So it looks like for at least now Hall won't be sent to OKC, thankfully neither will Potter. IMO guys like Pelss, Rajala, Martindale. House, and Davidson are likely ticketed for Stockton along with one of Bunz or Roy.
Here's how I see it playing out.
Paajarvi-RNH-Eberle
Hartikainen-Arcobello-Pitlick
Byers-Lander-Tyrvainen
Hamilton/Cornet-Vande Velde-Abney/Grant (if he's still Barons property)
Teubert-J. Schultz
Plante-Fedun
Marincin-Helmer/other AHL vet
Danis
Roy
If Helmer is playing that means that we will have 5 RHD in our top 6. Marincin will be the only lefty. I don't recall if OKC retained Yeo's rights or not, but it'd sure help if we could add a top 4 quality LHD at the AHL level. Perhaps we'll see an AHL trade to shore that up? Davidson is the only other LHD that would be available if he's ready.
I just came to post the same thing. I'm excited but what are the chances that Eberle goes to Europe instead? The last I heard it sounded like he was leaning towards OKC but he might try Europe.
So it looks like for at least now Hall won't be sent to OKC, thankfully neither will Potter. IMO guys like Pelss, Rajala, Martindale. House, and Davidson are likely ticketed for Stockton along with one of Bunz or Roy.
Here's how I see it playing out.
Paajarvi-RNH-Eberle
Hartikainen-Arcobello-Pitlick
Cornet-Lander-Tyrvainen
Hamilton-Vande Velde-Abney/Grant (if he's still Barons property)
Teubert-J. Schultz
Plante-Fedun
Marincin-Helmer/other AHL vet
Danis
Roy
I think Byers and Green figure in there somewhere too
RNH going down to OKC after scoring 52 points reminds me of Spezza joining the Birmingham Senators during the '04 lockout after scoring 55 points with Ottawa in 03-04... but man... a guy like Eberle coming off a 76 point NHL season playing in the AHL? Boggles the mind.
I think Byers and Green figure in there somewhere too
Damn, I forgot Byers. Green IMO will be in and out of the lineup unless Hamilton hasn't shown much progress from last year. It will be a delicate balance of development though. We need to develop guys like Hamilton more so than we need to play Green. Byers toughness is needed though so he will play. We could see one of Hamilton or Cornet in Stockton as well as it serves neither much purpose to be riding the pine. Perhaps we see Cornet traded for that LHD?
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Teubert-J. Schultz
Plante-Fedun
Marincin-Helmer/other AHL vet
If Helmer is playing that means that we will have 5 RHD in our top 6. Marincin will be the only lefty. I don't recall if OKC retained Yeo's rights or not, but it'd sure help if we could add a top 4 quality LHD at the AHL level. Perhaps we'll see an AHL trade to shore that up? Davidson is the only other LHD that would be available if he's ready.
I never realized how young the Barons blueline... Helmer or another vet dman would be nice.
I never realized how young the Barons blueline... Helmer or another vet dman would be nice.
Well Plante, Fedun, J. Schultz, and Teubert aren't exactly 20 year old's. I agree that we could use a veteran presence for Marincin though since the other 4 should be our top 4D.
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Originally Posted by Cloned
So, point predictions, assuming a full AHL season?
RNH 80
Eberle 80-90
Paajarvi 50
Paajarvi was on pace for 59 points last year, meanwhile this year playing with these guys he gets considerably less? In the playoffs he was on a 63 point pace.
My guess would be 110+ points for Eberle and RNH and probably 90+ points for Paajarvi assuming that he's on their line.
Well Plante, Fedun, J. Schultz, and Teubert aren't exactly 20 year old's. I agree that we could use a veteran presence for Marincin though since the other 4 should be our top 4D.
Paajarvi was on pace for 59 points last year, meanwhile this year playing with these guys he gets considerably less? In the playoffs he was on a 63 point pace.
My guess would be 110+ points for Eberle and RNH and probably 90+ points for Paajarvi assuming that he's on their line.
They'd probably put someone more physical on LW for Eberle and RNH, meaning Paajarvi would get 2nd line ice time. As for 110+ points, I'm not sure. Even the best AHL players who are later NHL stars have trouble reaching that plateau. And the level of competition as a whole in the AHL will be better during the lockout because every team is sending down some good players.
They'd probably put someone more physical on LW for Eberle and RNH, meaning Paajarvi would get 2nd line ice time. As for 110+ points, I'm not sure. Even the best AHL players who are later NHL stars have trouble reaching that plateau. And the level of competition as a whole in the AHL will be better during the lockout because every team is sending down some good players.
If we go well into October, one would assume that LWer is Taylor Hall.
They'd probably put someone more physical on LW for Eberle and RNH, meaning Paajarvi would get 2nd line ice time. As for 110+ points, I'm not sure. Even the best AHL players who are later NHL stars have trouble reaching that plateau. And the level of competition as a whole in the AHL will be better during the lockout because every team is sending down some good players.
The difference is that they are already NHL stars. The AHL doesn't often see guys that are at this level of play, the last time you can see what Spezza did and he didn't have a RNH or Eberle flanking him. Paajarvi will be on the top line, he has gotten bigger and stronger this offseason and it sounds like he has worked on his mental game as well. IMO the person that could benefit the most from the lockout is Paajarvi.
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I might actually be selling them short with the 110+ point mark. Yes there will be other NHLers there but few are anywhere near the quality of these 2 offensively. Off the top of my head maybe Seguin and Skinner?
If we go well into October, one would assume that LWer is Taylor Hall.
Or perhaps there's not a better time to try the Hall at center experiment? IMO if his shoulder is 100% that is the way to go. It costs us nothing in the NHL standings and he'll get tons of ice time to get used to playing center again.
Or perhaps there's not a better time to try the Hall at center experiment? IMO if his shoulder is 100% that is the way to go. It costs us nothing in the NHL standings and he'll get tons of ice time to get used to playing center again.
It also increases the risk he'll get injured because he won't be used to the angles and positioning.
It also increases the risk he'll get injured because he won't be used to the angles and positioning.
You either go forward with it or you don't. There's always a potential for things to happen in life it's either worth the risk or it's not. IMO there will be no better time than when he comes back to try it out.
