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If he was two inches taller he’s top 6-10. The dude is unreal. Make no mistake, Smith and Leonard are awesome and I love those players. But, there is a reason he beat both of them out in the WJC two years ago.Brindley has been an excellent addition to the USA WC roster, and he's seemingly beaten out fellow 2023 draftees Leonard (8th OA) and Smith (4th OA) for the final forward roster spot.
You can't help but wonder how much higher he would go today in a redraft.
Even 1 inch taller. I’ve compared him to Marco Rossi, who went 9th at 5’9. Brindley is 5’8. 5’9 is palatable enough for NHL teams. You can debate that maybe he grows an inch or if it’s worth letting 1 inch knock down a very good player. When it’s a 5’8 player, it’s a harder player for teams to justify.If he was two inches taller he’s top 6-10. The dude is unreal. Make no mistake, Smith and Leonard are awesome and I love those players. But, there is a reason he beat both of them out in the WJC two years ago.
I think it’s not just height. I kind of used “two-inches” as a filler for “was a bit bigger”. Watching him live the first time you could tell he was just so slight of frame. But, I definitely agree with youEven 1 inch taller. I’ve compared him to Marco Rossi, who went 9th at 5’9. Brindley is 5’8. 5’9 is palatable enough for NHL teams. You can debate that maybe he grows an inch or if it’s worth letting 1 inch knock down a very good player. When it’s a 5’8 player, it’s a harder player for teams to justify.
Too soon to say since there's no coach yet, but I doubt that. He's probably first call-up from Cleveland for injury, though, especially if Laine has to begin the season with the Jackets because no trade materializes. Columbus has so many wings ahead of him in the depth charts even if Johnson starts slow after his surgery that I just don't see a spot for him yet. And that's okay, Cleveland should be stacked.I'm guessing he'll make Columbus out of camp and be able to play up and down their lineup. Should be a productive sparkplug right off the bat.
I'd be shocked if he doesn't earn a spot coming out of camp. His motor and skillset are just too enticing.Too soon to say since there's no coach yet, but I doubt that. He's probably first call-up from Cleveland for injury, though, especially if Laine has to begin the season with the Jackets because no trade materializes. Columbus has so many wings ahead of him in the depth charts even if Johnson starts slow after his surgery that I just don't see a spot for him yet. And that's okay, Cleveland should be stacked.
Always hilarious to me how one of the biggest criticisms of the Blue Jackets is that they rush their prospects (true) and then every one of the prospect threads has outside fans claiming that they should rush that particular prospect. He'll be fine spending most of a year in the AHL. Wing is the only position where Columbus is doing okay.I'd be shocked if he doesn't earn a spot coming out of camp. His motor and skillset are just too enticing.
I don't think they should rush him, but I also don't think they should hold him back if he proves to be ready. He's already played 2 full seasons of college hockey, 2 WJCs, and a men's WC where he did not look out of place.Always hilarious to me how one of the biggest criticisms of the Blue Jackets is that they rush their prospects (true) and then every one of the prospect threads has outside fans claiming that they should rush that particular prospect. He'll be fine spending most of a year in the AHL. Wing is the only position where Columbus is doing okay.
Who is he going to play over?I don't think they should rush him, but I also don't think they should hold him back if he proves to be ready. He's already played 2 full seasons of college hockey, 2 WJCs, and a men's WC where he did not look out of place.
He'll be 20 at the start of the season (was only a few weeks away from being a 2022 draft pick). For a top offensive player I think he's been developed quite well. A year in the AHL shouldn't hurt him, but if he's ready to contribute as a top 9F in the NHL they should let him.
Is Laine expected to start the season with Columbus?Who is he going to play over?
More than likely at center
Monahan
Fantilli
Sillinger
Kuraly
More than likely locks on the roster and at wing
Gaudreau
Laine
Marchenko
Chinakov
Voronkov
Johnson
Jenner
Beatable but likely on the roster because of waivers
Olivier
Danforth
Brindley should make it, sure. But realistically it's a numbers game and he won't get called up until there's an injury or two. Even if he's crushing it in Cleveland they might have to stay down and call up someone else instead.
They aren't giving a rookie Brindley a roster spot over Kent Johnson. Sillinger also proved his spot last year IMO.Is Laine expected to start the season with Columbus?
My understanding was that these were more or less the locked down forwards
With the final spots to be fought over by:
- Gaudreau
- Monahan
- Jenner
- Fantilli
- Marchenko
- Chinakhov
- Voronkov
- Sillinger
- Kuraly
I wouldn't be too concerned about exposing Danforth to waivers, but Olivier might get claimed.
