GDT: Game 78: Columbus at Carolina | 4/2 7PM EDT

[NotWendell]

Agreed. One bad dude. It was funny watching him wrestle with the Gerber baby during the Cain's game.

I'm glad you're here. This board needs a Prout apologist.

 

[Johnny Jacket]

I'm glad you're here. This board needs a Prout apologist.

Thanks Lee. I'm Prout to be here.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Thanks Lee. I'm Prout to be here.

 

[KJ Dangler]

But I WOULD call Prout bad. (nice attempt at changing the subject though)

Cmon Lee, I know stats rarely tell the whole story, but for a 6-3 223 guy that brings a physical element to clear the crease, pounds nearly everyone he fights, a -7 isnt really that bad. Jones & Murray are both -7 as well, but they do play the number one matchups. I see prout game similiar to Brooks Orpik. I know he still ha some costly turnovers here and there, but hes still pretty young.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Cmon Lee, I know stats rarely tell the whole story, but for a 6-3 223 guy that brings a physical element to clear the crease, pounds nearly everyone he fights, a -7 isnt really that bad. Jones & Murray are both -7 as well, but they do play the number one matchups. I see prout game similiar to Brooks Orpik. I know he still ha some costly turnovers here and there, but hes still pretty young.

People keep calling Prout and Golo young, but both are 26. When will they not be pretty young any more?

 

[DarkandStormy]

Cmon Lee, I know stats rarely tell the whole story, but for a 6-3 223 guy that brings a physical element to clear the crease, pounds nearly everyone he fights, a -7 isnt really that bad. Jones & Murray are both -7 as well, but they do play the number one matchups. I see prout game similiar to Brooks Orpik. I know he still ha some costly turnovers here and there, but hes still pretty young.

Prout's 26.

And Orpik?? That's a good troll effort.

 

[DarkandStormy]

People keep calling Prout and Golo young, but both are 26. When will they not be pretty young any more?

Cam's a young kid as well, don't ya know?

 

[KJ Dangler]

People keep calling Prout and Golo young, but both are 26. When will they not be pretty young any more?

Typically , Defenseman is the hardest position to develop. I still consider 26 pretty young. Skills are not regressing due to age. And still the potential to get better. He also brings a toughness, and ability to move people out of the crease. I just think when hes bad, hes pretty bad, but his numbers are inline with Murray, Seth, etc.

 

[KJ Dangler]

Prout's 26.

And Orpik?? That's a good troll effort.

Orpik was in his second full season at 25-26. Orpiks first full season, he was a -36

 

[DarkandStormy]

Orpik was in his second full season at 25-26. His first full season, he was a -36

And Prout set some sort of CBJ rookie +/- record

 

[Johansen2Foligno]

Before his contract is up, I want Prout to sit on someone to pacify them. I'm thinking Brad Marchand.

 

[KJ Dangler]

And Prout set some sort of CBJ rookie +/- record

Sorry I probably wasnt very clear, Orpiks first full season, he was a -36. Prout was actually a plus 15 his first full season. Im not saying Prout becomes the full player Orpik is, but Orpik started developing around the age Prout is now, and they have similar play styles. I'm sure this is why the Jackets re signed him

 

[DarkandStormy]

^Disagree on similar styles but get your point now.