Speculation: Another year of this Bluc **** (The 2024-25 season thread)

[Sol]

I'm not exactly high on Portillo but the guy has 0 NHL games and barely 40 pro games at all

Are you sure you're thinking of the right guy

Yes didn’t he do like preseason and get his shit pushed in. I know my Petersen archetypes. And oh boy this fits the bill.

 

[johnjm22]

I like that Hiller has proven he's not afraid to get creative with his lineup decisions...... But I reallllllly think he overdoes/overthinks it sometimes.

I think some young players need a stable, consistent, clearly defined roles to help them develop. I think that's the case for both Byfield and Kaliyev. I don't think Hiller's constant tinkering helps.

Just conjecture on my part.

 

[Bandit]

The fact that the top story on the NHL Kings website is a goalie they drafted scoring a goal in the OHL tells you all you need to know about this clown show.

 

[Schmooley]

Yes didn’t he do like preseason and get his shit pushed in. I know my Petersen archetypes. And oh boy this fits the bill.

I dont remember last year but did he have a poor showing this preseason?
Im worried about him also but its time for him to get a couple games to see where hes really at.
At his best he reminds me of the young version of Stolarz when he was on the Ducks. Far from a star starting goalie.

 

[johnjm22]

Kings next 4 games:

Detroit
Buffalo
Seattle
SJ

If you want to give your goalie prospect an NHL start or two, these would seem to be ideal opponents.

Buffalo drafted him...

 

[Bandit]

Kings next 4 games:

Detroit
Buffalo
Seattle
SJ

If you want to give your goalie prospect an NHL start or two, these would seem to be ideal opponents.

Buffalo drafted him...

An up and coming goalie that was drafted by Buffalo? Give him 5 million. Where have I seen that before?

 

[shuchukfan]

Kings next 4 games:

Detroit
Buffalo
Seattle
SJ

If you want to give your goalie prospect an NHL start or two, these would seem to be ideal opponents.

Buffalo drafted him...

You're right, but I would totally be unsurprised if they didn't start him. The Kings probably figure they need these "easy" points, so they will start the better goaltender to have a better chance. Of course, that kicks the can down the road into territory that is oh so familiar with prospects. Can't play them because they don't have experience, but they can't get experience because every point is crucial to make the playoffs.

 

[Surf Nutz]

I think some young players need a stable, consistent, clearly defined roles to help them develop. I think that's the case for both Byfield and Kaliyev. I don't think Hiller's constant tinkering helps.

Just conjecture on my part.

Hiller for sure needs to not just have the blender always going.

He is not letting the blends settle enough.

The fact that the top story on the NHL Kings website is a goalie they drafted scoring a goal in the OHL tells you all you need to know about this clown show.

His name is George.

Carter George.

Get used to it.

 

[Surf Nutz]

I dont remember last year but did he have a poor showing this preseason?
Im worried about him also but its time for him to get a couple games to see where hes really at.
At his best he reminds me of the young version of Stolarz when he was on the Ducks. Far from a star starting goalie.

Stolarz seems to be doing all right on the Leafs.

They aren't playing Portillo for the next three games, if Rittich is healthy and no shellacking, then we'll see about Camper coming back or we get a debut.

What 44 AHL, first trip up.?

They won't want to play him but he gets the experience .