Randall Flagg Posted November 19, 2019 Report Posted November 19, 2019 35 minutes ago, Pimlach said: Cozens is playing where he should be. He does not need to be exposed to a possible dreadful NHL rookie season with players who know only losing Dach is playing on a better team with past Cup winners that don’t want to suck and just won’t allow it. I mean, they've allowed it the last ~2.25 years Quote
Curt Posted November 19, 2019 Report Posted November 19, 2019 7 hours ago, Randall Flagg said: Is that good production for his age in the WHL? Either way I wouldn't be surprised if he's pulling a 2013-14 Sam Reinhart - focusing less on playing WHL hockey and more on getting ready for NHL hockey. Yes, it’s good. He’s neck and neck with the league scoring leaders. Tied for 3rd right now. 1 Quote
inkman Posted November 19, 2019 Report Posted November 19, 2019 10 hours ago, LGR4GM said: Thinking about him in what way? Quote
LGR4GM Posted November 19, 2019 Report Posted November 19, 2019 I see now. While I could understand the thought from a fan perspective, I would say that Cozens going down is good. There was talk that Casey might need another year in college which he never got. I think that would have been best for him because he wasn't physically ready for the NHL and still might not be. Cozens I think was not physically ready either. He is big and powerful and I doubt he is the listed 185 after seeing him at the prospect tournament and watching what I could this year of the WHL (2 games lol) but either way he has the opportunity to grow physically and mature his game. At least they didn't pull a tage and bring him up and watch him sink for a year before realizing he needed the AHL. 1 Quote
Torpedo Forecheck Posted November 19, 2019 Report Posted November 19, 2019 (edited) 20 minutes ago, LGR4GM said: I see now. While I could understand the thought from a fan perspective, I would say that Cozens going down is good. There was talk that Casey might need another year in college which he never got. I think that would have been best for him because he wasn't physically ready for the NHL and still might not be. Cozens I think was not physically ready either. He is big and powerful and I doubt he is the listed 185 after seeing him at the prospect tournament and watching what I could this year of the WHL (2 games lol) but either way he has the opportunity to grow physically and mature his game. At least they didn't pull a tage and bring him up and watch him sink for a year before realizing he needed the AHL. The physical part is really important, but mental aspects are just as important if not more. Nothing wrong with Cozens fighting to finish at the top of the scoring leaders in his league. We want him to act and believe like he's a scoring threat. Last year he was a good scorer, this year he builds that confidence ,becomes a leader and gets stronger physically. Sounds like a good plan. Edited November 19, 2019 by Torpedo Forecheck Quote
shrader Posted November 19, 2019 Report Posted November 19, 2019 Is it really that crazy of a thought that the 3rd overall pick is ready but the 7th isn't? Then again, 1.5 months of hockey doesn't mean that #3 is actually ready yet either. It's fun when a couple of writers blatantly try to stir the pot. Quote
LGR4GM Posted November 19, 2019 Report Posted November 19, 2019 40 minutes ago, shrader said: Is it really that crazy of a thought that the 3rd overall pick is ready but the 7th isn't? Then again, 1.5 months of hockey doesn't mean that #3 is actually ready yet either. It's fun when a couple of writers blatantly try to stir the pot. I don't think so. Quote
inkman Posted November 19, 2019 Report Posted November 19, 2019 2 hours ago, shrader said: Is it really that crazy of a thought that the 3rd overall pick is ready but the 7th isn't? Then again, 1.5 months of hockey doesn't mean that #3 is actually ready yet either. It's fun when a couple of writers blatantly try to stir the pot. 1 hour ago, LGR4GM said: I don't think so. Top 3 players always have a much better chance at stepping in right away. Occasionally, a pick later, sometimes much later can sneak into a bad lineup. Not that I needed to tell you fine fellows. Quote
shrader Posted November 19, 2019 Report Posted November 19, 2019 12 minutes ago, inkman said: Top 3 players always have a much better chance at stepping in right away. Occasionally, a pick later, sometimes much later can sneak into a bad lineup. Not that I needed to tell you fine fellows. It's going to differ from draft to draft obviously. Then there's that more NHL-ready guy but with a lower ceiling that might go later in the draft. Regardless, I think it's a slimy tactic by these writers to throw that comment out there. 1 Quote
LGR4GM Posted November 19, 2019 Report Posted November 19, 2019 We should trade him. Him and Reinhart for Lucic. We need a solid physical player. 1 Quote
triumph_communes Posted November 19, 2019 Report Posted November 19, 2019 6 hours ago, shrader said: Is it really that crazy of a thought that the 3rd overall pick is ready but the 7th isn't? Then again, 1.5 months of hockey doesn't mean that #3 is actually ready yet either. It's fun when a couple of writers blatantly try to stir the pot. It all comes down to size and puberty. Let the kid grow. You don't have a chance to bulk-up during 82-game seasons, and that's what Cozens needs to do. Quote
Brawndo Posted November 19, 2019 Author Report Posted November 19, 2019 4 hours ago, LGR4GM said: We should trade him. Him and Reinhart for Lucic. We need a solid physical player. They called up Zac Rinaldo, maybe they can add him too Quote
Randall Flagg Posted November 19, 2019 Report Posted November 19, 2019 5 hours ago, LGR4GM said: We should trade him. Him and Reinhart for Lucic. We need a solid physical player. Neal still sucks, but it is funny watching him score goals for Edmonton after not doing so for Calgary, while Lucic mopes about the ice incapable of playing hockey Quote
Curt Posted November 19, 2019 Report Posted November 19, 2019 2 hours ago, triumph_communes said: It all comes down to size and puberty. Let the kid grow. You don't have a chance to bulk-up during 82-game seasons, and that's what Cozens needs to do. Puberty? These guys went trough puberty 5-7 years ago. Not to get too personal. I think you just mean adding muscle. Quote
North Buffalo Posted November 19, 2019 Report Posted November 19, 2019 6 minutes ago, Curt said: Puberty? These guys went trough puberty 5-7 years ago. Not to get too personal. I think you just mean adding muscle. Guys dont quit going thru it til as late as 21 when clavicles finally fuse and other stuff is fully developed Quote
kas23 Posted November 20, 2019 Report Posted November 20, 2019 (edited) 12 hours ago, LGR4GM said: I would say that Cozens going down is good....He is big and powerful...but either way he has the opportunity to grow physically. This is disgusting. Should we continue discussing dudes going through puberty? Edited November 20, 2019 by kas23 Quote
Curt Posted November 20, 2019 Report Posted November 20, 2019 6 minutes ago, kas23 said: This is disgusting. Should we continue discussing dudes going through puberty? Lol. But it’s all we’ve got! Quote
Thorner Posted November 21, 2019 Report Posted November 21, 2019 On 11/18/2019 at 11:13 AM, Randall Flagg said: Either yesterday or Saturday his team scored 6 goals and he didn't have any points. I just thought that was fluky, I doubt it's indicative of the season he's having. Referring to Dach here or Cozens? Quote
Torpedo Forecheck Posted November 21, 2019 Report Posted November 21, 2019 Cozens scored is last game and now up to 16 goals in 22 games. Good to see. Quote
Randall Flagg Posted November 22, 2019 Report Posted November 22, 2019 2 hours ago, Thorny said: Referring to Dach here or Cozens? That was Cozens. I saw the stat on twitter Quote
nfreeman Posted November 22, 2019 Report Posted November 22, 2019 Help us Obi-wan -- you're our only hope! Quote
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