Popular Post The Duke Posted July 20 Popular Post Share Posted July 20 Rumours had Buffalo also showing interest, with Skinner out the door and needing a quick offensive infusion. Interesting that he chose Vancouver. I do appreciate that he bet on himself - it’s really that RW spot with Petey or bust as he doesn’t seem like a bottom 6 player and I can’t see Tocchet switching up Miller-Boeser, who he likes to use head to head as matchup. I think the dream is that Sprong gives enough offence and creativity to Petey’s line that we can shift DeBrusk up to that top line. DeBrusk-Miller-Boeser could be one of the best all-around lines in hockey. 6 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crabcakes Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 10 minutes ago, The Duke said: Yep. It’s a bet by Allvin to see if he can win a top 6 winger spot in camp. If things pan out, PDG should be going to Abby. But it could just as easily be Sprong himself on waivers. If he makes the top 6 then that would be great. It just occurred to me that maybe Allvin is thinking that either Garland or Joshua (or both) moves up and Sprong might replace their scoring on the 3rd line. Joshua Miller Boeser DeBrusk Pettersson Garland Heinen Blueger Sprong Hoglander Suter Sherwood Podkolzin It means breaking up everybody's favorite 3rd line but are they really married to that? 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 PA Sprong's into action! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sophomore Jinx Posted July 20 Popular Post Share Posted July 20 Gone are the days of the Beagles of the world being signed for 3M on multiple year deals... Competent, skilled management here are getting it done, over and over again...I still can't believe we got a .62 ppg guy for under a mill, and on a "show me" contract no less 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devron Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 1 minute ago, Crabcakes said: If he makes the top 6 then that would be great. It just occurred to me that maybe Allvin is thinking that either Garland or Joshua (or both) moves up and Sprong might replace their scoring on the 3rd line. Joshua Miller Boeser DeBrusk Pettersson Garland Heinen Blueger Sprong Hoglander Suter Sherwood Podkolzin It means breaking up everybody's favorite 3rd line but are they really married to that? That lineup does have a way better mix if we do indeed break up that third line. That said that 3rd line was the best in the league last year. Tough to say 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devron Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 Just now, Sophomore Jinx said: Gone are the days of the Beagles of the world being signed for 3M on multiple year deals... Competent, skilled management here are getting it done, over and over again...I still can't believe we got a .62 ppg guy for under a mill, and on a "show me" contract no less Actually a long time ago now. I don’t think we need to look in the past anymore 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Duke Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 2 minutes ago, Crabcakes said: If he makes the top 6 then that would be great. It just occurred to me that maybe Allvin is thinking that either Garland or Joshua (or both) moves up and Sprong might replace their scoring on the 3rd line. Joshua Miller Boeser DeBrusk Pettersson Garland Heinen Blueger Sprong Hoglander Suter Sherwood Podkolzin It means breaking up everybody's favorite 3rd line but are they really married to that? Yeah, I love the look of our top 6 with Garland and Joshua up there! otoh they work as a 3rd line because they’re both solid in their own zone - something Sprong is notoriously not known for. Bleuger and Heinen might be enough to cover for him, though. Those two are rock solid. We’ll see, I guess. Allvin has added a ton of speed on the wings this offseason - and decent enough scoring pop. Options abound. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 35 minutes ago, Hairy Kneel said: I think he came here on a show me deal because he must like what the brass and Tocchet are making here. Yep this is the benefit now. Looking at all our guys here that got paid, free agents looking to rebuild their value will be more willing to come here on cheap deals. Was kind of skeptical about his game fitting in here but there’s no doubt this is great value for a 15-20 goal scorer. You need lots of those during the regular season. Not sure how his game would translate to playoffs though. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 Cant argue w the price. Hopefully he comes in knowing/willing to play up to the staples the team has established. Competition should be fierce come training camp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 10 minutes ago, The Duke said: Rumours had Buffalo also showing interest, with Skinner out the door and needing a quick offensive infusion. Interesting that he chose Vancouver. I do appreciate that he bet on himself - it’s really that RW spot with Petey or bust as he doesn’t seem like a bottom 6 player and I can’t see Tocchet switching up Miller-Boeser, who he likes to use head to head as matchup. I think the dream is that Sprong gives enough offence and creativity to Petey’s line that we can shift DeBrusk up to that top line. DeBrusk-Miller-Boeser could be one of the best all-around lines in hockey. Sprong with Pettersson and DeBrusk makes more sense to me imo, both are solid enough defensively to insulate Sprong I also like DeBrusk as a partner for Pettersson, Miller already has Boeser 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DeNiro Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 13 minutes ago, Snoop Hogg said: Now let’s get Shattenkirk. I agree. Should still be looking to upgrade Friedman and Juulsen at the bottom of the lineup. Juulsen should be number 8 on the depth chart. