Player Discussion Tim Stützle - L̶W̶/C - Part V

[SPF6ty9]

Love that Stutzle has played so well lately that even the guy who suggested they trade him 2 weeks ago is starting threads on the main boards about how great he is.

 

[DJB]

Man was my boy dancing all night long.

Stud in the making fellas!!!

 

[Sens Vader]

Stützle's dominance at center is the biggest win of the season

A top 6 center was the greatest weakness on our roster, and also the hardest piece to aquire. Now, we're locked in with Norris Stützle Pinto long term.

The injuries suck but they also allowed this to happen

 

[yogibear]

Great shot to score. If only he had one assist for the Gordie Howe had trick…

 

[AchtzehnBaby]

 

[swiftwin]

Stützle's dominance at center is the biggest win of the season

A top 6 center was the greatest weakness on our roster, and also the hardest piece to aquire. Now, we're locked in with Norris Stützle Pinto long term.

The injuries suck but they also allowed this to happen

But if they don't allow this to happen, Stutzle never gets tried at center.

 

[Sens Vader]

But if they don't allow this to happen, Stutzle never gets tried at center.

That's what I meant, like the injuries are unfortunate but gave us the opportunity to try Tim there

Now instead of going into the summer trying to fill a 1/2C role we can target a winger which is waaayyyy easier to aquire

 

[Big Muddy]

Didn't even make Russias Olympic team and you've got him first line. I think everyone needs to take a deep breath about this player.


This might have been his most dominant game of his career tonight. Noticeable every shift. 24 minutes. Play the man DJ. The injuries this year have sucked but the way Stutzle and Formenton have excelled with the extra minutes and responsibilities can't be understated.

Ya, and besides Stutzle & Formenton, we are also getting a glimpse of other forwards such as Sokolov & Kastelic. And on D, Thomson and JBD are getting additional ice time that they might not have gotten otherwise except for injuries.

I didn't see Crookshank last night. Anybody know if he'll get any ice time as I think he's been called up.

 

[TheDebater]

Not going to lie after watching the highlights and seeing Stützle not only fall head first to the ice, but he had a full sized NHL player fall right on top of his head..I was a bit concerned.

I am not sure how he got cut so badly but avoided a concussion at the same time?

 

[SensFan1010]

Its hockey id rather see the kid fight then be soft

 

[GCK]

But if they don't allow this to happen, Stutzle never gets tried at center.

The plan was always to try a move to centre, the injuries just moved the timeline buy 30ish games.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Silver linings of all the injuries ..
Stutzle at C ... May never have happened
Formenton moving up the lineup and showing growth in his game.

Stutzle is paving his road to the #1C on this team. Having a C ice of Stutzle, Norris, Pinto is going to be really good.

 

[DaveMatthew]

First 91 games:

Tim Stützle: 20 goals, 30 assists, 50 points (6'1, 187 lbs)
Marian Hossa: 27 goals, 23 assists, 50 points (6'1, 194 lbs)

HOF career guaranteed.

 

[Nova Stutzlia]

First 91 games:

Tim Stützle: 20 goals, 30 assists, 50 points (6'1, 187 lbs)
Marian Hossa: 27 goals, 23 assists, 50 points (6'1, 194 lbs)

HOF career guaranteed.

With Hossa being about 10 months older at game #91 (if my math is correct).

 

[OD99]

Silver linings of all the injuries ..
Stutzle at C ... May never have happened
Formenton moving up the lineup and showing growth in his game.

Stutzle is paving his road to the #1C on this team. Having a C ice of Stutzle, Norris, Pinto is going to be really good.

Pinto has come back and prove he is as good as many of us believe but if he plays up to that standard I think we may have the deepest C position we have ever had.

Yashin and Bonk (although Bonk always left me wanting)...Vermette?

We have had some star talent but not so deep. If Greig eventually ends up in the middle as a #4 for a while and reaches potential then look the F out.

