Moose Season Discussion

[Atoyot]

Hey that's pretty good Perfetti.

 

[surixon]

Vincent going full Maurice though. 7 points in 3 games for Perfetti? Drop him to the third line and give him less talent to play with.

Really..... dumb decision unless he was given marching orders to play the taxi squad guys a lot to get rid of rust.

 

[Whileee]

In a night where the Jets fold like a cheap suit to the blowing leaves, it's nice to see the Moose competing.

Hellebuyck was bad, but the great if the Jets were pretty good.

 

[RetroWinnipeg]

From tonight's Insider Trading, the Calder Cup will not be awarded for this truncated season.
Also, there might be the possibility of divisional playoffs.

 

[Atoyot]

Really..... dumb decision unless he was given marching orders to play the taxi squad guys a lot to get rid of rust.

EDIT: Figured it out.

 

[BoneDocUK]

Really..... dumb decision unless he was given marching orders to play the taxi squad guys a lot to get rid of rust.

That sounds plausible. After tonight I wonder if we see Gus draw in for Lowry if he enters protocol or just needs the break, and maybe Vesa too.

No doubt Perfetti looks better with actual talent but he is looking more and more like a player who'll be able to drive pretty much any line he's on, and fringe NHL talent is better than its AHL counterpart. Should be a lot of fun watching him develop as he gains speed, strength and experience.

 

[surixon]

EDIT: Figured it out.

Yup, looks like all three taxi squad guys right up there in the top 6. I guess they could have played Perfetti at wing but I am happy they are keeping him at center. As long as this is only for a couple of games to get those guys game action so that they wont be super rusty if called upon I am ok with it.

It appears Cole is at the point where he is able to really drive things at the AHL level no matter who he plays with and that bolds well for us in the future. The kid has star center written all over him if he can keep working on his weaknesses.

 

[trebendan]

Kocacevic got 1G & 1A. I sure would like to see the big RHD get some playing time with the Jets this season.

 

[surixon]

Hey that's pretty good Perfetti.

Just walks by the entire team. His skating is more then fine when he has the puck on his stick. He seems to be one of the few players who is able to maintain his top gear with the puck which is more important then skating quicker without it.

 

[Huffer]

Beautiful goal by Perfetti

 

[Atoyot]

Berdin called up, Comrie sent down. Probably just so Comrie can get in a game.

 

[surixon]

Berdin called up, Comrie sent down. Probably just so Comrie can get in a game.

Yeah now that we are 10 games away from the end they are making sure everyone on the taxi squad has some game action. I don't disagree with the strategy.

 

[WolfHouse]

Toninato bumps Perfetti on our development team... haha oh Jets

 

[tbcwpg]

Toninato bumps Perfetti on our development team... haha oh Jets

Perfetti has played up and down the lineup all season. I don't think he was "bumped".

 

[ps241]

Really nice to see Perfetti adapt and kind of find the next level here (he says just scoreboard and highlight watching).

 

[BoneDocUK]

Really nice to see Perfetti adapt and kind of find the next level here (he says just scoreboard and highlight watching).

Yep. And in his case the scoreboard and highlights are a pretty accurate guide to how well he's adapted and how quickly he learns, IMO. Like Heinola he doesn't seem to make the same mistake twice, and you can see (as in the goal upthread) just how far he's able to think ahead of the play, how quickly he spots openings. how hard he works on the boards, how well he can protect the puck and either run with it or pass it off, and how deceptive he is as a skater and shooter. I honestly think that if you were to sit down and chalkboard the right play at the right time while Perfetti is on the ice you'd end up where he does most of the time.

Crappy as the product has been at times I don't regret a cent of the 30 or so clams of this year's AHL pass.

 

[surixon]

Yep. And in his case the scoreboard and highlights are a pretty accurate guide to how well he's adapted and how quickly he learns, IMO. Like Heinola he doesn't seem to make the same mistake twice, and you can see (as in the goal upthread) just how far he's able to think ahead of the play, how quickly he spots openings. how hard he works on the boards, how well he can protect the puck and either run with it or pass it off, and how deceptive he is as a skater and shooter. I honestly think that if you were to sit down and chalkboard the right play at the right time while Perfetti is on the ice you'd end up where he does most of the time.

Crappy as the product has been at times I don't regret a cent of the 30 or so clams of this year's AHL pass.

Agreed, its been money well spent.

 

[GNP]

From what I've seen so far of Perfetti, I'd bring him up "right now" with Lowry gone. He looks like a line driver, and I think he'd do well.

 

[Whileee]

I've been impressed with Perfetti and I think he'll be a good NHLer; maybe very good. But I don't think he's ready to make a real impact at this stage, except maybe on the PP.

 

[surixon]

I've been impressed with Perfetti and I think he'll be a good NHLer; maybe very good. But I don't think he's ready to make a real impact at this stage, except maybe on the PP.

I give him a game down the stretch when we rest players so that he knows how fast and hard the NHL level is. But I agree that he is likely not ready to really contribute this year at the NHL level and they should keep doing what they are doing with his development.

 

[BoneDocUK]

I give him a game down the stretch when we rest players so that he knows how fast and hard the NHL level is. But I agree that he is likely not ready to really contribute this year at the NHL level and they should keep doing what they are doing with his development.

Yes, I agree. Not looking for him to start dominating the the NHL level this year but he has absolutely earned a chance to get his cup of coffee with his play and hard work this season. I also think of it as a reward more than an opportunity to write his name in lights -- and of course we've seen it before with the org.

 

[surixon]

Yes, I agree. Not looking for him to start dominating the the NHL level this year but he has absolutely earned a chance to get his cup of coffee with his play and hard work this season. I also think of it as a reward more than an opportunity to write his name in lights -- and of course we've seen it before with the org.

Yup, it's always good to reward good play. It's also a real good learning opportunity for a player as smart as Cole. It will likely hit home even further the need to work on his skating and strength.

 

[ps241]

I've been impressed with Perfetti and I think he'll be a good NHLer; maybe very good. But I don't think he's ready to make a real impact at this stage, except maybe on the PP.

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Cup of coffee notwithstanding. I would guess he will need another full season of development at a minimum.

 

[surixon]

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Cup of coffee notwithstanding. I would guess he will need another full season of development at a minimum.

Unfortunately he will have to go back to the OHL where he is too good for the league.

I tend to agree he will need another year of physical growth but a lot can change with a good offseason of training so I'm not going to write off the possibility that he comes into camp next year ready to play in the NHL and make an impact.

 

[WolfHouse]

I give him a game down the stretch when we rest players so that he knows how fast and hard the NHL level is. But I agree that he is likely not ready to really contribute this year at the NHL level and they should keep doing what they are doing with his development.

You don't seriously think Maurice is going to rest guys... when has he ever done that?