GMTM's thoughts on Rookie Development Camp

[inkman]

Paul Hamilton has some interesting quotes from ZFG.

 

http://www.wgr550.com/pages/22809960.php?contentType=4&contentId=18794498

 

Some tidbits that raised my eyebrows:

 

- can picture Nylander with Jack and Sam as soon as this year. Its up to him and how he works this offseason

 

- Baptiste, Carrier and Bailey were better than the pack. Called Bailey "a man".

 

- Says he still wants to add a D or 2. Thank god.

Edited July 13, 2016 by inkman

[Thorner]

The Nylander comment is also interesting because Murray does indeed seem to have Jack and Sam penciled in together. Gotta believe he sees 2/3 of the top 6 set with O'Reilly - Okposo, Eichel - Reinhart, with Nylander likely moving in on the left side sooner than later. That leaves one spot, and maybe that'll be Vesey. Tons of options for fill-ins there as well, with Ennis, Kane, and Girgensons. Of course, lines are all subject to the Disco effect.

 

Forward is pretty locked up, so it's good to see his comment about potentially adding another D- man or 2.

[WildCard]

We're a-taiding for a-Fowler

[TrueBlueGED]

Really hoping Carrier can prove to be a useful depth player. I love Deslauriers, but ultimately he's probably best served as the team's 13th forward. As far as the defensemen go...I take his comments to mean he's going after depth moreso than top-4 caliber. Franson's health is a question mark and Nelson may or may not be ready for a full NHL season, so a legitimate #6 on the right makes sense.

[inkman]

Really hoping Carrier can prove to be a useful depth player. I love Deslauriers, but ultimately he's probably best served as the team's 13th forward. As far as the defensemen go...I take his comments to mean he's going after depth moreso than top-4 caliber. Franson's health is a question mark and Nelson may or may not be ready for a full NHL season, so a legitimate #6 on the right makes sense.

Everythjng I've read seen and heard about Carrier is that his game is built for today's NHL. Great possession player. We'll see him at least 30 games I'm thinking.

[beerme1]

Everythjng I've read seen and heard about Carrier is that his game is built for today's NHL. Great possession player. We'll see him at least 30 games I'm thinking.

 

 

Agreed. He impressed on multiple fronts here at dev camp. Training pre season camp he will definitely be a player to watch. has some flash and grit. I could see him keeping Delo out some games to start with. He's looked good.

[dudacek]

Glad to see the Carrier support.

Except for Ink, he's really been overlooked by the fans.

Edited July 13, 2016 by dudacek

[DirtDart]

The Nylander comment is also interesting because Murray does indeed seem to have Jack and Sam penciled in together. Gotta believe he sees 2/3 of the top 6 set with O'Reilly - Okposo, Eichel - Reinhart, with Nylander likely moving in on the left side sooner than later. That leaves one spot, and maybe that'll be Vesey. Tons of options for fill-ins there as well, with Ennis, Kane, and Girgensons. Of course, lines are all subject to the Disco effect.

 

Forward is pretty locked up, so it's good to see his comment about potentially adding another D- man or 2.

I think Guhle, and Nelson are close to full time regulars. I was really impressed with Nelson last year.

[Thorner]

Glad to see the Carrier support.

Except for Ink, he's really been overlooked by the fans.

A fair few people felt he was a key piece in the Miller trade. He's a bit under the radar but I think people like his chances.

[ct fab]

Carrier was playing as well as anybody,including Bailey in Rochester at the end of the season. He was going to be called up by broke his hand

[North Buffalo]

Who the he ll is Max Willam?

[rakish]

Willman

[North Buffalo]

Willman, ps anyone think Nylander comments are not so subtle motivation to Vesey.

[bob_sauve28]

I think Guhle, and Nelson are close to full time regulars. I was really impressed with Nelson last year.

if they are that is a big step forward for the team.

[North Buffalo]

Borgen one to watch too

[inkman]

if they are that is a big step forward for the team.

I guess that assumes they make the team better

[bob_sauve28]

I guess that assumes they make the team better

sure am! McCabe made them better, so maybe one of these guys steps up. Here's hoping

[LGR4GM]

Willman, ps anyone think Nylander comments are not so subtle motivation to Vesey.

What did Nylander say?

 

 

Also we like Swedes and Finns these days. I'm kinda okay with it. 

[bob_sauve28]

What did Nylander say?

 

 

Also we like Swedes and Finns these days. I'm kinda okay with it.

 

not what he said, what was said about him

[North Buffalo]

GMTM said paraphrasing he could see Nylander on a line with Jack and Sam... hmmm... this year.

Edited July 13, 2016 by North Buffalo

[LGR4GM]

I just read that quote from the article. He doesn't specifically say this year and specifically says there's a lot of scenarios for Nylander.

[3putt]

I would espouse that he return to Sweden, tune up for the WJC with Asplund.  Go to Rochester after Christmas and be ready for a call up if we are poised to make the playoffs.  If not he can help the Amerks try and win a Calder.  Him coming up in February or March would be like a deadline move.

[bob_sauve28]

I would espouse that he return to Sweden, tune up for the WJC with Asplund.  Go to Rochester after Christmas and be ready for a call up if we are poised to make the playoffs.  If not he can help the Amerks try and win a Calder.  Him coming up in February or March would be like a deadline move.

yup, our depth is nice at forward. No reason in the world to rush him. He can be part of the improvement for next year as far as I'm concerned

[North Buffalo]

I just read that quote from the article. He doesn't specifically say this year and specifically says there's a lot of scenarios for Nylander.

True this year is implied in the scenarios of what will happen with Nylander.

[Rasmus_]

Really hoping Carrier can prove to be a useful depth player. I love Deslauriers, but ultimately he's probably best served as the team's 13th forward. As far as the defensemen go...I take his comments to mean he's going after depth moreso than top-4 caliber. Franson's health is a question mark and Nelson may or may not be ready for a full NHL season, so a legitimate #6 on the right makes sense.

 

I agree, Carrier could easily play on the fourth line.  He'd be an adequate replacement for Foligno's cap hit.  Someone has to be enamored with his size and skating to give up something more tantalizing than he's shown potentially.