Giacomin Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Right on G man!!! The kid has all the offensive tools he's going to need and then some! I've been watching him in the Defensive zone and most often his backchecking and he's been getting very good at "read and recognition". He's not a Selke Candidate just yet, but yes...Lots of improvement!! Good catch Sir!! ;) No diving, just driving! Maybe coach planned this. Put him with the 2 biggest defensive blackholes on the team and accelerate his growth by fire. :eek: Honestly, I was scared D was going to be the big flaw in his game. Even hinder his potential as a Center, unless he had a Nash or Stone like 200' top winger. Preseason and the first few games didn't allay my fears. But wow, after a few games he's really showing something on D. And good catch too. His backchecking has stood out and he's been getting back to foil odd man rushes and be present in the D slot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravesy Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 I think the most noticeable aspect in terms of change in his game is his strength. He clearly did some good work over the summer and looks like a different beast compared to last season. He looks bigger out there and is capable of using his body to protect the puck and win battles that you'd expect him to lose a few months ago. Someone on here said he reminded them of a young Spezza. I agree with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 No diving, just driving! Maybe coach planned this. Put him with the 2 biggest defensive blackholes on the team and accelerate his growth by fire. :eek: Honestly, I was scared D was going to be the big flaw in his game. Even hinder his potential as a Center, unless he had a Nash or Stone like 200' top winger. Preseason and the first few games didn't allay my fears. But wow, after a few games he's really showing something on D. And good catch too. His backchecking has stood out and he's been getting back to foil odd man rushes and be present in the D slot. Oh definitely...He's got that "quick stick" type of play where he's able to read and react to the off wing, cross ice pass. I'd like to see him kill a few more as well. But yeah G, loving this kid...and especially my boy Howden...who is becoming a very good face off man himself!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giacomin Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 I think the most noticeable aspect in terms of change in his game is his strength. He clearly did some good work over the summer and looks like a different beast compared to last season. He looks bigger out there and is capable of using his body to protect the puck and win battles that you'd expect him to lose a few months ago. Someone on here said he reminded them of a young Spezza. I agree with that. That was Phil, not a bad compare if you forget that he was considered the next Gretsky from 15-18 years old. I'm sticking with Peter Statsny of the Quebec Nordiques. As for his D, dude will vouch that I thought he should be the rook to play wing because of D and to get top 6 minutes. But I think I was wrong, he screams Center and it seems like his best position. No matter what though, nothing trumps getting him more minutes and good linemates. BTW, the kid is still a baby bodywise, wait till he fills out more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giacomin Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Oh definitely...He's got that "quick stick" type of play where he's able to read and react to the off wing, cross ice pass. I'd like to see him kill a few more as well. But yeah G, loving this kid...and especially my boy Howden...who is becoming a very good face off man himself!!! I'm fighting you over Howden, I've already adopted him. He was my must have for McD, but I never thought he'd have this mature a game, yet. Between Howden, Hajek and Heatil, I'm just so happy! Howden has quickly become the favorite Ranger in my house. May he be blessed with good health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puck Head Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 I was on this team, technically. I was 3rd goalie, not dressed in this video. This was the All Ontario Semi's. Very big deal. Not best brawl I saw, but best one on film. Enjoy. Beautiful Sent from my iPhone using Blueshirts Brotherhood mobile app powered by Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Call up? Zucc back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted November 26, 2018 Share Posted November 26, 2018 Claesson out tonight. Zucc suffered "set back" Lundqvist starting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Progrocker Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Namestnikov concussed? Vinni returns? Gonna have half the Wolfpack squad up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 I'd bring Boo up before Vinni at this point...and I don't think highly of Boo either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Vinny working hard down there to get back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddynyc Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Namestnikov concussed? Vinni returns? Gonna have half the Wolfpack squad up. Is that what they are saying ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Vinny working hard down there to get back up. Viagra ain't gonna help what's wrong with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtyONE Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Namestnikov concussed? Vinni returns? Gonna have half the Wolfpack squad up. I don't think Letteri is ever going to be an NHL player. I'd love it if someone else down there would step up and get the call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirtyONE Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Namestnikov concussed? Vinni returns? Gonna have half the Wolfpack squad up. I don't think Letteri is ever going to be an NHL player. I'd love it if someone else down there would step up and get the call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 I think we've seen enough Vinny Letteri. Lets try somebody else...preferably a player with some size, and who actually hits the net with shots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Progrocker Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Went to the Pack game last Sat. Vinni and Boo definitely look to be the best they have. Where's Boo playing if he gets called up for Names? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Capfriendly showing Gettinger was sent down. Twitterers giving conflicting information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Capfriendly showing Gettinger was called up, again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravesy Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Will they make up their fucking minds regarding young Timothy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuc Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 What the hell is going on lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 No Namestnikov or Zuccarello at today's practice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 No Namestnikov or Zuccarello at today's practice. Quinn says neither going on road trip, both to miss next 2 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Kinda saw that one coming. Namestnikov took a solid shot to the jaw on that play. Phil posted up the details in another thread. Thanks man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long live the King Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 McLeod to IR and another call up or dressing 7 D for the road trip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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