Good write up. I thought Steel was a very solid player. I think if his line mates are more offensive minded he can be a 30+ points scorer. I thought Faksa held back the scoring on that line although he did contribute on the defensive side.
4th lines are typically not given a lot of leash to be super creative o. The offensive side of the puck. Most goals come from the rush, off the forecheck or off a meat and potatoes shot that usually the goalie wants back.
It is like preparing a meal with leftovers. Odds are it will be pretty boring and resemble, but not quite match, the original meal. It doesn’t mean it can’t be good however.
I was very tempted to pick the 4th liner who cares ranking, see I was alone. I liked steel and what he brought, but always with a qualifier. He’s great…for a 4th liner. He’s super solid…for his cap hit. Can’t believe we picked up at 1st rounder…as an unqualified rfa.
For every Patrick Eaves there are 3 dozen totally replacement level guys out there. Sometimes things just click. Other times you get Sam who, while not amazing, is added value vs his cost. These are the little Nill wins that make him a much better GM than the guy who uses a different colored star as his logo.
Good write up. I thought Steel was a very solid player. I think if his line mates are more offensive minded he can be a 30+ points scorer. I thought Faksa held back the scoring on that line although he did contribute on the defensive side.
Same. I don't necessarily see it happening, but I do think Blackwell and Dadonov will maximize his offensive potential if he still has it.
4th lines are typically not given a lot of leash to be super creative o. The offensive side of the puck. Most goals come from the rush, off the forecheck or off a meat and potatoes shot that usually the goalie wants back.
It is like preparing a meal with leftovers. Odds are it will be pretty boring and resemble, but not quite match, the original meal. It doesn’t mean it can’t be good however.
I was very tempted to pick the 4th liner who cares ranking, see I was alone. I liked steel and what he brought, but always with a qualifier. He’s great…for a 4th liner. He’s super solid…for his cap hit. Can’t believe we picked up at 1st rounder…as an unqualified rfa.
For every Patrick Eaves there are 3 dozen totally replacement level guys out there. Sometimes things just click. Other times you get Sam who, while not amazing, is added value vs his cost. These are the little Nill wins that make him a much better GM than the guy who uses a different colored star as his logo.