well. If he was snakebitten then im glad to see him recoup. However, he doesnt strike me as a player that has a dynamic game. No playmaking. Seems like hes only good at one-timers. Obviously you can build off that, but the flashiness that landed him in the draft spotlight only came, and only will come from, this facet of his game that he seems to lose so easily.Barlow scored two goals today.
Julien is down to the 3rd line and has 6 points in 12 games.
well. If he was snakebitten then im glad to see him recoup. However, he doesnt strike me as a player that has a dynamic game. No playmaking. Seems like hes only good at one-timers. Obviously you can build off that, but the flashiness that landed him in the draft spotlight only came, and only will come from, this facet of his game that he seems to lose so easily.
Thats right. And I'd feel better about him if he up and went to defend his own zone sometimes. Seems like he spends too much time trying to get set up. Hes got the physicality, but he does not know how to deploy it. Kinda reminds me of an easter island statue.He's a pure goal scorer and like most he's streaky. He's going to have to develop some forechecking ability and defense to contribute when the pucks aren't going in.
Vesalainen 25 points in 19 games in the Liiga. Advanced stats are just okay. Haven't watched him play but based on these numbers he is on my radar now as making a potential NHL comeback. I wonder if the Jets give him a call for next season.
Vesalainen 25 points in 19 games in the Liiga. Advanced stats are just okay. Haven't watched him play but based on these numbers he is on my radar now as making a potential NHL comeback. I wonder if the Jets give him a call for next season.
basically he seems like a Tyler Toffoli type. Decent second line scorer that can get hot, especially on the powerplay.He's a pure goal scorer and like most he's streaky. He's going to have to develop some forechecking ability and defense to contribute when the pucks aren't going in.
He started last season off even better then trailed off.Vesalainen 25 points in 19 games in the Liiga. Advanced stats are just okay. Haven't watched him play but based on these numbers he is on my radar now as making a potential NHL comeback. I wonder if the Jets give him a call for next season.
Agreed. He might be a small add in a deal assuming he was looking at returning to the NHL.I doubt it.
Maybe some other team would have a fit for him. His rights might be tradable but they wouldn't be worth a lot.
He is too slowI doubt it.
Maybe some other team would have a fit for him. His rights might be tradable but they wouldn't be worth a lot.
Colby Barlow on a line with Calum Ritchie (COL 1st rounder) now
Haha absolutely. He definitely had a slow start to the season but is getting going now. His shot is incredible. Needs to do more with his feet to set up chances for himself rather than rely on linemates to set him up thoughThanks for the update, it would be great if you are willing to stop by periodically and let us know how Barlow is doing.
(Maybe Ritchie too so we can wallow in regret if he's looking much better lol).