Interesting read this morning, so hopefully I can get this straight...Boeser has regressed into a 3rd wheel player but is on pace for about 70pts, an increase of about 14-15pts from last year, the reasoning is because he doesn't "snipe" his shot, but has become defensively aware and is looking to set up other players better....ok not sure I buy this logic but, whatever floats your boat I guess.

And is Gaudette now considered an untouchable 3rd line centre that can't benefit from having Virtanen on his wing...another head scratcher for me...I look at Gaudette as holding a spot until another better option comes along, he isn't really that great, marginally good is my assessment.
- Makita

Maybe, but this is his second "full" season in the NHL/pro game, and he's only 23. At the same age, Kesler was in his third season, and put up 37 points in 80 games, while Gaudette is on pace to put up about 43.

Not saying Gaudette is going to turn out like Kes, he has to work on his defensive game a lot more, but the kid has earned the time to grow before he's written off.

Interesting read this morning, so hopefully I can get this straight...Boeser has regressed into a 3rd wheel player but is on pace for about 70pts, an increase of about 14-15pts from last year, the reasoning is because he doesn't "snipe" his shot, but has become defensively aware and is looking to set up other players better....ok not sure I buy this logic but, whatever floats your boat I guess.

And is Gaudette now considered an untouchable 3rd line centre that can't benefit from having Virtanen on his wing...another head scratcher for me...I look at Gaudette as holding a spot until another better option comes along, he isn't really that great, marginally good is my assessment.
- Makita

Seems like you are caught up. As you were.

Not sure what your on about but no, I’m not a gaudette fan. If you think boeser looks like an improved player I question whether or not you are watching the games.
- CanuckDon

I watch every game, I was quite critical of Boeser last year as was Rueby, but the last half of this year he has certainly gotten a lot better defensively, and as I said on pace for 70pts.

As a team game I would much rather the defensive putting up points Boeser over the lazy defensive 60pt Boeser.

Interesting read this morning, so hopefully I can get this straight...Boeser has regressed into a 3rd wheel player but is on pace for about 70pts, an increase of about 14-15pts from last year, the reasoning is because he doesn't "snipe" his shot, but has become defensively aware and is looking to set up other players better....ok not sure I buy this logic but, whatever floats your boat I guess.

And is Gaudette now considered an untouchable 3rd line centre that can't benefit from having Virtanen on his wing...another head scratcher for me...I look at Gaudette as holding a spot until another better option comes along, he isn't really that great, marginally good is my assessment.
- Makita

Maybe, but this is his second "full" season in the NHL/pro game, and he's only 23. At the same age, Kesler was in his third season, and put up 37 points in 80 games, while Gaudette is on pace to put up about 43.

Not saying Gaudette is going to turn out like Kes, he has to work on his defensive game a lot more, but the kid has earned the time to grow before he's written off.
- NewYorkNuck

Absolutely, that is what it is all about, continue to develop, I wasn't advocating for a change. I just misinterpreted Don thinking he was a great future centre that wouldn't benefit from Virtanen.

I watch every game, I was quite critical of Boeser last year as was Rueby, but the last half of this year he has certainly gotten a lot better defensively, and as I said on pace for 70pts.

As a team game I would much rather the defensive putting up points Boeser over the lazy defensive 60pt Boeser.
- Makita

Perhaps he is slightly better defensively but his production is more of a product of Miller and Elias. His offence has fallen off a cliff despite his numbers looking similar. Hopefully he finds his shot again one day and he becomes a more complete player. I suspect he probably will

It’s sad that boeser can’t get anything done without Elias
- CanuckDon

What is sadder is that Jake has to continually carry(and be,)the 3rd line.

I feel like the general message of this fits very well on HB

I watch every game, I was quite critical of Boeser last year as was Rueby, but the last half of this year he has certainly gotten a lot better defensively, and as I said on pace for 70pts.

As a team game I would much rather the defensive putting up points Boeser over the lazy defensive 60pt Boeser.
- Makita

Boeser is learning the D side of things but won't really benefit being stuck with gaudette. Jake however can crash/bang on the third line and create space that Gaudette needs to move around. Boeser will find his game on the lotto line, but agreed I would prefer he is defensively responsible rather than see him trying to snipe every shot and be -20.

Boeser is learning the D side of things but won't really benefit being stuck with gaudette. Jake however can crash/bang on the third line and create space that Gaudette needs to move around. Boeser will find his game on the lotto line, but agreed I would prefer he is defensively responsible rather than see him trying to snipe every shot and be -20.
- LordHumungous

How was terminator? I've not yet heard anything good about it

I watch every game, I was quite critical of Boeser last year as was Rueby, but the last half of this year he has certainly gotten a lot better defensively, and as I said on pace for 70pts.

As a team game I would much rather the defensive putting up points Boeser over the lazy defensive 60pt Boeser.
- Makita

It is funny, but sad, that you always get criticized for your opinion.
I think some here, must think that because you are a Mod, that you must follow the sheep.

#howdarethemodhaveanopinion.

It is funny, but sad, that you always get criticized for your opinion.
I think some here, must think that because you are a Mod, that you must follow the sheep.

#howdarethemodhaveanopinion.
- Reubenkincade

Opinions are always welcome on HB. As long as they are correct.

It is funny, but sad, that you always get criticized for your opinion.
I think some here, must think that because you are a Mod, that you must follow the sheep.

#howdarethemodhaveanopinion.
- Reubenkincade

You are not supposed to challenge the fanboys narrative, Mod or not. Wow.

Boeser is learning the D side of things but won't really benefit being stuck with gaudette. Jake however can crash/bang on the third line and create space that Gaudette needs to move around. Boeser will find his game on the lotto line, but agreed I would prefer he is defensively responsible rather than see him trying to snipe every shot and be -20.
- LordHumungous

Agreed. Unfortunately, for Jake, he makes that line better, and makes people believe Gaudette is a legitimate nhl calibre centre, which I have doubted, for some time.
But what do i know, he is the best of our bad options, at this time.

#jakeismycaptain

Opinions are always welcome on HB. As long as they are correct.
- CanuckDon

Maybe you should take off then, Boeser's fine.

Opinions are always welcome on HB. As long as they are correct.
- CanuckDon

Coming from a guy that had an opinion, then an avatar bet, and is now having the biggest POS ever, as an avatar.
😁

You are not supposed to challenge the fanboys narrative, Mod or not. Wow.
- Marwood

Lol.
Are you even a fan?

Maybe you should take off then, Boeser's fine.
- NorthNuck

Boeser is not fine. Stick to what you know. Being a fanboy and family guy

Boeser is not fine. Stick to what you know. Being a fanboy and family guy
- CanuckDon

Lol.
Are you even a fan?
- Reubenkincade

Not a real one.

I agree with VHG

This is better than cable.

Not a real one.
- Marwood

Real fans only cheer or jeer for Van. You are a real fan. Hefty and Lordy are fakes

How was terminator? I've not yet heard anything good about it
- SMBDragon

I won't try to spoil it for anyone but really it was 'good' but disappointing at the same time. Great effects and CGI and stuff but Cameron just went back to a formulaic story which was disappointing. Plot could have been so much better. Oh well.

Real fans only cheer or jeer for Van. You are a real fan. Hefty and Lordy are fakes
- CanuckDon

That's hurts me deep Don.

That's hurts me deep Don.
- LordHumungous

The first cut is the deepest.