboard instead.These comments didn't age too well eh boys lol
It feels like he has regressed rather than progressed over the past 2 years. Prior to his injury he was threat every time he was on the ice. I would like to see that again.
And a lot of the time they're playing against the other teams top line.... and still holding pressure in the o zone. They've been fantastic.Also do we have the best fourth line in hockey? Early but best in Panthers history? They do nothing but get pressure in the o zone everytime they're on the ice.
Avs fans complaining about the officiating in that game? Hey, join the club. I feel like somebody out there has to have a clip of Acciari getting flagrantly boarded behind the net with no call.
Was it poorly officiated game? Yes.
The problem is Trocheck is a very one dimensional player who more closely resembles a north-south winger when he's supposed to be a center. You need creativity on offense from guys playing in the middle and that's not what we get from Vinny, he usually just skates into the zone for a logo shot or turns it over after trying to dangle through entire teams by himself. I think the team needs to find another option at 2C if it wants a deep playoff run.
I notice that nobody wants to break up the 4th line right now.
Dryden Hunt lowkey MVP in last night's game for causing Zadorov to melt down and put air in some flat tires on the bench.