Fabian Zetterlund traded to Ottawa

[Burrowsaurus]

Thought he was great last night

 

[Icelevel]

Yeah just needs to get one through.
The rest of his game has been good in the meantime.

 

[Bjornar Moxnes]

I hope he massacres Reimer on Tuesday.

 

[lancepitlick]

I thought he looked great last night. Speed is evident and he used his body effectively. Made a number of good plays. Only a matter of time until points come.

The lines have way more balance with Z in the top 6.

 

[Tuna99]

New team new system it's not automatic. As a winger defenisvely his details are great. Always finishes his check on the d while getting in the lane. His down low play defensively needs work but he is playing with all new players. I don't agree that his awareness isn't good enough.

To me he’s a project, I don’t think we’ll know what we have for another 2 seasons - and that’s not an insult to him I see him as a late bloomer who has a ton to learn and with the new culture in Ottawa they will coach him up and he’ll eventually find a roll that suits him on the team.

To me right now he is a 4th liner some night and a top 6 other nights depending on the matchups and opponents style. He’s still far from being an every night top 6 on a winning team

 

[Nova Stutzlia]

How many games has he played with Tim?
I think it's 3.
That wouldn't be enough to establish 100% chemistry.

So, I think, the question is: How many more games do they wait before putting Brady back with Tim again?

 

[Do Make Say Think]

Looks solid, just can't finish, like most of the team.

I wonder what kind of moves/coaching strategy change we need to make to help that because it is a big problem!

 

[bert]

To me he’s a project, I don’t think we’ll know what we have for another 2 seasons - and that’s not an insult to him I see him as a late bloomer who has a ton to learn and with the new culture in Ottawa they will coach him up and he’ll eventually find a roll that suits him on the team.

To me right now he is a 4th liner some night and a top 6 other nights depending on the matchups and opponents style. He’s still far from being an every night top 6 on a winning team

You've come to this conclusion this quickly?... he has played what 3 or 4 games away from the 4th line. Two of which he had 5 shots. I think you need more patience.

 

[vandelay]

Looks solid, just can't finish, like most of the team.

I wonder what kind of moves/coaching strategy change we need to make to help that because it is a big problem!

? A big problem? I'm not sure I'd call it a problem, let alone a big one. Next year, depending on what happens personnel wise, it could become an issue. But they're middle of the pack this year after learning to play defense.

 

[Burrowsaurus]

How many games has he played with Tim?
I think it's 3.
That wouldn't be enough to establish 100% chemistry.

So, I think, the question is: How many more games do they wait before putting Brady back with Tim again?

The chemistry is there tho. He’s just not scoring

 

[bicboi64]

It';s frustrating that he hasn't buried a few yet, but the chemistry is building and he's not a liability on the line. It'll click soon enough

 

[vandelay]

You've come to this conclusion this quickly?... he has played what 3 or 4 games away from the 4th line. Two of which he had 5 shots. I think you need more patience.

I agree, patience is needed. I also agree with the assessment thus far. Seems like a poor man's debrincat. Stronger on the puck but no snipes yet.

 

[Bjornar Moxnes]

Would y'all rather have Zetterlund or Quinn, assuming the Sabres were willing to give us Quinn instead of the 2nd (Probably not, they most likely would have asked for Greig)?

 

[bert]

I agree, patience is needed. I also agree with the assessment thus far. Seems like a poor man's debrincat. Stronger on the puck but no snipes yet.

He is faster and competes way harder. Not as skilled though. He also makes 1.6 million not 8.

 

[bert]

Would y'all rather have Zetterlund or Quinn, assuming the Sabres were willing to give us Quinn instead of the 2nd (Probably not, they most likely would have asked for Greig)?

Theres no way they would have traded Quinn for that.

 

[bicboi64]

Would y'all rather have Zetterlund or Quinn, assuming the Sabres were willing to give us Quinn instead of the 2nd (Probably not, they most likely would have asked for Greig)?

Quinn has a lot more potential, but not sure if he'd fit the type of roster Staios wants to build. Quinn isn't as physical as Zetterlund and that might affect how they want the lines to play, Quinn would score a shit ton of goals though on Stu's lines

 

[Golden_Jet]

Would y'all rather have Zetterlund or Quinn, assuming the Sabres were willing to give us Quinn instead of the 2nd (Probably not, they most likely would have asked for Greig)?

I’d say zero chance, Quinn is traded for a second.

 

[HSF]

Would y'all rather have Zetterlund or Quinn, assuming the Sabres were willing to give us Quinn instead of the 2nd (Probably not, they most likely would have asked for Greig)?

Why would Buffalo trade Quinn for Zetterlund?

Zero chance.

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

I thought he looked great last night. Clearly developing chemistry with Stu and keeps up with his speed better than Giroux can. I hope they stick with it. The goals will come.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Would y'all rather have Zetterlund or Quinn, assuming the Sabres were willing to give us Quinn instead of the 2nd (Probably not, they most likely would have asked for Greig)?

Quinn no way we get him for a 2nd

 

[vandelay]

He is faster and competes way harder. Not as skilled though. He also makes 1.6 million not 8.

I said poor. Didn't say how poor.
More compete but debrincat with Ottawa is the worst version of debrincat regarding his compete level.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Thought he was great last night

he had a better game last night...great is pushing it

 

[Hotsam Batcho]

Can't say he hasn't had great scoring opportunities playing with Stu.

Needs to start potting some chances.

 

[Nova Stutzlia]

The chemistry is there tho. He’s just not scoring

To some extent, yes.
I see some room to grow, hopefully to the point where we see a few easy tap ins.

 

[SpezDispenser]

He and Perron were 2 guys we desperately needed. Really strong along the boards and will contribute offensively (although Zett hasn't yet). I really tip my hat to Staois on the Perron signing. I was miffed when he didn't play etc, but he has been dynamite.

I seriously think Zetterlund's core rivals Alfie's and that says a lot