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoop Hogg Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 1 minute ago, DeNiro said: I agree. Should still be looking to upgrade Friedman and Juulsen at the bottom of the lineup. Juulsen should be number 8 on the depth chart. Out of those 2, I feel more comfortable with Juulsen out there. I thought he progressed nicely over last season, but yeah, Shattenkirk would be much better than either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maniwaki Canuck Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 Allvin just killin it. So many forward line possibilities with this move. Gotta believe we're taking another step forward this coming year. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrammaInTheTub Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 13 minutes ago, The Duke said: Rumours had Buffalo also showing interest, with Skinner out the door and needing a quick offensive infusion. Interesting that he chose Vancouver. I do appreciate that he bet on himself - it’s really that RW spot with Petey or bust as he doesn’t seem like a bottom 6 player and I can’t see Tocchet switching up Miller-Boeser, who he likes to use head to head as matchup. I think the dream is that Sprong gives enough offence and creativity to Petey’s line that we can shift DeBrusk up to that top line. DeBrusk-Miller-Boeser could be one of the best all-around lines in hockey. Hell yeah - I’ve noted this before and think that’s how it rolls out. There are just some people here who have picked their projected lineup and are unwilling to move from their deadset belief that Debrusk must be for Petey. I honestly think Debrusk fits Miller and Boeser like a glove. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DeNiro Posted July 20 Popular Post Share Posted July 20 Let me see that Sprong! That Sprong Sprong Sprong Sprong Sprong! 2 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Viking Posted July 20 Popular Post Share Posted July 20 Good work by Dhaliwal, making some here and on social media eat some delicious crow for blasting him...Give the guy a break he is 10x better to listen to with all his mistsakes than that face you want to punch Sekeres that some people still listen too! Good signing, question is where does this leave Podkolzin I suppose or is a trade going to occur before training camp to open a forward spot? 2 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Duke Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 3 minutes ago, DeNiro said: Yep this is the benefit now. Looking at all our guys here that got paid, free agents looking to rebuild their value will be more willing to come here on cheap deals. Was kind of skeptical about his game fitting in here but there’s no doubt this is great value for a 15-20 goal scorer. You need lots of those during the regular season. Not sure how his game would translate to playoffs though. I had something along these lines typed out and I just lost it. We’re clearly a destination again - which is a huge bonus. Those Benning years were trying to lure veterans to a team just to get their teeth kicked in on the ice and run down on social media every day. Looking back, it’s the *term* moreso than the AAV that was so terrible - and that’s something Allvin is a master of managing. Advantages aside, he’s certainly an exponential upgrade. Sprong hasn’t done much in the playoffs and that’s not a surprise - most of his goals come from the outside with his (admittedly nice) shot. His speed could still be useful, though. How many times did Petey spring Mikheyev only to result in a flub? Now that Sprong is signed, I’m certainly rooting for him. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 2 minutes ago, GrammaInTheTub said: Hell yeah - I’ve noted this before and think that’s how it rolls out. There are just some people here who have picked their projected lineup and are unwilling to move from their deadset belief that Debrusk must be for Petey. I honestly think Debrusk fits Miller and Boeser like a glove. I think in a perfect world Lekkeramaki pulls a Wyatt Johnston and takes the league by storm at 20. Debrusk Miller Boeser Joshua Pettersson Lekkeramaki Garland Blueger Sprong Hoglander Suter Heinen Essentially two first lines and two third lines. Exactly the place you wanna be. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DixonWard Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 I think we need to remember that we will have injuries and someone will just not meet expectations. Last year Kuz and Mik stunk and they were penciled in to top 6 roles. Any of Sprong, Joshua, Garland, Hogz, Podz, Suter, or Heinen, depending on fit, performance, and injuries, could play in the top 6. Lots of options. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duke Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 10 minutes ago, Coconuts said: Sprong with Pettersson and DeBrusk makes more sense to me imo, both are solid enough defensively to insulate Sprong I also like DeBrusk as a partner for Pettersson, Miller already has Boeser I hear you, but something about Miller-Debrusk just pops off the page. I’d love to see it. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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