Does Greco have a chance to become a good 4th line forechecker?
He's 28 and played 2 games in the NHL. I guess it's possible, but pretty unlikely
Does Greco have a chance to become a good 4th line forechecker?
The McKegg abuse is reaching meme levels. He’s a replacement-level fourth liner, which is fine. I guess everyone wants the Hartford guys because there’s potential upside, whereas McKegg is what he is. The team is in first place and trying to stay there, so the coaching staff is going to go with known quantities like McKegg. And it’s not like the organization isn’t already looking to the future. What’s the average age of the lineup, like 25? You can’t just plug in a bunch of 21 year olds and fast sim through the bad part.
Must win. Canes won and Caps just salted their game on the Island.
I think McKegg is below replacement 4th liner level at even strength.
Rooney is who I think of when I think average 4th liner and he's leaps and bounds better than Kegger.
Rooney Reaves Hunt is a very good fourth line. The lineup is definitely hurting without Laf, Goodrow, Hunt and Blais.
Posts like this are part of the reason GDT's are getting to be unreadable. The same people come in and just make post after post about the guys they hate. Don't like Chytil? Great. You do you. But the kid is on a 3 game point streak and hasn't been on the ice for a goal against in that span. Try being a fan of the team rather than an opponent of one of the players.*
And to be fair--it isn't just you, and there are others who are FAR worse, but I literally don't bother with the game day threads much anymore because of the sheer number of people on here who would clearly rather shit on their least favorite player (regardless of how that player is performing) rather than cheer on the team.
Even the D is top heavy with Braden joining Troubs, Lindy, and Nemeth. And if ever Miller puts on his big boy pants, we will have an intimidating blueline.Hot damn, that's a big, heavy forward group for the Rangers and the cryers aren't known for their defensive skills. I'd like to see us forecheck the f*** out of them no matter what.
IMO Rooney is somewhat (not much but still) is above replacement. Pretty solid and is able to fill in on 3rd line in a crunch.I think McKegg is below replacement 4th liner level at even strength.
Rooney is who I think of when I think average 4th liner and he's leaps and bounds better than Kegger.
And posts like this are a huge waste of time...Posts like this are part of the reason GDT's are getting to be unreadable. The same people come in and just make post after post about the guys they hate. Don't like Chytil? Great. You do you. But the kid is on a 3 game point streak and hasn't been on the ice for a goal against in that span. Try being a fan of the team rather than an opponent of one of the players.*
And to be fair--it isn't just you, and there are others who are FAR worse, but I literally don't bother with the game day threads much anymore because of the sheer number of people on here who would clearly rather shit on their least favorite player (regardless of how that player is performing) rather than cheer on the team.
I'll counter you with we suck 5v5.So since some posters want GDT positivity I'm always happy to help out.
NYR are in first in the division despite missing out star goalie for almost half the season so far.
We have a Vezina caliber goalie in net.
Miller has improved greatly this year. Still big mistakes, but he's been great on balance.
The Penalty Kill is in 'my God' territory, I don't think anyone expected it to be this good. 10th ranked PP and 3rd ranked PK.
We've given up the 2nd least goals per game in the league. Gallant deserves a ton of credit for installing a system that has bolstered the defense.
And the biggest thing- as I've said dozens of times so far- NYR are preventing rebounds, screens, and deflections, which are the best ways to beat an athletic undersized goalie. NYR's defenders and Gallant deserve a lot of credit for Shesty's success. They're playing to his strengths- he's very tough to beat clean.
Strome hatty. I feel it in my bones.Schneider with another goal tonight, calling it now.....
And posts like this are a huge waste of time...
Posts praising or criticizing players, coaches, FO or the league are why we r here
It begins debate and dialog as it should
Post like yours criticizing another poster are just boring..
And posts like this are a huge waste of time...
Posts praising or criticizing players, coaches, FO or the league are why we r here
It begins debate and dialog as it should
Post like yours criticizing another poster are just boring..
So since some posters want GDT positivity I'm always happy to help out.
NYR are in first in the division despite missing out star goalie for almost half the season so far.
We have a Vezina caliber goalie in net.
Miller has improved greatly this year. Still big mistakes, but he's been great on balance.
The Penalty Kill is in 'my God' territory, I don't think anyone expected it to be this good. 10th ranked PP and 3rd ranked PK.
We've given up the 2nd least goals per game in the league. Gallant deserves a ton of credit for installing a system that has bolstered the defense.
And the biggest thing- as I've said dozens of times so far- NYR are preventing rebounds, screens, and deflections, which are the best ways to beat an athletic undersized goalie. NYR's defenders and Gallant deserve a lot of credit for Shesty's success. They're playing to his strengths- he's very tough to beat clean.
What I see that makes him standout, is that you don't be beat him on odd man rushes. As long as the guys in front, don't allow the cross ice/backdoor pass,... he will stop whoever has that clear lane to the net.So since some posters want GDT positivity I'm always happy to help out.
NYR are in first in the division despite missing out star goalie for almost half the season so far.
We have a Vezina caliber goalie in net.
Miller has improved greatly this year. Still big mistakes, but he's been great on balance.
The Penalty Kill is in 'my God' territory, I don't think anyone expected it to be this good. 10th ranked PP and 3rd ranked PK.
We've given up the 2nd least goals per game in the league. Gallant deserves a ton of credit for installing a system that has bolstered the defense.
And the biggest thing- as I've said dozens of times so far- NYR are preventing rebounds, screens, and deflections, which are the best ways to beat an athletic undersized goalie. NYR's defenders and Gallant deserve a lot of credit for Shesty's success. They're playing to his strengths- he's very tough to beat clean.
I'll counter you with we suck 5v5.
This team has lightyears more potential than Hank's team though. If Hank was almost good enough to carry us to a Cup, this team in theory should be able to win one.
and it might be taboo but I think Shesty is better than Hank, potentially speaking
They got attractive young pieces in the NHL. They shud probably trade giroux and get back a good amount of assets rather than blow anything up.Philly must be thinking rebuild sooner rather than later. Not winning and plenty of guys in their 30s.
Sam needs his sides trimmed.Sam seems genuinely happy to be out of the house ‐‐ and that Gauthier is back.