Player Discussion Tage Thompson 1

[zenthusiast]

Don't descend into arguments over the semantics of trite metaphors, thanks

 

[Chainshot]

He continues to remind me of Daze - lanky, capable of using his reach in interesting ways, some interesting stickhandling work. The shot remains top notch, still don't know why they don't try to merge Mitts distribution with Tage's shot as much as it seems would work, in low-responsibility, high o-zone deployment.

 

[Team Cozens]

He continues to remind me of Daze - lanky, capable of using his reach in interesting ways, some interesting stickhandling work. The shot remains top notch, still don't know why they don't try to merge Mitts distribution with Tage's shot as much as it seems would work, in low-responsibility, high o-zone deployment.

It's criminal that they have Mitts playing with Elie and Okposo.
Sad.

 

[Gordo21]

He continues to remind me of Daze - lanky, capable of using his reach in interesting ways, some interesting stickhandling work. The shot remains top notch, still don't know why they don't try to merge Mitts distribution with Tage's shot as much as it seems would work, in low-responsibility, high o-zone deployment.

They literally couldn't be doing any worse in devising ways to spread the scoring around.

Should be interesting, once Eichel is considered healthy, how they proceed moving forward.

 

[StrompTroller]

They literally couldn't be doing any worse in devising ways to spread the scoring around.

Should be interesting, once Eichel is considered healthy, how they proceed moving forward.

Either scratch poms when we get healthy or put him back with jack. We've gotta split the talent on this roster between some more lines.

Skinner-eichel-poms
Sheary-mitts-reinhart
Thompson-girgs-okposo
Erod-larsson-smith?
Xsobotka...not that it'll ever happen

Idk just typing and thinking out loud

 

[Gordo21]

Either scratch poms when we get healthy or put him back with jack. We've gotta split the talent on this roster between some more lines.

Skinner-eichel-poms
Sheary-mitts-reinhart
Thompson-girgs-okposo
Erod-larsson-smith?
Xsobotka...not that it'll ever happen

Idk just typing and thinking out loud

Well, us thinking out loud is probably better than the current strategy of doing nothing.

 

[StrompTroller]

Well, us thinking out loud is probably better than the current strategy of doing nothing.

I retract my lines lol...theres literally no one to pass the puck to Thompson in that scenario it'd be an unsuccessful cycle fest...back to the drawing board needing another competent offensive player...

 

[Gordo21]

I retract my lines lol...theres literally no one to pass the puck to Thompson in that scenario it'd be an unsuccessful cycle fest...back to the drawing board needing another competent offensive player...

I like Mittlestadt, Reinhart and Thompson together. But what do I know

 

[StrompTroller]

I like Mittlestadt, Reinhart and Thompson together. But what do I know

I like that combo too so long as we are devoted to riding out Thompson this year.

 

[BeTheBallDanny]

I actually am thinking we need to split up Eichs and Skinner, move Sheary with Eichel to see if it gets him going

Sheary - Eichel - X
Skinner - Sobotka/Erod - Reinhart
X - Sobotka/Erod - X
Girgs - Larsson - X

Woof

 

[OkimLom]

Housley's refusal to play Reinhart, IMO, holds back the overall potential of the team, not to mention it infuriates me. Mittelstadt is not showing he is ready for NHL center duties just yet. We are struggling with multiple players not "going". We have a 1st line full of guys with confidence. We have a 1st line center who can make players play better. Let's get some confidence in these guys, or at least TRY to get some guys going.

Sheary-Eichel-Mittlestadt
Skinner-Reinhart-Thompson
E-Rod-Sobotka-Elie
Girgensons-Larsson-Okposo/Pominville

 

[1point21Gigawatts]

Housley's refusal to play Reinhart, IMO, holds back the overall potential of the team, not to mention it infuriates me. Mittelstadt is not showing he is ready for NHL center duties just yet. We are struggling with multiple players not "going". We have a 1st line full of guys with confidence. We have a 1st line center who can make players play better. Let's get some confidence in these guys, or at least TRY to get some guys going.

Sheary-Eichel-Mittlestadt
Skinner-Reinhart-Thompson
E-Rod-Sobotka-Elie
Girgensons-Larsson-Okposo/Pominville

I like your suggestion because Reinhart feeding Thompson one timers sounds like the perfect fit for both guys, but I would also settle for a top 6:

Sheary - Eichel - Thompson
Skinner - Reinhart - Mittlestadt

 

[itwasaforwardpass]

I like your suggestion because Reinhart feeding Thompson one timers sounds like the perfect fit for both guys, but I would also settle for a top 6:

Sheary - Eichel - Thompson
Skinner - Reinhart - Mittlestadt

Some combination those top 6 is what I'd like to see and hasn't been tried.

Reinhart with Thompson or Reinhart with Mittelstadt in particular should see more time. See if Sam or Jack can pull either of those two out of the gutter

 

[Howie Hodge]

Agree with the above - at least try it.

 

[Beerz]

I dont see Reinhart being successful centering his own line but it is quite baffling that Phil hasn't at least given it a shot given what he has to work with.

 

[Dreakon13]

I dont see Reinhart being successful centering his own line but it is quite baffling that Phil hasn't at least given it a shot given what he has to work with.

Kinda makes you wonder what's happening behind the scenes. Nothing speculatively bad of course, but hypothetically... if Reinhart really isn't happy playing center at the NHL level, how much should the coach consider that?

Thompson and Reinhart seem like they'd fit though.

Skinner-Eichel-Sheary
Thompson-Mittelstadt-Reinhart

/shrug

 

[truthbluth]

Kinda makes you wonder what's happening behind the scenes. Nothing speculatively bad of course, but hypothetically... if Reinhart really isn't happy playing center at the NHL level, how much should the coach consider that?

Thompson and Reinhart seem like they'd fit though.

Skinner-Eichel-Sheary
Thompson-Mittelstadt-Reinhart

/shrug

I don’t think Sheary has the shot or stick skills to play off.

 

[Dreakon13]

Delete.

 

[CatsforReinhart]

Thompson might be valuable a few years down the road if this team is stacked if we are lucky. He might be a Kotalik lite. Otherwise he is the definition of "meh"

Ya you right. Thompson is meh

 

[Gabrielor]

Keep up the active stick and battle for pucks. Become 6'6" Mark Stone with a canon shot. Please Tage!

 

[Reddawg]

This has been TT’s best game by a wide margin. I keep expecting him to score and he’s got 20 more mins to get one.

 

[Buffaloed]

Why not put Thompson at center? He was drafted as a center.

 

[Chainshot]

When he's "on" he reminds me of Mario.

 

[oldgoalie]

When he's "on" he reminds me of Mario.

He was awesome tonight. Wish he could have potted one.

 

[Buf fan in Nash]

Looked like he belonged on the top line tonight. Was nice to see. Too bad he didn't get a goal but was close several times.