Ty Anderson: Camp competition continues to heat

Thanks Ty.
Go to hell Flyers fans.

My observations from play thus far:


1)Heinen, Bjork, Czarnik and DeBrusk all look pretty good. They all look like they want to be with the big club. Will be interesting to see who makes the cut.

2)Not sure who said it, if it was Ty, or someone else on here, but Subban is a glass wall in net. Once one goes in, they all go in. I think he has some great technical aspects to his game, and may be able to break the NHL one day, but McIntyre is far and away a better all around goalie in my opinion. If they can find a home for Khodobin, I would be perfectly fine with McIntyre being the backup this year. If they cant, also would be ok with him in the AHL, but he should see the lions share of goaltending duties in providence.

3)With all the young kids pushing for a spot, I am thinking that signing Purcell might be a good idea. Not because he is playing better, but I would rather have Purcell sitting in the press box than keeping an extra young gun up and him not seeing playing time. Still early, but there are as many as 6 or 7 guys out there that could be good fits. Sign Purcell cheap, he can be an extra.

4) My projected lineup: Just throwing out ideas (would be fun to see in my opinion)

Marchy - Bergy - Bjork
DeBrusk/Heinen - Krejci - Pasta
Vatrano - Spoons - Backes
Acciari - Nash - Schaller/Agostino/Beleskey

Extra: Purcell

(side note on forwards) I like this lineup because it puts a legit threat on the top three lines and the 4th line would be the energy line and also a place where they could slot in any extra/young providence forward to see what they have. Would love to see them move spooner, and then fit Czarnik in there or JFK. At this point, I really dont see Spooner ever becoming the future 2nd line center. If Spoons is playing well, sell high and fit another young gun in there.

Defense:

Chara - Carlo
McQuaid - Krug
Miller - McAvoy

Extra: Postma

(side note on defense) I like seeing the pairing of Chara - Carlo to start the season as the top shutdown pairing. I think eventually they could get to the point where McAvoy - Carlo is the dominant pairing. Might not be this year, but we will see what happens. I think they can start reducing Chara's minutes and play all three of these lines close to equally. Wouldn't be surprised if there is an 18 minute to 21 minute spread between the D man that plays the least amount of minutes and the most amount. If there is a surprise candidate in providence that deserves a call up, this might be the year to get assets for McQuaid. Love the guy, he is an absolute warrior, but eventually one of Miller or McQuaid needs to go and I think they have shown more of a commitment to Miller. (Signed longer for cheaper)

Goalies:

Rask
McIntyre

Notes: Not much to say here, this is what I would like to see once they can find a home for Khudobin. I doubt this happens this year, mostly because its Khudobin's last year on his contract and then you can let him walk, but I always feel its best to get some assets for players you would otherwise let walk for free.


My two cents. Look forward to the banter.

My observations from play thus far:


1)Heinen, Bjork, Czarnik and DeBrusk all look pretty good. They all look like they want to be with the big club. Will be interesting to see who makes the cut.

2)Not sure who said it, if it was Ty, or someone else on here, but Subban is a glass wall in net. Once one goes in, they all go in. I think he has some great technical aspects to his game, and may be able to break the NHL one day, but McIntyre is far and away a better all around goalie in my opinion. If they can find a home for Khodobin, I would be perfectly fine with McIntyre being the backup this year. If they cant, also would be ok with him in the AHL, but he should see the lions share of goaltending duties in providence.

3)With all the young kids pushing for a spot, I am thinking that signing Purcell might be a good idea. Not because he is playing better, but I would rather have Purcell sitting in the press box than keeping an extra young gun up and him not seeing playing time. Still early, but there are as many as 6 or 7 guys out there that could be good fits. Sign Purcell cheap, he can be an extra.

4) My projected lineup: Just throwing out ideas (would be fun to see in my opinion)

Marchy - Bergy - Bjork
DeBrusk/Heinen - Krejci - Pasta
Vatrano - Spoons - Backes
Acciari - Nash - Schaller/Agostino/Beleskey

Extra: Purcell

(side note on forwards) I like this lineup because it puts a legit threat on the top three lines and the 4th line would be the energy line and also a place where they could slot in any extra/young providence forward to see what they have. Would love to see them move spooner, and then fit Czarnik in there or JFK. At this point, I really dont see Spooner ever becoming the future 2nd line center. If Spoons is playing well, sell high and fit another young gun in there.

