jsb Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 As further proof of his improvement, he started the year at 9-10 minutes of TOI, by the end of October he averaged about 13 minutes, it kicked up to around 15 minutes in November but the last 3 games he's coming in at just under 19 minutes. I don't think it's a coincidence that Bylsma is much more confident with Samson also. A little extra PP time and he'll be in the 20's sooner than later. His scoring isn't outstanding but he's on track for 20 goals this season and I think the more he plays on that #1 line his assists will pick up also. Not a bad rookie campaign if he can keep it going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Nice observation BJ. Jack has a lot to learn on the defensive side, but at least he back checks like his hair's on fire. I wish O'Reinhart time would just become "center practice." What makes O'Reilly such a great player is his blend of strength and skill. The way he's able to so cleanly stick check and pick off passes is only possible because he tries like Zemgus and has hands and balance like Vanek. I'm losing my mind over how Sam's play is already starting to resemble O'Reilly's. Several times in the last few games I've noticed him creating turnovers by squaring up and taking space away from the puck holder. Given how much Sam's speed and strength have improved since last year, I think he'll be even better than O'Reilly. I always think of Kane as the lancer on that line, because his style is so different. He's the finisher and the hammer. I like. ROR mentoring Reinhart is one of the best things to happen. It keeps ROR sharp and helps Reinhart improve. Will be interesting to see where they are by the end of the season. Also because they practice extra together I think they are developing chemistry with one another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 ROR mentoring Reinhart is one of the best things to happen. It keeps ROR sharp and helps Reinhart improve. Will be interesting to see where they are by the end of the season. Also because they practice extra together I think they are developing chemistry with one another. There are rumors that Ryan has asked Sam to hang out away from the ice later this week. He stressed to Sam that it was not a date, but there was notable romantic tension in the air when Sam agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 There are rumors that Ryan has asked Sam to hang out away from the ice later this week. He stressed to Sam that it was not a date, but there was notable romantic tension in the air when Sam agreed. Is ROR hot GF also going to attend? That's kinky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 I always think of Kane as the lancer on that line, because his style is so different. He's the finisher and the hammer. I like. Agree. But the other thing that I love about Kane is he uses his speed and size very effectively on the backcheck. Offensive specialist, but not a defensive liability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woods-racer Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Is ROR hot GF also going to attend? That's kinky. There's this French word.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 There's this French word.... Poutine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 There's this French word....clunge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Agree. But the other thing that I love about Kane is he uses his speed and size very effectively on the backcheck. Offensive specialist, but not a defensive liability. I think he's much more of a 2-way player than an offensive specialist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woods-racer Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 Poutine? mmmmmm Poutine clunge? :w00t: That's not very nice of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtDart Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 I think that's the point of GMTM trades. They don't win on paper perhaps, but there is another level to his trades that can't be assessed with facts and figures. He's not winning trades, he's building a team. I know that since the beginning of the season my opinion of Leggy has changed (to be more inline with what I thought of him earlier in his career). Very accurate assessment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 I think he's much more of a 2-way player than an offensive specialist. Perhaps. I might have embellished to make my point. There's this French word.... Maybe you're thinking of a phrase and not a word. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woods-racer Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 Maybe you're thinking of a phrase and not a word. It is, It is. If you put D4rk's and WC's words together, is that a phrase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsb Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 It is, It is. If you put D4rk's and WC's words together, is that a phrase? Not sure if it's a phrase but makes a great porn video!!! :w00t: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarasotaSabre Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 Agree. But the other thing that I love about Kane is he uses his speed and size very effectively on the backcheck. Offensive specialist, but not a defensive liability. think of him as the anti-vaned think of him as the anti-vaned Anti-Vanek ....)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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