We'll have to agree to disagree on that. Just last game alone I saw three instances where he completely coasted on the backcheck with oddman rushes one of which resulted in a goal. I like Streit and think he carries a valuable role to the team as the pp qb but I've seen very little from him in the way of speaking on behalf of the team or regarding the team in the way that good Captains do. Why? Because it's not his style to talk. This team needs an attitude and identity and that will typically follow the role of their appointed leader.
A few games ago Streit got pissed with a questionable call by the officalls, he instantly came out yelling at them and proceeded to send Lucic sprawling into the boards with a decent shove. How often do you see that from him? Yet he showed that he had it in him to do it. Meanwhile players of other teams can brush right on by him without the least bit of physical reisistance. I see that as an effort issue.
- keaner17

He comes up a bit short in the effort dept occaisionally. I have a hard time believing why this is even a debate? Everyone is entitled to their own opinion but JT is the face of this team, he leads in every sense of the word(from what I can see, no, I'm not in the locker room). He is respected by everyone in this league and has earned the "superstar" label from most already. Streit not so much. His play is not the same, his effort is not the same. I say move on. Dee of course wrote another blog just as we got going with this

I don't think there was ever any intention of bringing him up in the first place. I'm guessing that Snow simply took this opportunity to watch the team play and view the whole club.
- keaner17

Let's face it, if Snow is making roster decisions based on sitting down and taking in one game, then he's as crazy as we are here making sweeping judgments all the time based on one game.

We'll have to agree to disagree on that. Just last game alone I saw three instances where he completely coasted on the backcheck with oddman rushes one of which resulted in a goal. I like Streit and think he carries a valuable role to the team as the pp qb but I've seen very little from him in the way of speaking on behalf of the team or regarding the team in the way that good Captains do. Why? Because it's not his style to talk. This team needs an attitude and identity and that will typically follow the role of their appointed leader.
A few games ago Streit got pissed with a questionable call by the officalls, he instantly came out yelling at them and proceeded to send Lucic sprawling into the boards with a decent shove. How often do you see that from him? Yet he showed that he had it in him to do it. Meanwhile players of other teams can brush right on by him without the least bit of physical reisistance. I see that as an effort issue.
- keaner17

i specifically remember this and was wondering the same thing, why doesnt he play that physical all/most of the time?!?! the guy is coasting...perfect term for it.

i specifically remember this and was wondering the same thing, why doesnt he play that physical all/most of the time?!?! the guy is coasting...perfect term for it.
- LetsGoIsles

I dont think he's coasting, he just isnt a physical guy, never has been.

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I dont think he's coasting, he just isnt a physical guy, never has been.

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- XxNYIxX

This is a problem when it defines your entire defense.

I have no problem extending Streit. He's the team captain for a reason. He's bad in his own end, but no worse than half the other options in the organization. He's still got skills in the offensive end. With Vis gone at season's end it's a wise move. 2 yr, $5.5m or 3 yr, $7.5M should get it done.
- Jethro09

Look at teams like the blues signing redden and Pitt signing eaton. The isles will no way replace streit if they let him go. Very tough to find offensive defensemen. He has been better this year in his own end by a lot as well.