Those are good points, however with an 82 game schedule it's less of a sprint to the playoffs and you can rotate guys in and out of the lineup. They can each play 50-60 regular season games if Trotz plays Johnston, Goly or whoever 30-40 games each.
Then Snow went out and signed Ladd. That was just a terrible season for UFAs, and teams are still paying the price.
Ironically if Ladd goes LTIR, he might be the best signing of the three of them.
I think I'd take Holmstrom developing into even a replacement level player at this point. Sure he's still young but everything about his game is so "meh". I really wanted Tomasino or McMichael at the time and those two are looking like great picks. Hope I'm wrong.
Holmstrom still is gonna get to grow, but who knows. Tomasino and McMicheal need to grow also but who knows. Lets see how he does should holmstrom get to play in the NHL this season
His juniors was his best showings period. he easily was one of the better swedes on the ice aside that soderstrom kid (Detroit pick), raymond and gunler. Im fine with him as a pick, since he was all over the place last year and couldnt get much adjustment. He also wasn't as bad as the kid edmonton chose, especially considering who went past him. Broberg looks really mediocre compared to zegras, boldy, caufield, knight, newhook, krebs, etc.
I am assuming Bolduc is one of their best if not the best prospect so should have been there. Probably an oversight.
Bolduc is probably our best prospect period simply because he's got size and a shot. Being 6'4, a left shot, and 14 points in his first AHL campaign isn't bad at all. while he is a lefty, he still can be a valuable piece for this team
I actually think from reading scouting reports and watching the world junior and a few games in Ahl this year he has upside as a middle six player who can play on all special teams units. He also is very good along boards and isn’t afraid of the physical game and has very good hockey sense. I can’t really think if a comparable NHLer right now.
They said vrana. someone else said tanguay. the best possible way for him to get better is to develop that shot. It can be absolutely nice as well. Board play is there and hes physical too. Regardlessly, he's gonna need more development in the AHL. Goring probably would love this kid if he could play more like anders lee
I think he was reach but also safe at same time because the kid has talent and he works hard and wants to be an NHLer. I’m sure there will be more talent in Bridgeport this year and you will see his points number increase substantially because of that.
Not accurate, when the pick was announced McKenzie said two teams had a first round ranking with one of them at#15 overall. I saw his Q&A after the pick and he’s a pretty smart kid who has a mature approach to getting to the NHL. I suggest you watch it in YouTube.
also i dont think that there was anything wrong with tomasino, suzuki, and the others who came next. it all boiled down to what the scouting staff likes. To me, if they got a guy like suzuki it would be nice, but in the "now", they really do not need a center. Holmstrom to me is someone as a project, even if the bridgeport coaching staff is pretty doodoo
Well it also should increase because he isn't playing just two teams and no fans. Bridgeport should be better if there are more talented players coming, including golyshev (if possible)
