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OldHat:
So far I am disappointed that Lewington has been entirely unimpressive. Still young though.
Bright spot - LOB. This guy needs to play on the 4th line. LOB/Stephenson - C/LW , DSP RW :thumbsup: Now that's a nice line if I do so say...
As far as Burt goes - I like em alright but I would sure be open to a trade - we have a lot of depth in players like him. To move him for some more toughness/meanness would be nice.
I would have moved him in a deal for Pacioretty.
Maacoshark:
--- Quote from: OldHat on Saturday September 22, 2018, 02:52:52 PM Eastern ---So far I am disappointed that Lewington has been entirely unimpressive. Still young though.
Bright spot - LOB. This guy needs to play on the 4th line. LOB/Stephenson - C/LW , DSP RW :thumbsup: Now that's a nice line if I do so say...
As far as Burt goes - I like em alright but I would sure be open to a trade - we have a lot of depth in players like him. To move him for some more toughness/meanness would be nice.
I would have moved him in a deal for Pacioretty.
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I doubt Lewington ever plays in the NHL unless our dcore has a few guys injured. He is physical enough but that about it. It seems he drops further down the depth chart each year.
I dont think LOB is really ban NHL calibre player either. He is tough, physical and puts in the effort. But he doesnt excellent at either end of the ice. He has an outside chance to be a 4 the liner with us only because we have no great forward prospects. This is the weakest I've seen our system in awhile.
As for trading Burakovsky. Might be a good idea if we can get a decent draft pick.
OldHat:
--- Quote from: Maacoshark on Saturday September 22, 2018, 06:02:57 PM Eastern --- I doubt Lewington ever plays in the NHL unless our dcore has a few guys injured. He is physical enough but that about it. It seems he drops further down the depth chart each year.
I dont think LOB is really ban NHL calibre player either. He is tough, physical and puts in the effort. But he doesnt excellent at either end of the ice. He has an outside chance to be a 4 the liner with us only because we have no great forward prospects. This is the weakest I've seen our system in awhile.
As for trading Burakovsky. Might be a good idea if we can get a decent draft pick.
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Yes, that's what I was saying about Lewington. I was hoping he'd progress but the game looked too big for him.
I disagree about LOB. He excels exactly where this team needs it. I think the kid is a gamer. I'd move Stephenson to C and slot him at at LW in a heartbeat.
PUCKNRUSH:
--- Quote from: OldHat on Saturday September 22, 2018, 02:52:52 PM Eastern ---So far I am disappointed that Lewington has been entirely unimpressive. Still young though.
Bright spot - LOB. This guy needs to play on the 4th line. LOB/Stephenson - C/LW , DSP RW :thumbsup: Now that's a nice line if I do so say...
As far as Burt goes - I like em alright but I would sure be open to a trade - we have a lot of depth in players like him. To move him for some more toughness/meanness would be nice.
I would have moved him in a deal for Pacioretty.
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Hey OldHat!
Just getting back in the swing of things, here.
Totally agree on Lewington. You don’t hear his name at all, hardly. Almost forgot we had him, with all else going on in preseason.
I hope LOB will find a spot. If not regular, then at least brought in more often, when we need the grit, (the case could be made for ALWAYS)!
He’s got a lot competition at 4th C. Dowd, Boyd, and a camp surprise Megna.
It’s hard to read right now, IMO. Rierden has praised both LOB and Megna, by name. LOB being the most recent mention, about his added physicality. Megna, was mentioned, after Boston, because of hustle and PK ability, which Rierden has emphasized, for all, as a weighty factor for team consideration!
Then we’ve got Dowd, who was 4th C at practice today, where Rierden started all the top starters from the playoffs, Dowd was flanked by DSP and Stephenson. Rierden was quick to add, however, that the 4th line C position is still wide open. He just wanted to see what our top guys looked like today.
I like that at least it’s still competitive and open. Also like that Stephenson can pick up at 4C, if needed, although there doesn’t seem to be much buzz about it.[size=78%] WE SHALL SEE![/size]
Rush
Maacoshark:
--- Quote from: OldHat on Sunday September 23, 2018, 09:42:23 PM Eastern ---
Yes, that's what I was saying about Lewington. I was hoping he'd progress but the game looked too big for him.
I disagree about LOB. He excels exactly where this team needs it. I think the kid is a gamer. I'd move Stephenson to C and slot him at at LW in a heartbeat.
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Love the effort and heart and the physical presence of LOB but that doesnt always cut it. He bring zero offensive my which I can live with if he brings it elsewhere. He really doesnt though. He is nothing special defensively and lacks speed. I've also seen him go for hits and take himself out if the play. I dont think he has the skill or hockey IQ to be a regular NHL player. I think he has a chance to play a bit on the 4th line but I would count on him being a regular.
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