Pre-Game Talk: Week for Redemption (@WPG, BUF, STL, @DAL)
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ASmileyFace
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Accidentally voted for Zadorov. Meant to vote all still remain.
Another tough week... but recently we've done well with tough weeks.
Thinking 6 points with a loss to Dallas.
Another tough week... but recently we've done well with tough weeks.
Thinking 6 points with a loss to Dallas.
I voted for Bodychuck, as I think Redmond will stick around as the 7th.
There is just no denying how Bigras has played, and if he continues it Roy won't pull him out for Redmond IMO.
I have to believe Roy is that intelligent.
There is just no denying how Bigras has played, and if he continues it Roy won't pull him out for Redmond IMO.
I have to believe Roy is that intelligent.
dahrougem2
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I have no basis whatsoever saying this but I feel like Bigras will be returned to the AHL by next week.
Grigorenko and Zadorov both better play vs Buffalo. Roy trying to harp on Grigorenko's compete level, there is no better game for Grigorenko to show Roy his compete level than against his old club
Grigorenko and Zadorov both better play vs Buffalo. Roy trying to harp on Grigorenko's compete level, there is no better game for Grigorenko to show Roy his compete level than against his old club
tigervixxxen
Optimism=Delusional
I dont think Roy will play Zadorov and Bigras together. I also dont think Roy is breaking up EJ, Beauch, Barrie and Holden in the top 4 so something has to give
Bigras has played great, but will Roy want not one, but two 20 year olds on one pairing where they'll only play like 11 minutes a night? I guess that's the question. It's not just them being on a pair together, it's that they'll both barely play and is that best for their development?
Roy did say he was very happy with his defense last night, and they've only given up 48 shots in two games. I'd like to see a Zadorov/Bigras pairing at least tried before Roy decides to send one down.
Roy did say he was very happy with his defense last night, and they've only given up 48 shots in two games. I'd like to see a Zadorov/Bigras pairing at least tried before Roy decides to send one down.
Yeah agreed, Roy's reasoning might be purely ice time I guess.
Can't imagine Bigras - Zadorov would be bad with 10-13 minutes of ice time though.
Avs_19
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I'm guessing Bigras, which would be unfortunate. He might be more ready than Zadorov right now.
As for the games, I still like watching O'Reilly and seeing him do well but not against the Avs. I hope we see him on the receiving end of one of those big Zadorov hits. That would be nice.
As for the games, I still like watching O'Reilly and seeing him do well but not against the Avs. I hope we see him on the receiving end of one of those big Zadorov hits. That would be nice.
Why would they need to be on the same pair or limited to just 11 minutes?
Roy isn't going to break up his top 4, and the bottom pairing has barely been used this year when the top 4 is healthy.
Roy does a lot of things people say he won't do.
The bottom pair has also consisted of the likes of Guenin, Gormley, a broken down Stuart and Redmond. Not exactly guys Roy has trusted with many minutes. Zadorov seems to already be trusted enough to play 15-20 minutes. And I bet Bigras quickly gains that trust with his smart, safe play. That would give us 6 guys who can play in that 15-20 range. Maybe Roy would be more willing to spread the minutes out if he had 6 guys he trusted for more than 10 minutes a night. With Beauch's age, EJ's injuries, and Holden's skill set I would bet Roy would like to be able to spread the minutes out more.
tigervixxxen
Optimism=Delusional
Sure Roy could spin the wheel of random again but most of the time we can see the angle from where his decisions come. It's just my concern anyway, he's free to prove me wrong.
cgf
FireBednarsSuccessor
I'd love for Roy to roll out:
Holden - Barrie
Zads - Beauch
Bigras - EJ
to ease EJ back in and limit Beauchemin's minutes...but I agree that the most likely scenario is the top 4 staying together and which ever kid(s) stay(s) up being stuck on the third pairing.
Holden - Barrie
Zads - Beauch
Bigras - EJ
to ease EJ back in and limit Beauchemin's minutes...but I agree that the most likely scenario is the top 4 staying together and which ever kid(s) stay(s) up being stuck on the third pairing.
landy92mack29
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If Bigras will be scratched I want him sent down so he can keep playing big minutes. Don't think Stuart or EJ will be back this week yet though.
Sure, Roy could change it up, but EJ and Beauchemin have been joined at the hip this year. I'm not convinced he'll do it.
I really do believe that Bigras's chance to stay in the lineup depends heavily on how much of Roy's trust Zadorov earns. Which is kind of weird but...
Roy will have to trust Zadorov to either play on the bottom pair next to Bigras, or trust Zadorov enough to play with FB for a large portion of ES minutes.
That is in order for Roy to continue to play Z with FB, and Bigras with EJ except for major situations when he'd put EJ and FB out together.
I honestly wouldn't be surprised to see Bigras stay if it's just one. Would you rather have Zadorov or Bigras next to Redmond?
cgf
FireBednarsSuccessor
I don't expect it, but it would be cool if Roy did do rotate through Zads-Beauch, Bigras-EJ, and Beauch-EJ, taking the shifts that Holden-Barrie aren't on the ice for. He wouldn't even need to trust Bigras-Zads going out there together given the minute spread we've seen this season.
I'd rather see Gormley called back up to play with Zadorov as long as Zads keeps looking calm out there and keeps adjusting when he runs into difficulties. Bigras would also benefit from playing with Gormley rather than Redmond because Gormley can pass the puck as well and is no more soft; but is much better at using his partner and allowing them to shine, even if he isn't as good of a skater as ZR
I'd rather see Gormley called back up to play with Zadorov as long as Zads keeps looking calm out there and keeps adjusting when he runs into difficulties. Bigras would also benefit from playing with Gormley rather than Redmond because Gormley can pass the puck as well and is no more soft; but is much better at using his partner and allowing them to shine, even if he isn't as good of a skater as ZR
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tigervixxxen
Optimism=Delusional
cgf
FireBednarsSuccessor
Waiting to get that favor back from CBJ when they'll trade us Rychel for non-Mikko/Zads/Bigras pieces and take Balls2.0 away...
tigervixxxen
Optimism=Delusional
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