Confirmed with Link: CBJ sign Bittner to 3 yr ELC
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I have never understood this line of thinking. I think he will be playing with players as good or better than those guys in the NHL if he makes it that far. So, who he played with in juniors doesn't matter. All he has proven is he is good when playing with good players. So, if he keeps playing with good players, he should continue to be good. What sets players apart is when they make other players good. We don't know if he can do that yet, but he doesn't really have to either.
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RD...kinda my point, we know he's good with good players can he still be good w/o them.
DSL...welll, yeah, that is what they're doing. ..sure, I just didn't understand the rush
DSL...welll, yeah, that is what they're doing. ..sure, I just didn't understand the rush
"Bittner's dedication, conviction have him on NHL path" from the Bluejackets.com
I thought this was bit odd choice of words for a headline, especially with Bittner in the 'Blackhawks' jersey. What next? Go after Patrick Bither, who I guess is still UFA?
"Bittner's dedication, conviction have him on NHL path" from the Bluejackets.com
I thought this was bit odd choice of words for a headline, especially with Bittner in the 'Blackhawks' jersey. What next? Go after Patrick Bither, who I guess is still UFA?
Technically it's a Winterhawk jersey but I couldn't care less.
Well that was quick. I expect to see him on the CBJ sooner rather than later. This guy feels like a Jenner/Dano kind of path to me.
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http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog.php?post_id=70531
decent little blurb...the WOWY numbers are interesting, but a small sample size...but still points to my "surprised they didn't wait a bit longer" thought...
decent little blurb...the WOWY numbers are interesting, but a small sample size...but still points to my "surprised they didn't wait a bit longer" thought...
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please tell me what opinions to have...since no one is allowed to have them on a discussion board...I'll defer to whatever you think from now on
the point is, we're near the contract limit...we didn't have to be in a hurry and sign him right away...
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You seem to think just because someone has a differing opinion than you do means I'm telling you that you need to think like I do. I disagree with your opinion, I stated why. Never did I say you were wrong, I said who the hell cares. This 'discussion board' is supposed to have differing opinions. Jesus.
I'm not sold on Bittner yet. That being said I don't think the contract is a bad thing, he still knows he has to prove himself if he wants to have a career. There's no doubt Petan and Bjorkstrand helped with those numbers. However that doesn't mean he won't be able to reproduce those numbers this season, but he's going to have to be one of the main cogs on the offense.
I'm really excited to go see him play this season.
I'm really excited to go see him play this season.
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you said "who the hell cares" ...well, I apparently do or else I wouldn't have mentioned it...
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You're right as long as he plays in juniors this year which because he is only 18 now I think he has to. Also I believe for purposes of his ELC he can slide 2 years because he doesn't turn 19 until November. So I don't think the rush thing is a big concern at this point.
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I can't get behind the "I don't get the signing" comments ... you are all entitled to your opinion, but as someone who's watched Bittner play for three years, I'll try to sway you 
. I loved the pick and I love that the team has signed him to an ELC this early on. Perhaps it will sway many of the Mike Reilly "Sky is Falling" discussions away from Paul Bittner for the next year and a half ...
Fact is, Bittner is a big kid that is a very good skater, has a great shot, and plays hard in all three zones. He can score in a variety of ways and was as big a part of the top line in Portland as Bjorkstrand and Petan were ... he's just a year younger than both. At the very least, his size, work ethic, and all-around abilities are going to allow him to be a third line player in the NHL.
I have no issue with the signing -- let's not forget that Bittner is already heading into his 19 year old season this year. This would be no different than drafting a kid at 18 and sending him back to junior for a year before signing him. Bittner has three years of CHL hockey under his belt. By now, anyone who gets paid to be a scout should know everything there is to know about him ... you don't need to see him play without star players for that. If his numbers drop without Petan and Bjorkstrand, that's fine ... it doesn't change the fact that the kid can play hockey.
. I loved the pick and I love that the team has signed him to an ELC this early on. Perhaps it will sway many of the Mike Reilly "Sky is Falling" discussions away from Paul Bittner for the next year and a half ...Fact is, Bittner is a big kid that is a very good skater, has a great shot, and plays hard in all three zones. He can score in a variety of ways and was as big a part of the top line in Portland as Bjorkstrand and Petan were ... he's just a year younger than both. At the very least, his size, work ethic, and all-around abilities are going to allow him to be a third line player in the NHL.
I have no issue with the signing -- let's not forget that Bittner is already heading into his 19 year old season this year. This would be no different than drafting a kid at 18 and sending him back to junior for a year before signing him. Bittner has three years of CHL hockey under his belt. By now, anyone who gets paid to be a scout should know everything there is to know about him ... you don't need to see him play without star players for that. If his numbers drop without Petan and Bjorkstrand, that's fine ... it doesn't change the fact that the kid can play hockey.
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