Cicada 4 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 (edited) http://www.miltoncanadianchampion.com/sports/article/193411 consider him this years Hartigan http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=45123 he put up 122 point in the AHL the season before last Edited July 23, 2008 by Cicada Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FinWing 26 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 Small guy but seems to know how to play hockey. Good depth signing if nothing more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 http://www.miltoncanadianchampion.com/sports/article/193411 consider him this years Hartigan http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php3?pid=45123 he put up 122 point in the AHL the season before last I really like this signing. I watched him play a few times in Atlanta and he has some potential. My wish is that when he does get called up to play with the Wings he gets top line minutes. It's always bothered me when coaches bring up an offensive player and then shove them on the 4th line, for 6 minutes a game, and lament on how they're displeased with their offensive output. Stick him with Dats or Zetts for a game and see how he does. He can obviously finish in the AHL. Why not see what he can do with real talent in the NHL? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 (edited) I don't see this guy cracking the lineup, but who knows; stranger things have happened. I'd like to know what his problem is, because a player who's put up that many points in the AHL should have gotten more of a chance by now, especially on an offensivily deprived team like Atlanta. I'd assume it is his size, but it could be something else. I guess we'll find out next season. It's overall a decent signing, since he does have potential; if not anything, he'll bring some much needed offense to Grand Rapids next season. Edited July 23, 2008 by Kp-Wings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zata40 3 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 Another quality depth signing. Good job Kenny! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cicada 4 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 (edited) I don't see this guy cracking the lineup, but who knows; stranger things have happened. judging by the quote at the bottom of the article (talking about being in the Northern Conference), he's obviously expecting to spend the majority of his time in the AHL. it's a good depth move though. that grand rapids roster is very skilled, but VERY young. at least he won't have any issues getting lost when the play Anaheims farm team (you'll either get this bad joke or you wont) Edited July 23, 2008 by Cicada Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superdeluxe 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 Great depth signing, with the potential for more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Williams29fan 6 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 consider him this years Hartigan Kinda looks like him too! Good depth signing Kenny! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 I don't see this guy cracking the lineup, but who knows; stranger things have happened. I'd like to know what his problem is, because a player who's put up that many points in the AHL should have gotten more of a chance by now, especially on an offensivily deprived team like Atlanta. I'd assume it is his size, but it could be something else. I guess we'll find out next season. It's overall a decent signing, since he does have potential; if not anything, he'll bring some much needed offense to Grand Rapids next season. It can't be attitude or pesonality issues. He was named captain of the Wolves last year and their coach (John Anderson) wouldn't do that with a head-case or primadonna. Considering that it was Don Waddell that never gave this kid a serious chance, I wouldn't put much stock in his not sticking with the Trashers. Waddell has basically done nothing with that franchise. At the very least it'll be great for a young centre like Cory Emmerton to have such a skilled winger on his line in GR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 I don't see this guy cracking the lineup, but who knows; stranger things have happened. I'd like to know what his problem is, because a player who's put up that many points in the AHL should have gotten more of a chance by now, especially on an offensivily deprived team like Atlanta. I'd assume it is his size, but it could be something else. I guess we'll find out next season. It's overall a decent signing, since he does have potential; if not anything, he'll bring some much needed offense to Grand Rapids next season. Well he put up 1-7-8 in 16 games with Atlanta last year- 0.5 ppg isn't too shabby for a call-up, but that may have been on the first or second line with Atlanta's roster... so who knows? Regardless, this is obviously a good move for Grand Rapids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpiritFan 37 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 When he played in Atlanta last year it was mostly 3rd & 4th line duty. He impresses me & I think SOME DAY he could see some time in Detroit. Would be a very solid 3rd liner, but has top 2 line potential. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 Atlanta may be the worst run organization there is; yes, even worse than the Leafs. I believe their farm team is owned and managed seperately, so they literally do not work together and have no plan or cohesive structure for development. The AHL team wants to keep its players and not send them to the Thrashers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Systemfel 33 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 Leino-Helm-Haydar would be an awesome top line for GR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saran 1 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 can't have too much depth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyCrazy3033 168 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 Former Thrasher? Why was I thinking it was the guy who the Wings were close to signing a season or two ago and the Stars did instead? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dump-N-Thump Report post Posted July 23, 2008 Some guy on RWC called this like a week ago.. kinda cool. I would of ratehr kept hartigan.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elshupacabra 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 Weird, I just signed him on my NHL 08 a few days ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 I could see him being picked up on waivers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 I had a drink with him once. No joke. In fact...I think I paid.... DARREN HAYDAR? THAT GUY OWES ME MONEY! But seriously, seemed like a very nice guy. And from what I've seen of his game, it's not too shabby. Point being, I doubt his "problem" has anything to do with his personality. It's probably his size, or lack thereof. If you're 5'9 and absolutely gifted in some area of the game, chances are you're not going to go too far in the big league. But here's to hoping he does, eh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted July 23, 2008 What's length gotta do with it, if someone were to be 5'9 220lbs alot of guys wouldn't be able to move you at the ice...range might not be as good but short people can outplay bigger ones in other aspects... weight is probably more important than length... while football is length+weight = superior. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaKineMaui 8 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 Atlanta may be the worst run organization there is; yes, even worse than the Leafs. Whoa whoa whoa - easy cowboy. Whoa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SweWings 45 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 Depth: good. But he's not exactly no. 1 on the call-up list. Unless he has an amazing camp and a good start in the AHL then I don't see him in Detroit this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stud_defenseman 1 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 We should put him on a line with Hudler and Lebda. The New Grind Line. Too bad he is so small though, his stats seem to say that he is a pretty good hockey player. He is pretty much the same size as hudler though, so it is certainly possible that he could eventually make the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 What's length gotta do with it A lot. Just ask Jiri Hudler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,232 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 (I c what u did there) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
