GDT: Game #32: Utah HC @ Minnesota - 6:00pm MST - Utah16, Arizona61

[Jakey53]

I disagree he is a below average hockey player. He plays well defensively and does lots of little things that contributes to winning hockey. He may not be a #1 center but he is not below average.

Hayton is a 3C. Put in a position to succeed but doesn't have the talent to be 1C. Hayton would be very valuable at 3C, but our C depth is crap at the moment.

 

[Jakey53]

Ok, I need someone to tell me what Hayton does besides defense that is average or above?

I know it's not Speed, Playmaking Ability, Scoring - all below average

BA gave Hayton a 2yr. show me contract. That's why drafting is so important. Hayton and Soderstrom were two wasted picks.

 

[lanky]

6-1-1 in December so far

 

[LittlePipes]

At this point, the team is playing really very good by NHL standards - which is the highest standard in the world of hockey - so I am going to enjoy the heck out of it and not critique less than perfect play by any of the team members ( though I will silently grind my molars when Cole takes another penalty).

 

[Vinny Boombatz]

Guenther is so good. Glad he's on the team.

Thanks OEL!!

Just think that it's arguable that we got the best pick in the 2021 draft

Powers, Beniers, McTavish, Luke Hughes, Johnson, Edvinsson, Eklund, Clarke, Guenther

 

[Jakey53]

Just think that it's arguable that we got the best pick in the 2021 draft

Powers, Beniers, McTavish, Luke Hughes, Johnson, Edvinsson, Eklund, Clarke, Guenther

One year does not make a career.

 

[Vinny Boombatz]

One year does not make a career.

I know, all I'm saying that in a re-draft as of today he'd be my pick.

 

[Mangosteen]

BA gave Hayton a 2yr. show me contract. That's why drafting is so important. Hayton and Soderstrom were two wasted picks.

2022-23 628 draw percentage. Wins the draw starts with possession. Hayton is very valuable to this team

 

[Jakey53]

I know, all I'm saying that in a re-draft as of today he'd be my pick.

Hard to dispute that. Finally getting a couple high draft picks that are working out.

 

[Jakey53]

2022-23 628 draw percentage. Wins the draw starts with possession. Hayton is very valuable to this team

Where in hell are you getting that stat? Why are you looking a 22-23 to begin with?

 

[Coyotedroppings]

That’s a huge win in so many ways, no the least of which is getting it done while playing a mediocre overall game.

Hayton? Poor kid, he’s got talent, we’ve seen it. Question becomes does he have the ability to execute consistently, at this point that would be a no. He seems to be lacking the confidence to consistently bring offensive talent….. or maybe it’s just the former.

He’s still valuable. @Jakey53 stated he’s a 3C, that’s average in the line-up and above average positionally and I agree with his valuation.

Where in hell are you getting that stat? Why are you looking a 22-23 to begin with?

I haven’t looked, but i believe our decline in f/o wins is due to Barrett not taking pp draws.

 

[Jakey53]

That’s a huge win in so many ways, no the least of which is getting it done while playing a mediocre overall game.

Hayton? Poor kid, he’s got talent, we’ve seen it. Question becomes does he have the ability to execute consistently, at this point that would be a no. He seems to be lacking the confidence to consistently bring offensive talent….. or maybe it’s just the former.

He’s still valuable. @Jakey53 stated he’s a 3C, that’s average in the line-up and above average positionally and I agree with his valuation.


I haven’t looked, but i believe our decline in f/o wins is due to Barrett not taking pp draws.

Our PP is now ranked 14th. Let Hayton sit on the PP.

 

[LittlePipes]

One year does not make a career.

and I thought I was the grumpy one

 

[Mangosteen]

Get off my lawn varmit

 

[Jakey53]

That’s a huge win in so many ways, no the least of which is getting it done while playing a mediocre overall game.

Hayton? Poor kid, he’s got talent, we’ve seen it. Question becomes does he have the ability to execute consistently, at this point that would be a no. He seems to be lacking the confidence to consistently bring offensive talent….. or maybe it’s just the former.

He’s still valuable. @Jakey53 stated he’s a 3C, that’s average in the line-up and above average positionally and I agree with his valuation.


I haven’t looked, but i believe our decline in f/o wins is due to Barrett not taking pp draws.

Also, our PP FOW% sits 10th. I'm happy with that. Hayton is still valuable in the circle though.