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

[barriers]

 

[OKR]

Lambert gon shut the haters up

 

[CowbellConray]

Good for him. Will be interesting to see where he ends up in this league

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Sounds like he's making his debut tonight.

 

[Bounces R Way]

1st game and 1st point

 

[CrosbyStaalsAndNash]

Great play along the boards to keep the play alive in the offensive zone by Lambert!

 

[Whileee]

Lambert had a really good game. The interesting thing is that he seems to be able to play the same game at the NHL level as at the AHL level because he can play at top speed. He has really improved his vision and puck management.

 

[howkie]

Ahh, so many wrote him at the draft, and many discarded his season in WHL, but man Winnipeg is out of crows now. First many of us Jet-fans need to eat beacuse the team is good, and then Winnipeg need to serve "experts" crow beacuse their bad takes on Lambert...

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

I thought he looked great last night. Seems like he's ready to be an impact player, wouldn't be surprised to see him get pulled into playoff games if Winnipeg struggles to score.

 

[ffh]

I thought he looked great last night. Seems like he's ready to be an impact player, wouldn't be surprised to see him get pulled into playoff games if Winnipeg struggles to score.

Not a chance. Like zero chance. He is still minimum 1/2 year away possibly full year. He needs to get much stronger.

 

[CrosbyStaalsAndNash]

Ahh, so many wrote him at the draft, and many discarded his season in WHL, but man Winnipeg is out of crows now. First many of us Jet-fans need to eat beacuse the team is good, and then Winnipeg need to serve "experts" crow beacuse their bad takes on Lambert...

I couldn't believe the league allowed him to fall to us at pick #30. I was, and still am ecstatic about him being a Winnipeg Jet. He'll be the next player jersey I get

32/32 teams would 100% take a player with the speed, skill and confidence of Nik Ehlers, but who can play center. Nevermind taking him at 30th overall AFTER drafting Rutger Mcgroarty 14th.

Chevy following that 1st round up by taking Elias Salomonsson 55th overall is gonna be studied by future GMs and front offices as one of the all time great drafts.

 

[BuiumSaveUs]

Never should’ve fallen as far as he did and I hate that the Jets scooped him up

 

[Boonk]

I remember being excited yet skeptical about this pick. I thought someone in the 20s wouldve at least taken a shot at him and I was beyond stunned to hear us selecting him at 30. You could see the potential of the talent he had but was just missing the execution at the pro level and didnt really fit the mold or playstyle of Liiga & Finnish NJT.

He really hit his stride in the WHL with Seattle and in his first full AHL season as a center has officially blown the doors open. Sky is the limit for him here in Winnipeg.

I couldn't believe the league allowed him to fall to us at pick #30. I was, and still am ecstatic about him being a Winnipeg Jet. He'll be the next player jersey I get

32/32 teams would 100% take a player with the speed, skill and confidence of Nik Ehlers, but who can play center. Nevermind taking him at 30th overall AFTER drafting Rutger Mcgroarty 14th.

Chevy following that 1st round up by taking Elias Salomonsson 55th overall is gonna be studied by future GMs and front offices as one of the all time great drafts.

The 2022 draft is actually turning out to be one of the best drafts this org has ever had. McGoarty, Lambert, and Salomonsson all in one foul swoop is clean work by Chevy and the scouting dept.

 

[Whileee]

As noted above, not only is Lambert trending to be a good NHLer, but the #55 pick Salomonsson is trending to be a really good RD. He's still just 19, but has been playing as the #1 D for his SHL team that has just reached the Finals.

Note that the Jets got both of those picks (to select Lambert and Salomonsson) in the Copp trade to the NYR (they also got goalie Milic, who is now their #1 AHL goalie as an AHL rookie).

Chevy has been on fire since the 2022 Trade Deadline.

 

[ello]

Lamberts certainly as flashy as you can get. Best skater we’ve had since Ehlers and plays centre.

Contrary to some of the slightly over zealous Jets fans his brain certainly isn’t up to par with his hands and feet and especially late in shifts I noticed he relies on a lot of hope plays and doesn’t seem to know what he’s going to do with the puck before he gets it. Seems very slight too.

Regardless though, with those tools he doesn’t have think like Kucherov to be an impact NHLer and he certainly makes games exciting to watch and it’s VERY exciting that a cup contender has a prospect of this caliber

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Sounds like Lambert has been impressing again, had a beautiful goal and slick primary assist last night.

 

[Svedu]

Let's hope the Jets doesn't ruin a Finnish or European talent once again... Laine, Heinola, Vesalainen, Kupari, Nikkanen, Spacek, Swedes... No matter the level of these prospects, European prospects have been mishandled pretty darn good in the Jets system.
I would argue that Laine and Heinola are and were pretty special prospects and that the latter would've probably succeeded better in another organization. Speculating of course but still.

Lambert is probably up there with these two or will eventually be. If not rushed and if the organization can let him have some up and downs and mature I honestly believe he could end up being one of the Jets best players in a couple of years. Those tools are just exceptional. Funny thing is that Kupari was a bit of a light version of Lambert when younger. A whole lot of tools but lacking toolbox. But Lamberts strengths are top end elite.

Lambert and Chibrikov could become a really interesting duo. Lots of skill and speed. Throw in a clever big man who likes to get dirty in front of the net and it could be something special.

 

[Huffer]

The narrative that Finnish prospects have been mishandled by the Jets is hilarious. Propagated by some obviously fragile Finnish journalists for clicks and some fragile Finnish fans.

