News Article: Yotes Notes: Lyubushkin, POJ in AZ for informal workouts.

[TheLegend]

Galchenyuk serving as translator.

Richardson wants to stay at center.

And Connauton gets married..... (sorry Katie).

http://arizonasports.com/story/1627...ormal-workouts/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

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[Mosby]

“I want to play center and I’m not really interested in wing,” he said. “Sometimes late in the game, you could play wing when we’re doing different things, but I don’t feel as comfortable as I do at center, that’s for sure. If it happens it happens and I’ll have to deal with it but I don’t see that happening.”


This a little strong IMO for a guy who is likely going to be scratched quite a bit.

 

[_Del_]

We didn't give him that shitty contract to scratch him, unfortunately. They probably told him they see him as the 3C. Leaving Strome the odd guy out. Because why would we play Richardson at wing or scratch him when we could do that to our center prospect who tears up every other level of competition?

 

[RemoAZ]

We didn't give him that ****ty contract to scratch him, unfortunately. They probably told him they see him as the 3C. Leaving Strome the odd guy out. Because why would we play Richardson at wing or scratch him when we could do that to our center prospect who tears up every other level of competition?

That would be f***ing stupid because we need Strome to develop into a top 2 center at the very least to be a real contender any time in the next few years but I could see them doing that. The best case scenario for this team would be Richardson scratched with Strome, Dvo, Galchenyuk and Stepan at center with Galchenyuk and Strome on the first PP unit. The plan for the coaching staff should be to build the lines around those guys while they have the practice time in camp.

 

[_Del_]

I'm fine with Dvo or Galchenyuk at wing if they are dug in with Richardson at C. Even Strome as 4C. He produced with Domi and Rinaldo. He should get a shot. But Strome would whither at wing or as the 13th guy.

We are frequently self-destructive and short-sighted, though, so I totally can see this happening.

 

[RABBIT]

Sorry Richie, you don't make the rules.

 

[moosemeister]

Ughhhgghhhhhh

WHO GAVE HIM A NMC

*head explodes*

 

[SpaceCoyote]

I think the Dvo at wing idea went out the window with that extension. It makes no sense to stifle his development at wing after that kind of investment.

 

[moosemeister]

I think the Dvo at wing idea went out the window with that extension. It makes no sense to stifle his development at wing after that kind of investment.

Richie can sit at the center chair in the press box. There is absolutely ZERO reason Richie needs to be playing center and Strome and Dvo play wing. Zero, none. NO excuses whatsoever.

 

[YotesFan47]

I think the Dvo at wing idea went out the window with that extension. It makes no sense to stifle his development at wing after that kind of investment.

Depends though, is he Pavalski/O'Reilly where he excels at both? I've wanted Pavs for years because of his Character and versatility, if Dvo is the Pavs reincarnate I'd be ecstatic.

 

[_Del_]

I don't think Dvo would miss a beat. Best arguably more valuable as a center, but I'm not sure that it isn't the answer in the short-term. I prefer just putting Galchenyuk at wing, but that clearly isn't the plan, and I can see why they want to try it.

 

[lanky]

If having Stepan, Dvorak, Galchenyuk and Strome all at C is a problem then try to remember that just 3 years ago we were using Hanzal (28 y.o.), Vermette (33), Chipchurra and Gordon (31).

 

[lanky]

If having Stepan, Dvorak, Galchenyuk and Strome all at C is a problem then try to remember that just 3 years ago we were using Hanzal (28 y.o.), Vermette (33), Chipchurra and Gordon (31).

Just the season before last...

Dvorak 78gp 33pts
Hanzal 51gp 26 pts
Burmistrov 26gp 14pts
Holland 40gp 11pts
Richardson 16gp 9pts
Dauphin 24gp 3 pts

 

[FinnishCoyote]

Just the season before last...

