Player Discussion Joshua Roy

[schwang26]

By the sounds of it Kapanen is going to be top 6. Gorton emphasized how impressed they were with him.

I think Heineman might get consideration. That line needs a shooter. He’s got the size and shot and can play a rough game. Maybe he hasn’t shown enough yet but I really think they’ll look at line makeup rather than sticking all the best guys on a line. I like Kapanen and Roy, but they’re all very different players. Don’t hate me, but I think Armia could fit in there as well. I know he gets some hate, but I could see it based on his second half play last year.

 

[Paddyjack]

I think Heineman might get consideration. That line needs a shooter. He’s got the size and shot and can play a rough game. Maybe he hasn’t shown enough yet but I really think they’ll look at line makeup rather than sticking all the best guys on a line. I like Kapanen and Roy, but they’re all very different players. Don’t hate me, but I think Armia could fit in there as well. I know he gets some hate, but I could see it based on his second half play last year.

The only thing good about Armia on that line would be his ability to control the puck on the board. Not useless, but with a guy like Dach you need someone who can shoot the puck.

 

[ZUKI]

i think there is 3 options for the top 6 without Laine;

Anderson will probably gets the opportunity to play on the 2nd line. They will try to give him time and good line mates with the hope that he will find his game back.

Roy is a good fit because of his natural skills and his very good vision. I totally disagree with those who said that his camp was bad or that he wasn't implicated. He's a cerebral player, so his game is to analyse the play to predict what will happen instead of skating all directions. It isn't the first time that i see some fans from this forum that mix this kind of play style with lazy, un-implicated kind of players

Last option would be Kapanen because his good camp. ( he's also a good fit to play with Roy ) .

My ? concern is Newhook . Is he that good to pretend to be a top liner ? i am not sure. He seems to play a frisky game , trying to avoid any contact

 

[schwang26]

The only thing good about Armia on that line would be his ability to control the puck on the board. Not useless, but with a guy like Dach you need someone who can shoot the puck.

True. He was on over a 20 goal pace last year though.

 

[Mrb1p]

He had four grade A chances today and set up a perfect chance for Armia. He's also very good at pressuring the weak side when the puck comes loose.

Some things are harder to see for the casual fan so I expect people to whine about his implication.

 

[JeffreyLFC]

Send him to the AHL to send a message. He needs to get better pro habits.

 

[Mrb1p]

Send him to the AHL to send a message. He needs to get better pro habits.

Exhibit a

 

[JeffreyLFC]

Exhibit a

Agreed exhibit : A...HL

 

[Habby4Life]

Hein, Kap, and Tuch clearly outplayed him. Send him to the AHL.

 

[vokiel]

Back to training rookie:

 

[Justin11]

Roy is NHL ready, has high hockey IQ. Even during off nights, he creates chances and that's what intelligent players do.
We will need goals and Roy stays for me.

 

[Mrb1p]

Hein, Kap, and Tuch clearly outplayed him. Send him to the AHL.

What you mean is skated around more.

Roy created more than Heineman and Tuch and did more for the cycle. Kapanen has been great.

 

[Habby4Life]

What you mean is skated around more.

Roy created more than Heineman and Tuch and did more for the cycle. Kapanen has been great.

Roy has been invisible all camp. He got outplayed by all three of these guys. All three deserve a roster spot before Roy. Send Roy to the AHL.

To think people were preaching for him to be on the second line. Guy hasn’t even looked like a full time NHLer this camp.

Lazy camp, probably thinks his spot is a lock.

 

[Habano]

Meh, for me, he's very overhyped by our fanbase. Showed nothing so far in camp and preseason. Straight to the AHL.