Value of: Pierre Engvall

[viceroy]

Mass is a thing in contact sports even if you don't hit people. It includes things like reach, the ability to block, keep players away as well as inducing fatigue by leaning or hanging on people. It's also good for screening and seeing the ice.

But does he? I mean does he really have a smart stick? Does he get in the paint and screen the goalie? Does he win his battles along the boards?

People often overestimate size when drive is also an important factor. Sure all things being equal everyone would pick the 6'5" guy but for Engvall I don't think the all things being equal is there. Also Engvall I believe is the type of player the Leafs should try to keep since he's homegrown and useful but it's just crappy that despite the fact that he's not that expensive TOR still has to get rid of him due to their wonky Cap situation.

 

[BlueBaron]

But does he? I mean does he really have a smart stick? Does he get in the paint and screen the goalie? Does he win his battles along the boards?

People often overestimate size when drive is also an important factor. Sure all things being equal everyone would pick the 6'5" guy but for Engvall I don't think the all things being equal is there. Also Engvall I believe is the type of player the Leafs should try to keep since he's homegrown and useful but it's just crappy that despite the fact that he's not that expensive TOR still has to get rid of him due to their wonky Cap situation.

I'm going to go on a limb and say yes, he has used his superior reach to get pucks and his size advantage to keep smaller players at bay. C'mon man. It's not everything but it don't hurt.

 

[viceroy]

I'm going to go on a limb and say yes, he has used his superior reach to get pucks and his size advantage to keep smaller players at bay. C'mon man. It's not everything but it don't hurt.

It's fine I've loved a few big dudes on the Habs meself. Guys like Peter Popovic who's only major pro was Size and Hal Gill, who at least could be physical if need be.