Dvorak 78gp 33pts
Hanzal 51gp 26 pts
Burmistrov 26gp 14pts
Holland 40gp 11pts
Richardson 16gp 9pts
Dauphin 24gp 3 pts

All i can say is YIKES

 

[Jakey53]

“I want to play center and I’m not really interested in wing,” he said. “Sometimes late in the game, you could play wing when we’re doing different things, but I don’t feel as comfortable as I do at center, that’s for sure. If it happens it happens and I’ll have to deal with it but I don’t see that happening.”


This a little strong IMO for a guy who is likely going to be scratched quite a bit.

They signed him to play 4C. I don't see Richardson sitting much, if at all. IF he can get back to his play two years ago is will be an asset.

We didn't give him that ****ty contract to scratch him, unfortunately. They probably told him they see him as the 3C. Leaving Strome the odd guy out. Because why would we play Richardson at wing or scratch him when we could do that to our center prospect who tears up every other level of competition?

I get the feeling RT does not care for the way Strome plays, and I bet he won't get a fair shake here. I hope I'm dead wrong and Strome gets 50 pts. this year.

 

[Jakey53]

Sorry Richie, you don't make the rules.

True, but we all know his value is at C. I just pray that DVO, Chucky and Strome come to camp and blow away the coaching staff.

 

[Jakey53]

I think the Dvo at wing idea went out the window with that extension. It makes no sense to stifle his development at wing after that kind of investment.

I don't think so. One of DVO's biggest asset is his versatility.

 

[SpaceCoyote]

I don't think so. One of DVO's biggest asset is his versatility.

Versatility in situational play sure, but he has played C his entire NHL career and even most of his CHL career. Also RT is known for liking speed down the wings, which is probably the biggest knock on Dvorak's game right now.

 

[Jakey53]

Versatility in situational play sure, but he has played C his entire NHL career and even most of his CHL career. Also RT is known for liking speed down the wings, which is probably the biggest knock on Dvorak's game right now.

They had Strome on wing last year.

 

[IPreferPi]

They had Strome on wing last year.

And he didn't last very long there.

 

[Matias Maccete]

Just the season before last...

Dvorak 78gp 33pts
Hanzal 51gp 26 pts
Burmistrov 26gp 14pts
Holland 40gp 11pts
Richardson 16gp 9pts
Dauphin 24gp 3 pts

My eyes are bleeding now, thanks.

 

[Fyreman]

Just the season before last...

Dvorak 78gp 33pts
Hanzal 51gp 26 pts
Burmistrov 26gp 14pts
Holland 40gp 11pts
Richardson 16gp 9pts
Dauphin 24gp 3 pts

That was UGGGGGGGGLY!!

 

[BUX7PHX]

They signed him to play 4C. I don't see Richardson sitting much, if at all. IF he can get back to his play two years ago is will be an asset.


I get the feeling RT does not care for the way Strome plays, and I bet he won't get a fair shake here. I hope I'm dead wrong and Strome gets 50 pts. this year.

I'd like to hope for the same thing and see Strome do well for us. However, it seems like every single move that has been made - Galchenyuk trade, drafting Hayton, signing Richardson, and extending Dvorak - although not related directly to Strome, all of these indicate that something else may be in the wake for Strome. Certainly stacks the deck against him and if the idea was to do so just to put some pressure on Strome to see how he responds, that seems like a large sequence of events to motivate a young player.

 

[Jakey53]

I'd like to hope for the same thing and see Strome do well for us. However, it seems like every single move that has been made - Galchenyuk trade, drafting Hayton, signing Richardson, and extending Dvorak - although not related directly to Strome, all of these indicate that something else may be in the wake for Strome. Certainly stacks the deck against him and if the idea was to do so just to put some pressure on Strome to see how he responds, that seems like a large sequence of events to motivate a young player.

We have waited this long for Strome so I don't think another year would hurt to let this play out, but I have a feeling Strome will have a short leash.

 

[Mosby]

Richardson isn't a very high bar for Strome. Should be able to beat him for the job.