GDT: 2023 Running Preseason Thread
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- Jenner and Texier have very good chemistry. They prefer vertical hockey and know to play it (remember Jenner -- Texier -- Foligno line). Let play together.
- Laine can play center.
- I think Provorov is better than Werenski. Ivan has better hockey vision, skill than Zack.
- Laine can play center.
- I think Provorov is better than Werenski. Ivan has better hockey vision, skill than Zack.
NotWendell
Has also never won the lottery.
He's got to get his timing down too. Witness: Joe Burrow.
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Can we not bring the Bengals into this thread? I get sick enough watching them. I don’t need to combine that with my CBJ sickness.
I’m between zero and one degrees of separation from Joe Burrow so it’s very weird to me that he’s this huge star now. I used to sell him pizza when he was in middle and high school, and my best friend’s youngest brother was in his class growing up. I lived in Athens for a long time. What the LSU fans did for the Athens food pantry still makes me tear up when I think about it. If you’re a Bengals fan, consider making a donation to them because Athens county is desperately poor.
I am starting to believe that Laine could be a center but personally rather him be Fantilli's wingman. Nothing bad out there tonight but there were a few times Laine had a decent shooting lane and passed it off instead of taking the shot. Good guy Laine out there was being too much of a team player and leader. I can't believe I am complaining about a player not being selfish enough by shooting the puck more but here I am.
If this team can play more like the first period this is going to be a fun season.
Also a fun note:
Greaves .923 Sv% 36/39
Laine FO 57%
If Laine can take face-offs like that for OT we probably have one of the most dangerous 3v3 if we get the first possession...
Also seems like Texier was one of the missing pieces that this team needs. He's our French Swiss army knife now it seems. You can put him anywhere and he will elevate that line. Of all the players so far in preseason Tex is the one that's making me feel the best so far.
If this team can play more like the first period this is going to be a fun season.
Also a fun note:
Greaves .923 Sv% 36/39
Laine FO 57%
If Laine can take face-offs like that for OT we probably have one of the most dangerous 3v3 if we get the first possession...
Also seems like Texier was one of the missing pieces that this team needs. He's our French Swiss army knife now it seems. You can put him anywhere and he will elevate that line. Of all the players so far in preseason Tex is the one that's making me feel the best so far.
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NotWendell
Has also never won the lottery.
It wasn't just the LSU fans. Lots of folks from Ohio,, including me, donated heavily to the cause. As an OU grad, I know they needed it.
NotWendell
Has also never won the lottery.
That whole area is really bad off. I have horror stories growing up in Scioto County (Portsmouth) and still hear horror stories today about people I grew up with. I am always doing whatever I can to help out Southeast Ohio and others should too!
NotWendell
Has also never won the lottery.
Considering that we're practically Browns on ice, I'm ok with that.
Lol if my math is correct, Patrik Laine as a center 4gp 2+5=7 +8
On pace for 41+102=143p and +164 over 82gp!
Funnies aside, I haven't watched the preseason games but I'm hearing few complaints apart from the iffy faceoffs. I see he had a lot of face off wins against Sundqvist, who seems to be a real center but not very good in the circle. Anyway if Laine is a legit center option (at least in somewhat sheltered role avoiding D-zone face offs) for regular season, that could be interesting and create flexibility for line combos.
That's great to hear, I had high hopes but low expectations for Texier, if he's the player he could be, that would be huge for the team. Between him and Danforth they could really add a lot the team was missing last season.
On pace for 41+102=143p and +164 over 82gp!
Funnies aside, I haven't watched the preseason games but I'm hearing few complaints apart from the iffy faceoffs. I see he had a lot of face off wins against Sundqvist, who seems to be a real center but not very good in the circle. Anyway if Laine is a legit center option (at least in somewhat sheltered role avoiding D-zone face offs) for regular season, that could be interesting and create flexibility for line combos.
That's great to hear, I had high hopes but low expectations for Texier, if he's the player he could be, that would be huge for the team. Between him and Danforth they could really add a lot the team was missing last season.
Marchenko looked really good and dangerous out there. Maybe more versatile, I'm getting more confident that he could help a lot of lines.
I'd rather Laine and Fantilli share center duties on a line. I didn't think this was Laine's best game and Fantilli looked much better with Laine than with KJ.
I'd rather Laine and Fantilli share center duties on a line. I didn't think this was Laine's best game and Fantilli looked much better with Laine than with KJ.
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Something I noted nobody was talking about tonight about Marchenko that caught my eye...his defensive ability tonight was OUTSTANDING by forward standards.
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I know Roslovic was in the lineup tonight, but I don't think I remember him doing anything.
Anyone think its remotely possible he gets waived?
Anyone think its remotely possible he gets waived?
I thought he fit nicely with Texier and Jenner. Nothing special but some good forechecking.
Could he get waived? I suppose it's one way to not have to worry about anyone getting claimed. But I also think he can be better than a lot of the marginal guys we're trying to protect. I'd still like to see him opposite Gaudreau.
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They both looked good to me. Jiricek was breaking up a lot of plays. The Blues are slow so maybe that made it easier for him.
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Our 3vs3 should be really good this year. We can have our best fo guy take the draw and then go to a change as when we have possession, so that’s not an issue.
Did not get a chance to watch the entire game, but was fairly pleased with how Provorov, Jiricek and Severson looked first 30 minutes
What makes you say that ? I felt he was still a bit slow at times
I do believe it might be time to part ways with him, we’re just overloaded up front with more intriguing players
Agreed, I also noticed some good backchecking plays by him, he seems to really come prepared to this camp, might take the first line spot to start the season
Please no - NFL, NBA and MLB could care less what is going on with them. It’s Hockey season
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