Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 HYPE! LGRW! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 I'm assuming we'll see a much better lineup tonight... I'd like to see a glimpse into the not so distant future in one of the next three games... Bertuzzi - Larkin - Mantha Athanasiou - Veleno - Zadina Hirose - Rasmussen - Svechnikov Erne - Pearson - Glendening Hronek - Seider DeKeyser - Bowey Cholowski - Kaski Larsson 2 Dabura and xtrememachine1 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TLGTrico 622 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 Good news, this game is on TV. Bad news, it's on nbcsn. 1 Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akakabuto 1,749 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 (edited) Line-up! That second line. Edited September 26, 2019 by Akakabuto 3 1 ChristopherReevesLegs, krsmith17, ely s and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 (edited) 1 minute ago, Akakabuto said: Line-up! yes yes yes NO yes yes NO NO yes Edited September 26, 2019 by ChristopherReevesLegs 3 solarion, krsmith17 and Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, krsmith17 said: I'm assuming we'll see a much better lineup tonight... I'd like to see a glimpse into the not so distant future in one of the next three games... Bertuzzi - Larkin - Mantha Athanasiou - Veleno - Zadina Hirose - Rasmussen - Svechnikov Erne - Pearson - Glendening Hronek - Seider DeKeyser - Bowey Cholowski - Kaski Larsson I've been playing around with possible 2020-21 lineups. Feels to me like the potential for a young, exciting, overachieving lineup is there, especially if we land an NHL-ready stud in the upcoming draft. I think my biggest concern -- to be clear, *about next season*, not the long term -- are the middle-six center spots. If neither Rasmussen nor Veleno is ready to be a full-time NHL 2C...surely we wouldn't just go with Filppulaweissnielsenfilppula for yet another season...right? Do we put AA back at center as a stopgap? Before Blashill came out and said he and Yzerman want Rasmussen to be a shutdown centermen, I'd thought there was an outside chance that we might pony up for Schenn or Nugent-Hopkins or maybe even Backstrom next summer. But the vibes I'm getting now are "We're gonna wait and see what we have in the center prospects." Edited September 26, 2019 by Dabura Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Akakabuto said: Line-up! That second line. Would be nice to get AA and Seider the national broadcast exposure, but I guess AA really is a bit banged up and Seider's probably exhausted. Oh well. I'll take it! Edited September 26, 2019 by Dabura Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Dabura said: I've been playing around with possible 2020-21 lineups. Feels to me like the potential for a young, exciting, overachieving lineup is there, especially if we land an NHL-ready stud in the upcoming draft. I think my biggest concern -- to be clear, *about next season*, not the long term* -- are the middle-six center spots. If neither Rasmussen nor Veleno is ready to be a full-time NHL 2C...surely we wouldn't just go with Filppulaweissnielsenfilppula for yet another season...right? Do we put AA back at center as a stopgap? Before Blashill came out and said he and Yzerman want Rasmussen to be a shutdown centermen, I'd thought there was an outside chance that we might pony up for Schenn or Nugent-Hopkins or maybe even Backstrom next summer. But the vibes I'm getting now are "We're gonna wait and see what we have in the center prospects." I think so Nvm scrap everything. I think Nielsen/Rasmussen/Veleno are our true centers going forwards. I think Filppula maybe moves to LW after this season. Edited September 26, 2019 by ChristopherReevesLegs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 11 minutes ago, Dabura said: I've been playing around with possible 2020-21 lineups. Feels to me like the potential for a young, exciting, overachieving lineup is there, especially if we land an NHL-ready stud in the upcoming draft. I think my biggest concern -- to be clear, *about next season*, not the long term -- are the middle-six center spots. If neither Rasmussen nor Veleno is ready to be a full-time NHL 2C...surely we wouldn't just go with Filppulaweissnielsenfilppula for yet another season...right? Do we put AA back at center as a stopgap? Before Blashill came out and said he and Yzerman want Rasmussen to be a shutdown centermen, I'd thought there was an outside chance that we might pony up for Schenn or Nugent-Hopkins or maybe even Backstrom next summer. But the vibes I'm getting now are "We're gonna wait and see what we have in the center prospects." Unfortunately, I think that's exactly what we'll see next season... I'm hoping we will trade Nielsen soon (by next offseason). Veleno spends most / a full season in GR as the 1C, and comes up full time next season to fight Filppula for the 2C/3C slot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 29 minutes ago, Akakabuto said: Just insert Athanasiou on the 2nd line and drop Hirose down to the 3rd line in Ehn's spot, and that would be a lethal top 9... 1 solarion reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 12 minutes ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said: I think so Nvm scrap everything. I think Nielsen/Rasmussen/Veleno are our true centers going forwards. I think Filppula maybe moves to LW after this season. 