Not to beat a very dead horse, but dang, it would have been awesome to have Ek in the postseason last year.
I disagree. Kirill has, according to Russo and stats, been his own worst enemy.
Yeah, what's up with that? I thought Freddy was fine in his own modest way last year, but he might be one of those guys who is better as a C.I don’t even have an issue with Rossi playing behind Hartman and Ek, I think he should be, but some legitimate line mates would be nice. Even Foligno is fine but Freddy is playing like Rossi last year lol
I can.Yeah, what's up with that? I thought Freddy was fine in his own modest way last year, but he might be one of those guys who is better as a C.
He seems to be kind of lost as a wing on that line. Not bad, really, but not good, either.
I can't believe how much stronger and confident Rossi is this year.
We all know that our HC won't change the lines especially after a win.Kap - Rossi - Hartman
Boldy - Ek - Zucc
MoJo - Gaudreau - Foligno
Dewar - Duhaime - Maroon
Please?
That is not what russo said in his tweet…I disagree. Kirill has, according to Russo and stats, been his own worst enemy.
Rossi needs to get a look with Boldy or Kaprizov eventually. He's been creating chances every shift and confidence is a fickle thing. Lets put the kid with someone who can finish.
Just came here to say this. Don't care about the points or anything, his play has been so night and day on a shift-to-shift basis this year.Yeah, what's up with that? I thought Freddy was fine in his own modest way last year, but he might be one of those guys who is better as a C.
He seems to be kind of lost as a wing on that line. Not bad, really, but not good, either.
I can't believe how much stronger and confident Rossi is this year.
Just came here to say this. Don't care about the points or anything, his play has been so night and day on a shift-to-shift basis this year.
Rossi has proven chemistry with Boldy. Problem right now is that you want Rossi to be playing C (I've never seen him on the wing), and I don't see demoting JEE or Hartman to the 3rd line right now.Rossi needs to get a look with Boldy or Kaprizov eventually. He's been creating chances every shift and confidence is a fickle thing. Lets put the kid with someone who can finish.
I loved it when he cross checked an Oiler who was going after a linemate after a whistle. Marco the Goon? That seemed so out of character for him, but after all those summer workouts and the new facial scar he's starting to look, and play, like a NHL'er.Agreed. Last season, he looked tentative and unsure of himself. Night and day to this season where he seems to be playing like he's a man with something to prove. I like it.
agreed on Mermis, was pleasantly suprised. He can skate at this level and seems to understand his limitations. Addison cannot play a regular shift if this team wants to contend, hes way too much of a liability IMO.BTW, a small thing, but Mermis looked decent. That penalty he took was at a bad time, but it was a very soft, "game management" call. The guy simply fell down. Otherwise, he was mostly good. You can tell he is stronger and more committed to defense than Addison. If he was a RS he'd be up here for good, IMO. He does make the odd bad read, but nothing terrible. I noticed he was strong and agile enough to defend wingers to the outside multiple times last night.
Lettieri looked decent in his limited time. Stronger and grittier than Petan, though that's not saying much. I think both he and Walker can contribute, though they are more suited to an offensive role. 4th line gets pretty quick if he and/or Walker is on it, though.
I thought last seaosn they really took a step forward and looked to be a team that could make noise for years to come. So far this year they look to take a big step back. Maybe with McDavid back they will start to figure it out. I'd be pissed as an oilers fan though. So many wasted years.That Oilers defense is absolutely atrocious
The top line was already so hard to break up even with all our efforts, they definitely aren't going to change after last nights game.Zucc-Hartman-Kaprizov
Foligno-Rossi-Boldy
Mojo-JEE-Gaudreau
Maroon-Dewar-Duhaime
Keeps Foligno with Rossi to watch his back but gives him a skilled scorer to work with. 3rd line can be a shutdown line and maybe more if Gaudreau finds his game. This is assuming that the top-line won't be touched after the EDM game
Zucc-Hartman-Kaprizov
Foligno-Rossi-Boldy
Mojo-JEE-Gaudreau
Maroon-Dewar-Duhaime
Keeps Foligno with Rossi to watch his back but gives him a skilled scorer to work with. 3rd line can be a shutdown line and maybe more if Gaudreau finds his game. This is assuming that the top-line won't be touched after the EDM game