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- Feb 6, 2010
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I think the team has plenty of potential aswell I just hope Marty is able to get all that potential out of them. Even once the full roster is healthy and back together I do think adding someone to the top 6 has to happen could be for a guy like Pinelli in Ottawa or something like that especially when teams like Oshawa and Brampton start to add players.Was at the game Saturday night. It was a bit of a snooze fest overall. The team sure was having a tough time generating much without Jelsma, Beaudoin or Patterson (kicked out during first shift for slew-footing).
Bright side was that Hilldebrandt looked like he's poised for a great season. & Beaudoin back from Utah for next game. Hopefully Patterson isn't suspended but I think the match penalty comes with a 2 game suspension? I thought the call was a bit weak...
Big Elliason needs a few games to get acquainted...will be easier for the D to roll when Akey gets back as Tiller can slot into a 5-6 pairing with Passmore or Handsor. Elliason I thought has potential. He can skate well for a big guy and has some hands. Hopefully he gains confidence and blossoms over the next few months.
Looking forward to seeing the lineup come together as we get our vets back. I'm still bullish on this team coming together to be a force, especially after the performances seen in the playoffs last season and seeing how Dominant Beaudoin looked in pre-season.
Trent swick on Kitchener would be a HUGE upgrade literally and figurativelyAgree with taking some time before making another deal. The Colts aren't swimming in assets after the Gardiner, Bertucci,Elliason deals so they need to be sure. With that said I'd lean towards a top 6 LW upgrade on York. I have been left wanting more in his play since camp and it will be cheaper to get an OA. Would keep Wigle as he's a good and reliable 3C and can be moved up the lineup if needed.
Pretty sure he got benched the other game. I think Marty is bringing him in slow. He's taken a lot of bad penalties as advertised.Does eliasson not play much or getting benched I swear I’ve only seen him twice
Missing 2 of our top 6 forwards (including our captain and best forward) and arguably our #1 dman plus Brampton is a really strong team. Not time to panic.Can’t score at all right now only 1 goal by a forward in 8 periods of play
Brampton dominated that game so much last night I don’t know that Jelsma or akey would have changed the outcome too much. Marty trying to even out all the lines doesn’t work either and barely playing Vaughan is weird to me especially if u want his value high come the trade deadlineMissing 2 of our top 6 forwards (including our captain and best forward) and arguably our #1 dman plus Brampton is a really strong team. Not time to panic.
Some thoughts:
-Jelsma will make a huge difference plus he will bring the boys a strong positive never give up hard working example every game
-Akey will bring a lot more confidence and puck moving from the back end
-Bertucci has struggled so far in regular season, I think he is trying to do too much but he's also getting acquainted with new system and new teammates
-Elliasson needs time to adjust as well, I think he needs to sit on the third pairing
For now I'd go with the following lines/D-pairings:
York-Beaudoin-Hemming
Stewart-Patterson-Moses
Wigle-Gardiner-N.Newton
Lowe-J. Newton-Vaughan
Tiller-Bertucci
Aitcheson-Passmore
Handsor-Eliasson (limited minutes & easier matchups)
The D is really thin without Akey unless Bertucci starts getting his legs under him.
You're also missing Patterson. And I disagree, if you're throwing Akey, Bertucci, Aitcheson out there for majority of the game it changes the entire dynamic of your team from the back end. I do agree that the balanced lines don't seem like they are going to work with this group. Vaughan had a tough game last night but I don't think being on a line with Derbidge helped. I wish they kept Grisolia...he is better suited for that 4th line.Brampton dominated that game so much last night I don’t know that Jelsma or akey would have changed the outcome too much. Marty trying to even out all the lines doesn’t work either and barely playing Vaughan is weird to me especially if u want his value high come the trade deadline