Just saying that he has been about what we should have expected.Did I say it was his fault?
I just said he hasn't been particularly impressive, and he's not a particularly good value. Do you disagree with either of those two statements?
Just saying that he has been about what we should have expected.Did I say it was his fault?
I just said he hasn't been particularly impressive, and he's not a particularly good value. Do you disagree with either of those two statements?
Ah I see. And those that complain about Steen and Edmundson are just drawing on their expert hockey knowledge and insight. Right?Who could the blues have gotten that is producing at his level for less than 5 mil in free agency?
People complaining about bozak are just trying to sound smarter than they are and are analyzing everything in a vacuum..
Ah I see. And those that complain about Steen and Edmundson are just drawing on their expert hockey knowledge and insight. Right?
They have both certainly performed below expectations this season. I admit that I am very far from an expert myself. I played organized hockey in my youth, and I suffered a serious groin injury when I was 14. ( I would like to say that the injury ended my hockey aspirations, but it was really more my discovery of girls and beer during my recovery that changed my direction). I have been watching the Blues since the Gary Unger days in the '70s, so I will give myself credit for an experienced eye test, but that, and my limited on-ice experience is the limit of my expertise. You are absolutely correct in your evaluations of Edmundson and Steen respectively, and while I accept that I might be premature in my criticism of Bozak, I am confident that my eye test confirms my assessment of his play thus far, and I am not confident of any substantial improvement. Btw, I can be snarky and sarcastic in my posts and I apologize for that and for presenting myself as being more knowledgeable than I am. I appreciate and value your input to the discussions, and look forward to more of the same.Steen and eddy, have not been good. I know crap about hockey, but even I can see that.
Do you think Steen and eddy have been good this year?
Boazak has been solid but I’d love to see Sundqvist in the 2c spot for a game just to see how it looks.Bozak is a solid expensive 3C. If Schenn stays on the wing, I'd rather see Sunny move up to 2C.
Sunny is just playing good hockey in all 3 zones. Bozak is fine but he doesn't deserve big minutes.
They have both certainly performed below expectations this season. I admit that I am very far from an expert myself. I played organized hockey in my youth, and I suffered a serious groin injury when I was 14. ( I would like to say that the injury ended my hockey aspirations, but it was really more my discovery of girls and beer during my recovery that changed my direction). I have been watching the Blues since the Gary Unger days in the '70s, so I will give myself credit for an experienced eye test, but that, and my limited on-ice experience is the limit of my expertise. You are absolutely correct in your evaluations of Edmundson and Steen respectively, and while I accept that I might be premature in my criticism of Bozak, I am confident that my eye test confirms my assessment of his play thus far, and I am not confident of any substantial improvement. Btw, I can be snarky and sarcastic in my posts and I apologize for that and for presenting myself as being more knowledgeable than I am. I appreciate and value your input to the discussions, and look forward to more of the same.
It looks great as long as Schwartz doesn’t continue to play like Hartland Monahan and actually finishes on his layups. Bozak has played clutch hockey to which many should take notice of the crap he has had to skate with including Schwartz and Steen.Looks great. I think he'll be fine in the #2C role come playoff time.
Healthy top six:
Schenn-O'Reilly-Tarasenko
Schwartz-Bozak-Perron
As good as any, and gives him good wingers, finally.
Steen is good for the type of player he is now, which is a 34 year old veteran whose best offensive days are behind him, but can still do important fundamental things that might go unnoticed and not show up on the stat sheet. With that said, if there is a way to move him with his NTC in the off season I wouldn't be opposed to it. But he can still offer this team quite a bit down the stretch as a defensively responsible 3rd line winger, which is what he will be when the team is fully healthy.Steen and eddy, have not been good. I know crap about hockey, but even I can see that.
Do you think Steen and eddy have been good this year?
Looks great. I think he'll be fine in the #2C role come playoff time.
Healthy top six:
Schenn-O'Reilly-Tarasenko
Schwartz-Bozak-Perron
As good as any, and gives him good wingers, finally.
Looks great. I think he'll be fine in the #2C role come playoff time.
Healthy top six:
Schenn-O'Reilly-Tarasenko
Schwartz-Bozak-Perron
As good as any, and gives him good wingers, finally.
The bolded ...What? I will give you that he has improved defensively. The whole team has. But I wouldn't call his defensive play "outstanding". Not even remotely.Totally agree. That works for next year as well.
Bozak'a value isn't strictly in the numbers. His defensive play is outstanding and he doesn't make mistakes. Good value for the money because of his veteran leadership on the ice.
Looks like Berube will use Bozak going forward on the 1st PP unit instead of Thomas.
I agree. Thomas is definitely not ready for top-6 play or minutes. I'd rather see Bozak there than Sundqvist, even though I'm very happy with the latter's play.Looks great. I think he'll be fine in the #2C role come playoff time.
Healthy top six:
Schenn-O'Reilly-Tarasenko
Schwartz-Bozak-Perron
As good as any, and gives him good wingers, finally.
He works for me.
Game winner last night. Shoot out goal a few games before. Does his job. Doesn't cough up the puck in our end.