Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted July 7, 2015 Some of these comments are hilarious ... Can we at least give the guy a full season before tearing him into shreds? Nyquist 4 goals in first 40 games in 2 seasons Tatar 5 goals in his first 27 games in 2 seasons Pulkkinen 5 goals in his first 34 games in 2 seasons What a bust ... I'm sure he'll be better utilized with Blashill as coach Let's wait and see what he does next season I'm not giving up on the guy. And I certainly hope and expect that he will improve with time. But what I said is 100% applicable to the case. His claim to fame is being an elite sniper in the AHL. That hasn't happened at all in the NHL. And what he really has going against him is that unfortunately he doesn't bring anything else to the table if hes not scoring. So he can either round out his game a bit and become a more complete player, or he can continue to bang his head against the wall until he becomes an elite NHL goal scorer. Both will take time, particularly the second option, and no coach will dedicate a spot in the lineup for very long for him to try and improve if he's not contributing in some way. So from how I'm seeing things, Pulkkinen is in a hard spot right now, and it's even tougher because Holland likes to have 30 forwards on the team competing for a handful of spots. And a lot of those guys can provide at least something on a night to night basis, which right now is more than what Pulkkinen can do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,960 Report post Posted July 7, 2015 The bolded part is exactly why he won't net us anything close to a top 4 defenseman, other teams also have prospects like him hence why everyone is asking for the 2 ones with the greatest potential Larkin and Mantha. Of course he won't. I never said that, even. But a complementary piece in a package for one? Very possible if the right trade is out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted July 7, 2015 Of course he won't. I never said that, even. But a complementary piece in a package for one? Very possible if the right trade is out there. Never disupted that sure if you throw him in to create a more enticing package for the other team that's a good idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,492 Report post Posted July 7, 2015 There's a difference between trading him for a good player and "he sucks get rid of him." I know. The difference is sarcasm. 1 e_prime reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,936 Report post Posted July 7, 2015 I remember when we had a one trick pony named Hull. Slow, no PK skills, hardly played D, but hey he had something, a absolute ROCKET of a shot! Not saying he is the next Hull, but as long as he plays with defensively responsible line mates, what's wrong with having this one trick on our team? 1 krsmith17 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukianDekes 2,428 Report post Posted July 7, 2015 Some of these comments are hilarious ... Can we at least give the guy a full season before tearing him into shreds? Nyquist 4 goals in first 40 games in 2 seasons Tatar 5 goals in his first 27 games in 2 seasons Pulkkinen 5 goals in his first 34 games in 2 seasons What a bust ... I'm sure he'll be better utilized with Blashill as coach Let's wait and see what he does next season Yea, this thread went downhill quick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted July 10, 2015 Coyotes sign John Scott to one-year deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e_prime 1,936 Report post Posted July 11, 2015 The Hockey News @TheHockeyNews 8m8 minutes ago Report: Anaheim Ducks ink Chris Stewart to one-year deal http://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/report-anaheim-ducks-ink-chris-stewart-to-one-year-deal/ … Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted July 11, 2015 The Hockey News @TheHockeyNews 8m8 minutes ago Report: Anaheim Ducks ink Chris Stewart to one-year deal http://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/report-anaheim-ducks-ink-chris-stewart-to-one-year-deal/ … Ducks are going to be one tough team this upcoming season. Stewart, McGrattan, Jackman I like the way they are building their team tons of skill and truculence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Euro_Twins 4,475 Report post Posted July 11, 2015 Ducks are going to be one tough team this upcoming season. Stewart, McGrattan, Jackman I like the way they are building their team tons of skill and truculence. Right those three guys you just mentioned have oh so much skill... