I’m not sure how you watch Danielson and the thought of winger ever comes to mind…
Pure center all the way
Pure center all the way
Influenza is actually going around quite a bit, but lately it's been more cough/chest-based than stomach-based. And I'm currently fighting through either that or bronchitis.So basically every hockey player from juniors to NHL got mono because they like to share their puck bunnies. Seriously, I mean how else are they getting sick this time of the year?!?!?
I see you mocking my post from the draft saying "3C ceiling" lol, I'll own up to it, looks like a brutal take at the moment...I’d take a late round flyer on Nguyen. He’s been good with Nate.
Influenza is actually going around quite a bit, but lately it's been more cough/chest-based than stomach-based. And I'm currently fighting through either that or bronchitis.
Your don't expect May to be like that, but it can happen.
I see you mocking my post from the draft saying "3C ceiling" lol, I'll own up to it, looks like a brutal take at the moment...
I was impressed with how he elevated his game this year down the stretch and into the playoffs, but I mean, you can't really make fun of that post until he actually becomes a 2c or better in the NHL. It's very likely at this point, but it will still take 2-3 (or more years) for my statement to be wrong. Definitely a bit reactionary from me at the time, but there is still a chance that he maxes out as a 3c in the NHL. Hopefully I was very wrong at the draft last year.
I'll admit, I've had some brutal takes on Wings first rounders over the years. (hated the Ras pick in 17, LOVED the Zadina pick in 18, was confused with Mo in 19, LOVED Raymond in 20, was fine with Ed in 21, thought Kasper in 22 was too safe of a pick and didnt love Nate last year) I do research the draft quite a bit, and spend a lot of time watching video and researching prospects, but I've leaned that a pretty big "casual' fan like me has nowhere near the knowledge of the people who do it for a living.
Absolutely. I was definitely pulling for Dobson as well, but if Zadina had even become a solid second line winger, that's one less hole in the lineup.Yeah, that Zadina pick is the one that really bites us. He wasn't my first choice (was a big Dobson fan) but was still excited about it. And then he just never took off.
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Lets hope the suckage on that GR power play isnt contagious.letsss gooo
He's played a lot of hockey this year, but getting meaningful pro games should help his development
So basically every hockey player from juniors to NHL got mono because they like to share their puck bunnies. Seriously, I mean how else are they getting sick this time of the year?!?!?
Big question if he becomes team top 2 centers, if not , he could be top 6 player as a wing ,same as Rasmussen.I’m not sure how you watch Danielson and the thought of winger ever comes to mind…
Pure center all the way
If he is better than some GR forwards , and I believe he's , he should play
I still think if he plays, it will more than likely be Game 3 at the Van
Yup, that one and Moose really hurt. Pushed the timeline back significantly. When Stevie took over I thought that we'd be a cup contender by 2025. But that was based on the asssumption that Zadina was gonna be very good and Moose a power forward you can put on L2. If those 2 hit, we would have gone into last season with a complete top 6. Instead we are still 2 top 6 players short. And that is why I don't panic about Stevie's plan. Most GMs who take over rebuilding teams have some impact players already in the system. It turned out Stevie basically had nothing and had to plant all seeds himself.Yeah, that Zadina pick is the one that really bites us. He wasn't my first choice (was a big Dobson fan) but was still excited about it. And then he just never took off.
Moose is not a top 6 player by any stretch.Big question if he becomes team top 2 centers, if not , he could be top 6 player as a wing ,same as Rasmussen.
Pretty sure Ras could be second line wing, it's all on coachYup, that one and Moose really hurt. Pushed the timeline back significantly. When Stevie took over I thought that we'd be a cup contender by 2025. But that was based on the asssumption that Zadina was gonna be very good and Moose a power forward you can put on L2. If those 2 hit, we would have gone into last season with a complete top 6. Instead we are still 2 top 6 players short. And that is why I don't panic about Stevie's plan. Most GMs who take over rebuilding teams have some impact players already in the system. It turned out Stevie basically had nothing and had to plant all seeds himself.
Moose is not a top 6 player by any stretch.
What makes you think that?Pretty sure Ras could be second line wing, it's all on coach
I actually think this to some degree as well, because I do think he could be a good complimentary winger in a top 6 role if we had the right people to play with him.What makes you think that?
I actually think that could be a dynamic line. Ras gets two super hard working, fast, cerebral players who can help drive his cycle work and maybe he starts getting more assertive in front of the net doing soI actually think this to some degree as well, because I do think he could be a good complimentary winger in a top 6 role if we had the right people to play with him.
I could see something like a Ray-Nate-Ras line being something potentially used in the future. Ras is not going to do well on a 5 on 5 line with N/S guys like Larkin though. What Ras is good at is cycling down low and standing in front of the net. His skating, while better, is not made at all of breakout plays.
I actually think this to some degree as well, because I do think he could be a good complimentary winger in a top 6 role if we had the right people to play with him.
I could see something like a Ray-Nate-Ras line being something potentially used in the future. Ras is not going to do well on a 5 on 5 line with N/S guys like Larkin though. What Ras is good at is cycling down low and standing in front of the net. His skating, while better, is not made at all of breakout plays.
I'd like to see him as a netfront presence on PP2. The Wings PP is massively predictable because we have zero net front presence. So the other team knows we are always trying to work the puck down low and have no plans to shoot from the point.
As for Nate, I'm excited to see what he can do in GR, but I also wouldn't be surprised if they just have him practice
I prefer Raymond with Larkin . How aboutwith the team unless there is an injury. If he does get into a game I'm thinking its the Van Andel game if they lose game 2. Hard to make lineup changes to a team that won on the road in game 1.
If they lose game 2 though I could see Ammo getting subbed for him to give that 4th line a better defensive presence.
I like Ray with Larkin too but as they are our best offensive players, I'd like to see if they can each drive their own line. You can always reunite those guys when down a goal. I think something like the below gives you two lines that can score, has a nice balance of shooting, playmaking, and grit. It also gives you one line that is more of a N/S off the rush change generator and one that plays more of a cycle game.I prefer Raymond with Larkin . How about
Rasmussen Danielson Mazur line.
Why not to try that and see what happensI like Ray with Larkin too but as they are our best offensive players, I'd like to see if they can each drive their own line. You can always reunite those guys when down a goal. I think something like the below gives you two lines that can score, has a nice balance of shooting, playmaking, and grit. It also gives you one line that is more of a N/S off the rush change generator and one that plays more of a cycle game.
Mazur plays a lot like Bert and he and Larkin had great chemistry together, so I think we could re-create that.
DBC-Larkin-Mazur
Ras- Danielson- Ray
That is a huge upgrade over what he had in Portland with plenty skillsWith 11+7 roster,
they had Söderblom - Lombardi - X at 4th line.
Hope Danielson could complete that line.