Shaman464
No u
You didn't read the article or watch any of his highlights from the playoffs.
Thanks for telling me what I did. Where did I leave my car keys?
You didn't read the article or watch any of his highlights from the playoffs.
You didnt call anything. The wings wanted him to play wing for the last 20 games or so to get him ready to play wing next year next to Larkin or Zetterberg. Learn from those guys and stick to center the following seasons. 20 games this season doesnt negate his whole career to this point or what management has outright said their plan is for himCalled it. This guy has winger written all over him.
Called it. This guy has winger written all over him.
Pile on Shaman for a bit of brashness there, but I think the concern that Rasmussen is going to be a mid6 center (maybe a lesser Jordan Staal would be a good comp?) or a higher end top6 wing has merit. I love that the guy has upped his game in the playoffs and his season in general has been encouraging, but he's going to have these sort of doubts until he transitions his game to the NHL and shows he is a first or second line center.
It’s not like he’s really played with elite wingers while at C. The offense he’s showing when allowed to let down his guard defensively a bit should be very encouraging. I envision a possible Dats/Z relationship with him and Larkin where they can split defensive/faceoff duties if we team them up, or we can roll them on seperate lines. Versatility is great.Pile on Shaman for a bit of brashness there, but I think the concern that Rasmussen is going to be a mid6 center (maybe a lesser Jordan Staal would be a good comp?) or a higher end top6 wing has merit. I love that the guy has upped his game in the playoffs and his season in general has been encouraging, but he's going to have these sort of doubts until he transitions his game to the NHL and shows he is a first or second line center.
It’s not like he’s really played with elite wingers while at C. The offense he’s showing when allowed to let down his guard defensively a bit should be very encouraging. I envision a possible Dats/Z relationship with him and Larkin where they can split defensive/faceoff duties if we team them up, or we can roll them on seperate lines. Versatility is great.
Henkka...I know you're not new around hereToo early to waste any time
As is the case with literally everybodybut he's going to have these sort of doubts until he transitions his game to the NHL and shows he is a first or second line center.
I still don’t see the appeal of bringing him up, he didn’t really light up the WHL this year, and even if he played the full season, the projection is still not remarkable. This is a guy with a lot of doubt to his game, and if we want this player to play to his upside, he needs to develop his offensive game. Yes, he has the body of an NHL player, but do we want Brian Boyle or Wayne Simmonds here?
I very much believe this is a guy who would benefit with another year in junior.
You sure did!! Can I get your autograph?
Sample size. If he continues to play very well next year, then maybe he's found another gear, and the pick looks fantastic. But anybody can get hot for 10 games, versus a larger body of work that suggests he may be more of a middle six guy. Time will tell, but just as I don't go crazy with drafting a kid based on a single tournament, I also don't put a ton of stock in a handful of playoff games, no matter how awesome somebody looks.bit baffled about all the skepticism surrounding Rasmussen.
1) plays well in pre season for wings
2) had some injury (s?) that slowed down his regular season production
3) averaging 3 points a game in the PLAYOFFS
To me he is potential franchise player not some secondary winger who needs more time in the minors.
I mean 3 points a game in the playoffs in the minors and he needs another year there? Unless we are tanking for a first next year I see no reason to do that.
I still don’t see the appeal of bringing him up, he didn’t really light up the WHL this year, and even if he played the full season, the projection is still not remarkable. This is a guy with a lot of doubt to his game, and if we want this player to play to his upside, he needs to develop his offensive game. Yes, he has the body of an NHL player, but do we want Brian Boyle or Wayne Simmonds here?
I very much believe this is a guy who would benefit with another year in junior.
I've got no problem bringing him up next year. While I've got reservations about the pick I'm totally fine with seeing if he can hack the NHL. I've supported giving younger guys NHL playing time for about 5 years now. Let's see if Rasmussen can live up to the hype.
Dahlin + Jack Hughes = Red Wings Dynasty
Can I have what you are smoking?
Yup.We want another lottery pick in 2019 and more than likely in 2020 as well
That is our goal
Or at least should be
Don't know much about Hughes, but Dahlin and another top defender sets us up very nicely.
Thing is, Detroit's rebuild fringes on properly taking a few elite players. Obviously, that's easier said than done, but they already have the young "Supporting cast" players drafted. In a sense, they're rebuilding backwards. And the jury is still out on whether Larkin may be elite himself. Last year I'd have said he's a 2nd line center. After this season, I'm wondering if he can actually be a better version of Ryan O'Reilly or a poor man's Bergeron.