Line Combos: CBJ Roster Discussion/Line Combos/Injury Report

[VT]

I think we all understand that we're still building for the future and the team is not going to be great this year regardless of what we do.

But we do have one resource this year (forward ice time) that I'd like us to spend on some talent. There are young guys that I mentioned in my other post (Maccelli, Quinn, etc...) that could be had on the cheap that we can give opportunity to. They might also be good scorers. I am very tired of playing only 5 scoring line forwards and 7 depth forwards. It both sucks to watch and it is a waste of opportunity as far as the ice time goes.

I'm also not fully buying that Mateychuk needs to stay in the AHL. He strikes me as the exact sort of player who will be undaunted by any challenges he faces in the NHL. He would be an immediate upgrade for us and I think we're needlessly not using him. Yes I understand the value of the AHL, I've been an advocate of that approach for many of our players, I just have a harder time seeing it with Mateychuk.

I think getting as many habits as possible for a top 2 defenseman is never a bad thing. Although if Fabbro gets injured, it would be nice to get him called up. We'll see.

 

[cbjthrowaway]

assuming we're gonna see daemon hunt here in a little bit, and i'm excited to see him get some games in. obviously mateychuk would be the more exciting option but i think the plan is to let him cook until they know he can step into a second pair, 20+ minute a night type role here.

 

[majormajor]

assuming we're gonna see daemon hunt here in a little bit, and i'm excited to see him get some games in. obviously mateychuk would be the more exciting option but i think the plan is to let him cook until they know he can step into a second pair, 20+ minute a night type role here.

I would be surprised if Mateychuk is not already second pair caliber (or better).

Anyways, excited to see Daemon Hunt, if he gets the call-up.

 

[Monstershockey]

Looks like Malatesta is going to the Jackets according to AHL site.

 

[MoeBartoli]

assuming we're gonna see daemon hunt here in a little bit, and i'm excited to see him get some games in. obviously mateychuk would be the more exciting option but i think the plan is to let him cook until they know he can step into a second pair, 20+ minute a night type role here.

I’m for bringing Hunt up to see what he can do. That may be more imprortant than seeing Mateychuk as there’s great confidence already that Denton can step into a second pair role. (I have read some who aren’t convinced he’s a shoo-in, but I’m convinced he is and more importantly I think Waddell is).

 

[koteka]

But we do have one resource this year (forward ice time) that I'd like us to spend on some talent. There are young guys that I mentioned in my other post (Maccelli, Quinn, etc...) that could be had on the cheap that we can give opportunity to.

What’s the price for Quinn? Brindley? Brindley +?