And I think you guys are jumping to conclusions on the roster callups. Yes it does seem a little weird, but it doesn't portend a trade. Since when do they preemptively call up players for a trade? Especially because the next game isn't until Tuesday? Like someone said, it's probably some practice shuffling, where they wanted to get Etem/Vatanen some NHL practice while they are off in terms of AHL games until the weekend.
The reality of the situation is we need a right-handed shooting d-man on the power play. Our power play is a joke right now and Vatanen could very well be the cure. I feel like the coaching staff has wanted on the roster this whole time but wanted him to get some reps down in the A first. To me, Sbisa is the easiest to scratch. I haven't been very happy with his game so far. I've seen him just get beat to the outside by attacking wingers a few times already and that's not okay. He can watch a game or two from the press box.
As for Etem and Holland, well I know one game shouldn't really be the measuring stick especially when it was such a bad game for most of the team. But they obviously like Rakell a lot right now and it's a numbers game. I'm not sold on this kid yet and I feel like Holland could be back by the end of the week. I like the Etem call up because we need something in our bottom six on the right side. Smith-Pelly hasn't been strong and Staubitz is a joke. I can't tell you how many times I saw Devo go to hit somebody on opening night only to see him bounce off of them and without the puck. I'm surprised he wasn't sent down in favor of Etem but he should continue to watch from the press box.
With Etem we add another player that can move his feet. What has made the Winnik-Koivu-Cogliano line so effective is they always get to the puck first. We need more speed in the lineup and Etem can definitely provide that. The kid is a goal scorer and can skate so why not bring him up? I could care less how few assists he's had in the minors, big deal. It's about goals and he scores them. Whether he can at this level remains to be seen but he has to get a chance to prove it. Boudreau rolls four lines so this apprehension about him only getting fourth line minutes is stupid. He'll get between 8 and 10 which is plenty. Maybe even more if they use him on special teams which they might.
The only question mark i have is our next game is in san jose vs a very hot sharks team... That will be a tough game to make your debut in the nhl, tough arena tough team.
We just gunna feed em to the sharks o.O pun intended?
The reality of the situation is we need a right-handed shooting d-man on the power play. Our power play is a joke right now and Vatanen could very well be the cure. I feel like the coaching staff has wanted on the roster this whole time but wanted him to get some reps down in the A first. To me, Sbisa is the easiest to scratch. I haven't been very happy with his game so far. I've seen him just get beat to the outside by attacking wingers a few times already and that's not okay. He can watch a game or two from the press box.
As for Etem and Holland, well I know one game shouldn't really be the measuring stick especially when it was such a bad game for most of the team. But they obviously like Rakell a lot right now and it's a numbers game. I'm not sold on this kid yet and I feel like Holland could be back by the end of the week. I like the Etem call up because we need something in our bottom six on the right side. Smith-Pelly hasn't been strong and Staubitz is a joke. I can't tell you how many times I saw Devo go to hit somebody on opening night only to see him bounce off of them and without the puck. I'm surprised he wasn't sent down in favor of Etem but he should continue to watch from the press box.
With Etem we add another player that can move his feet. What has made the Winnik-Koivu-Cogliano line so effective is they always get to the puck first. We need more speed in the lineup and Etem can definitely provide that. The kid is a goal scorer and can skate so why not bring him up? I could care less how few assists he's had in the minors, big deal. It's about goals and he scores them. Whether he can at this level remains to be seen but he has to get a chance to prove it. Boudreau rolls four lines so this apprehension about him only getting fourth line minutes is stupid. He'll get between 8 and 10 which is plenty. Maybe even more if they use him on special teams which they might.
He's not effective as a hockey player. He can lay the body on a guy here and there but he has no hands, is not fast, and can't kill penalties. I was never happy with that signing and hope he doesn't see many more games. Guys like him in the lineup make rolling four lines very difficult.
Staubitz was at least hitting folks, and the momentum that built in the 2nd that led to the first goal seemed to come after a shift where he was running around hitting everything in sight (with Beleskey joining in at the end). However, his puck sense is poor (he skated right by it once at our blue line) and he's not the most strong player with the puck on his stick I've ever seen. I'm still to sure how he didn't get an unsportsmanlike penalty for dropping his gloves, but the "oh, THAT'S where I left them" response was hysterical, and I like the fact he immediately stuck up for Beauchemin but had the sense to at least not compound what should have been 2 with an extra 5 and 10 when the guy wouldn't fight. He has a situational role with the team, I do wish he was a just bit more skilled though.
