DarkKnight
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- Jan 17, 2017
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9 minutes ice time, why even bother if you’re not going to give him a legit shot.
I agree with you and would try to add to your point if possible .9 minutes ice time, why even bother if you’re not going to give him a legit shot.
I'm sure the 9 minutes/night in the show is a thrill for a Nick who has had a tough year with injury TBH. I personally am less concerned about Nick producing right away, as we really are not putting him in a spot to do so. I've been pleased with his compete level and drive. He's a player who put everything he had into preparing for the upcoming season, and likely would have made the team in a consistent role had he not got hurt. I think now that we have acquired more NHL quality forwards in Foligno and Nash and the inevitable return of Willy, these will be the only games Nick will get all year IMO. More of a reward for putting in the work pre-season I think, but I really don't think he will be anything more than a flex in-out the rest of the way. I know they will want him to be a part of the playoffs, but I suspect only as a black ace. Maybe gets in if there is an injury. Which is not the end of the world. The downside of having a deep roster. If you could even call it a downside. Nick has a bright future, just likely won't kickstart this year9 minutes ice time, why even bother if you’re not going to give him a legit shot.
I don't think his icetime is a concern. These games are likely just a reward for his hard work and to give them a taste of what he can do.[/QUOTE
NEEDS a pass first centre not effective playing with a couple of pluggers
A bit of Danny Daoust
oh okayRobertson has not earned top 6 minutes. Has done nothing with the team as
of yet. Should still be in the ahl if not the ohl when it starts next year maybe
Totally agree !He’s playing where i though he should in the top 6. Wouldn’t be surprised if he scores this game but if it’s just a one off don’t even bother teasing us with it. Minimum 3 or 4 games to find chemistry would be applicable I’m thinking.
We know what he is already in that he plays hard,back pressures the puck and is Not a defensive liability. What we don’t know is what he looks like playing with top talent that can set him up for his shot and find him in dangerous areas where he can score. If he’s dangerous Keefe might want to tweek his powerplay and add him.
It’s a start in adding to his responsibility so i like it.
Not sure that's a good thing.A bit of Danny Daoust