3 minutes ago, krsmith17 said: Unfortunately, I think that's exactly what we'll see next season... I'm hoping we will trade Nielsen soon (by next offseason). Veleno spends most / a full season in GR as the 1C, and comes up full time next season to fight Filppula for the 2C/3C slot. plz no more old broken 2Cs plz i beg of u Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solarion 118 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 16 minutes ago, krsmith17 said: Just insert Athanasiou on the 2nd line and drop Hirose down to the 3rd line in Ehn's spot, and that would be a lethal top 9... Not sure there'd be enough "grit" on a second of AA-Veleno-Zadina, but I'd like to see it anyway. Certainly Joey V has shown more willingness to trade paint than I'd envisioned from the lad. It'd certainly be a line that'd make the opposition pay for any mistakes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 19 minutes ago, solarion said: Not sure there'd be enough "grit" on a second of AA-Veleno-Zadina, but I'd like to see it anyway. Certainly Joey V has shown more willingness to trade paint than I'd envisioned from the lad. It'd certainly be a line that'd make the opposition pay for any mistakes. I believe that's an old school mentality that unfortunately Blashill still tries to apply to each of his lines... Most top lines in the league don't have much "grit". They beat you with skill. That's not to say that would be a formidable 2nd line *yet*, but the potential is definitely there in my opinion. As long as you have players that can hold on to the puck and make plays when they have it, and retrieve pucks when they don't, you don't need "grit" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 Byram sent back to the CHL Bouchard sent back to the CHL Cozens sent back to the CHL SEIDER REMAINS Xavier Ouellet on waivers today 1 1 Akakabuto and The 91 of Ryans reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 91 of Ryans 3,014 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 21 minutes ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said: Byram sent back to the CHL Bouchard sent back to the CHL Cozens sent back to the CHL SEIDER REMAINS Xavier Ouellet on waivers today What about Zegras? He finish his summer job at Six Flags yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solarion 118 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 26 minutes ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said: Byram sent back to the CHL Bouchard sent back to the CHL Cozens sent back to the CHL SEIDER REMAINS Xavier Ouellet on waivers today Not much risk Seider is banished to Mannheim, I shouldn't think. At worst he's a Griffin to start the season...and with the fragility of Green, Ericsson, and Daley... I believe I'd rather see Moritz get the first call up over Cholowski, but they're both worthy. Bummer for XO. 23 minutes ago, krsmith17 said: As long as you have players that can hold on to the puck and make plays when they have it, and retrieve pucks when they don't, you don't need "grit" That's kinda the bottom line. Though clearly skilled and not exactly small...I've seen Zadina pushed off the puck numerous times in pre-season play, even by other prospects. Yeah it's part of the learning process, but the same crap doesn't fly with Veleno and the two guys are about the same dimensions. Officially Veleno is about an inch taller and Zadina is a couple pounds heavier. Veleno is just better at protecting the puck from what I've seen. I like to see the line, but for me at least Zadina looks pretty soft and AA isn't exactly a tank. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neomaxizoomdweebie 3,083 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 1 hour ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said: yes yes yes NO yes yes NO NO yes R u playing 'would you do her?' with ur cousin at the family reunion? 1 hour ago, krsmith17 said: Just insert Athanasiou on the 2nd line and drop Hirose down to the 3rd line in Ehn's spot, and that would be a lethal top 9... You changed ur avatar. I thought CRL was the Seider fanboy. 2 Akakabuto and solarion reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 26 minutes ago, solarion said: That's kinda the bottom line. Though clearly skilled and not exactly small...I've seen Zadina pushed off the puck numerous times in pre-season play, even by other prospects. Yeah it's part of the learning process, but the same crap doesn't fly with Veleno and the two guys are about the same dimensions. Officially Veleno is about an inch taller and Zadina is a couple pounds heavier. Veleno is just better at protecting the puck from what I've seen. I like to see the line, but for me at least Zadina looks pretty soft and AA isn't exactly a tank. I don't disagree. That line would be fun and horrifying to watch now, but that's why I said "not so distant future". Give them all another year or so training with pro's on and off the ice, and they could be a very strong 2nd line. 26 minutes ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said: You changed ur avatar. I thought CRL was the Seider fanboy. No, apparently me and @The 91 of Ryans are way bigger Seider fans than @ChristopherReevesLegs... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The 91 of Ryans 3,014 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 4 minutes ago, krsmith17 said: No, apparently me and @The 91 of Ryans are way bigger Seider fans than @ChristopherReevesLegs... @ChristopherReevesLegs 4 ChristopherReevesLegs, krsmith17, solarion and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solarion 118 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 CRL is just raycis against bow ties. 1 ChristopherReevesLegs reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akakabuto 1,749 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 25 minutes ago, solarion said: CRL is just raycis against bow ties. He hates euro’s. 1 ChristopherReevesLegs reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,207 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChristopherReevesLegs 7,022 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Neomaxizoomdweebie said: You changed ur avatar. I thought CRL was the Seider fanboy. 55 minutes ago, krsmith17 said: No, apparently me and @The 91 of Ryans are way bigger Seider fans than @ChristopherReevesLegs... 48 minutes ago, The 91 of Ryans said: @ChristopherReevesLegs If Seider doesn't make the team day 1 I will declare him a bust and send in my @mackel sock account to troll on you bowtie geeks 11 minutes ago, Akakabuto said: He hates euro’s. It's true. I find europeaness disgusting. 8 hour work weeks. Olive oil in everything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krsmith17 7,191 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 6 minutes ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said: If Seider doesn't make the team day 1 I will declare him a bust and send in my @mackel sock account to troll on you bowtie geeks This makes so much sense... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akakabuto 1,749 Report post Posted September 26, 2019 4 minutes ago, ChristopherReevesLegs said: Olive oil in everything. Not us scandies. We use herring oil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