Staubitz was at least hitting folks, and the momentum that built in the 2nd that led to the first goal seemed to come after a shift where he was running around hitting everything in sight (with Beleskey joining in at the end). However, his puck sense is poor (he skated right by it once at our blue line) and he's not the most strong player with the puck on his stick I've ever seen. I'm still to sure how he didn't get an unsportsmanlike penalty for dropping his gloves, but the "oh, THAT'S where I left them" response was hysterical, and I like the fact he immediately stuck up for Beauchemin but had the sense to at least not compound what should have been 2 with an extra 5 and 10 when the guy wouldn't fight. He has a situational role with the team, I do wish he was a just bit more skilled though.
true. but when the other dude was DSP who wasn't even showing skill OR physicality im sure staubitz was at least better..
I do think we need a bit more toughness in the lineup. especially against a big team like SJ. scratching staubitz for etem wouldn't be too good for us imo. they'll run over us and having belesky "enforce" is not a recipe fro success
Am i the only one that thinks winnick could be a good solution on lw for the twins?
Winnick Getz perry
Ryan Rakell/bones Palmeiri
Cogliano Koivu Selanne
Dsp rakell/bones Etem/belesky
Etem Getz Perry
Ryan Rakell/bones Palmeiri
Winnick Koivu Selanne
Cogliano rakell/bones Dsp/belesky
I think we need to separate ryan and teemu... i dont think they will ever work well on same line together.
Ide like to see Etem on our top line and see what he can do. What I don't like is if he saw permanent 4th line minutes. He's a pure bred goal scorer as I think a few of you mentioned earliar whom I agree with.
Little nervous about him having his first game against the sharks though and it's away. I guess it's sink or swim though.
Ide like to see Etem on our top line and see what he can do. What I don't like is if he saw permanent 4th line minutes. He's a pure bred goal scorer as I think a few of you mentioned earliar whom I agree with.
Little nervous about him having his first game against the sharks though and it's away. I guess it's sink or swim though.
I think he could be pretty good on the top line with getz and perry, i imagine he is good at getting on top of dmen on the forcheck.
I think he could be pretty good on the top line with getz and perry, i imagine he is good at getting on top of dmen on the forcheck.
Well he's extremely fast. And has great acceleration I'm sure he could be a nuisance against d men. Might even be able to get some to cough up the puck.
If i`m note mistaken, orange are for 2nd line, grey for 3d and white for 4th.
They were using those color codes during the camp. Last year during the season they only used red during practice for the injured guys. They were the "no contact" guys.
There are 2 different types of red sweaters, 1 is for the top line and the other is referred to as no contact sweaters. I think the difference is the secondary color I think one is white and the other is a darker grey. But I could be wrong on the secondary colors.
I'm glad Bruce decided to keep the third line intact for the time being. But I wish he'd give Rakell a chance on the second line with Ryan and Selanne.
Etem/Beleskey - Getzlaf - Perry
Ryan - Rakell - Selanne
Winnik - Koivu - Cogliano
DSP - Bonino - Palmieri
I'm not a huge of taking Palmieri off the first line, but it gives us more depth and Bonino and Palmieri played together a lot in the AHL.
He's not effective as a hockey player. He can lay the body on a guy here and there but he has no hands, is not fast, and can't kill penalties. I was never happy with that signing and hope he doesn't see many more games. Guys like him in the lineup make rolling four lines very difficult.
Fighting is up post-lockout. Inter-conference games only this season, a lot of hate developing. Guys like Staubitz are still necessary unless you want Perry or Getzlaf with broken hands or concussions because they had to fight their own battles.
I hope they don't take Palmieri off the top line. He did nothing to deserve the demotion in the last game and has looked good there so far this season.
I think Palmieri came off the top line because nothing was working, and they know Palmieri has a history of good chemistry with Bonino. You can't argue with the results
I prefer he stays there because I think the third line needs to stay intact for the Thornton line. That line has been ridiculously good, and I hope Boudreau is considering line matching for once.
