dirtydangles 1,328 Report post Posted December 17, 2013 I think it's quite the opposite. From everything I've read the majority seem to think he's going to be a career 4th liner. 3rd line max. He's going to surprise people. He is not a dynamic player but he does play the right way, is a big body, plays hard and is a good two-way player. Agreed. Most people think he is a 4th liner - he disappointed after his draft year offensively so lots of people got down on him. I think he could be at least as effective as Abby in the NHL realistically. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted December 17, 2013 I think it's quite the opposite. From everything I've read the majority seem to think he's going to be a career 4th liner. 3rd line max. He's going to surprise people. He is not a dynamic player but he does play the right way, is a big body, plays hard and is a good two-way player. My impression is that a lot of people see him becoming, or simply want him to be, something he's not projecting to be. I'm not saying the majority actually think that way. It's just something I've noticed, mostly in conversations I've had with folks. At any rate, I agree with your assessment of him. There's a lot to like in his game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropkickshanahans 463 Report post Posted December 17, 2013 Agreed. Most people think he is a 4th liner - he disappointed after his draft year offensively so lots of people got down on him. I think he could be at least as effective as Abby in the NHL realistically. He seems to be doing OK offensively for the Griffins. But he played so defensively when he was at ND, his offensive potential was going to be quite the project to develop for the next level. I'm hopeful for an Abby-like game from him as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeytown0001 7,652 Report post Posted December 17, 2013 So I guess this means Franzen is out. And just when he was starting to play like he gave a damn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted December 17, 2013 Not crazy about this call-up, as I haven't been overly impressed with him in Grand Rapids, but considering the other options they were considering were Emmerton (yuk) or Jarnkrok (still struggling to adapt to NA hockey) I'm with them. Sheahan may be a big body but doesn't use it much. Scored most of his points for GR this season on the powerplay so don't expect much offence from him. He'll be another dime-a-dozen defensively responsible 4th liner. Just what we need Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukToZetterberg 128 Report post Posted December 17, 2013 (edited) I can't even keep the whole injury list straight anymore. Correct me if I'm wrong, but this is it for tonight against the Ducks: Zetterberg Weiss Abdelkader Franzen DeKeyser Helm Andersson(?) Anyways, Sheahan isn't going to be a point-producing power forward. Not now or anytime soon, anyway. He's a defensive forward who may carve out a niche in the bottom-6. Maybe. Not expecting much from him. Edited December 17, 2013 by DatsyukToZetterberg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeff48109 474 Report post Posted December 17, 2013 Ansar tweeting that Nyquist not at morning skate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted December 17, 2013 Per Ansar: Jurco-Datsyuk-Alfredsson Miller-Andersson-Tatar Cleary-Glendening-Eaves Bertuzzi-Sheahan-Samuelsson Looking at the lines, I'd have switched Miller to centre, put Bert on the 2nd line and called up Callahan for the 4th line because I'm biased toward the Mitch. Callahan must have the highest goals per minute ratio time of any forward in the AHL by far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted December 17, 2013 Per Ansar: Jurco-Datsyuk-Alfredsson Miller-Andersson-Tatar Cleary-Glendening-Eaves Bertuzzi-Sheahan-Samuelsson Looking at the lines, I'd have switched Miller to centre, put Bert on the 2nd line and called up Callahan for the 4th line because I'm biased toward the Mitch. Callahan must have the highest goals per minute ratio time of any forward in the AHL by far. So no Nyquist now too? Jeeeeezzz.... That has to be one of the weakest rosters we've iced in 25 years or so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amato 3,210 Report post Posted December 17, 2013 ewww, that center depth shallow i am stoked to see jurco play more tho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukToZetterberg 128 Report post Posted December 17, 2013 (edited) Over/under on five first period goals for the Ducks? Edited December 17, 2013 by DatsyukToZetterberg 1 St. Michael (the Red Wing) reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites