Training camp 2024

[Vegan Knight]

I think Lacynski has garnered some consideration for a call up option. They still need more scoring options on the wing & Nick Robertson has been on the trade block all summer. Travis Boyd is on waivers, too.

I know Pearson has looked good but I'd be surprised if McCrimmon didn't grab a more physically imposing player like Josh Dunne off waivers after losing Cotter & Carrier in the offseason.

I think an extra fourth line forward and some more scoring depth will be the inevitable trade deadline pickups.

We've got a physical defense and two of three on each line capable of playing a physical game. We've gotten slower though so I don't know if a big, physical player who makes us even slower will be something to add before the season starts. And if a player is fast and physical I can't imagine they'd be on waivers.

 

[hangman005]

Nice goal by Flemming.

 

[hangman005]

Even MacKinnon wants to score for us.

 

[theslatcher]

I think an extra fourth line forward and some more scoring depth will be the inevitable trade deadline pickups.

We've got a physical defense and two of three on each line capable of playing a physical game. We've gotten slower though so I don't know if a big, physical player who makes us even slower will be something to add before the season starts. And if a player is fast and physical I can't imagine they'd be on waivers.

Very much doubt we'll bring in yet another fourth liner. Unless one is lost to waivers.

 

[LadyStanley]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1841505150059597861

 

[Vegan Knight]

Very much doubt we'll bring in yet another fourth liner. Unless one is lost to waivers.

I may have thought so too but we always seem to build over the top depth at playoff time.

 

[CupInSIX]

I may have thought so too but we always seem to build over the top depth at playoff time.

Yeah it wouldn't surprise me for them to get back to 14 forwards when healthy, and guys like ZAR, Rondbjerg Lascynski are there to be waiver call ups.

Roy back to 4C also seems inevitable. I think Howden will move up to 2LW because Bruce liked how he played with Stone in the Cup run. He seemed to imply it with his comments about where everyone slots in on the 3rd and 4th line yesterday, and I don't think he was talking about Roy filling in while Karlsson is day to day.

Barbs Eichel Olofsson
Howden WB Stone
Doro Hertl Holtz
Pearson Roy Kolesar

If Olofsson is to be given a short leash and come in & out of the lineup, Holtz & Doro slot in with Eichel which leaves a spot for Brisson or trade for someone like Robertson. (or Roy gets double duty on the top line RW in tight games when they turtle)

But yeah eventually McCrimmon will have to satisfy his need for more beef. He's probably on hockeydb right now looking up guys from Manitoba named Cody, Brayden or Tanner.

 

[hangman005]

That was a nice save by Samsonov

 

[hangman005]

How is that every single ad was a lecture.

 

[hangman005]

Look at that a PP goal.

 

[WhataKnight]

Yeah it wouldn't surprise me for them to get back to 14 forwards when healthy, and guys like ZAR, Rondbjerg Lascynski are there to be waiver call ups.

Roy back to 4C also seems inevitable. I think Howden will move up to 2LW because Bruce liked how he played with Stone in the Cup run. He seemed to imply it with his comments about where everyone slots in on the 3rd and 4th line yesterday, and I don't think he was talking about Roy filling in while Karlsson is day to day.

Barbs Eichel Olofsson
Howden WB Stone
Doro Hertl Holtz
Pearson Roy Kolesar

If Olofsson is to be given a short leash and come in & out of the lineup, Holtz & Doro slot in with Eichel which leaves a spot for Brisson or trade for someone like Robertson. (or Roy gets double duty on the top line RW in tight games when they turtle)

But yeah eventually McCrimmon will have to satisfy his need for more beef. He's probably on hockeydb right now looking up guys from Manitoba named Cody, Brayden or Tanner.

After watching the action around the league this week, I kinda want to see McCrimmon infuriate the league by snaking Ridley Grieg out of Ottawa.

Greig - Roy - Kolesar would be quite the fun shitshow. LOL

 

[hangman005]

We need practice hitting the net..... So normal Golden Knights hockey.

 

[Vegan Knight]

Hadn't thought of defense pairings of Theodore-Pietrangelo and Hanifin-Korczak but if Korczak can take the next step that really helps. Hutton can fit anywhere in the lineup almost, so McNabb, Hague and Whitecloud could be put under pressure to perform in order to stay in the lineup.

Also helps Pietrangelo as he ages to play with Theodore.

 

[FromChaos22]

Look at that a PP goal.

I keep seeing Theodore projected on PP1 but what do you guys think? Hanifin's deal and looked decent towards the end of last season

 

[The Duck Knight]

Hadn't thought of defense pairings of Theodore-Pietrangelo and Hanifin-Korczak but if Korczak can take the next step that really helps. Hutton can fit anywhere in the lineup almost, so McNabb, Hague and Whitecloud could be put under pressure to perform in order to stay in the lineup.

Also helps Pietrangelo as he ages to play with Theodore.

Theo asked to move to the left supposedly. I wouldn't doubt it if this is the test as to whether they want to extend him. Still like Hanifin-Petro Mcnabb-Theo Hague-Korczak/Whitecloud better.

 

[hangman005]

Scorofyev scores

 

[hangman005]

Holtz from Hertl in what has largely been a pedestrian period.

 

[hangman005]

Scorofeyev with a nice tip on a Whitecloud bomb. 3-2

 

[hangman005]

Better second period

 

[hangman005]

That was not the way.

Additionally Hill hasn't inspired me with confidence in this one.

 

[hangman005]

Teddy with the shot, Stone with tip. 4-3

 

[hangman005]

Dorofeyev really wants that third.... I do too.

 

[hangman005]

Dorofeyev really wants that third.... I do too.

And he did. This Hertl Doroeyev line has me excited.

 

[hangman005]

"I can blend in at a buffet" - Gary Lawless

Me too Gary, me too

 

[hangman005]

The turtle is in regular season form 5-5