Player Discussion: dylan samberg

[Whileee]

Maybe one day Niku will be allowed to play too.

I expect that Samberg will push Niku down the depth chart, and when Heinola is ready it will be even harder for Niku to climb the depth chart.

 

[surixon]

I'm with you that he hasn't been given a chance, but if it didn't happen last year when our lineup featured players like Bitetto, Sbisa, Dahlstrom, and Beaulieu I don't think it's going to happen. I hope he gets traded, I'm curious to see what he can do in this league.

He just isn't safe enough in his own end and with the puck for Maurice.

Now to be fair he hasn't really taken advantage of his opportunities like some of our other younger players like Harkins, Appelton etc have.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

Very good news! Did he have one more year left or was he due to be a FA this summer?

Another year, plus waiting until Aug 15.

 

[John Agar]

I expect that Samberg will push Niku down the depth chart, and when Heinola is ready it will be even harder for Niku to climb the depth chart.

Getting pushed down is a good thing...

Means we have more depth with potential... more competition for the spots... competition is good...

And when the eventual injuries come... more competency...



PS.. oops... now I've done it... I'm holding the top 4 threads currently with posts... not sure this is good... or maybe you all went to lunch... I made Myself a Tuna Melt at 11...

 

[surixon]

I expect that Samberg will push Niku down the depth chart, and when Heinola is ready it will be even harder for Niku to climb the depth chart.

He's competing with Poolman for that third pair RD slot imo and we know that Maurice prefers the types of tools Poolman has more.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

Are we even allowed to have good news anymore???

I am so glad this kid signed. Given our D, do you folks figure he's a lock to play on the big club next year?

I'd say about as close as you can get to a lock for a player who hasn't played a single pro game yet. The question will be whether he can handle 2nd pair duty yet or will he start on the 3rd pair?

 

[BatVader]

D corps looking better.
Here’s what I’d do..

Morrissey - DeMelo
Samberg - Pionk
Beaulieu - Poolman
Dahlstrom

 

[puck stoppa]

He's competing with Poolman for that third pair RD slot imo and we know that Maurice prefers the types of tools Poolman has more.

Niku can start with Poolman while we have a vet #7. Let Heinola get stronger in ahl.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

Maybe one day Niku will be allowed to play too.

I think we should trade him while his value is high.

 

[BatVader]

I think we should trade him while his value is high.

Agree 100%
With Samberg and Heinola coming up, Niku is expendable and at his age and position, valuable in trade.
I’d look at packaging him with our 1st and a young forward for a 2C

 

[surixon]

Niku can start with Poolman while we have a vet #7. Let Heinola get stronger in ahl.

Jets need a dmen to expose to the expansion draft that will need to have met the minimal game requirement. I vet 7 dmen doesn't fulfill that. There will be an every day vet player in the lineup to meet that condition.

 

[jetsforever]

I definitely expected this, but good to hear nonetheless
Now he can start getting prepped for next year in Winnipeg!

 

[ocdaddy]

You spelled “good enough” wrong.

Niku getting beat 1 on 1 when the Rags were in town is in the same column of the Oduya pizza IMO. Not easily forgotten.

Not sure if Hamonic is necessary given Poolmans play the last few weeks of games. Especially if De Melo signs.

 

[GeorgeJETson]

George JETson approved!

 

[JetsWillFly4Ever]

Best news since the season ended! I definitely thought there was at least a chance he would try to go the UFA route so this is awesome.

 

[jgimp]

f*** yeah! The wife’s getting some tonight!

 

[RustyCat]

He is something we are missing with all the departures the past year. Size,skill and Mobility. I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up playing with Pionk next season

Who do you think he compares stylistically to?

 

[BatVader]

f*** yeah! The wife’s getting some tonight!

Some what?
Purell... N95 masks...

 

[MrBoJangelz71]

f*** yeah! The wife’s getting some tonight!

Lol, and if that dont make her feel special....

 

[surixon]

Who do you think he compares stylistically to?

McDonough is a solid comp.

 

[puck stoppa]

Jets need a dmen to expose to the expansion draft that will need to have met the minimal game requirement. I vet 7 dmen doesn't fulfill that. There will be an every day vet player in the lineup to meet that condition.

How many games are needed? Cause a vet will get 30-40

 

[surixon]

How many games are needed? Cause a vet will get 30-40

I think 70 ish over two years and 40 over the season before.

 

[Hunter368]

Good news

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Visitor here.

I have not followed much this prospect. I have followed lots of Sami Niku and know how good he is and how much potential he carries.
So i'm asking, why is this Dylan Samberg considered better what Niku?.

Dylan Samberg
21 years old 43rd overall pick, no pro hockey experience, doesn't bring (too) much puck possession/skill/skating ability, right?.
Is big bodied and strong, good in his own end,yes? - what else?.

Sami Niku has already 389 pro games under his belt, better skater?, better offensive abilities?, better passer?
already proven pro player, yes?

+ Niku has experience from Champion Hockey League, Hlinka/Gretzky, Youth Olympics...

Why/how would no pro experience 21 year old unproven NCAA player automatically jump over
23 year old nearly 400 pro game, already proven pro player?????. Where's the logic in that?????

 

[Weezeric]

Samberg-pionk is the new Morrissey-Trouba.