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I guess it's his turn.
Morin
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I guess Hagg's turn is in February.
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I guess it's his turn.
Morin
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I guess Hagg's turn is in February.
Roo Mad Bro
U havin a giggle m8?
Just came back from the Phantoms game. First time even though I'm 15 minutes away. Had a blast.
Got to meet Bobby Clarke and get a puck & poster signed by him before the game.
Couple thoughts:
-Cousins looked great. Goals 1 and 3 were snipes and the 2nd was off a rebound which was put right onto his stick. Tries to do too much at times but has a nose for the puck. Better defensively than what I had thought. Skating still isn't the best but it doesn't hinder him too much at the AHL level.
-Ouellette (Phantoms goalie...wanted to see Stolarz in person) played pretty good. Had some juicy rebounds but also made some nice saves. Probably nothing more than a ECHL/AHL goalie, but had a good game.
-Hagg was solid but unspectacular. His give a **** level while on the ice is always on cruise control. Nothing really phases him, but he doesn't seem to ramp up his play. Just one speed. Has a rocket which I would like to see him use more.
Random note: I was in section 210 row 2, which was the 2nd row in the upper level where the Phantoms shot twice. Hagg had a shot in the game where it got deflected off a Senators stick and the damn puck went flying over me (I jumped up to try and grab it) and it went all the way up to the top of the arena, where it hit the concrete wall behind the last row and bounced down. Never saw a puck go that high up and it was coming at us fast. Glad nobody got hurt.
Got to meet Bobby Clarke and get a puck & poster signed by him before the game.
Couple thoughts:
-Cousins looked great. Goals 1 and 3 were snipes and the 2nd was off a rebound which was put right onto his stick. Tries to do too much at times but has a nose for the puck. Better defensively than what I had thought. Skating still isn't the best but it doesn't hinder him too much at the AHL level.
-Ouellette (Phantoms goalie...wanted to see Stolarz in person) played pretty good. Had some juicy rebounds but also made some nice saves. Probably nothing more than a ECHL/AHL goalie, but had a good game.
-Hagg was solid but unspectacular. His give a **** level while on the ice is always on cruise control. Nothing really phases him, but he doesn't seem to ramp up his play. Just one speed. Has a rocket which I would like to see him use more.
Random note: I was in section 210 row 2, which was the 2nd row in the upper level where the Phantoms shot twice. Hagg had a shot in the game where it got deflected off a Senators stick and the damn puck went flying over me (I jumped up to try and grab it) and it went all the way up to the top of the arena, where it hit the concrete wall behind the last row and bounced down. Never saw a puck go that high up and it was coming at us fast. Glad nobody got hurt.
FLYguy3911
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Scratched prior. He finished the last game so idk what's going on. Hopefully nothing too serious.
denominator
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Word in the stands was he has the flu.
His billet family was at the game but left quickly about 5 minutes into the first period. Everything suggests he was a late scratch as the radioshow prior to the game didn't say anything about him missing the game either.
His absence was noticeable as the Hitmen looked terrible tonight without him.
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How many minutes does Sanheim usually play for the Hitmen in relation to the other dmen? Does he get much time on the penalty kill?
FLYguy3911
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They said upper body on the radio. Does the flu count as upper body?
Hopefully that's all it is.
He's the #1 guy. He plays about 25 minutes a night I would say. 30 some nights. PK and PP.
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The young man looks like he gets it. I could see him on our 4th line some day.
Cyborg LeClair
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I talked to Cousins before the game last night at Tim Hortons.
I told him his goal the night before was a beauty and asked if he meant to slap it top corner. He said he just put his head down and let it rip. Then I told him I work behind the penalty box, he said, "yeah I was in there last night. I'll try to stay out of it tonight." I said that those refs sucked last night and that they were calling everything. He laughed and agreed. I told him good luck tonight and he said thanks.
After the game and his hat trick, he told the announcer that he just felt like he had a lot of confidence tonight and was getting to the right places for goals and that the fans here are great.
