North Buffalo Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 No, no... you missed it. He said three of the most ardent Canes fans. That implies there are actually MORE.. these ARE strange days. Ah that clarifies it, they aren't real hockey fans... as suspected. And really, why should they be with all that golf, college err pro-basketball and fishing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superdave Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Ah that clarifies it, they aren't real hockey fans... as suspected. And really, why should they be with all that golf, college err pro-basketball and fishing... ...and don't fergit 'rasslin' and NASCAR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Funny that Gerbe is a Hurricane now... I've always thought of him more as a "light drizzle." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 “I was a little shocked that happened,” Gerbe said. “Then it becomes something that drives you to work harder. “I want to prove everyone wrong, and especially prove it to one team up north.” http://www.wellandtribune.ca/2013/07/27/does-anybody-want-to-sign-tim-thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 “I was a little shocked that happened,” Gerbe said. “Then it becomes something that drives you to work harder. “I want to prove everyone wrong, and especially prove it to one team up north.” http://www.wellandtr...sign-tim-thomas He already proved the Sabres wrong...but not being worth the 3 year contract they gave him ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristian Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 “I was a little shocked that happened,” Gerbe said. “Then it becomes something that drives you to work harder. “I want to prove everyone wrong, and especially prove it to one team up north.” http://www.wellandtr...sign-tim-thomas I have to say, I do find it funny that everytime a 3rd/4th line Sabres player gets dropped, they're "shocked" about it. Why? You're a fringe player on a mediocre team. The only reason you're schocked is not that you got dropped, but that you got dropped by Darcy Regier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 “I want to prove everyone wrong, and especially prove it to one team up north.” He sounds mad about the Bruins not picking him up. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullwinkle III Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 He sounds mad about the Bruins not picking him up. :) Lucic had better keep his head up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 He sounds mad about the Bruins not picking him up. :) He's still pissed they took Sobotka instead of him. Boston didn't think he was a real center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluca67 Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Funny that Gerbe is a Hurricane now... I've always thought of him more as a "light drizzle." This could be fun. What should Gerbe's nickname be on the Hurricanes. I'll go with the Tiny Twister. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 This could be fun. What should Gerbe's nickname be on the Hurricanes. I'll go with the Tiny Twister. I was thinking Doldrums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJFIVEOH Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Tropical depression? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 I am going with Water Spout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 And now he'll have a 37-goal breakout season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 And now he'll have a 37-goal breakout season. In the Apartment Ministick Hockey League. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 In the Apartment Ministick Hockey League. Don't knock the AMHL. Its a very competitive league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superdave Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 I see where some of the folks on my Canes boards are pencilling Gerbe in on the 2nd line. I have seen where they think he will be a good fit with Ruutu and JStaal since those big bodies will offer the protection he needs. Being an internet GM is great. Now where's that bridge I've been wanting to sell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 I see where some of the folks on my Canes boards are pencilling Gerbe in on the 2nd line. I have seen where they think he will be a good fit with Ruutu and JStaal since those big bodies will offer the protection he needs. Being an internet GM is great. Now where's that bridge I've been wanting to sell? Possible, he did start last season just coming off of back surgery but I think his size may hinder him even with Staal and Ruutu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted July 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 I see where some of the folks on my Canes boards are pencilling Gerbe in on the 2nd line. I have seen where they think he will be a good fit with Ruutu and JStaal since those big bodies will offer the protection he needs. Being an internet GM is great. Now where's that bridge I've been wanting to sell? Ha. Quite right: Penciling in a guy on a 2-way contract as a top-6 forward? Yeesh. I wish Nathan well, but am guessing that he may spend some time in the A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superdave Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Ha. Quite right: Penciling in a guy on a 2-way contract as a top-6 forward? That's my thinking. Who knows, it might work, but I wouldn't pencil it in now. It's wishful thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trettioåtta Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 That's my thinking. Who knows, it might work, but I wouldn't pencil it in now. It's wishful thinking. He might be pencilled there because it is literally the only place he can play? He is too small for goal, not strong enough for defence, not imposing enough for 4th line duty and not defensively aware enough for the third line (he got trapped in the zone by Carolina for about 2 minutes, the Staals just knocked him off the puck anytime he got it and carried on cycling it). Gerbe's problem is that he is probably the most one dimensional player in the league, not due to lack of trying (although he could/should have worked on his defensive game a lot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superdave Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 He might be pencilled there because it is literally the only place he can play? He is too small for goal, not strong enough for defence, not imposing enough for 4th line duty and not defensively aware enough for the third line (he got trapped in the zone by Carolina for about 2 minutes, the Staals just knocked him off the puck anytime he got it and carried on cycling it). Gerbe's problem is that he is probably the most one dimensional player in the league, not due to lack of trying (although he could/should have worked on his defensive game a lot) All true and why I think he will ultimately end up in Charlotte, unless he has some magical chemistry with somebody. I don't mind the signing since its one year and two way, but I can't see where he fits in the puzzle for all the reasons you listed. Other than Tlusty/EStaal/Semin and Ruutu/JStaal, I don't have a clue where the rest of the forwards slot this season. Skinner ended the season on the 3rd, but I think they just wanted to see him at center. He isn't strong enough defensively for 3rd line duty. I bring that up only to show what is left for Gerbe, a bunch of round holes for a square peg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude_Verret Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 All true and why I think he will ultimately end up in Charlotte, unless he has some magical chemistry with somebody. I don't mind the signing since its one year and two way, but I can't see where he fits in the puzzle for all the reasons you listed. Other than Tlusty/EStaal/Semin and Ruutu/JStaal, I don't have a clue where the rest of the forwards slot this season. Skinner ended the season on the 3rd, but I think they just wanted to see him at center. He isn't strong enough defensively for 3rd line duty. I bring that up only to show what is left for Gerbe, a bunch of round holes for a square peg. Unfortunately that's the case for Nathan on any NHL roster. I love the effort and talent he brings, but it's not enough to overcome the stature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Gerbe just getting to training camp for Canes. His brother-in-law, Billy Kochis, was killed in an accident last week in Grand Rapids, MI. Please accept this small token of our sympathy. :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 @NHL Nathan Gerbe is extra motivated this season. Here's why: http://s.nhl.com/oWAmf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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