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number9 3,297 Report post Posted July 11, 2015 Ducks are going to be one tough team this upcoming season. Stewart, McGrattan, Jackman I like the way they are building their team tons of skill and truculence. Jackmans ok, but Stewart is lazy garbage and Mcgrattan plays in the AHL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted July 11, 2015 (edited) Right those three guys you just mentioned have oh so much skill...The skills to kill! themselves early because of the high volume of hits to the head they take. Edited July 11, 2015 by jimmyemeryhunter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kickazz 5,459 Report post Posted July 11, 2015 I remember when we had a one trick pony named Hull. Slow, no PK skills, hardly played D, but hey he had something, a absolute ROCKET of a shot! Not saying he is the next Hull, but as long as he plays with defensively responsible line mates, what's wrong with having this one trick on our team? True. But then again Hull played in a different era and roster. In this era, a 200 foot game brings forth a huge advantage. There's not many players that can pull off the whole one dimensional game thing.. The only player we see pull this off these days is a guy like Ovechkin. But Ovie is a big, big man that can find space to take his shot. I think Pulk shud continue to improve his defensive game. Just my opinion. There's no reason not too either. Remember that Yzerman improved his defensive game under Bowman and eventually won a Selke. He literally went from a one dimensional player to a two dimensional player in the 90s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,960 Report post Posted July 11, 2015 I remember when we had a one trick pony named Hull. Slow, no PK skills, hardly played D, but hey he had something, a absolute ROCKET of a shot! Not saying he is the next Hull, but as long as he plays with defensively responsible line mates, what's wrong with having this one trick on our team? A player could get away with being slow back then. Now speed is more important than it has ever been. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helmethead 235 Report post Posted July 11, 2015 Not just speed. STUPID speed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted July 12, 2015 Pulkkinen. Is. Not. Slow... He's not lightning fast by any means, but he has no trouble keeping pace at the NHL level. 1 LeftWinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted July 12, 2015 We're not turning another thread into jokes about McGrattan. Stick to the topic please. 2 F.Michael and DatsyukianDekes reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Pred 48 337 Report post Posted July 12, 2015 I hear we are maybe looking at Semin on a short term deal, can anyone confirm this your side of the pond. Also having listened to an interview with Mikey Redmond he is convinced Kenny has a trade up his sleeve involving some of our young D going out for some scoring Fwd ? I can see this happening but not sure about the Semin rumblings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hey man nice shot! 144 Report post Posted July 12, 2015 I hear we are maybe looking at Semin on a short term deal, can anyone confirm this your side of the pond. Also having listened to an interview with Mikey Redmond he is convinced Kenny has a trade up his sleeve involving some of our young D going out for some scoring Fwd ? I can see this happening but not sure about the Semin rumblings. http://www.thefourthperiod.com/news/pit150706.html 1 Andy Pred 48 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datsyukian-Deke 722 Report post Posted July 12, 2015 (edited) No on Semin. Talented guy that doesn't have any work ethic. He is lazy on the ice. We don't need another Franzen. Edited July 12, 2015 by Datsyukian-Deke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Helmethead 235 Report post Posted July 12, 2015 Semin has no soul! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted July 12, 2015 Semin. Because our kids aren't salty enough. 1 BottleOfSmoke reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DickieDunn 2,571 Report post Posted July 13, 2015 Semin has no soul!Only because McGrattan beat it out of him. Unfortunately he didn't beat the laziness our, so pass unless it's for league minimum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e_prime 1,936 Report post Posted July 13, 2015 I'm surprised to see that Cody Franson is still available.He's busy pricing himself out of a job. 1 kliq reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankgrimes 1,836 Report post Posted July 13, 2015 (edited) Leafs have traded Jamie Devane to Nashville for Taylor Beck http://www.tsn.ca/leafs-acquire-beck-from-preds-for-devane-1.330412 And just like so the Leafs team is even getting softer. Man wish we could have traded for him, cheap fourth liner with great size and 3 line potential. Steal for Poile I think people after waiting till Franson's asking price will come down but then I expect Nill on line one as great as the stars offense is, the defense needs help. Edited July 13, 2015 by frankgrimes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
