Speculation: Early Predictions: Who Surprises in Training Camp/Preseason?

[UglyPuckling]

Addison cut. There goes one of the players we “addressed “ our depth with

Hyperbole? Some seem so sour these days.

 

[bert]

Addison cut. There goes one of the players we “addressed “ our depth with

Yeah wow too bad they have to cut him because the 7th overall pick is leading the team in scoring and knocking down the door.

Hyperbole? Some seem so sour these days.

Sad.

 

[Micklebot]

Addison cut. There goes one of the players we “addressed “ our depth with

He was on a PTO, not really a key piece towards addressing the depth, not that anybody was arguing he was...

 

[Burrowsaurus]

Yeah wow too bad they have to cut him because the 7th overall pick is leading the team in scoring and knocking down the door.


Sad.

I didn’t watch Addison play much. I was told some things about him. And told staios addressed the RD depth. I am genuinely shocked. Some people watched him play ALOT in Minnesota and Sam Jose

He was on a PTO, not really a key piece towards addressing the depth, not that anybody was arguing he was...

Okay man

 

[Micklebot]

I didn’t watch Addison play much. I was told some things about him. And told staios addressed the RD depth. I am genuinely shocked. Some people watched him play ALOT in Minnesota and Sam Jose


Okay man

I mean, it seems like you're the only one arguing he was the key to addressing our right side, despite us having 4 RHD on NHL contracts along with Guenette and Mantipalo in the AHL along with Yakemchuk getting drafted 7oa busting down the door

PTOs are always long shots to make the team, but hey, why let that get in the way when you can make misleading jabs,

 

[senswon]

Wonder if we'll be active on waiver wire for rd depth

 

[Good in Osgoode]

Wonder if we'll be active on waiver wire for rd depth

I would think that the emergence of Yak has taken a bit of that pressure of finding RD depth.
I guess were getting to the point in all training camps where they are making the final cuts and will see some interesting names popping up.

 

[TheNewEra]

yak is the biggest surprise in terms of that he actually looks nhl ready now

gregor surprised me with his speed, will be a solid asset with that speed

 

[Masked]

I would think that the emergence of Yak has taken a bit of that pressure of finding RD depth.

Only if they're keeping him for the year. Otherwise, it's a sign that Hamonic and JBD looked good enough that they didn't need to keep him around.

 

[Micklebot]

Only if they're keeping him for the year. Otherwise, it's a sign that Hamonic and JBD looked good enough that they didn't need to keep him around.

I though JBD had a strong camp, and Hamonic certainly looks better than last year, I have no issues with them being 6 and 7.

Yak looked great, and while I expect they'll send him back, it bodes well for the future.

I think a lot of people ignore how much the forwards play into how good the D will look. Back pressure slows guys through the NZ allowing D to maintain gaps easier, giving your D more than one outlet option makes it easier for the D to move the puck out of the Zone. Guys like Sanderson can do it on their own but most D need support and if the team gives it to them we'll be fine.

 

[GCK]

yak is the biggest surprise in terms of that he actually looks nhl ready now

gregor surprised me with his speed, will be a solid asset with that speed

Gregor replaces Joseph nicely at less than a 1/3 of the price. Sucks we had to attach a pick to unload Joseph but Dorion……

 

[Dionysus]

I though JBD had a strong camp, and Hamonic certainly looks better than last year, I have no issues with them being 6 and 7.

Yak looked great, and while I expect they'll send him back, it bodes well for the future.

I think a lot of people ignore how much the forwards play into how good the D will look. Back pressure slows guys through the NZ allowing D to maintain gaps easier, giving your D more than one outlet option makes it easier for the D to move the puck out of the Zone. Guys like Sanderson can do it on their own but most D need support and if the team gives it to them we'll be fine.

Right side depth looks fine. Left side side is the question mark for me. Even if Kleven plays well, there is not much after him. Roos, Sebrango are probably next for callups.

LD is usually easier to come by, maybe they add a depth piece of Chabot or other LD goes down. Can't see one of the RD sliding over for an extended period.

 

[Micklebot]

Right side depth looks fine. Left side side is the question mark for me. Even if Kleven plays well, there is not much after him. Roos, Sebrango are probably next for callups.

LD is usually easier to come by, maybe they add a depth piece of Chabot or other LD goes down. Can't see one of the RD sliding over for an extended period.

I thing Sebrango had a decent camp, Roos is too slow though.

Finding a LD if we have an injury of consequence shouldn't be hard though, there's always guys available.

 

[FunkySeeFunkyDoo]

I thing Sebrango had a decent camp, Roos is too slow though.

Finding a LD if we have an injury of consequence shouldn't be hard though, there's always guys available.

Have only watched one game with Sebrango but he certainly seems to move well. And the goal last night was nice.

 

[SensFanInMTL]

 

[Burrowsaurus]

I mean, it seems like you're the only one arguing he was the key to addressing our right side, despite us having 4 RHD on NHL contracts along with Guenette and Mantipalo in the AHL along with Yakemchuk getting drafted 7oa busting down the door

PTOs are always long shots to make the team, but hey, why let that get in the way when you can make misleading jabs,

Not the key. But a part of our depth solution.

 

[coladin]

As camp is now over the surprises for me were:

1. Hamonic - moves a lot better and has more edge too

2. JBD - clearly has more poise and less jitters in his game

3. Yak - what can you say. Watched his rookie games and thought he was horrible, and now he sadly goes back (but the right call)

4. Jenik - very noticeable, and he should clear and be back

5. Kleven - nice and steady and not noticeable. Perfect.

Disappointments:

1. Ostapchuk - I don't think he earned a spot. At all. At this stage he looks like Kastelic reincarnated with the same drive (or lack of it)

2. Chabot - I hope he is just doing veteran things, and he has already become brittle. They should find a way to trade him.

3. Sanderson - only because he is still taking more risks than necessary. I wish he could play as he did in his rookie season when there was more of a defensive focus.

4. Crookshank - thought he would burst out of the gates and seize the opportunity