It cost about $2000 back in the early 1960s.
I would say "decent" but not "excellent".
I don’t remember him saying there were any locks except for Chabot lol. He kept repeating if you’re one of the 6 best d you’ll play. (Rarely true )
I would say any 4th line that costs 3 million dollars or less is excellent. So long as you're not burning bad money on your 4th line, you're laughing.It cost about $2000 back in the early 1960s.
I would say "decent" but not "excellent".
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Honestly I can't see anyone on a one way contract aside from Zaitsev who we're trying to move, as not being a lock. I'd guess we're open to trading Brannstrom too, but if he's signed I don't see us waiving him so he's bound to be a lock.
Having our best forward last season in Batherson on the third lines makes absolutely 0 sense. Especially with two rookies. Also I'm not sure if Formenton slept with your wife or something but nobody who knows hockey would put him on the fourth line behind a guy who's playing in the AHL this year.
I like Joseph but why is he on the top line in place of Batherson?
He showed some chemistry there in his short stint last year, I suspect he's going to get some time with skilled players this year too when injuries hit but not at the expense of Batherson.
I think Dorion was primarily suggesting that Zaitsev is not a lock to make the team. That contracts won't prevent them from dressing the 6 best d available.
I tend to agree as it is never a good idea to put a lesser player on a line with 2 better player as the opponent can target the 2 better players more easily. I prefer having 3 players who work well together.
But thats not what you build a fourth line for. You build it for energy, heavy dump and chase and to not be a defensive liability. He doesn't really bring any of that. He plays too low in the offensive zone and does not have the skating to make up for it. He thinks offence first which is a detriment on a fourth line and he isn't particularly good in the neutral zone or in the defensive zone. On top of that it would be a nightmare if the opposing coach was winning the matchup battle and getting top lines out against him. He would last one shift under DJ in that role.
The 4th line can be designed with different attributes. Some teams design it to be an energy line. Others design it to be a strong defensive line. And others design it to consist of several fillers or specialists such as a policeman, a PK specialist, a PP specialist, or a 7th D. Plus some want it to have offensive players.
I also like the idea of Formenton Pinto Joseph playing against the other teams best players. They will drive them nuts. They are so fast there wont be any room out there especially with the way Pinto can read defensive plays and comes through the middle of the ice. At home this should reallly allow the sens to expose the other teams bottom 6 as they essentially have two first lines.
