He really does not play the greyhounds style of game; but LW, really?
why not? he can still be deployed to take crucial faceoffs but from a playmaking sense we have some much better options at center, especially once BMB returns.
He really does not play the greyhounds style of game; but LW, really?
why not? he can still be deployed to take crucial faceoffs but from a playmaking sense we have some much better options at center, especially once BMB returns.
I felt that someone like Oliver Peer had more tools to be successful in our system that emphasizes speed and puck possession.He really does not play the greyhounds style of game; but LW, really?
Fair enough, although the notion of forward positions in the offensive zone is somewhat over-rated these days. A lot of forechecks are built on the concept of F1, F2, and F3 more-so than traditional positions.He’s played C and RW (more) for four seasons. If wanting a LW, trade for a LW.
Fair enough, although the notion of forward positions in the offensive zone is somewhat over-rated these days. A lot of forechecks are built on the concept of F1, F2, and F3 more-so than traditional positions.
Not at all.
If you want a net presence and big heavy body that can drive the net shielding the puck outside (RW), Frasca is your guy.
If you want someone to set up on the off-wing for a one-timer, Frasca is not your guy.
his foot speed doesn't strike me as a guy who is going to be leading the rush and driving the net very often although I've admittedly only seen him play 7 periods of hockey. I entirely agree with him being a netfront menace and hope to see him deployed in that capacity especially on the PP.
They could not or would not trade for Peer, Giroux, …
They surely 'could' have, considering they paid more for Frasca. I think they misread the market and overpaid early, when better players turned out to be available for less.You also haven’t seen Frasca at RW/C. Don’t need a lot of speed to drive right through an opponent with a weight, balance, reach advantage.
The hounds draft Brown over Procyszyn or Holmes over Matier to stay true to their system. Why would they trade for Frasca to play out of position? It reeks of desperation. They could not or would not trade for Peer, Giroux, …
Peer is really hard working without the puck and has an active stick, both things that Raftis usually mentions when praising a player. I've seen enough of him to know that. You rarely see him need to play defense to be honest, but you could be right.Lots on the Windsor board about Peer not being good in his own zone. Perhaps he was never a target? Raftis made his moves relatively early, I suspect he got the players he wanted.
They surely 'could' have, considering they paid more for Frasca. I think they misread the market and overpaid early, when better players turned out to be available for less.
I like Punnett and was shocked for how cheap he went, but there just wasn't a need or a fit with the Greyhounds. Bumping Carlisle to the 3rd pair would be unnecessary and silly and it would open up a big hole up front.Idk about better for less, Lockhart was long gone. Kressler in a different way is just as good when healthy, but he was not cheaper. Giroux was going to Sudbury.
Punnet is who I thought SSM would target.
Not at all.
If you want a net presence and big heavy body that can drive the net shielding the puck outside (RW), Frasca is your guy.
If you want someone to set up on the off-wing for a one-timer, Frasca is not your guy.
I believe 16 of the 18 skaters scored at least 1 point tonight. All 4 teams (Lon, Soo, Sag and Gue) gained 2 ponts on the Rangers with their loss. This Western Conference is a tight race, with Saginaw having 5 games in hand over the Rangers.
and almost scored 2 more times plus drew a penalty!Just how he scored last night!
Gavin Hayes must be averaging 2 points a game with Hounds. Standings still tight with the top 4 after this weekends games. Guelph no slouch either. Not gonna be nice to play Guelph whoever finishes 4th seed. And yes, that's me predicting too much. Guelph could easily pass 1 of the top 4 teams.