Recalled/Assigned: Lias to Hartford, Gettinger called up

[NYR Viper]

Getts is basically made for our 4th line.

Yep. Keeps his game simple. Good along the boards.

I'm extremely surprised they haven't brought back Nieves to center McKegg and Gettinger and just roll with those guys for 10 games

 

[Raspewtin]

Gettinger's hands are underrated especially for a 6'6" guy.

He's not dangling anybody but he's a more capable passer and puck handler than his portrait would imply.

 

[eco's bones]

Gettinger was fine. Played about 7 minutes had 3 shots on goal, 4 hits and a block. Couldn't ask for much more from anyone in that limited amount of ice time. He needs to be consistent using his size. IMO he'll be a 4th line type but he could be very useful if he uses his size and helps out on the PK. I think he has enough skill where he contribute to the scoresheet once in a while too.

 

[will1066]

Gettinger's goal song is "it's getting it's getting it's getting kinda hectic" from Snap's The Power. Too bad Gettinger won't score a goal.

 

[nyr2k2]

Gettinger was fine. Played about 7 minutes had 3 shots on goal, 4 hits and a block. Couldn't ask for much more from anyone in that limited amount of ice time. He needs to be consistent using his size. IMO he'll be a 4th line type but he could be very useful if he uses his size and helps out on the PK. I think he has enough skill where he contribute to the scoresheet once in a while too.

The skill that you see flashes of is what had me hoping initially he could put it together and become a legitimate third line player who could score 15. He just can't do it enough, can't think quickly enough.

They need him to just work with Kreider on body positioning in front of the cage and deflections. He could be incredibly useful there. PP2, just stick him there and let everyone shoot.

 

[Oscar Lindberg]

They need him to just work with Kreider on body positioning in front of the cage and deflections. He could be incredibly useful there. PP2, just stick him there and let everyone shoot.

When I watched the 3rd period last night, the one noticeable shift I saw for the fourth line he was just camped in front of the net.

I thought it was a bit weird because he probably could have helped McKegg and Smith cycle the puck to keep possession, but I would like to see him learn about that part of his game from Kreider

 

[nyr2k2]

When I watched the 3rd period last night, the one noticeable shift I saw for the fourth line he was just camped in front of the net.

I thought it was a bit weird because he probably could have helped McKegg and Smith cycle the puck to keep possession, but I would like to see him learn about that part of his game from Kreider

Yeah I mentioned when he was called up that his net-front game was unrefined. It's like he knows he's huge and can be a big asset there, but doesn't really have any idea what he is supposed to do.

 

[Larrybiv]

But that's fine. Gettinger is a AAAA player with a 4th line upside. I'd rather use him in that role. Who else are we calling up to play 5-10 minutes a night?

Vinny has been called up numerous times and a small amount of ice time seems to not fair well with him. Gettinger FWIW, probably brings more to the table with his size alone. If there is no room for Vinny on our decent PP (even w/o Mika) then what good purpose would he fill? Probably better defensively than Vinny as well.