I like to think I'm about 50% of the reason he scored 4 points last night.
daynus
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Yah maybe. Cool story.
Hopefully he can stay confident. And when his game slips, have another chat with him.
Hopefully he can stay confident. And when his game slips, have another chat with him.
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There were questions of whether or not Cousins' offense would translate into the pro ranks, but it's been pretty impressive that he's produced as well as he has as a 21 year old playing mostly with Stortini and Gordon. Gordon is a pretty good AHL vet, but it's not like he drives the play. Cousins was the only Phantom that impressed me a couple of weeks ago during their weekend trip down here to Norfolk. He's got good offensive instincts. Not overly skilled, but knows where to get on the ice to contribute.
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28 pts (13G & 15a) now for Cousins through 37 games, on pace for 56 points. That's a big improvement over last year. Hell, he's one point away from tying last years total and that's with 37 less games.
I've always been a believe in Cousins' game. I know there were questions cause of his skating, two way game and to a lesser extent size but he's got a great work ethic and the puck seems to follow him (he's got good offensive instincts). At only 21, I think he's got time to work on his flaws. Could be a real contribute in a couple years, unlike a Rinaldo.
I've always been a believe in Cousins' game. I know there were questions cause of his skating, two way game and to a lesser extent size but he's got a great work ethic and the puck seems to follow him (he's got good offensive instincts). At only 21, I think he's got time to work on his flaws. Could be a real contribute in a couple years, unlike a Rinaldo.
OrangeAndBlackMetal
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28 pts (13G & 15a) now for Cousins through 37 games, on pace for 56 points. That's a big improvement over last year. Hell, he's one point away from tying last years total and that's with 37 less games.
I've always been a believe in Cousins' game. I know there were questions cause of his skating, two way game and to a lesser extent size but he's got a great work ethic and the puck seems to follow him (he's got good offensive instincts). At only 21, I think he's got time to work on his flaws. Could be a real contribute in a couple years, unlike a Rinaldo.
If he's ever to make a career for himself in the NHL, it'll be in a Marchand type of role, which would be outstanding. He doesn't have the game to be a 4th liner. His future would be in a 3rd line checking role, who can maybe pot ~10-15 goals a year
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The only concerning thing is that he might end up as a top six or nothing kind of guy. He gets physically manhandled sometimes even in the AHL. He wouldn't last 82 games playing in a more traditional grinding role, imo.
denominator
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I haven't heard otherwise, and based on him being a late scratch yesterday, I think he'll play today. I suspect that both Sanheim and Virtanen were scratched yesterday for precautionary reasons based on back-to-back games.
At least. He's the on the #1 PK and the #2 PP although that is a mistake (they had Fazleev on the point with Thomas in Sanheim's place last night and it was rough).
How about for our 4th line:
Leier-Cousins-Goulbourne.
Not a very big 4th line, but speedy as hell with good enough hands and PK ability.
Leier-Cousins-Goulbourne.
Not a very big 4th line, but speedy as hell with good enough hands and PK ability.
FLYguy3911
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Virtanen missed the Red Deer game too.
I think Sanheim was just too scared to go up against Joe Hicketts after seeing Pronman's rankings.
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FLYguy3911
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Morin 2 assists and +3 through one period. The second assist was the result of a great read and lethal poke check in the defensive zone. Read the cross ice pass, closed the gap, and swiped the puck leading to a two on one. Awesome play. Looks like he's got his legs back under him after the one week break.
The best part is he has done it matched up against the duo of Garland-Barbashev. You don't often see line-matching in the CHL to the level it is done in the NHL, but the chess match is definitely on today. Moncton's coach benched Garland and Barbashev for the rest of the period after the 3rd goal.
The best part is he has done it matched up against the duo of Garland-Barbashev. You don't often see line-matching in the CHL to the level it is done in the NHL, but the chess match is definitely on today. Moncton's coach benched Garland and Barbashev for the rest of the period after the 3rd goal.
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Some guys just have an ability to get the puck in a position to make plays. Cousins is that kind of guy and was in junior as well.
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