FREE DENTAL CARE said:Robbie Schremp is very talented with the puck, but a poor skater. After watching him, I was dissappointed that all his time with the puck didn't lead to more production -- for him or for his linemates. He's a bit like Chinese food. You see so much stickhandling when he has the puck, but not much happens and you're left wanting more. I kept trying to think of how I would use him if I was the coach. He didn't seem to fit with any of the players he skated with. In some ways (e.g., stickhandling) he was the best player in the camp, but in others, including his lack of maturity (throwing sticks, etc.) he didn't seem to fit at all.
I agree Schremp is very fun to watch with the puck, but he does need to work on his finishing skills. As for skating, i dont belive he is a poor skater at all, he just dosn't have the top end speed. I remeber a couple of years back he showed up for camp out of shape. How did he look shape wize? could this be why hes sluggish? As for the stick throwing, banging.. thats fine with me. It shows that he cares,and that hes hard on himself to succeed, Crosby does the same thing(like in the mem cup). Its just a way that alot of players vent.
pucks1 said:FREE DENTAL CARE said:Robbie Schremp is very talented with the puck, but a poor skater. After watching him, I was dissappointed that all his time with the puck didn't lead to more production -- for him or for his linemates. He's a bit like Chinese food. You see so much stickhandling when he has the puck, but not much happens and you're left wanting more. I kept trying to think of how I would use him if I was the coach. He didn't seem to fit with any of the players he skated with. In some ways (e.g., stickhandling) he was the best player in the camp, but in others, including his lack of maturity (throwing sticks, etc.) he didn't seem to fit at all.
I agree Schremp is very fun to watch with the puck, but he does need to work on his finishing skills. As for skating, i dont belive he is a poor skater at all, he just dosn't have the top end speed. I remeber a couple of years back he showed up for camp out of shape. How did he look shape wize? could this be why hes sluggish? As for the stick throwing, banging.. thats fine with me. It shows that he cares,and that hes hard on himself to succeed, Crosby does the same thing(like in the mem cup). Its just a way that alot of players vent.
From what I understand Schremp was suffering from a bit of a groin injury at the camp, which is certainly going to impair your skating ability. Personally, I think Schremp's skating is fine. He's never going to be a top end burner, but has great quickness and elusiveness, which is more valuable IMO. I think his awkward style (wide legged and what not) also turns some people off, although it doesn't really matter in the big scheme of things. Schremp is out there to do one thing: create offense. He's been able to do that at every level he's played, and he'll do in the NHL.
orangeandblack said:i dont think its impossible, but they have alot of talent at the 86 and 87 level that was already at camp, and they have been scouting longer. its going to be tough enough for mueller and johnson to make it, and they are better players right now.
Tico said:Not knowing any better, can anyone comment on why Ryan Stoa didn't make the squad? Who would be taking his spot, and is it a no-brainer that the replacement skater is better?
Thanks in advance
Tico said:Not knowing any better, can anyone comment on why Ryan Stoa didn't make the squad? Who would be taking his spot, and is it a no-brainer that the replacement skater is better?
Thanks in advance
Rabid Ranger said:Okposo has NO shot.
orangeandblack said:yea he played well too.
KING ELVI said:Does he have a chance to make the squad?
FREE DENTAL CARE said:What happened to Auffrey? He was injured at Wisconsin (broken wrist) early in their season, but played well after his return. He was a NTDP "graduate" as well. I expected him to be invited to the camp. Anybody know the "skinny" here?
RallyKiller said:how does this team rank against teams over the last 5-10 yrs?