Not trying to disparage Siemens or any other players. Just asking questions and making observations.
I thank you for your response.
No problem. And I don't think you were trying to. Just here to educate people as much as I can without being too too specific about things inside the room.
Besides the OT lost, nice to see Rankin having a solid game and Tri-City always have such quiet good years even though they lost so much talent in the offseason. I do admit I was surprised to see that they have the same record as Portland, but having a six game winning streak definitely helped after the slow start.
E: This Oil Kings, Blazers game is wicked. Man that duo of Smith and Lipon is just tearing up the league.
As for his stats. He's not a scorer. Was never expected to be and likely won't ever be. He may not have a few points, but the Blades have been outscored by a ton this year, so of course he's not going to have a great stat line. His job is to stop the other team's best players. He's had some tough nights in the +/- category this year, but so has the whole team. You're bound to be a minus player when you lose some tough games like they have. I've seen all of his games this season. He had a tough start but has been much improved since Walker was named captain, so the last few games.
I've seen Siemens probably a little below half of the Blades games this season and he has looked much better with the C, so you're definitely right. I also know he is going to be strictly shutdown defenseman, but his current stats are pretty ugly. Two seasons ago he had Elliott as a partner that sort of boosted his assist range and even last season was on par in points during his draft year if he didn't sustain the concussion, but this year he only has two assists, and probably no points in his last 6-8 games with zero goals. Does the coach not trust him on the PP anymore? I know they have Thrower and Dietz as the main pair (I think), but what I've seen is he's been used as the main PKer, but I can't remember if he's on the second PP unit.
Hurricanes home-stand has been weird to say the least.
Lose to PA, beat PG, lose to Saskatoon, route Brandon. Next up is Kamloops, which could very well get ugly depending on what Hurricanes' team shows up.
On a side-note, what do you guys think Macoy Erkamps' chances at getting drafted and where would he go? I really like him, very good two-way dman. Mobile, silky smooth and good positionally. He currently has 6 points in 10 games.
I've seen Siemens probably a little below half of the Blades games this season and he has looked much better with the C, so you're definitely right. I also know he is going to be strictly shutdown defenseman, but his current stats are pretty ugly. Two seasons ago he had Elliott as a partner that sort of boosted his assist range and even last season was on par in points during his draft year if he didn't sustain the concussion, but this year he only has two assists, and probably no points in his last 6-8 games with zero goals. Does the coach not trust him on the PP anymore? I know they have Thrower and Dietz as the main pair (I think), but what I've seen is he's been used as the main PKer, but I can't remember if he's on the second PP unit.
He's only played 2nd unit PP this year when Thrower has been out of the lineup due to team suspension or league suspension. And he has looked like he doesn't belong on a PP, to me.
Also I made a mistake, I meant he's been playing better without the C in my post above.
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He's only played 2nd unit PP this year when Thrower has been out of the lineup due to team suspension or league suspension. And he has looked like he doesn't belong on a PP, to me.
I am very sure of this, but he was on a PP unit in his draft year and last year correct? If that is the case then that means he does have a little bit of offensive talent, but isn't getting the minutes for it to produce points.
Also I made a mistake, I meant he's been playing better without the C in my post above.
I am very sure of this, but he was on a PP unit in his draft year and last year correct? If that is the case then that means he does have a little bit of offensive talent, but isn't getting the minutes for it to produce points.
He's been on and off the PP units for the last couple seasons. I think they were hoping that in the end his shot would be the thing that developed from that experience. Hasn't really happened too much.
Lazar stomps Shinkaruk in their battle last night. Lazar with two goals (1en), a solid two way game and crushes Shinkaruk with a big hit. Shinkaruk was pretty much invisible in a 4-2 loss.
Lazar stomps Shinkaruk in their battle last night. Lazar with two goals (1en), a solid two way game and crushes Shinkaruk with a big hit. Shinkaruk was pretty much invisible in a 4-2 loss.
Yea... they only have the most goals for and least goals against in the WHL
You can only use stats to justify a team so much. Yes, the Blazers are good no doubt, but they're not invincible as people are personifying them to be. The Royals split a 2-game set with them, and they controlled the game they won for the majority of the game.
You can only use stats to justify a team so much. Yes, the Blazers are good no doubt, but they're not invincible as people are personifying them to be. The Royals split a 2-game set with them, and they controlled the game they won for the majority of the game.
Yea, they did, I watched it...but the Royals on managed a SO win. What does that tell you? I watched this Blazer team all last year, and so far this year. They are among the best in the league, and I am telling you, Portland will be lucky to finish top 2 this year. I couldn't belive the Blazers pulled out all 5 wins in Alberta. 5 games in 7 days, got all 10 points. Top 4 players in league scoring. It is unreal how good they are right now. (okay a little bias) but If you look at there upcoming schedule, it's hard to see this streak coming to an end soon.
They remind me of Tri City's team last year. They are a good team, but not as good as their record indicates.
I disagree about Tri-City team last year, they were legitimately good, but I agree with Kamloops this year. Even though it's awesome to see what they're able to do. I think if you take away majority of their powerplay scoring they would still be a decent team, but not on Portland/Edmonton's level.
Yea, they did, I watched it...but the Royals on managed a SO win. What does that tell you? I watched this Blazer team all last year, and so far this year. They are among the best in the league, and I am telling you, Portland will be lucky to finish top 2 this year. I couldn't belive the Blazers pulled out all 5 wins in Alberta. 5 games in 7 days, got all 10 points. Top 4 players in league scoring. It is unreal how good they are right now. (okay a little bias) but If you look at there upcoming schedule, it's hard to see this streak coming to an end soon.
I don't know because Calgary has hella impressed me in the games I've watched and have actually give the Oil Kings difficultly. I put Portland and Edmonton above with Calgary and Kamloops just below.
I don't know because Calgary has hella impressed me in the games I've watched and have actually give the Oil Kings difficultly. I put Portland and Edmonton above with Calgary and Kamloops just below.
Kamloops beat Calgary and Edmonton with Red Deer thrown in between and all three of those games within 4 days of each other. Honestly, the Blazers PP is a huge part of it. Blazers create so many chances even strength with their team speed, this forces opponents to take penalties, or give up great chances, so pick your poison. Also the Defence on Kamloops is top notch, so much so, They traded their first overall pick in Gaudet. Prediction: Kamloops will run away with the Western conference and will end up playing Calgary in the WHL final.
