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I can also see Hartman and Boldy being centered by Rossi/JEE. Marat can center the 3rd line, while Marjo drops down to the 4th. Don't know where that leaves OofGrin, but if he is going to be any good he'll fight through things. Just no more Mojo in the top 6.
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I'd say Ohgren, Hunt and Wallstedt will go to the minors, they all need to play.
I did expect Ohgren to make the team this year, but that changed when they signed Lauko and he's doing well. They want more grit, can't see any prospect with this element.
Jones 13th forward and Merrill 7th D.
I did expect Ohgren to make the team this year, but that changed when they signed Lauko and he's doing well. They want more grit, can't see any prospect with this element.
Jones 13th forward and Merrill 7th D.
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That's how I would have wanted to interpret the tweet as well, but sounds like it's Boldy and |hgren taking turns playing on the same line.
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hgren plays in Boldy's spot tomorrow, one last chance to be better than Johansson, though it seems like he'll be in Iowa regardless when Boldy returns, seems like they're set on Johansson starting in that spot.
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Meh. Maybe he'll be fine. I'll start to get annoyed if they hold him there while he's doing nothing.
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It also seems to me that Öhgren hasn't really taken the spot from him yet either, but I've watched minimal preseason so I don't have the best insight
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I think he has raised my expectations as he got some sneaky hands and creativity to his game. So thats good.
On the other hand, the key thing he needs to work on his consistency. Outside his flashes of potential, he looks like he is still processing the NA game and speed, and bit too much thinking.
Like how Rossi was his first stint, showed flashes of potential but need to refine his game so he can make an offensive impact everytime he gets on the ice. Otherwise he'll end up as an fine 3rd line role player which we want to avoid.
After watching last night's game, my thought on lines going into season;
Kap- JEE - Zucc
- I'm all for having two dangerous lines, so am willing to break up Boldy and Kap. Jee is an uncomplicated shooter, and brings physicality, size and defense to a duo that lacks it. No brainer, for me.
Boldy- Rossi - Hartman/MarJo/Ohgren/
- Not thrilled with the way Hartman is playing. At least Marjo has some positive history with Boldy, and speed. Like the 2nd line of many teams, the 2nd winger is a weak spot. Jury still out on Ohgren.
Foligno - Marat - Hartman/Marjo/Ohgren
- Loving Marat, who seems to be gaining confidence. His speed compliments Foligno's brawn. Not impressed with Trenin so far, and would prefer someone who can keep up with Marat.
Lauko - Gaudreau - Trenin
- Freddy is pretty vanilla at this point, but can certainly center a couple of physical wingers 10-12 minutes/night. I don't want Ohgren playing on the 4th line.
I don't want Ohgren as the 13th man. Would rather he is playing with Bankier and Haight/Walker in Iowa for his offensive development. Bring him(or whoever is playing well) as needed. Too bad that Milne was hurt, again.
Brodin- Faber
- Faber is already a top 20 Dman, but playing with Brodin will only make him better. He's the ultimate security blanket, and certainly has some tricks to the trade that will benefit Faber's already strong defensive game, if he can pick them up.
Middleton- Spurgeon
- If Spurgeon can stay healthy this will be a sound 2nd pairing.
Chisholm - Bogo
- Chisholm had his first bad game of the preseason game against CHI, with two bad giveaways. Hopefully he learns from it. Otherwise, he has looked vg.
Hunt/Merrill
- think they should keep Hunt in Iowa till there is an injury to the D that will cause a long stretch of missed games, or if Chisholm starts messing up. Hunt needs to keep playing top minutes, not sit on the bench. Merrill is a non factor, to me, but that's what you get with a 7D.
Kap- JEE - Zucc
- I'm all for having two dangerous lines, so am willing to break up Boldy and Kap. Jee is an uncomplicated shooter, and brings physicality, size and defense to a duo that lacks it. No brainer, for me.
Boldy- Rossi - Hartman/MarJo/Ohgren/
- Not thrilled with the way Hartman is playing. At least Marjo has some positive history with Boldy, and speed. Like the 2nd line of many teams, the 2nd winger is a weak spot. Jury still out on Ohgren.
Foligno - Marat - Hartman/Marjo/Ohgren
- Loving Marat, who seems to be gaining confidence. His speed compliments Foligno's brawn. Not impressed with Trenin so far, and would prefer someone who can keep up with Marat.
Lauko - Gaudreau - Trenin
- Freddy is pretty vanilla at this point, but can certainly center a couple of physical wingers 10-12 minutes/night. I don't want Ohgren playing on the 4th line.
I don't want Ohgren as the 13th man. Would rather he is playing with Bankier and Haight/Walker in Iowa for his offensive development. Bring him(or whoever is playing well) as needed. Too bad that Milne was hurt, again.
Brodin- Faber
- Faber is already a top 20 Dman, but playing with Brodin will only make him better. He's the ultimate security blanket, and certainly has some tricks to the trade that will benefit Faber's already strong defensive game, if he can pick them up.
Middleton- Spurgeon
- If Spurgeon can stay healthy this will be a sound 2nd pairing.
Chisholm - Bogo
- Chisholm had his first bad game of the preseason game against CHI, with two bad giveaways. Hopefully he learns from it. Otherwise, he has looked vg.
Hunt/Merrill
- think they should keep Hunt in Iowa till there is an injury to the D that will cause a long stretch of missed games, or if Chisholm starts messing up. Hunt needs to keep playing top minutes, not sit on the bench. Merrill is a non factor, to me, but that's what you get with a 7D.
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Vinni Lettieri waived by Boston. Sneaky good trade by Guerin. I’ve loved what I’ve seen from Lauko so far.
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Boston had Lettieri before he signed with the Wild, doubt they expected much out of him. I assume Lauko was just the odd man out in Boston.
Still a good trade by Guerin though.
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I'm sure it's not going to happen, because I'm sure Öhgren is only here until Boldy is 100% healthy, but for just one game I'd love to see what it looks like with Boldy and Öhgren as the second line wings, instead of Johansson. Just try it once.
It’s better for Merrill to be the press box guy than Hunt though.
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Yes, that's true. But if Bogo is hurt, please call up Hunt and keep Merrill in the pressbox.
I’m expecting Hunt to help cover for the ~ 20 games Brodin will probably miss as well.