- Johnson
- Brindley
- Danforth
- Olivier
Me personally? I would take Brindley over Sillinger, Kuraly, Danforth, and Olivier. Possibly Johnson as well.
He'll be first man up, I'm sure. Probably gets 30-some games. But whose spot is he taking? Jenner's being pushed to wing with the Monahan signing, all three Russians are likely at wing, Johnny Gaudreau's still there, as of now Laine isn't going anywhere, Kent Johnson isn't a center, and they're not going to stick him on a checking fourth line.I don't think they should rush him, but I also don't think they should hold him back if he proves to be ready. He's already played 2 full seasons of college hockey, 2 WJCs, and a men's WC where he did not look out of place.
He'll be 20 at the start of the season (was only a few weeks away from being a 2022 draft pick). For a top offensive player I think he's been developed quite well. A year in the AHL shouldn't hurt him, but if he's ready to contribute as a top 9F in the NHL they should let him.
Hes a better player than every single RW CBJ has right now in my opinion. He’ll earn a job in training camp and run with it.He'll be first man up, I'm sure. Probably gets 30-some games. But whose spot is he taking? Jenner's being pushed to wing with the Monahan signing, all three Russians are likely at wing, Johnny Gaudreau's still there, as of now Laine isn't going anywhere, Kent Johnson isn't a center, and they're not going to stick him on a checking fourth line.
Is Laine expected to start the season with Columbus?
My understanding was that these were more or less the locked down forwards
With the final spots to be fought over by:
- Gaudreau
- Monahan
- Jenner
- Fantilli
- Marchenko
- Chinakhov
- Voronkov
- Sillinger
- Kuraly
I wouldn't be too concerned about exposing Danforth to waivers, but Olivier might get claimed.
- Johnson
- Brindley
- Danforth
- Olivier
Me personally? I would take Brindley over Sillinger, Kuraly, Danforth, and Olivier. Possibly Johnson as well.
The problem is he can't just be slightly better, he needs to be significantly better to expose contracts to other teams, there's just not enough space unless he bullies his way onto the roster. While it's not impossible, it's not probable.Hes a better player than every single RW CBJ has right now in my opinion. He’ll earn a job in training camp and run with it.
I see where you are coming from and I know you know CBJ better than me, but I’m telling you, the coach is going to want to play Brindley regardless of the team’s contract situation. You’re obviously a CBJ fan, are you married to any forward in the current lineup besides Fantilli?The problem is he can't just be slightly better, he needs to be significantly better to expose contracts to other teams, there's just not enough space unless he bullies his way onto the roster. While it's not impossible, it's not probable.
Hes a better player than every single RW CBJ has right now in my opinion. He’ll earn a job in training camp and run with it.
Brindley projects better obviously but Danforth is basically an older Brindley with less offensive skills. Dude is super underrated and a guy I bet Evason loves. Olivier provides a good role and is also not a hinderance on the ice, good 4th liner and fills a completely different need than anyone else we have in the systemIs Laine expected to start the season with Columbus?
My understanding was that these were more or less the locked down forwards
With the final spots to be fought over by:
- Gaudreau
- Monahan
- Jenner
- Fantilli
- Marchenko
- Chinakhov
- Voronkov
- Sillinger
- Kuraly
I wouldn't be too concerned about exposing Danforth to waivers, but Olivier might get claimed.
- Johnson
- Brindley
- Danforth
- Olivier
Me personally? I would take Brindley over Sillinger, Kuraly, Danforth, and Olivier. Possibly Johnson as well.
Oh trust me, I want Brindley in the lineup, but other ahead of him have earned their time. Could/should he play over guys like Sillinger? Probably, but he's gonna have to earn that spot and it shouldn't just be given to him.I see where you are coming from and I know you know CBJ better than me, but I’m telling you, the coach is going to want to play Brindley regardless of the team’s contract situation. You’re obviously a CBJ fan, are you married to any forward in the current lineup besides Fantilli?
Marchenko probably takes priority out of the gate, but you could move Brindley into any position. His motor, IQ, and speed will make him a mainstay on this roster. CBJ looked absolutely uninspired last year, you absolutely need this guy in the lineup. He brings a level of competence and compete that CBJ hasn’t had for a while.
I don't think anyone is arguing for him to be gifted a spot. But a lot of posters who have been following him for a while have the expectation that if he plays the game he's capable of, Evason will have a really hard time sending him to the AHL.Oh trust me, I want Brindley in the lineup, but other ahead of him have earned their time. Could/should he play over guys like Sillinger? Probably, but he's gonna have to earn that spot and it shouldn't just be given to him.