 

[Wallet Inspector]

It's funny, people said we couldn't move Timmy to centre yet since he was subpar defensively, but his defensive game has improved a lot since moving to C.

 

[Micklebot]

Yashin and Bonk (although Bonk always left me wanting)...Vermette?

I think you're forgetting about Fisher

We traded Yashin before Vermette too,

Spezza, Fisher, Vermette, Kelly was a good group,

Spezza, White, Smolinski, Bonk, Fisher all played center for us in 03-04 ( as did Vermette but he was a rookie and Fisher was injured a lot)

 

[DaveMatthew]

I think you're forgetting about Fisher

We traded Yashin before Vermette too,

Spezza, Fisher, Vermette, Kelly was a good group,

Spezza, White, Smolinski, Bonk, Fisher all played center for us in 03-04 ( as did Vermette but he was a rookie and Fisher was injured a lot)

In 06/07, Spezza, Fisher, Vermette and Kelly scored a combined 212 points in 294 games.

I like the group we're putting together, but it'll be hard to beat that (as it should - since the centers above coasted into the Stanley Cup Finals).

 

[SensHulk]

i was hella nervous with him fighting. Not only did he take himself out for the last 5 mins of the game, but he could have seriously been injured (see angles of his leg twisting as he’s falling). It’s a great story at the end of the day especially with how it ended but it could have been catastrophic as well. I hope he never does that again

 

[yogibear]

It's funny, people said we couldn't move Timmy to centre yet since he was subpar defensively, but his defensive game has improved a lot since moving to C.

Agreed, he’s much better.

 

[GCK]

It's funny, people said we couldn't move Timmy to centre yet since he was subpar defensively, but his defensive game has improved a lot since moving to C.

This is 100% true. He’s obviously a kid that needs to be in the play to let instincts take over. I guess the org knows what’s it’s doing in terms of development.

 

[GCK]

In 06/07, Spezza, Fisher, Vermette and Kelly scored a combined 212 points in 294 games.

I like the group we're putting together, but it'll be hard to beat that (as it should - since the centers above coasted into the Stanley Cup Finals).

I can see these guys equaling that great group.

 

[OD99]

In 06/07, Spezza, Fisher, Vermette and Kelly scored a combined 212 points in 294 games.

I like the group we're putting together, but it'll be hard to beat that (as it should - since the centers above coasted into the Stanley Cup Finals).

I think this crew will be deeper.

That was Spezza top heavy -
87 points in 67 games
Fisher with 48 in 68
Vermette with 39 in 77
Kelly 38 in 82 (impressive numbers actually...think he played on top line a lot when Spezza was out).

Total of 90 goals.

I think Norris and Jimmy could be PPG and Pinto minimum .5/game...the 4th C coule be the wildcard for overall point production but in terms of complete games with offensive capabilities I could see them become our best overall group.

 

[Masked]

Pinto has come back and prove he is as good as many of us believe but if he plays up to that standard I think we may have the deepest C position we have ever had.

Yashin and Bonk (although Bonk always left me wanting)...Vermette?

We have had some star talent but not so deep. If Greig eventually ends up in the middle as a #4 for a while and reaches potential then look the F out.

Yashin, Daigle, Bonk seemed really promising when Bonk arrived - like 3 #1 centers promising. The shine wore off Daigle and Bonk rather quickly after that though.

Assen na yo.

 

[bert]

Yashin, Daigle, Bonk seemed really promising when Bonk arrived - like 3 #1 centers promising. The shine wore off Daigle and Bonk rather quickly after that though.

Assen na yo.

Bonk had a couple 60 point seasons, was sound defensively. Yashin turned into Spezza, Jacques just wouldnt play him. The sens actually did really well getting Prospal for Daigle but then botched it he had a great career.

So if were looking that good and management doesnt screw it up I like where we are headed! One more elite winger in this draft and this team is going to be real good... If management can keep it together.