Tom Gilbert - Am I good or am I bad?
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He's ok but a bad fit for this team. He won't get his usual ~30pts behind Subban,Markov,Gonchar.
Elliotte Friedman says the Wings want him.
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/30-thoughts/
Elliotte Friedman says the Wings want him.
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/30-thoughts/
Luigi Habs
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He's a #5 or #6. Signing him to be our #4 was ridiculous. With Gonchar now Gilbert can play his role properly.
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He's been fine. Not what I was expecting, but he's been better than Emelin and Weaver. Based on his contract I have no complaints.
Luigi Habs
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He's had a lot of turnovers. A LOT. But, he's been pretty decent none the less. We notice players more for their gaffs. Gilbert has been pretty good at killing opportunities and zone exits. So far, he's been a lot less noticeable than Markov and Subban in terms of big "Oh ****!" turnovers. He's so-so (alright).
Really, the only thing annoying me with Gilbert is his contract length. That's all.
Really, the only thing annoying me with Gilbert is his contract length. That's all.
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He's been terrible in possession terms, even when sheltered against top competition. He's been hitting a lot, but consistently puts himself out of position. He's not even doing a very good job blocking shots compared to other guys.
He just chases the play to much for taste and isn't a very good decision maker with or without the puck. I guess at 4 mil I expect more than hitting and PK time.
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Gilbert for Mantha. I want my Erat for Forsberg....
Just don't like him. Not entirely because I feel he's an awful hockey player. But because the day that you start wanting a better mix, I feel he's the odd man out. But also hate his stint so far. Awful in the giveaways department and I think the stats guy missed quite a few more. Hates when he's being pressured more than everybody else. And doesn't bring the offense he was suppose to bring. We had to get a 40 year old man to try and help the part he was suppose to help. Him and Beaulieu, yet, I'd excuse Beaulieu way more than him. We need a more physical defensive d-man on this squad. And it's not anybody else but him that could come out as Weaver won't get you that guy while Gilbert "might" have the resume, with thet addition of younger prospects, to bring us that physical guy.
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negative77
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Hmm, if Detroit wants him. This could be interesting. Though, I don't know which of their forwards they wouldn't mind departing from. Maybe Abdelkader for the 3rd line? 
They won't want to trade their RFAs, who are producing well. We don't really need defense if we're getting rid of Gilbert.
Abdelkader would reduce our cap level. Duno.
They won't want to trade their RFAs, who are producing well. We don't really need defense if we're getting rid of Gilbert.Abdelkader would reduce our cap level. Duno.
I agree with you -- I keep hearing Gilbert-crap and I don't see it. He's effective at getting the puck out and onto a forward's stick. He's been mostly responsible defensively. His production is meh, but he's been part of plenty of chances. Points will come.
He's not flustered by pressure in our zone, unlike Diaz. Yes, there have been turnovers, but that's a system issue with our whole team, not just Gilbert. FYI: Habs have the most turnovers in the league.
I would think there is an adaptation period for any player, and in particular defencemen, who join a team for the first time. Early on Gilbert took the wrong man on occasion, and you can't be too shocked about it. Lately there have been less mistakes, and he's made some decent passes in the offensive zone He's gaining confidence and getting more comfortable. Wait until the half of the season - we'll have a better read on him.
I don't get your hate buddy. Sure, he's had some giveaways, like so many of our other players. But he's played some pretty good defense and he's rarely been caught out of position.Gilbert for Mantha. I want my Erat for Forsberg....
Just don't like him. Not entirely because I feel he's an awful hockey player. But because the day that you start wanting a better mix, I feel he's the odd man out. But also hate his stint so far. Awful in the giveaways department and I think the stats guy missed quite a few more. Hates when he's being pressured more than everybody else. And doesn't bring the offense he was suppose to bring. We had to get a 40 year old man to try and help the part he was suppose to help. Him and Beaulieu, yet, I'd excuse Beaulieu way more than him. We need a more physical defensive d-man on this squad. And it's not anybody else but him that could come out as Weaver won't get you that guy while Gilbert "might" have the resume, with thet addition of younger prospects, to bring us that physical guy.
In terms of the needs, cap space, and ages of the 2014-15 team, I'd rather have Gilbert than Komisarek, Hamrlik, Kaberle. Spacek, Souray, Wisniewski, Weber, Diaz, Streit, Gorges, Bouillon, Murray, or Gorges right now. Of course, Hamrlik was the best of that bunch by a long shot but he's too old.
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