Player Discussion Morgan Geekie

[PB37]

Geekie is trending up while Brazeau has stagnated, but he still has 14 points to Geekie's 13 on the season. I'm guilty of being fooled by hot/cold streaks as well - let's see the sample sizes get a little bigger.

I wonder if Geekie's hot streak will carry over to the 2nd line to give it a shooter. I know they tried this earlier this season but it was at a time Geekie was struggling with his game.

Kastelic -- Zacha -- Pasta

Marchand -- Lindholm -- Geekie

Frederic -- Coyle -- Wahlstrom

Kopeke -- Beecher -- Brazeau

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Geekie is trending up while Brazeau has stagnated, but he still has 14 points to Geekie's 13 on the season. I'm guilty of being fooled by hot/cold streaks as well - let's see the sample sizes get a little bigger.

I wonder if Geekie's hot streak will carry over to the 2nd line to give it a shooter. I know they tried this earlier this season but it was at a time Geekie was struggling with his game.

Kastelic -- Zacha -- Pasta

Marchand -- Lindholm -- Geekie

Frederic -- Coyle -- Wahlstrom

Kopeke -- Beecher -- Brazeau

Do you think his shot effectiveness has anything to do with him playing on his off-wing? To me, he looks a lot more dangerous when he’s firing closer to the middle of the offensive zone.

 

[PB37]

Do you think his shot effectiveness has anything to do with him playing on his off-wing? To me, he looks a lot more dangerous when he’s firing closer to the middle of the offensive zone.

I'm not really sure if I've noticed one way or the other but I'll be honest - it bugs me to see a RH at the LW.

 

[The don godfather]

Looks like I got geeks wrong on top 6 but I still dont feel comfortable going in playoffs with him there.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

I'm not really sure if I've noticed one way or the other but I'll be honest - it bugs me to see a RH at the LW.

It bothers me too! Been against the idea since he was put on LW1 after his benching.

But I’m wrong often and this may be yet another example. He went from having 2 assists in his first 11 games, to scoring at a 30 goal/50 point pace on the left side.

I don’t think I want to move him back to RW.

 

[DominicT]

It bothers me too! Been against the idea since he was put on LW1 after his benching.

But I’m wrong often and this may be yet another example. He went from having 2 assists in his first 11 games, to scoring at a 30 goal/50 point pace on the left side.

I don’t think I want to move him back to RW.

Some players are just better on their off wing. Few and far between, but it still happens.

Usually happens at every level where a player's vision isn't a strength. Playing your offside gives you a different angle to view not only shots, but passes and lanes.

I'm surprised it doesn't effect more players in a positive way, but the way everyone plays now where they are all over the offensive zone, it's understandable.

 

[PlayMakers]

I'm not really sure if I've noticed one way or the other but I'll be honest - it bugs me to see a RH at the LW.

Maybe think of it like he's the center. He takes a lot of draws for that line. Zacha - Geekie - Pasta

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Maybe think of it like he's the center. He takes a lot of draws for that line. Zacha - Geekie - Pasta

That’s even worse!

I know it’s just a matter of the viewing angle, but to say Morgan Geekie is our 1C makes me want to

I think I’ll just plug my nose and admit that Geekie may be a legit top six option, or is at least playing at a level that suggests it. He’s also hitting and getting pucks on the net at a far higher rate than we saw earlier in the season. As a compliment, I don’t mind him in the mix.

 

[Blowfish]

Love the geek

 

[Grimey]

My reaction to whenever Morgan Geekie elevates his game

 

[Hookslide]

Geekie is trending up while Brazeau has stagnated, but he still has 14 points to Geekie's 13 on the season. I'm guilty of being fooled by hot/cold streaks as well - let's see the sample sizes get a little bigger.

I wonder if Geekie's hot streak will carry over to the 2nd line to give it a shooter. I know they tried this earlier this season but it was at a time Geekie was struggling with his game.

Kastelic -- Zacha -- Pasta

Marchand -- Lindholm -- Geekie

Frederic -- Coyle -- Wahlstrom

Kopeke -- Beecher -- Brazeau

Why are we screwing around with the first line as long as Geekie is playing well, leave him alone until he fails, then make a move. Kastellic, has played very well this season, but please stop with him playing on the first line, enjoy what he has done but he should not be anywhere near the first line.Time for Beecher to sit out, give McLaughlin a little run, doesn't work out, try something else

 

[KrejciWinger]

I never understood the love for Brazeaus, he's a line killer to slow to be effective constantly

I would guess he will not be re-signed

I understand rooting for a guy who has worked his tail off to get where he is. Otherwise I agree, he is misplaced in the top 6 and doesn't have a standout defensive or physical game.

Poitras, Lysell, or Merkulov would score similar numbers if they were spoonfed minutes next to Marchand/Lindholm and PP2. Makes me wonder why they're investing so much in Braz, considering he's likely gone this summer.