Anders Lee

[blinkman360]

It's crazy to think of how impressive that 2009 draft can look if Lee ends this season strong.

Tavares; de Haan; Cizikas; Lee; Nilsson(who still has 1B potential, IMO); and the intriguing Koskinen, who is in the middle of an epic KHL season.

Lee seems to be a solid fit for Strome. His size and strength is something that can really benefit Ryan. Please keep them together for the duration, and maybe even shift Nelson on to the line once Nielsen gets back. IMO this should be our 2nd line next season, and will be relied upon heavily for secondary scoring. Need to get them as much experience now as we can.

 

[Brunomics]

It's crazy to think of how impressive that 2009 draft can look if Lee ends this season strong.

Tavares; de Haan; Cizikas; Lee; Nilsson(who still has 1B potential, IMO); and the intriguing Koskinen, who is in the middle of an epic KHL season.

Lee seems to be a solid fit for Strome. His size and strength is something that can really benefit Ryan. Please keep them together for the duration, and maybe even shift Nelson on to the line once Nielsen gets back. IMO this should be our 2nd line next season, and will be relied upon heavily for secondary scoring. Need to get them as much experience now as we can.

The best part about Lee is you know what your getting and you could already see it. It's not like your waiting for him to "get it."

On a side note Koskinen absolutely NEEDS to be brought back over after the season. This team needs to know if he has the goods.

 

[Poulin 0n My St1ck]

Has his defensive play gotten better? Haven't paid much attention to BP this season.

 

[N Ireland Nets Fan]

Has his defensive play gotten better? Haven't paid much attention to BP this season.

I'm not sure it has but it's something, along with his skating, to really work on in the off season.

The fact Cappy gave Strome's line, I believe due to Lee being on it, sheltered offensive zone minutes points to the idea that Lee's defensive play is still under developed.

When Strome was with the Islanders previously it seemed Cappy was wanting Strome to work on his defensive game because he received a high number of defensive zone starts which turned around against the Leafs with Lee on his line.

 

[bluechipbonzo]

Notice the photo of Lee above his locker?

Sign that he's part of the team for good I would say.

 

[57special]

Have watched Lee since he was in minor hockey. He's just a winner. Very smart. Don't know what his ceiling is. 2nd liner? Sort of a tougher version of Andrew Brunette. The guy can score. While his speed might not be there, it's nice to have some size and toughness when going against some of the huge D men and power forwards in the league.

Overall, I think he'll be a good complimentary player for years to come. Don't think he'll be a main guy. I would love to have him in the Wild organization.

 

[TeamKidd]

Have watched Lee since he was in minor hockey. He's just a winner. Very smart. Don't know what his ceiling is. 2nd liner? Sort of a tougher version of Andrew Brunette. The guy can score. While his speed might not be there, it's nice to have some size and toughness when going against some of the huge D men and power forwards in the league.

Overall, I think he'll be a good complimentary player for years to come. Don't think he'll be a main guy. I would love to have him in the Wild organization.

I see him as a 20-30 goal, 50 point 2nd liner who scores almost all his goals from 5 feet and in. Great guy to park in front of the net on the PP and let him clean up the trash.

I think the skating issues are overrated as are the defensive problems. experience takes time, but a tremendous player out of a 6th round pick.

 

[Brunomics]

I see him as a 20-30 goal, 50 point 2nd liner who scores almost all his goals from 5 feet and in. Great guy to park in front of the net on the PP and let him clean up the trash.

I think the skating issues are overrated as are the defensive problems. experience takes time, but a tremendous player out of a 6th round pick.

As bad as the isles were yesterday he didn't look slow.

 

[bluechipbonzo]

Just watching the stride tonight an its quite powerful...it looks to be a mechanics issue and this can be augmented with some work.

Faster than Lucic that's fo shizzle.

 

[MilanKraft*]

Looks good again.

 

[IslesZoso]

Hope this kid makes us forget about Nino.

 

[PWJunior]

Hope this kid makes us forget about Nino.

I forgot about Nino a long time ago, let it go man.

Lee is looking very good so far, hope he can keep chugging along and have a strong end of season. We could have an absolute steal in him.

 

[A Pointed Stick]

I know it won't last but ppg so far...

