C/W Brad Lambert (2022, 30th, WPG) Part 3

[ponder]

Even if he dont make it as a big point producer, could he not become a good bottom 6 player in NHL due to his speed and grit?

I wouldn't call him gritty, but yeah, even if he doesn't become a legit top 6 NHLer, I could see him carving out a quality Hagelin/Grabner type career, a speedy middle-6 tweener.

 

[Bubbles]

Scratched again. Here come the haters!

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Lambert healthy scratch tonight. Would be fitting if first junior game is against the ICE.

They had announced already this morning that his debut will be on the 13th vs Prince Albert

 

[superdeluxe]

They had announced already this morning that his debut will be on the 13th vs Prince Albert

Well there ya go!

 

[superdeluxe]

Long time coming

 

[Bubbles]

Long time coming

What a lineup! And Dach and Ciona are out still.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

First WHL goal

 

[Bubbles]

First WHL goal

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Also named 1st star in his debut with Tbirds

 

[BKarchitect]

Gotta feel good for the kid! Fresh start in the right level and environment.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Gotta feel good for the kid! Fresh start in the right level and environment.

Yup... He shoulda been in the WHL from the start of this season

 

[TheFinnishTrap]

Looked pretty comfortable, I think he will do well. Should have gone to the WHL a year or two ago instead of bouncing around in Liiga.

 

[Czechboy]

He should tear the WHL up. Wishing him well, think it's a good landing spot. I stick with he's the next Andrew Cogliano.

 

[95snipes]

I thought he looked really good. He was flying out there which is no surprise and was dominating the puck the entire game. Naturally chemistry with Davidson and easily could have had a few more points. No doubt he's a star at the WHL level. Winnipeg is good too, but Seattle is going to be a tough beat for anyone.

 

[FinPanda]

He is where he should've been a while ago. better late than never

 

[Jukurit]

Scouching right now reading this thread about his Golden Prospect not fulfilling his wild expectations lmao

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From Scouching's World Juniors recap:

"I look at Brad Lambert being almost alone on this team as a high pace player who can drive possession into the offensive zone and pressure opponents out of their comfort zone and was often left with little support as the first man in on offensive rushes. In turn, this leads to turnovers and limited offensive potential, and in turn he landed himself once again in the coach's doghouse."

Classic "Lambert's teammates and coach are the problem" excuse.

 

[ijuka]

From Scouching's World Juniors recap:

"I look at Brad Lambert being almost alone on this team as a high pace player who can drive possession into the offensive zone and pressure opponents out of their comfort zone and was often left with little support as the first man in on offensive rushes. In turn, this leads to turnovers and limited offensive potential, and in turn he landed himself once again in the coach's doghouse."

Classic "Lambert's teammates and coach are the problem" excuse.

A part of it might be an excuse but the Finnish coaching style of viivelähtö and träppi isn't exactly Lambert's forte.

 

[Ippenator]

A part of it might be an excuse but the Finnish coaching style of viivelähtö and träppi isn't exactly Lambert's forte.

His forte isn’t playing against tight and organized defences generally. His forte isn’t Liiga play, his forte isn’t AHL play, his forte isn’t WJC level of junior hockey and his forte definitely isn’t NHL play. Although he is fast on his skates, he is slow and bad with his decision making. This is why he is especially in trouble when he plays in adult leagues that take away time and space.

 

[Bubbles]

2nd straight game he's a healthy scratch. Anyone know more? He started off well.

 

[MardyBum]

2nd straight game he's a healthy scratch. Anyone know more? He started off well.

Visa stuff.

 

[lomiller1]

2nd straight game he's a healthy scratch. Anyone know more? He started off well.

As noted above he still has visa issues to sort out. He can't play games in the US yet.

 

[Jukurit]

Still only played 2 WHL games? How is he having these visa issues? Couldn't they sort these things out before?

I do think that Jets management screwed up here. Rushed Lambert to AHL and kept him there for a while even though he clearly wasn't ready for AHL. Should've obviously started the season in WHL. Instead of 3 points in 14 games in AHL he could have over point per game pace in 30+ games in WHL right now. Maybe get a boost of confidence from scoring points and take that confidence to WJC too and actually do something useful there.

This was clear mismanagement by Jets IMO.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Still only played 2 WHL games? How is he having these visa issues? Couldn't they sort these things out before?

I do think that Jets management screwed up here. Rushed Lambert to AHL and kept him there for a while even though he clearly wasn't ready for AHL. Should've obviously started the season in WHL. Instead of 3 points in 14 games in AHL he could have over point per game pace in 30+ games in WHL right now. Maybe get a boost of confidence from scoring points and take that confidence to WJC too and actually do something useful there.

This was clear mismanagement by Jets IMO.

He was playing very well in the AHL before getting COVID. Since then he's not looked like himself - his first step has been noticeably weaker.

 

[Isaac Nootin]

What are these Visa issues? Was he not allowed to play AHL games in the US as well? Pardon my ignorance.

 

[Jukurit]

He was playing very well in the AHL before getting COVID. Since then he's not looked like himself - his first step has been noticeably weaker.

Doesn't get COVID if he plays in WHL