Speculation: Roster Building Thread LXXI

[NoQuitInNewMexico]

Is Athanasiou actually alright on the penalty kill, or does he just score a really funny shorthanded goal or two a season (usually against the Rangers)? That's the name I keep circling back to because I think the forward group is a little slow, I get that he's a mess of a player though.

 

[leetch99]

What do you think Laf and K'Andre talk about at night?

I will take a stab at that question as I highly doubt it has changed in the last 100 years ....they would first and foremost talk about WOMEN ! After that maybe video games , cars and beer ! LOL....

 

[Thirty One]

I will take a stab at that question as I highly doubt it has changed in the last 100 years ....they would first and foremost talk about WOMEN ! After that maybe video games , cars and beer ! LOL....

K'Andre doesn't turn 21 until January so he has never tasted beer.

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

K'Andre doesn't turn 21 until January so he has never tasted beer.

Just because you cannot buy beer, doesn't mean you can't drink it

 

[Thirty One]

Just because you cannot buy beer, doesn't mean you can't drink it

It's called a legal drinking age. If he has consumed beer, he is a criminal. Lafreniere lives in Canada so he could legally consume beer when he turned 19 in October. He likely has described the taste to K'Andre.

 

[leetch99]

K'Andre doesn't turn 21 until January so he has never tasted beer.

Yes LOL...probably not . I actually waited until I was 18 which was the legal age here before I tried it . I likely was a rarity . My brother who skipped a grade was 16 in his first year at the same university and at the same dorm where I was...he tried it[because I did of course] and he ended up making a fool of himself . The university basketball team took advantage of him and had him attempting an Olympic Sit Up....it was hilarious . He fared out well in life though....retired last year at 56 as a Lieutenant-Colonel and an awesome pension ....meanwhile I slave every day LOL....[ sorry...got long winded LOL]

 

[leetch99]

Thirty One...I can't stop laughing after Googling "Olympic Sit Up" ....think I will send it to my brother ....LMAO.... Plus he is an Islander fan !!!

 

[leetch99]

I think Duclair will hit the 40 goal mark in his next full season ! If he does not see his next full season as his last chance for a big pay day then he never will see it and or fulfill his potential as a goalscorer . All the tools....but questionable toolbox.

 

[Fitzy]

I think Duclair will hit the 40 goal mark in his next full season ! If he does not see his next full season as his last chance for a big pay day then he never will see it and or fulfill his potential as a goalscorer . All the tools....but questionable toolbox.

I've seen some bold predictions but this is the boldest since that one guy kept trying to convince me that Evgeny Artyukhin was a budding superstar.

 

[LaffyTaffy]

As much as i believe Miller should play at least half a season in the AHL, I am so tired of the “he’s only been playing D a few years argument.” How many years is enough? 6 is a decent amount i feel. He shouldnt be in the NHL because he has no professional experience and needs to learn in the AHL for a bit before getting a call up.

 

[Fitzy]

As much as i believe Miller should play at least half a season in the AHL, I am so tired of the “he’s only been playing D a few years argument.” How many years is enough? 6 is a decent amount i feel. He shouldnt be in the NHL because he has no professional experience and needs to learn in the AHL for a bit before getting a call up.

The answer I think as usual is that it depends on the player.

Miller is getting discussed for the NHL because he has the physical potential to play regardless of his undeveloped game.

Same reason Chris Kreider was able to jump right into the NHL (Albeit with struggles) and play in the World Championships while still in college.

The question is always with players like that, does forcing them into the NHL without proper coaching stunt their development or lead to the development of bad habits, such as relying too much on your physical attributes such that you never reach your full potential as a well rounded player.

 

[egelband]

Miller is “likely” to make the team because we have 1 capable NHL LD on the roster

He probably shouldn’t make the team but I wouldn’t be surprised if he does.

In an ideal world you leave him in Hartford for the year and don’t even think about calling him up

In general, I’d agree. But maybe the Braintrust is confident in Miller’s makeup. That he wouldn’t wilt under pressure or adversity. Haven’t heard or seen him enough to make any guesses myself.

 

[EdJovanovski]

I’ve never been drunk in my life. Probably because I grew up around a bunch of scumbags who gave their kids alcohol & weed when they were 10 years old

 

[egelband]

It's called a legal drinking age. If he has consumed beer, he is a criminal. Lafreniere lives in Canada so he could legally consume beer when he turned 19 in October. He likely has described the taste to K'Andre.

18 in Quebec. At least it was when I was 18

 

[Amazing Kreiderman]

18 in Quebec. At least it was when I was 18

Where I grew up it was 16. Such a stark contrast to 21 in the US

 

[Fitzy]

I’ve never been drunk in my life. Probably because I grew up around a bunch of scumbags who gave their kids alcohol & weed when they were 10 years old

Good way to set them down a very negative path in life at a very early age. Not fair to the kids at all.

 

[leetch99]

I've seen some bold predictions but this is the boldest since that one guy kept trying to convince me that Evgeny Artyukhin was a budding superstar.

I figure it will be his last opportunity ... under the right conditions though he is capable .

 

[leetch99]

Good way to set them down a very negative path in life at a very early age. Not fair to the kids at all.

LOL...I met Bob Probert in a bar one night...and I was somewhat intoxicated ! LOL...he was one scary looking guy . He was with Gerard Gallant . Probert was an imposing figure in that bar .

 

[TheBloodyNine]

I think Duclair will hit the 40 goal mark in his next full season ! If he does not see his next full season as his last chance for a big pay day then he never will see it and or fulfill his potential as a goalscorer . All the tools....but questionable toolbox.

This will...never happen.

 

[FIRE DRURY]

Where I grew up it was 16. Such a stark contrast to 21 in the US

Murica! Where we can legally handle firearms 3 years before buying or consuming a beer.

 

[FIRE DRURY]

I think Duclair will hit the 40 goal mark in his next full season !

Let’s see him break 25 once in his career first lol.

 

[Thirty One]

HOCKEY!!

 

[East Coast Bias]

HOCKEY!!

so it was the same as the MLB owners in the end. Couldn’t get the players to take another pay cut so they bullshit enough time away to cut down on the agreed upon schedule.

 

[Thirty One]

so it was the same as the MLB owners in the end. Couldn’t get the players to take another pay cut so they bullshit enough time away to cut down on the agreed upon schedule.

Agreed upon schedule?

 

[bobbop]

As much as i believe Miller should play at least half a season in the AHL, I am so tired of the “he’s only been playing D a few years argument.” How many years is enough? 6 is a decent amount i feel. He shouldnt be in the NHL because he has no professional experience and needs to learn in the AHL for a bit before getting a call up.

At this point, the AHL may simply not play this year. Taxi squads a more likely outcome.