Doohickie Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 I don't really want Larsson that high up the depth chart, but if he can play the same role for that line that Girgs plays for his, then I can live with it. I don't think he's capable of playing the role that Girgs is playing. Last year, Girgs and Larsson were roughly equivalent in my mind. Under Housley I think Girgs is clearly better than Larsson. He showed it yesterday. He did the Larsson stuff (digging and mucking for the puck) but he also showed some passing prowess especially on the two goals. He seems to be settling into the new system nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 I'm really interested how long the Beaulieu experiment lasts. Clearly a talented kid who Botterill bought cheap on in the hopes that Phil could mould him. But as a top four he's been a tire fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTS Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 You have to believe that if Falk was available he'd have been in the lineup. We know Bogo will be whenever he returns. At that point one of Tennyson, Antipin, or Beaulieu will be out. I am sure I would make it Beaulieu first. At some point I also consider bringing up someone from Rochester just to see what happens. Fedun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doohickie Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 I'm really interested how long the Beaulieu experiment lasts. Clearly a talented kid who Botterill bought cheap on in the hopes that Phil could mould him. But as a top four he's been a tire fire. He doesn't go well with Tennyson, that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 What he needs to get his shots is a playmaker first center. I'm not sure that's ROR. I'm thinking a 3rd line of Kane with Reinhart. Let Sam only focus on playmaking. Give him Griffith also to add more speed and let Griffith dig pucks out. Kane is also decently D responsible. I like seeing both Eichel and Kane on the PK. I also like seeing Eichel double shifted a couple of times last night. So maybe Girgensons Eichel Pommers Larsson ROR Okposo Kane Reinhart Griffith Pouliot Josefson Nolan Moulson I might even let Moulson play with ROR to add a scorer to that line, then move Larsson to 4th line LW and Pouliot to the bench. We have 6 talented forwards. I think they need to be divided over 3 lines to get matchups that work and then suppliment those 3 pods with skills the pods need such as physical play for Eichel's Line. Effort for ROR's and speed for Reihart's. OR! We could play Sam on his off-wing on the 3rd line, as the practice lines today demonstrated. You have to believe that if Falk was available he'd have been in the lineup. We know Bogo will be whenever he returns. At that point one of Tennyson, Antipin, or Beaulieu will be out. I am sure I would make it Beaulieu first. At some point I also consider bringing up someone from Rochester just to see what happens. Fedun? I'd like to try Beaulieu on the third pair before dumping him out before Tennyson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 (edited) Yea Sams in the doghouse, he deserves it. Edited October 13, 2017 by LGR4GM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 Being on the third line is the dog house? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 (edited) Being on the third line is the dog house?Practiced on the 4th line on his off wing today Edited October 13, 2017 by LGR4GM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 Practiced on the 4th line on his off wing today He practiced on the third line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 Being on the third line is the dog house? I was under the impression Sam was in the doghouse after he was removed from both PP units. But if I'm not mistaken, he saw some powerplay ice last night. So I'm just not sure anymore. My (probably unfounded) hope? They are testing Sam on his off wing on the third line, in preparation for potentially bumping him up to play on the left side with ROR and KO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted October 13, 2017 Report Share Posted October 13, 2017 (edited) He practiced on the third line.Omg I don't care. He's playing on a bottom line on his off wing. Doghouse Sorry :( I went and ate a Snickers Edited October 15, 2017 by LGR4GM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erickompositör72 Posted October 14, 2017 Report Share Posted October 14, 2017 Beaulieu will bounce back. Some ugly moments, yes, but he'll be good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 Justin Bailey called up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Collection Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 Justin Bailey called up JBot watched the Pouliot and Moulson show. Okposo still out as well. Come on Justin, show some jump and make a statement this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 Justin Bailey called upThank God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 Bogo is placed on IR to make room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 Bogo is placed on IR to make roomSeems right. So which forward sits? Moulson is better than pouliot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 Pouliot sits. No doubt about it. Pouliot will be on waivers once ERod is healthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 Pouliot sits. No doubt about it. Pouliot will be on waivers once ERod is healthy Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader1969 Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 Pouliot sits. No doubt about it. Pouliot will be on waivers once ERod is healthy I'd waive him today to make statement. Also is the Seth Griffith experiment over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 I'd waive him today to make statement. Also is the Seth Griffith experiment over? It should be. As should the Tennyson experiment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted October 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 Weird Amerks schedule has then off til 10-20. Could we see someone else for the game in Vegas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 The problem is with the exception of ERod, none of the young guys took the step necessary in Training Camp to show they are ready for the NHL. Is it better for them to stay in the AHL until at least December or have them learn in the NHL? I would go with the former. The conundrum is that they cannot be worse then the sh!tshow that's happening on the third and fourth lines now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted October 15, 2017 Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 JBot brought in Josefson, Pouliot, Griffith and Nolan as placeholders this year. Sadly, all have them exactly that. Sorry I can't remember who posted it, but the most astute observation I've read on here this morning was in regards to team speed. The fast guys - Kane, Eichel, Girgensons - have been very good. The slower guys - Okposo, O'Reilly Reinhart - have not. Does bode well for Nylander, Bailey and Baptiste moving forward. The problem is with the exception of ERod, none of the young guys took the step necessary in Training Camp to show they are ready for the NHL. Is it better for them to stay in the AHL until at least December or have them learn in the NHL? I would go with the former. The conundrum is that they cannot be worse then the sh!tshow that's happening on the third and fourth lines now. The thing is though, the larger problem is that three of our top five forwards are playing like fourth-liners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted October 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2017 (edited) JBot brought in Josefson, Pouliot, Griffith and Nolan as placeholders this year. Sadly, all have them exactly that. Sorry I can't remember who posted it, but the most astute observation I've read on here this morning was in regards to team speed. The fast guys - Kane, Eichel, Girgensons - have been very good. The slower guys - Okposo, O'Reilly Reinhart - have not. Does bode well for Nylander, Bailey and Baptiste moving forward. The thing is though, the larger problem is that three of our top five forwards are playing like fourth-liners. We have long-term commitments to KO and ROR and Sam was a top 2 pick. They are (were?) important pieces of this rebuild. If they are to slow to play Housley’s system effectively, was Housley the right coaching hire? If they are now expendable, what value do they have? Edited October 15, 2017 by GASabresFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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