Thunderbirds 2024-25

[PocketNines]

Darkhorse-imaki, damn

 

[PerryTurnbullfan]

Do you think this fella would be call up worthy if we traded Saad at some point?

If we are getting close to the playoffs, I think Dylan Peterson will be the guy they bring up. I think they should leave him down and let him be successful. build some confidence. You have to remember. In Finland, he never put up any numbers and wasn’t given much of a chance to. I think he’s just tapping into his offensive game.

 

[STL fan in MN]

Kaskimaki has been the pleasant surprise so far in Springfield. I was always a little bullish on him but he’s exceeded my expectations by quite a bit so far this season if I’m being honest. He can fly and has a nose for the net and that’s working out well for him in N.A. hockey so far. More than it did in the SM Liiga anyway. But he also didn’t get a lot of ice time there.

 

[Brian39]

Still a long way to go, but it is interesting/exciting to see the AHL team in the playoff picture while the top 2 scorers are 19 and 20 year old AHL rookies.

 

[PerryTurnbullfan]

I have to appreciate Robertsson coming back from injury still blocking several shots. Kaski has drawn 2 penalties. Other than that, not very good.

 

[Bye Bye Blueston]

I have to appreciate Robertsson coming back from injury still blocking several shots. Kaski has drawn 2 penalties. Other than that, not very good.

Bitten looked good in his fight!

 

[PerryTurnbullfan]

Jackeye however you spell it got his eye and face jacked by bitten. Definitely one to watch on hockey fights.com.

 

[Bye Bye Blueston]

Jackeye however you spell it got his eye and face jacked by bitten. Definitely one to watch on hockey fights.com.

That was best fight I’ve seen on long while.

 

[PerryTurnbullfan]

That was best fight I’ve seen on long while.

All defense…not!! Haha

 

[PerryTurnbullfan]

That was best fight I’ve seen on long while.

So you are watching this game, do you see Dvo as a dominant center or see anything dominant in this game that makes you think he will consistently contribute at the NHL level now or do you see a player who needs more seasoning?

 

[Bye Bye Blueston]

So you are watching this game, do you see Dvo as a dominant center or see anything dominant in this game that makes you think he will consistently contribute at the NHL level now or do you see a player who needs more seasoning?

The latter. You can see the talent, but he hasn’t been consistently impactful. He isn’t ready.

 

[PerryTurnbullfan]

The latter. You can see the talent, but he hasn’t been consistently impactful. He isn’t ready.

Agreed

 

[Bye Bye Blueston]

I have to appreciate Robertsson coming back from injury still blocking several shots. Kaski has drawn 2 penalties. Other than that, not very good.

Kaskimski looks like a player. Looks like the Polak trade tree may yield more fruit.

 

[Quaz]

So you are watching this game, do you see Dvo as a dominant center or see anything dominant in this game that makes you think he will consistently contribute at the NHL level now or do you see a player who needs more seasoning?

I have been watching these games and Dvo is not dominant even though he has been putting up points. He seems hesitant to carry the puck. When he does he looks more effective. He may need to improve his conditioning as well as he is usually the first one on his line to head for the bench. I’m hoping he has a good WJC and comes back with more confidence.

 

[PerryTurnbullfan]

I have been watching these games and Dvo is not dominant even though he has been putting up points. He seems hesitant to carry the puck. When he does he looks more effective. He may need to improve his conditioning as well as he is usually the first one on his line to head for the bench. I’m hoping he has a good WJC and comes back with more confidence.

Needs to improve his quickness.

 

[Quaz]

Needs to improve his quickness.

Agreed. Needs to improve on winning puck battles on the boards, but I think that will come as he gains confidence. Bolduc made this adjustment last year. Offensively he seems to have good timing and gets to the right spots. Also needs to improve on making the correct play when under duress.