I really like seeing these big bodies in the top 6, and Lee is looking like that net front presence we have missed forever.

 

[N Ireland Nets Fan]

I know it won't last but ppg so far...

I really like seeing these big bodies in the top 6, and Lee is looking like that net front presence we have missed forever.

You really notice the size difference when Lee is on the ice, seems to cause defenders more problems on the boards with his size as well. Hopefully he continues his good run and this summer works hard to improve his weaknesses because he looks a great prospect.

 

[DarkHorse]

Gotta get Lee into the Dungeon.

 

[PWJunior]

Gotta get Lee into the Dungeon.

He's already a man child, but being around Tavares and co. will help. Still, he's a Minny kid so he might join the Minny Crew led by Okposo. I do hope he gets to spend some time with Dawn Braid, our goddess skating guru.

I hope he and Strome develop the BFF relationship, power winger with a playmaking center. Need to find that long term RW'er for them. S. Reinhart?

 

[BTrotts19]

He's already a man child, but being around Tavares and co. will help. Still, he's a Minny kid so he might join the Minny Crew led by Okposo. I do hope he gets to spend some time with Dawn Braid, our goddess skating guru.

I hope he and Strome develop the BFF relationship, power winger with a playmaking center. Need to find that long term RW'er for them. S. Reinhart?

Love seeing the power of both Lee and Brock and what that dimension brings to this team. I wish we could bring in a veteran power forward to mentor these guys (Penner type). This team needed to get bigger and if we had one more big winger (preferably a veteran), that would perfectly complement our smaller skilled players.

 

[Hipster Doofus]

Love seeing the power of both Lee and Brock and what that dimension brings to this team. I wish we could bring in a veteran power forward to mentor these guys (Penner type). This team needed to get bigger and if we had one more big winger (preferably a veteran), that would perfectly complement our smaller skilled players.

Penner has frequently come into camps out of shape and is often noted for his lack of consistent effort.

 

[BTrotts19]

Penner has frequently come into camps out of shape and is often noted for his lack of consistent effort.

I never heard that but game time he is a difficult hombre to play against. Wasn't necessarily talking about Penner specifically, but sure there is a guy with a good work ethic who could lead by example. Bottom line is team needs a bit more size and some veteran leadership to teach these guys how to win.

 

[OlTimeHockey]

I forgot about Nino a long time ago, let it go man.

Lee is looking very good so far, hope he can keep chugging along and have a strong end of season. We could have an absolute steal in him.

I still love Clutterbuck.....ESPECIALLY in physical games where he picks it up a few notches {hint: fire Capuano and bring in a real coach so we see more of this!}

Lee looked great away from the puck last night, FWIW. Give him more time and he's gonna remind me more and more of Duane Sutter mixed with Tim Kerr.

 

[Isles Junkie]

Notice the photo of Lee above his locker?

Sign that he's part of the team for good I would say.

i missed post game...what picture does he have above his locker?

 

[TROLLCHUK]

Love seeing the power of both Lee and Brock and what that dimension brings to this team. I wish we could bring in a veteran power forward to mentor these guys (Penner type). This team needed to get bigger and if we had one more big winger (preferably a veteran), that would perfectly complement our smaller skilled players.

Other than his Twitter feed - which is comedy gold, he is not really a vet to set an example for the youngsters.


Dustinpenner25: “@strombone1: ” Hey bud. Quick question. Do we get the air miles or does the team for the flights?

 

[TROLLCHUK]

i missed post game...what picture does he have above his locker?

If bluechipbonzo likes it - must be a signed photo of Kirill Petrov.

 

[PWJunior]

i missed post game...what picture does he have above his locker?

It's his picture over his locker. They don't do that with players that aren't expected to be around the for the long haul. Probably safe to say he's finishing the season in the NHL this year.

 

[Hipster Doofus]

I never heard that but game time he is a difficult hombre to play against. Wasn't necessarily talking about Penner specifically, but sure there is a guy with a good work ethic who could lead by example. Bottom line is team needs a bit more size and some veteran leadership to teach these guys how to win.

He's difficult to play against when he wants to; when he's skating hard and playing up and down the rink he's a physical presence. Otherwise he's content just being big and standing in one spot and watching his teammates bust their ass .