Prospect Info: Cedar Park

[Kcb12345]

Rockford makes it 3-2 5 minutes into the 3rd

 

[starsfan86]

Rockford makes it 3-2 5 minutes into the 3rd

Would be hilarious if they gave Stankoven the night off just because.

 

[piqued]

This Rockford color guy is Don Cherry levels borderline racist

 

[Kcb12345]

4-2 game almost halfway through the 3rd. Texas loss incoming

 

[piqued]

Brutal turnover by Gavin White at the offensive blueline, 4-2 Rockford

 

[starsfan86]

Brutal turnover by Gavin White at the offensive blueline, 4-2 Rockford

@David Castillo wont like that one.

 

[TangoMcBride]

This Rockford color guy is Don Cherry levels borderline racist

You've gotta be extra racist for it to be noticeable during a hockey game.

 

[piqued]

Matt Murray just isn't very good. A 3rd goalie should be on the deadline shopping list.

 

[piqued]

Great work by Kyrou and Bourque, Blumel finishes it off with a one-timer

 

[piqued]

Bourque is a lot like Johnston with his relentless puck hounding and is always a threat to regain possession

 

[Kcb12345]

Kyrou makes it 1-0 Texas less than a minute into the game

 

[Zapp]

Kyrou makes it 1-0 Texas less than a minute into the game

“Piqued likes this”

 

[Kcb12345]

Beautiful shot and nice pass by Bourque too

 

[Kcb12345]

Texas down 2-1 at the end of the 2nd. 2 quick goals

 

[Hull Fan]

@Kcb12345 I've only seen a little but from my eye Blumel doesn't have the vision/IQ for a traditional top 6 role. My question now is does he have any defensive chops to where he'd be an option for the 4th line next year. Assuming Faska goes for cap purposes, all that's left is Steel. Signing another Steel like player would be ideal that still leaves a possible 12th/13th forward role. What's your take on him these days?

 

[Kcb12345]

@Kcb12345 I've only seen a little but from my eye Blumel doesn't have the vision/IQ for a traditional top 6 role. My question now is does he have any defensive chops to where he'd be an option for the 4th line next year. Assuming Faska goes for cap purposes, all that's left is Steel. Signing another Steel like player would be ideal that still leaves a possible 12th/13th forward role. What's your take on him these days?

I 100% agree with your take on his vision/IQ. He's got a good shot but I'm not a huge fan of the rest of his offensive game. It's not bad at the AHL level but it's also the type that doesn't translate to the NHL. He's got a superstar mentality at the AHL level despite not being one, imo.

His defensive game doesn't stand out much, but no one defends really on Texas so it's tough to judge because as a result I don't find myself paying attention to that area of their game as much.

I think the Texas coaching staff trusts him enough (out there shorthanded, empty net, etc) but that's not saying a whole lot. Overall, he'd probably be fine in a 4th line role. He'd have to adapt his game that's for sure.

I'm trying to think of comparable players to him, but I'm coming up blank. Maybe Artturi Lehkonen before he joined the Avs. That's sorta what I view his highest potential as

Realistically, he probably becomes a shooter version of Sam Steel.

 

[Kcb12345]

Stranges dances to the slot and scores to put Texas up 1-0. With Stankoven out for the foreseeable future he has a great opportunity to make a name for himself down in Texas

 

[Kcb12345]

Kyrou has had an excellent start to this game for Texas through a period and a couple of minutes. Been very dynamic in the O zone so far. Dancing out there

 

[Kcb12345]

Brutal turnover by Karow and it's 1-1. Breakaway goal

 

[Kcb12345]

Beautiful passing from Kyrou and Stranges to setup Bäck for a point blank chance. He gets stopped, but Mastrodanato buries the rebound to make it 2-1 Texas.

Stranges will get an assist but Kyrou won't cause Bäck didn't bury the original chance.

2 points tonight for Stranges

 

[Kcb12345]

Bourque with the empty netter and Texas is gonna win 3-1

 

[starsfan86]

Nice

 

[Kcb12345]

Blumel puts Texas up 1-0 with an early PP goal. Great pass by Bourque

Kyrou scores. He was great last game, good start tonight too. 2-0 Texas 2 quick goals

 

[Kcb12345]

Zellweger makes it 2-1 after a Wheatcroft penalty. Texas still up

 

[Kcb12345]

Another beautiful pass from Bourque and Bäck has a tap-in on the powerplay. 3-1 Texas

Textbook Bourque one-time pass to the front of the net