OttMorrow
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I would take him on the top one and see what he can do.
I'd put Klingberg with either Daley or Dillon.
I would take him on the top one and see what he can do.
I'd put Klingberg with either Daley or Dillon.
Daley and Klingberg on the top PP unit? Absolutely. 5-on-5? I'd rather see if Daley and Dillon can develop some chemistry, and give Klingberg to Goligoski. Normally I'd say this is all a bad idea, but surely it's better to giving him Gonchar.
I know it's more difficult for defenseman, but I don't see how they're different in principle from forwards: talent begets talent, grit begets grit, et cetera.
What gives with Nemeth and #37. What a dumb number.
I thought the same thing about Nichushkin and his #43. A year later, a player can make a number look good.
Klingberg will be wearing #3 per the Stars' website.
I love it.
Jokipakka #2
Klingberg #3
Dillon #4
Oleksiak #5
Daley #6
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Connauton #23
Jo. Benn #24
Goligoski #33
Nemeth #37
Gonchar #55
What gives with Nemeth and #37. What a dumb number.
Klingberg wearing #3 eh? So how soon before the people on the Stars Facebook page freak out that Robidas should be retired?
Hope he don't plan on wearing that number 3
Could you imagine what the Facebook uproar will be like when a #29 is worn?
... eek.......... and that shows how much I care about Steve Ott.
Give me a break... I'm still drinking my morning coffee
Shows what I know ... Goligoski and Klingberg are together.
Love that Benn is on the 3rd pair. Worried isn't a strong enough word though for Goligosk and Klingberg together.
If they can get out of their own zone they'll be fine. If they get caught in their own end, it's going to be really ugly. Of course that's true for the entire defense.
... but it's clearly more true about them. You're talking about ... not even a slight competition ... the two physically weakest D on the team. They're not going to be able to physically handle anyone. It's going to be 100% positioning and stick checking, and neither is particularly great positionally right now. They'll have to out think everyone and that means making the right decision quickly. If they can do that, they could be formidable. That's a ton to ask of a rookie with little NA experience is all I'm saying. Not going to argue against baptism by fire. I've been wanting to see Klingberg in the NHL since they he shocked the SHL and was playing for Frolunda in 2010. This is going to be sweet. I've been following him for a while. Glad to see I was wrong to be worried about the Finnish half year though.
Let's hope he brings a Karlsson like presence in the sense that he is on offence more than defense because of his puck possession skills. Breakouts should be smother when Goose and Klingberg are on the ice since they have the best first passes on the team.