Doubt it, if they called him up, it's that they expect him to play a good amount of minutes. They won't screw around with him, just like they won't bench Galchenyuk or Gallagher. They need to think about the future too, not just about winning the game.
- QuebecPride

why would Tinordi get any different of a look than Pateryn?

They are in a position to do it.

They're not exactly fighting for a playoff spot at the moment. Might as well use that cushion to prepare themselves for the playoffs.
- Pecafan Fan

It makes a little too much sense.

So...Habs lose to the Devils?

Oh hey, Alex! Patrick Stefan, nice to meet you. Yes, I do know Doug. We met through our mutual friends Gord Kluzak and Brian Lawton.
- oniremosewa

Kluzak looked pretty good till he got injured

why would Tinordi get any different of a look than Pateryn?
- Pie

Draft position, obviously.

This was my thinking as well.
But hey, maybe it gives them an idea of his progress and he gets a taste.
- hscesq

Also, what if Tinordi does well, and knowing what he brings to the table, what do we do with a healthy Diaz back? Send Tinordi back to AHL? Replace his (hypothetical at this point) physical play with Diaz's skill set?

It'll be interesting to see what this all means in the big picture...

You knew Doug..
- AGalchenyuk27

I still know him. Serge Savard's sister JoJo keeps us in touch.

Kluzak looked pretty good till he got injured
- Rayven

He did. And he's not a bad analyst on NESN.

They are in a position to do it.

They're not exactly fighting for a playoff spot at the moment. Might as well use that cushion to prepare themselves for the playoffs.
- Pecafan Fan

I agree no harm no foul. lets see what they can do

Also, what if Tinordi does well, and knowing what he brings to the table, what do we do with a healthy Diaz back? Send Tinordi back to AHL? Replace his (hypothetical at this point) physical play with Diaz's skill set?

It'll be interesting to see what this all means in the big picture...
- number_23

Maybe someone else gets hurt. It happens.

Kluzak looked pretty good till he got injured
- Rayven

u mean before Boston even drafted him.

He missed half of the 1981–82 season and entire 1982 playoffs after he tore ligaments in his left knee in a game against the Medicine Hat Tigers on Feb. 9, 1982, which would be the first of many knee problems for Kluzak.

The injury did not hurt his draft placement however, as he was rated as the No. 3 overall prospect and the No. 2 WHL prospect for the 1982 NHL draft by The Hockey News

He did. And he's not a bad analyst on NESN.
- hscesq

I mean, he's no Jack Edwards.

Howard, the rank at which a player is chosen usually gives you a good idea of what kind of player he is, but it doesn't give you the whole story. I base my opinion on what I've seen them do on the ice, first and foremost.

You disagree with me, fine. I respect your opinion, but it doesn't seem that you respect mine.
- QuebecPride

well (frank)ing said QP. about time someone tells this joker.

I mean, he's no Jack Edwards.
- oniremosewa

Well, that's kinda the point though.

why would Tinordi get any different of a look than Pateryn?
- Pie

Because Tinordi is a much better prospect than Pateryn. Seriously, if they play him for 7 minutes, I'd rather see them call back Pateryn right away, that'd be a waste of time for him. He'd be better off in the AHL playing 23+ minutes a night.

well (frank)ing said QP. about time someone tells this joker.
- dt99999

Agreed.

Also, what if Tinordi does well, and knowing what he brings to the table, what do we do with a healthy Diaz back? Send Tinordi back to AHL? Replace his (hypothetical at this point) physical play with Diaz's skill set?

It'll be interesting to see what this all means in the big picture...
- number_23

I think so yes, no way they keep him around to sit in the pressbox when he could play in Hamilton.

Well, that's kinda the point though.
- hscesq

How dare you. Jack Edwards is a titan of broadcasting, sir. (frank)ing New Yorkers.

I think so yes, no way they keep him around to sit in the pressbox when he could play in Hamilton.
- QuebecPride

He wasn't saying they would sit Tinordi.

Because Tinordi is a much better prospect than Pateryn. Seriously, if they play him for 7 minutes, I'd rather see them call back Pateryn right away, that'd be a waste of time for him. He'd be better off in the AHL playing 23+ minutes a night.
- QuebecPride

Jesus...

What tells you that Tinordi, Beaulieu, Pateryn, St-denis weren't told "We'll all give you a 3 game tryout with the big club. Be ready." ?

What does it matter? It's only 3 games...

Doubt it, if they called him up, it's that they expect him to play a good amount of minutes. They won't screw around with him, just like they won't bench Galchenyuk or Gallagher. They need to think about the future too, not just about winning the game.
- QuebecPride

they better not...the kid is simply amazing...

YES...AMAZING!

My new favorite hab.

Did I mention I bought a t-shirt with his name on it...but the # is 73 and he's since given thaZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZz....

How dare you. Jack Edwards is a titan of broadcasting, sir. (frank)ing New Yorkers.
- oniremosewa

u mean before Boston even drafted him.

He missed half of the 1981–82 season and entire 1982 playoffs after he tore ligaments in his left knee in a game against the Medicine Hat Tigers on Feb. 9, 1982, which would be the first of many knee problems for Kluzak.

The injury did not hurt his draft placement however, as he was rated as the No. 3 overall prospect and the No. 2 WHL prospect for the 1982 NHL draft by The Hockey News
- AGalchenyuk27

thanks

Because Tinordi is a much better prospect than Pateryn. Seriously, if they play him for 7 minutes, I'd rather see them call back Pateryn right away, that'd be a waste of time for him. He'd be better off in the AHL playing 23+ minutes a night.
- QuebecPride

Is there a rush on these things? Start him out slow and see just how ready he is to adjust to the NHL. If he wows then increase the time etc.

Agreed.
- hscesq

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1982_NHL_Entry_Draft

Leafs eh?

Nylund over Housley or Stevens though Alain Heroux jerseys are rare..

u mean before Boston even drafted him.

He missed half of the 1981–82 season and entire 1982 playoffs after he tore ligaments in his left knee in a game against the Medicine Hat Tigers on Feb. 9, 1982, which would be the first of many knee problems for Kluzak.

The injury did not hurt his draft placement however, as he was rated as the No. 3 overall prospect and the No. 2 WHL prospect for the 1982 NHL draft by The Hockey News
- AGalchenyuk27

(frank) bawlston