Defense:

Chara - Carlo
McQuaid - Krug
Miller - McAvoy

Extra: Postma

(side note on defense) I like seeing the pairing of Chara - Carlo to start the season as the top shutdown pairing. I think eventually they could get to the point where McAvoy - Carlo is the dominant pairing. Might not be this year, but we will see what happens. I think they can start reducing Chara's minutes and play all three of these lines close to equally. Wouldn't be surprised if there is an 18 minute to 21 minute spread between the D man that plays the least amount of minutes and the most amount. If there is a surprise candidate in providence that deserves a call up, this might be the year to get assets for McQuaid. Love the guy, he is an absolute warrior, but eventually one of Miller or McQuaid needs to go and I think they have shown more of a commitment to Miller. (Signed longer for cheaper)

Goalies:

Rask
McIntyre

Notes: Not much to say here, this is what I would like to see once they can find a home for Khudobin. I doubt this happens this year, mostly because its Khudobin's last year on his contract and then you can let him walk, but I always feel its best to get some assets for players you would otherwise let walk for free.


My two cents. Look forward to the banter.
- dothedougie

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- Fountain-San

I'm aware. I guess I will stick to what I'm good at, the sarcastic cynic.

I'm aware. I guess I will stick to what I'm good at, the sarcastic cynic.


- dothedougie

My observations from play thus far:


1)Heinen, Bjork, Czarnik and DeBrusk all look pretty good. They all look like they want to be with the big club. Will be interesting to see who makes the cut.

2)Not sure who said it, if it was Ty, or someone else on here, but Subban is a glass wall in net. Once one goes in, they all go in. I think he has some great technical aspects to his game, and may be able to break the NHL one day, but McIntyre is far and away a better all around goalie in my opinion. If they can find a home for Khodobin, I would be perfectly fine with McIntyre being the backup this year. If they cant, also would be ok with him in the AHL, but he should see the lions share of goaltending duties in providence.

3)With all the young kids pushing for a spot, I am thinking that signing Purcell might be a good idea. Not because he is playing better, but I would rather have Purcell sitting in the press box than keeping an extra young gun up and him not seeing playing time. Still early, but there are as many as 6 or 7 guys out there that could be good fits. Sign Purcell cheap, he can be an extra.

4) My projected lineup: Just throwing out ideas (would be fun to see in my opinion)

Marchy - Bergy - Bjork
DeBrusk/Heinen - Krejci - Pasta
Vatrano - Spoons - Backes
Acciari - Nash - Schaller/Agostino/Beleskey

Extra: Purcell

(side note on forwards) I like this lineup because it puts a legit threat on the top three lines and the 4th line would be the energy line and also a place where they could slot in any extra/young providence forward to see what they have. Would love to see them move spooner, and then fit Czarnik in there or JFK. At this point, I really dont see Spooner ever becoming the future 2nd line center. If Spoons is playing well, sell high and fit another young gun in there.

Defense:

Chara - Carlo
McQuaid - Krug
Miller - McAvoy

Extra: Postma

(side note on defense) I like seeing the pairing of Chara - Carlo to start the season as the top shutdown pairing. I think eventually they could get to the point where McAvoy - Carlo is the dominant pairing. Might not be this year, but we will see what happens. I think they can start reducing Chara's minutes and play all three of these lines close to equally. Wouldn't be surprised if there is an 18 minute to 21 minute spread between the D man that plays the least amount of minutes and the most amount. If there is a surprise candidate in providence that deserves a call up, this might be the year to get assets for McQuaid. Love the guy, he is an absolute warrior, but eventually one of Miller or McQuaid needs to go and I think they have shown more of a commitment to Miller. (Signed longer for cheaper)

Goalies:

Rask
McIntyre

Notes: Not much to say here, this is what I would like to see once they can find a home for Khudobin. I doubt this happens this year, mostly because its Khudobin's last year on his contract and then you can let him walk, but I always feel its best to get some assets for players you would otherwise let walk for free.


