Isak Rosén Interview, Nov 20, 2023

[bob_sauve28]

13 minutes ago, Pimlach said:

Au contraire!!!!! 🤣

[shrader]

2 hours ago, Pimlach said:

Last season there was an opportunity for Rousek to come in and take a 4th line spot.  He didn't rise to the occasion. 

That’s the one place in this team for the upcoming season where there really isn’t any space. I can’t see anyone getting a surprise roster spot on the bottom two lines. 

[JoeSchmoe]

Rosen's career trajectory has been sub-NHL pace since they drafted him, and in his D+4 year that hasn't changed.

Adams took a Flyer on him (pun intended) after a very good WC18 tournament. Given the Risto trade 1st round pick practically fell on his lap, he must have been thinking of using it on a high ceiling, low floor player. Unfortunately, that high ceiling is looking further and further from coming to fruition.

[Porous Five Hole]

17 hours ago, JoeSchmoe said:

Rosen's career trajectory has been sub-NHL pace since they drafted him, and in his D+4 year that hasn't changed.

To me, 50 points in 67 games as an underweight 20 year old in the AHL is not sub-NHL pace.
He needs time to learn the North American game.  

Is he likely to be a first line winger? Probably not. But his AHL production is in line with most of the other forwards drafted around him. 
I watch a lot of Amerks games and I am not down on him.  

[JoeSchmoe]

1 hour ago, Porous Five Hole said:

To me, 50 points in 67 games as an underweight 20 year old in the AHL is not sub-NHL pace.
He needs time to learn the North American game.  

Is he likely to be a first line winger? Probably not. But his AHL production is in line with most of the other forwards drafted around him. 
I watch a lot of Amerks games and I am not down on him.  

I haven't watched him play like you have... Just with the Sabres and U20s where he's been invisible anytime I've watched.

If he doesn't bring elite scoring or above average size, what role do you see him playing in the NHL based on what he's done with the Amerks.

[Porous Five Hole]

5 minutes ago, JoeSchmoe said:

I haven't watched him play like you have... Just with the Sabres and U20s where he's been invisible anytime I've watched.

If he doesn't bring elite scoring or above average size, what role do you see him playing in the NHL based on what he's done with the Amerks.

If he fully develops (which is always the plan for every guy, but it doesn’t work that way), he can be a shiftier/more creative Jason Pominville.  Not a 1RW on a good team, but counted on for offense and won’t hurt you defensively.  

If his growth stunts, he could still be a 3RW a la Tyler Ennis. Ten goals a year and hangs around in the league for a while as a low cost third liner.  
 

He has the skill to be an NHL player. Hopefully he can continue to put on weight without losing his jump.

[bob_sauve28]

22 hours ago, JoeSchmoe said:

Rosen's career trajectory has been sub-NHL pace since they drafted him, and in his D+4 year that hasn't changed.

Adams took a Flyer on him (pun intended) after a very good WC18 tournament. Given the Risto trade 1st round pick practically fell on his lap, he must have been thinking of using it on a high ceiling, low floor player. Unfortunately, that high ceiling is looking further and further from coming to fruition.

How was Tage Thompson doing at his age? 

[JoeSchmoe]

2 hours ago, bob_sauve28 said:

How was Tage Thompson doing at his age? 

He was in the NHL already... But struggling. In a small 8 game sample size in the AHL he was over a PPG. Most importantly though, he was 6'6 and well over 200lb.

[bob_sauve28]

13 hours ago, JoeSchmoe said:

He was in the NHL already... But struggling. In a small 8 game sample size in the AHL he was over a PPG. Most importantly though, he was 6'6 and well over 200lb.

He still had to put on a lot of weight, his weight gain diet program was a topic of discussion. Rosen still has time to grow, IMO