vadim sharifijanov
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i've actually been waiting for weber to establish himself as a wisniewski or MAB-type PP specialist/bottom pair guy. watching him recently, he might actually have gotten there.
I don't think Edler should be on the 1st unit anymore when you can put Vrbata and Weber there. Eventually with Kassian that gives them 3 righties who can all be good threats to shoot off passes from the Sedins. Could be good.
I think Weber's better at getting his shot through too compared to #23. His PP ability just seems like a better fit there on top of that.
If Sbisa/Bieksa stay over Stanton/Clendening I'll be furious.
Sbisa and Bieksa have been garbage. Weber earned his spot as a depth player. Clendening and Stanton were good together and are younger and cheaper than Sbisa/Bieksa.
I don't think Edler should be on the 1st unit anymore when you can put Vrbata and Weber there. Eventually with Kassian that gives them 3 righties who can all be good threats to shoot off passes from the Sedins. Could be good.
I think Weber's better at getting his shot through too compared to #23. His PP ability just seems like a better fit there on top of that.
The 1st unit got its boost when it went to 3f/2d, it make little sense to practically go back to what wasn't working with just a different piece in its place. I'm not sure on the scoring last night but Edler was riding a 3 game PP point steak which is Weber started up.
i'm all for replacing edler on the first unit. but i think three RHS with the sedins would just mean that no opposing PK will ever defend the right half of the zone ever again.
weber is the canucks "secret weapon on the powerplay. the opposition now has to either respect his shot or vrbatas. the sedins have room to move around and find the open shooter.
Don't forget Edler's shot. The Sedins have 3 guys to work with who can really shoot the puck. The biggest weakness in this formation is they don't have someone standing in front of the net creating havoc.
Don't forget Edler's shot. The Sedins have 3 guys to work with who can really shoot the puck. The biggest weakness in this formation is they don't have someone standing in front of the net creating havoc.
Kassian.
you know, it struck me last week watching matthias do nothing: why can't matthias stand in front of the net on the second unit? he doesn't need any hands; he just needs to stand there, screen the goalie, and draw a defender.
it's not like higgins (last night's tip notwithstanding) or burrows are irreplaceable on that unit or anything.
Has Weber basically become what we're hoping Clendening will be a few years down the road?
you know, it struck me last week watching matthias do nothing: why can't matthias stand in front of the net on the second unit? he doesn't need any hands; he just needs to stand there, screen the goalie, and draw a defender.
it's not like higgins (last night's tip notwithstanding) or burrows are irreplaceable on that unit or anything.
I actually like how things turned out. Weber earned that last spot on the blueline and Corrado and Clendening get to go down to Utica and play big minutes (together they form the Comets first pairing now).
Probably the best situation for everyone involved.
Just because he's big, doesn't mean he's a good net front presence. I think even Burrows is superior in that roleyou know, it struck me last week watching matthias do nothing: why can't matthias stand in front of the net on the second unit? he doesn't need any hands; he just needs to stand there, screen the goalie, and draw a defender.
it's not like higgins (last night's tip notwithstanding) or burrows are irreplaceable on that unit or anything.
I still feel Corrado is ready for a full time role beside Hamhuis and Weber should be dealt at the draft to recoup some of the acquisition costs for Clendening and Pedan. Happy with Weber and he's fitting in nice on the 1st unit PP, but bring Weber back and there's 5 RS dmen for next year. I believe Corrado can be sent to Utica still next year but he looked ready for full time duty during his last stint.
Something has to give. Maybe they decide to keep Weber over Clendening. Or maybe they convince Bieksa to waive. But I'd be surprised if they bring all 5 of Tanev, Bieksa, Corrado, Weber and Clendening to camp next year. Weber's strong play could maybe land a 3rd at the draft...have to strongly consider it if it's on the table.
Has Weber basically become what we're hoping Clendening will be a few years down the road?
I doubt any team is all that terrified of Edler's weak wrister from the boards.