My two cents. Look forward to the banter.
- dothedougie

I don't think we'll see Carlo and McAvoy together. They're both RHD and too good to play on their off side. I agree on the forward lines and about McIntyre and Subban

hmph. Beleskey is already hurt. Keep making it easy for me buddy. (frank)ing dead weight.

hmph. Beleskey is already hurt. Keep making it easy for me buddy. (frank)ing dead weight.
- glove_was_stuck

Krug broken jaw

Krug broken jaw
- Fountain-San

at least it may only be three weeks. That'd mean he would only miss 3 games.

We need more Postma!

hmph. Beleskey is already hurt. Keep making it easy for me buddy. (frank)ing dead weight.
- glove_was_stuck

I thought that contract was a steal - wow was I wrong

Krug broken jaw
- Fountain-San

SWEET. GOOD START BOYS! If we cant control the puck, eat the puck.

at least it may only be three weeks. That'd mean he would only miss 3 games.

We need more Postma!
- RickJames77

PAUL

EFFING

POSTMA

I don't think we'll see Carlo and McAvoy together. They're both RHD and too good to play on their off side. I agree on the forward lines and about McIntyre and Subban
- RickJames77

Krug will be out for a while. Only a matter of time before one or both of Miller and McQuaid go down with a shoulder injury. Who do we want to see?

Lets get some O'gara and Lauzon action up here.

New lines on D.

Chara - Carlo

O'gara - McAvoy

Postma - Lauzon/GRZELCYK

SWEET. GOOD START BOYS! If we cant control the puck, eat the puck.
- dothedougie

If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a puck.

Krug will be out for a while. Only a matter of time before one or both of Miller and McQuaid go down with a shoulder injury. Who do we want to see?

Lets get some O'gara and Lauzon action up here.

New lines on D.

Chara - Carlo

O'gara - McAvoy

Postma - Lauzon/GRZELCYK
- dothedougie

I'm very high on Lauzon - I think he's going to turn out to be a steal of a pick.

If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a puck.
- RickJames77

Live view of Krug preseason.

PAUL

EFFING

POSTMA


- dothedougie

Imagine how much playing time he'd get if Julien was still around?

Imagine how much playing time he'd get if Julien was still around?
- RickJames77

Pair him with Chara, Resign JML. Park Carlo and McAvoy in press box. Solid.

Pair him with Chara, Resign JML. Park Carlo and McAvoy in press box. Solid.
- dothedougie

Oh FFS that's right in his wheel house!

Send chubby cheeks back to BU so he can learn to not be an uppity (frank). Do they do take backes?

Get a good look at some potentially good lines tonight. I especially want to see that top line flourish.


Marchand - Bergeron - Bjork
Agostino - Spooner - Heinen
Gabrielle - Nash - Acciari
Blidh - Cave - Senyshyn
Koppanen

Chara – Carlo
Grzelcyk – Cross
Lauzon – Postma

Goalies: Rask, Subban

Krug will be out for a while. Only a matter of time before one or both of Miller and McQuaid go down with a shoulder injury. Who do we want to see?

Lets get some O'gara and Lauzon action up here.

New lines on D.

Chara - Carlo

O'gara - McAvoy

Postma - Lauzon/GRZELCYK
- dothedougie

You have to consider Zboril as well I think.. He's looked really good so far; a lot better than last year and his puck moving would be a great addition.

You have to consider Zboril as well I think.. He's looked really good so far; a lot better than last year and his puck moving would be a great addition.
- MrBeanTown

Oh sure. Why not.

Get a good look at some potentially good lines tonight. I especially want to see that top line flourish.


Marchand - Bergeron - Bjork
Agostino - Spooner - Heinen
Gabrielle - Nash - Acciari
Blidh - Cave - Senyshyn
Koppanen

Chara – Carlo
Grzelcyk – Cross
Lauzon – Postma

Goalies: Rask, Subban
- dothedougie