GDT: Preseason Game #2 Utah @ Bluesy

[taylord22]

Watching live, I thought Perunovich looked just fine. His limitations are obvious but he made some good defensive stops and kept guys wide. Moved the puck well on the PP.

I think 6 of the D spots are obvious. Peru, POJ and Tucker are battling for the #7 spot. Maybe an extra survives if they keep 8.

I've been assuming we're going to keep 8 — sending Tucker through waivers, but I don't know who/how you're anticipating to create time for two players when Kessel and Suter are the only real candidates for swapping in/out. Suter/Kessel is an interesting pairing that I suppose you can break up to jolt the PP, but...clearly Perunovich is not going to be anchoring PP1 if he's playing every day.

Got home from the game. Some thoughts:

Parayko’s an awesome dude. My kid had a sign asking for a puck. Not only did Parayko give him a puck but he also banged on the glass a couple times and winked at him. He simply gets it. My son has a new favorite player.


Dvorsky looked ok. Some good plays but pretty clearly not NHL ready IMO.

Re: Dvorsky — Curious if you got good looks on some of those one handed and/or reaching passes he makes? The broadcast views in junior, tourney, and camp don't provide the best angles, but it has come across as a very unique skill. I said it another thread but it looks like he's got exceptional power/accuracy from every part of his blade regardless if he's reaching or jammed up.

Awesome to hear re: Parayko. My Dad is plugged into the same 'racing circle' as Parayko. The team gushes about how great of a guy he is and how far out of his way he goes to be thoughtful and just a good dude.

 

[STL fan in MN]

I've been assuming we're going to keep 8 — sending Tucker through waivers, but I don't know who/how you're anticipating to create time for two players when Kessel and Suter are the only real candidates for swapping in/out. Suter/Kessel is an interesting pairing that I suppose you can break up to jolt the PP, but...clearly Perunovich is not going to be anchoring PP1 if he's playing every day.

Re: Dvorsky — Curious if you got good looks on some of those one handed and/or reaching passes he makes? The broadcast views in junior, tourney, and camp don't provide the best angles, but it has come across as a very unique skill. I said it another thread but it looks like he's got exceptional power/accuracy from every part of his blade regardless if he's reaching or jammed up.

Awesome to hear re: Parayko. My Dad is plugged into the same 'racing circle' as Parayko. The team gushes about how great of a guy he is and how far out of his way he goes to be thoughtful and just a good dude.

Didn’t notice any one-handed passes in particular but he did make a couple really nice plays in tight coverage.

I have my complaints with Parayko’s game sometimes but as an actual person, he seems to be an amazing person.

I should note that Holloway gave my son a puck as well. Then Parayko did a couple min later so we gave the 2nd one to a kid that didn’t get one. But Parayko in particular was really seeking out each kid on the glass during warmups and giving them attention.

 

[Snubbed4Vezina]

I'm not one to overreact over two preseason games, but I think it's pretty clear we're going to lose every game this season.

 

[Celtic Note]

I'm not one to overreact over two preseason games, but I think it's pretty clear we're going to lose every game this season.

This was great. Thanks for the chuckle

 

[Memento]

The problem isn't that Yamamoto is 5'8".
The problem is that Yamamoto weigh's in at 155 lbs.
Yamamoto's not even a "heavy" small player like Dingo is. He's just tiny.
Granted he has some "buzz saw" to his game, but I've had plushie's that were more physically imposing.

All of my (seventy-three, hopefully soon to be 125. ...What? Better than spending what little money I have on crack-cocaine or heroin, right?) plushies are more physically imposing than Kailer Yamamoto.

 

[Bye Bye Blueston]

I have my complaints with Parayko’s game sometimes but as an actual person, he seems to be an amazing person.

I should note that Holloway gave my son a puck as well. Then Parayko did a couple min later so we gave the 2nd one to a kid that didn’t get one. But Parayko in particular was really seeking out each kid on the glass during warmups and giving them attention.

Love it. I remember Berube saying that Parayko is the guy you'd want your daughter to marry.

 

[ChicagoBlues]

Lame