I hope he replaces Clayton. Three LD-RD pairings looks more balanced on paper, Bjork wouldn't have to play on his off side anymore.
Do we see a Mateychuk - Jiricek pairing?
Svozil-Jiricek
Mateychuk/Zboril-Bjork
Mateychuk/Zboril-Sweezey
Prospect Info: Denton Mateychuk 12th Overall, 2022 NHL Draft
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Svozil-Jiricek
Mateychuk/Zboril-Bjork
Mateychuk/Zboril-Sweezey
Honestly he probably won't get too much time right away, he'll have to earn his time coming in so late with no chemistry with anyone there in such a high pressure situation. If he comes in and obviously better, it's a little different but it'll be interesting to see how much the staff trusts him right away.
Did someone say chaos? Controlled Chaos??
This is a reference to the Jack Johnson - James Wisniewski pairing we once had. Yes it actually happened and it was called "Controlled Chaos".
I hope he gets some playing time, they could certainly use a boost right now. However, being down 0-2 in a best of 5 is a tough place to insert a new guy.
BTW - I'm feeling really good about that Mateychuck signed/worn CBJ preseason jersey I picked up for <$300 (already up to ~$400). It was certainly a much better deal than the $5k Fantilli game worn jersey.
Xoggz22
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Pretty sure the ECF is a 7 game series, like the Calder Cup. Only the early rounds were 5 games.
Team Cozens
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In 1 preseason game he stood out in a great way. I'm biased since I've been really high on him even pre draft but he looked stellar. Hoping he plays next game.
Aside from 1 game I've only seen him in highlights this year so can't really speak at length about the progress he's made, but at least it's encouraging to see him do an offensive play that some time ago he only could have pulled off against junior players:
He had a slap shot onetimer goal vs Rochester, that's pretty rare for him:
I still think at some point he should try playing with different sticks like Werenski ended up doing. It's hard to imagine him as an NHL PP point man with that long paddle looking thing that seems to slow all puck movement down.
He had a slap shot onetimer goal vs Rochester, that's pretty rare for him:
I still think at some point he should try playing with different sticks like Werenski ended up doing. It's hard to imagine him as an NHL PP point man with that long paddle looking thing that seems to slow all puck movement down.
Cowumbus
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Cowumbus
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Yes he was.
They both played last night and had two points each - things change.
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He’s an NHL player.
He would improve the CBJ’s chances at winning games and would improve as a player.
He would improve the CBJ’s chances at winning games and would improve as a player.
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Yep, but they have to move a player and there is no rush to do so until they can get the best return
koteka
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There is no rush on Mateychuk. Leave him in Cleveland. Let him learn how to be the big dog in professional hockey. Trade Provorov in late Jan or Feb. Then bring up Mateychuk and see how he does. He can play 25ish games in the NHL. Send him down at the end of the season and let him go on a playoff run with the Monsters. Next year he can play full time in the NHL. Clearly communicate the plan to him.
We are not going to the playoffs this season. #1 goal should be stable and proper development of guys like Mateychuk, Brindley, and LDBB.
We are not going to the playoffs this season. #1 goal should be stable and proper development of guys like Mateychuk, Brindley, and LDBB.
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