Player Discussion Andrew Peeke

[Mad-Marcus]

So, now after a training camp indoctrination, he's solid. I knew this was taking CMB garbage and shining it up. So many people were pissed about the TDL pickup, and now he's one of the more consistent performers on an inconsistent team.

 

[DKH]

My buddy mentioned Peeke would run around and make big hits but be out of position and be caught in space and beat by quick forwards

Now he’s in playing positionally sound and physical but not over the top in net front battles

 

[BigGoalBrad]

So, now after a training camp indoctrination, he's solid. I knew this was taking CMB garbage and shining it up. So many people were pissed about the TDL pickup, and now he's one of the more consistent performers on an inconsistent team.

RD1 and RD2 stinking is playing a part let's be honest. If those guys are at their best it doesn't matter what Peeke does there would be griping about his contract.

 

[Mad-Marcus]

RD1 and RD2 stinking is playing a part let's be honest. If those guys are at their best it doesn't matter what Peeke does there would be griping about his contract.

Nope, all the whiners were wrong about him. He's a solid NHL d man

 

[Hookslide]

Nope, all the whiners were wrong about him. He's a solid NHL d man

That is the problem he gets shit for his contract, look at his play, that is what counts, put the contract on management, and I know they did not sign him but they accepted the contract in the deal...........oh and he is playing some good hockey.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

My buddy mentioned Peeke would run around and make big hits but be out of position and be caught in space and beat by quick forwards

Now he’s in playing positionally sound and physical but not over the top in net front battles

One of the better trades DS made. Since day one he's been solid.

 

[Mad-Marcus]

Remember his draft position was ~ the same as Carlo in a subsequent year, 2nd'er

 

[Kalus]

Nope, all the whiners were wrong about him. He's a solid NHL d man

Most fans that didn’t like the trade complained about the contract, including myself. There are two separate things to consider in an acquisition: the player and the assets given up / contract assumed. I don’t think anybody doubted he would be a fine #6. It was just a lot of cap hit and term (the additional year) to take on for a #6, which is where teams typically look to put a near league minimum guy to free up cap space for other areas of need.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

Most fans that didn’t like the trade complained about the contract, including myself. There are two separate things to consider in an acquisition: the player and the assets given up / contract assumed. I don’t think anybody doubted he would be a fine #6. It was just a lot of cap hit and term (the additional year) to take on for a #6, which is where teams typically look to put a near league minimum guy to free up cap space for other areas of need.

He is a top 4-5 guy to me. A guy that allows them to trade a top 4 player of the current roster.

Most haters of that trade said he was a terrible player as well as over paid

 

[Mad-Marcus]

Yup not a 6th guy 4-5 the way he is playing. The rest of their defense should be so consistent.

 

[Dr Hook]

All this talk about contracts sometimes reminds me of the people that say 'a dollar for a candy bar? They were a nickel when I was a kid!' Under $3m a year adjusted for inflation (or the cap if you prefer) is somewhat lower than what was given to Reilly or Moore, for a player that is significantly better than either of them. $2.75m AAV is just not a lot for an everyday, reliable third pair Dman. You generally only get lower than that with an ELC or some other unproven guy.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

We may be overrating Peeke at this point because he isn't screwing up as much as his fellow defensemen.

 

[Dr Hook]

We may be overrating Peeke at this point because he isn't screwing up as much as his fellow defensemen.

Could well be. I do think overall he has been steady and decent. I thought last game he was the best of the bad bunch, so not great, but generally he's done his job, which is what you want from your 3rd pair guy.

 

[EverettMike]

We may be overrating Peeke at this point because he isn't screwing up as much as his fellow defensemen.

I was looking at the advanced stats for all our defensemen yesterday and this is definitely true.

 

[BMC]

I think Peeke is doing a very good job. Some of his fellow defensemen should look at the way he plays within himself. You don't see him trying to do more than he's capable of doing, he focuses on what he can do & does it well. I especially like how he tries to keep the crease clear so the goaltender doesn't get screened or hit.

 

[Kalus]

Yup not a 6th guy 4-5 the way he is playing. The rest of their defense should be so consistent.

For a guy who is turning 27 this spring and has submitted #6-level performance over 250 NHL games to this point, that would be something if he turned into a #4-5. I’ll take it!

 

[Dr Hook]

For a guy who is turning 27 this spring and has submitted #6-level performance over 250 NHL games to this point, that would be something if he turned into a #4-5. I’ll take it!

I'm glad I didn't peak developmentally when I was 26 On aserious note, I get the physical side stops somewhere around there, but the mental game is what can keep growing and you hope that coincides, at least for a few seasons, with peak physical performance. Peeke has a good skillset, so where he can grow and be a middle-pairing guy is how he uses what he has most effectively, and it sure looks like he is starting to do that.

 

[PB37]

He's doing his job on pretty much a nightly basis, which is more than you can say about the rest of the blueliners 1-5. Once the rest of the team pulls their head out of their ass and starts performing better, Peeke's stats will probably follow suit.