Convert him to wing.
- tompo1015

Honestly, think that's easier said than done. Not saying it's not worth a look, but it's not full proof either.

The defensive lapses are not so severe lately. Good on Gus to save a goal and score a goal.

Gustie 8 on the year - maybe he stays
- Colbyboy

Gus is now 4th in the NHL among d-men in goals this year.

I can’t believe there are people on this forum (and out there in general) that believe Goose is some sort of expendable piece of AHL trash.

Watch the game and you can see just how impactful of a player he can be. He’s easily the best offensive d-man this team has to offer, and there’s a reason JC uses him as much as he does.

Gus is hopefully going to be here as a key offensive contributor from the back end for a long time. He’s only one and a half seasons into his career for crying out loud. Boqvist, Joker, Gus, Mitchell, Beaudin are terrific assets to have...

Beautiful DBC snipe right off a face-off

Saad looking good on the PK with multiple shorty opportunities

Dallas getting some good chances, but Ward stoning them so far.
- pdx2ord

With the way Ward played last game and this period, it's his net to lose.

The defensive lapses are not so severe lately. Good on Gus to save a goal and score a goal.
- breadbag

Agree. Other teams still are able to carry possession and a strong cycle game really hurts out defense, because our D-men either lack foot speed or they are soft.

That said, the all out shooting gallery, 2 on 0 breakaways have vanished. I think Murph and Dahly have helped there, the team has been a bit better since those two guys have settled in.

The defensive lapses are not so severe lately. Good on Gus to save a goal and score a goal.
- breadbag

Maybe they can convert him to a goalie.

The defensive lapses are not so severe lately. Good on Gus to save a goal and score a goal.
- breadbag

Definitely agree, and agree with Wolf, Dahlstrom and Murphy back in the line-up has helped a lot too!

Gus is now 4th in the NHL among d-men in goals this year.

I can’t believe there are people on this forum (and out there in general) that believe Goose is some sort of expendable piece of AHL trash.

Watch the game and you can see just how impactful of a player he can be. He’s easily the best offensive d-man this team has to offer, and there’s a reason JC uses him as much as he does.

Gus is hopefully going to be here as a key offensive contributor from the back end for a long time. He’s only one and a half seasons into his career for crying out loud. Boqvist, Joker, Gus, Mitchell, Beaudin are terrific assets to have...
- TommyHawk

Thank you for your original thought and sanity.

Gus just did in 2 games what Keith did in his last 118 - scored 2 goals...

Gus has a bit to go to reach that -29 Keith had last year....

Maybe they can convert him to a goalie.
- HawkintheD

I made that joke already. First you steal Scott's trade proposal, now my thing......take my username why don't ya? Hahaha.

I've noticed the boys have been clearing the defensive zone much better recently. There is NOTHING wrong with simply clearing the blue line. Make the other team get back on side.

I've noticed the boys have been clearing the defensive zone much better recently. There is NOTHING wrong with simply clearing the blue line. Make the other team get back on side.
- 35Tony0

They are more in sycn with each other. Gelling a bit....will have 4 lines of fast forwards....

Maybe they can convert him to a goalie.
- HawkintheD

Good one Bread in the D

Good one Bread in the D
- TrueGrit

Hahahaha!!

Honestly, think that's easier said than done. Not saying it's not worth a look, but it's not full proof either.
- kwolf68

Totally agree. But Gus is a liability on defense. You want to maximize his offensive potential, while limiting his defensive short comings.

Kaner backhander. Nice pass from Arty. 3-0.

Kane!

Holy poop, what a great shift by Anisimov, started with great D-zone board work, then a masterful pass. Kaner closes the deal, 3-0 Hawks. This is a HELL OF A lot more fun than whatever it was.

Holy poop, what a great shift by Anisimov, started with great D-zone board work, then a masterful pass. Kaner closes the deal, 3-0 Hawks. This is a HELL OF A lot more fun than whatever it was.
- kwolf68

Keep it up boys!

Holy poop, what a great shift by Anisimov, started with great D-zone board work, then a masterful pass. Kaner closes the deal, 3-0 Hawks. This is a HELL OF A lot more fun than whatever it was.
- kwolf68

Agree, and we're scoring first! Parallel hockey universe?

Agree, and we're scoring first! Parallel hockey universe?
- I Am The Breadman

Murphy, Dahlstrom, Strome, and, I suppose, Perlini and Sikura have been welcome additions to the roster.

DAMN, almost 4-0

Murphy, Dahlstrom, Strome, and, I suppose, Perlini and Sikura have been welcome additions to the roster.
- matt_ahrens

Perlini has looked good this game, but all have been welcome additions.

Strome blocked shot, wide open net.

DAMN, almost 4-0
- kwolf68

Getting greedy, haha.

Dahlstrom is the future number 1 defenseman of this team...

My mantra for a while: Make Gus a Wing!!