Ironically it's only been once the Jets got Lambert out of Finland and then to the CHL and the AHL that he's "developed".

 

[Svedu]

The narrative that Finnish prospects have been mishandled by the Jets is hilarious. Propagated by some obviously fragile Finnish journalists for clicks and some fragile Finnish fans.

Ironically it's only been once the Jets got Lambert out of Finland and then to the CHL and the AHL that he's "developed".

Lol! Others are fragile if they have another opinion than yourself? Classic.

Yeah, go on and don't mention Heinola at all. Suits someones narrative. Laughable really, you mention one out of what? Plenty of Finnish players and you believe you are making a valid point?

Vesalainen was always a questionable prospect for me but it's still a lot easier to state the opposite than what you are trying to make it sound like.

Also, the Jets fans seem to be one of the most bitter here at HFboards. Feels like a majority bash or criticize Laine. Therefor I hope he will tear it up for the Canadiens and especially when facing the Jets.

 

[Romang67]

The narrative that Finnish prospects have been mishandled by the Jets is hilarious. Propagated by some obviously fragile Finnish journalists for clicks and some fragile Finnish fans.

Ironically it's only been once the Jets got Lambert out of Finland and then to the CHL and the AHL that he's "developed".

Really reminds you of when Laine did his "developing" in Finland after being drafted by the Jets. Strength, conditioning, no skating, and has spent the past 4 seasons injured.

 

[DingerMcSlapshot]

Lambert is going to be a really good player.

 

[Huffer]

Lol! Others are fragile if they have another opinion than yourself? Classic.

Yeah, go on and don't mention Heinola at all. Suits someones narrative. Laughable really, you mention one out of what? Plenty of Finnish players and you believe you are making a valid point?

Vesalainen was always a questionable prospect for me but it's still a lot easier to state the opposite than what you are trying to make it sound like.

Also, the Jets fans seem to be one of the most bitter here at HFboards. Feels like a majority bash or criticize Laine. Therefor I hope he will tear it up for the Canadiens and especially when facing the Jets.

Maybe you should explain how the Jets have mishandled Finnish prospects then? Instead of baseless claims?

Laine? His best seasons were in Winnipeg. Most Jets fans think fondly of Laine as well.

Heinola? He's been close and would have made the team last year but fractured his ankle. He's got a good chance to make it this year. He hadn't clearly taken someone else's spot before. I've been a Heinola backer, and wouldn't have had an issue with him getting more NHL time. But he has to beat someone as well. He wasn't taking a spot from Morrissey or Dillon. And he wasn't taking a spot from Samberg.

Vesalainen? His skating never improved and he didn't develop into a NHL caliber player. That's not on the Jets.

Kupari? You mean the player drafted and developed by the Kings and only came to the Jets last year in a trade at 24? Love to know the Jets faults on his "development".

Nikannen? He's a low scoring 4th round pick who's been low scoring in the AHL. He's not NHL caliber and you wouldn't know his name if he wasn't Finnish.

No Jets fans are bitter about Finnish prospects. Lot's of good memories of Laine, and Heinola is looking to earn his spot this year. Reading the handwringing Finnish articles by the same reporter, the bitterness is clearly one-sided, and coming from some conspiracy made up in his mind. Looks like some easily drink his cool aid.


Happy to see how Heinola might look this year, and happy to have Lambert who's looking good so far though. Guess that doesn't fit the narrative though.

 

[howkie]

Lol! Others are fragile if they have another opinion than yourself? Classic.

Yeah, go on and don't mention Heinola at all. Suits someones narrative. Laughable really, you mention one out of what? Plenty of Finnish players and you believe you are making a valid point?

Vesalainen was always a questionable prospect for me but it's still a lot easier to state the opposite than what you are trying to make it sound like.

Also, the Jets fans seem to be one of the most bitter here at HFboards. Feels like a majority bash or criticize Laine. Therefor I hope he will tear it up for the Canadiens and especially when facing the Jets.

How about guy taken 4th same year as Laine, Jets fault? another one was taken fifth same year.. where is he? I dont know but be damn it was Jets fault because he did not score 40 goals from the blue line. All the finish defensmen from 2017 draft? Jets fault again I guess cuz we didnt draft them and ruin them. Heinola has had some bad luck with injuries, and with the bad states of Jets blue line, we need him more than ever.

 

[Buffdog]

Lol! Others are fragile if they have another opinion than yourself? Classic.

Yeah, go on and don't mention Heinola at all. Suits someones narrative. Laughable really, you mention one out of what? Plenty of Finnish players and you believe you are making a valid point?

Vesalainen was always a questionable prospect for me but it's still a lot easier to state the opposite than what you are trying to make it sound like.

Also, the Jets fans seem to be one of the most bitter here at HFboards. Feels like a majority bash or criticize Laine. Therefor I hope he will tear it up for the Canadiens and especially when facing the Jets.

Are you Finnish?

It's seems like only Finns complain about how the Jets handle their countrymen

The reality is that plenty of Finns bust on other teams too. Kotkaniemi, Kakko, Poolparty, Juolevi... I'm sure I'm forgetting someone

 

[Svedu]

Are you Finnish?

It's seems like only Finns complain about how the Jets handle their countrymen

The reality is that plenty of Finns bust on other teams too. Kotkaniemi, Kakko, Poolparty, Juolevi... I'm sure I'm forgetting someone

And a lot of finns make it as well. Lame answer bud.