Bill Meltzer: Quick Hits: Injured Prospects Return, Yandle & Hayes Interview, and More
- bmeltzer

Allison looked pretty awesome. He's the kind of hard forechecking, get to the net type that the team's been missing for awhile. Look forward to seeing him grow into a featured role soon.

Frosty is more than capable of grabbing the 3C bull by the horns.

Very much hoping Bunny, Rubstov and/or Tanner beat out Retread Nate coming out of camp.

Jesus. Keith Yandle and Kevin Hayes. You’d think Jeremy Roenick and Tony Amonte reunited to play on a line and dominate together.
- SuperSchennBros

Lighten up.

Allison looked pretty awesome. He's the kind of hard forechecking, get to the net type that the team's been missing for awhile. Look forward to seeing him grow into a featured role soon.

Frosty is more than capable of grabbing the 3C bull by the horns.

Very much hoping Bunny, Rubstov and/or Tanner beat out Retread Nate coming out of camp.
- Tomahawk

I love Frost's game, but do you think he will eventually be big enough to be effective? I still think he's one of those I can't put any muscle on guys.

Ristolainen is the big question mark for me. I know Fletcher and company have had their eye on him for a few years. So they must have seen something to like. So I’m going to go on their analyst of the situations. Seemed they had a handful of targets that seemed to fit and went out to make things happen. I like what they did on that back end.
- peesinwind

If he plays the way he did against the Flyers this year then he will be a fan favourite. He probably isn’t a top pairing guy like he was type cast in Buffalo but he most certainly is a legit top 4….not a guy that elevated his play for a while….not a guy that has the potential to be a top 4, but rather a guy that “actually” is. He’s not Seth Jones but he’s miles better then Myers is and will ever be.

Allison looked pretty awesome. He's the kind of hard forechecking, get to the net type that the team's been missing for awhile. Look forward to seeing him grow into a featured role soon.

Frosty is more than capable of grabbing the 3C bull by the horns.

Very much hoping Bunny, Rubstov and/or Tanner beat out Retread Nate coming out of camp.
- Tomahawk

Wasn’t expecting that out of Allison. He surprised me. He will find a role in the big club.

Nate Thompson does a few things well but they are need on a successful team. Not sure any of the kids are good enough at those skills yet. He wins a tone of defensive zone draws. He can kill penalties well and is a physical player. He doesn’t bring much else but it is good to have a forth line center that can at least do those things well.

I’m hopeful of Frost. He has true skill. He is a top line kind of ceiling guy. Hoping he continues to develop.

I love Frost's game, but do you think he will eventually be big enough to be effective? I still think he's one of those I can't put any muscle on guys.
- Hextall271

Giroux is not a big guy…Mitch Marner…not a big guy .Frost will be fine…his upside is still really, really high. Guys have to get used to the speed at the NHL level. He has to learn to stay out of compromising position at this level….you can’t teach his skill level. I’m excited to see him this year.

If he plays the way he did against the Flyers this year then he will be a fan favourite. He probably isn’t a top pairing guy like he was type cast in Buffalo but he most certainly is a legit top 4….not a guy that elevated his play for a while….not a guy that has the potential to be a top 4, but rather a guy that “actually” is. He’s not Seth Jones but he’s miles better then Myers is and will ever be.
- landros 2

Here’s to hoping this assessment is on point. We will get a chance to see it play out this year as long as Ellis is in the line up most of the time.

Giroux is not a big guy…Mitch Marner…not a big guy .Frost will be fine…his upside is still really, really high. Guys have to get used to the speed at the NHL level. He has to learn to stay out of compromising position at this level….you can’t teach his skill level. I’m excited to see him this year.
- landros 2

I agree. He is not a big body type of game. His game is speed and skill. He does need to have enough muscle to stay healthy and not get buried in the corners. But that will never be his game. Needs to use his agility and passing. It will keep teams off of him and give him just a little room. Not much in the NHL but a little room will go a long way for him.

Allison looked pretty awesome. He's the kind of hard forechecking, get to the net type that the team's been missing for awhile. Look forward to seeing him grow into a featured role soon.

Frosty is more than capable of grabbing the 3C bull by the horns.

Very much hoping Bunny, Rubstov and/or Tanner beat out Retread Nate coming out of camp.
- Tomahawk

If he can’t lock up that 3C it would be very disappointing

Lighten up.
- Tomahawk

Francis.

ftfy

I love Frost's game, but do you think he will eventually be big enough to be effective? I still think he's one of those I can't put any muscle on guys.
- Hextall271

He's already been pretty effective in the NHL games he's played.

Muscle is really the lowest concern on the totem pole anyway. I'll take a guy who can play but needs to get stronger over somebody like Patrick who has the build of a 30-yo vet but the brains of a 16-yo.

Lighten up.
- Tomahawk

You must be loving all the Rangers hand-me-downs, eh?

He's already been pretty effective in the NHL games he's played.

Muscle is really the lowest concern on the totem pole anyway. I'll take a guy who can play but needs to get stronger over somebody like Patrick who has the build of a 30-yo vet but the brains of a 16-yo.
- Tomahawk

He hit a pretty big wall his first stint with the club, few pints in his first two games then had like 4 over the next 18. Last year I thought was his time to break out, he looked much better, unfortunate that his collar bone snapped.

Allison looked pretty awesome. He's the kind of hard forechecking, get to the net type that the team's been missing for awhile. Look forward to seeing him grow into a featured role soon.
- Tomahawk

I agree! He was fun to watch.

He's already been pretty effective in the NHL games he's played.

Muscle is really the lowest concern on the totem pole anyway. I'll take a guy who can play but needs to get stronger over somebody like Patrick who has the build of a 30-yo vet but the brains of a 16-yo.
- Tomahawk

he was 5 11 170 coming out of JR. I thought he weighed in around 185 last year, if so that is not a bad weight, just needs to learn how to use it, the speed of the game and how to be elusive to hits like G.

Tatar 2 years 4.5 aav to devils. I like the player but hat is a lot. I guess on the Devils that is ok.

I agree! He was fun to watch.
- Scoob

I love the way he was always...ALWAYS, looking to get the puck on net. From any angle, he always was looking to shoot or throw the puck at the net. Something most of our forwards don't like to do for some reason.

Tatar 2 years 4.5 aav to devils. I like the player but hat is a lot. I guess on the Devils that is ok.
- wcorvette

Seems like the type of player AV would hate.

Tatar 2 years 4.5 aav to devils. I like the player but hat is a lot. I guess on the Devils that is ok.
- wcorvette

Guy put up a ton of ES points from 2018-20... per min he was near the top of the league, around Marner, Matthews, Pasta level. Could be a sneaky good add.

Guy put up a ton of ES points from 2018-20... per min he was near the top of the league, around Marner, Matthews, Pasta level. Could be a sneaky good add.
- Tomahawk

Wonder how he fell so far out of the lineup for Montreal last season

Was his game last year at NHL level?
- hello it's me 2050

Did he play in the NHL for the most horrible defense in the league.
Yes
Would Amy goalie have saved this team last year
No.

And honestly, it may help keep his cap hit down this season and next so there is my silver lining
I'm already looking to the future

Wonder how he fell so far out of the lineup for Montreal last season
- ClaudeFather

The entire Danault line struggled to score last season for some reason when they were one of the best lines the previous two.

Ristolainen is the big question mark for me. I know Fletcher and company have had their eye on him for a few years. So they must have seen something to like. So I’m going to go on their analyst of the situations. Seemed they had a handful of targets that seemed to fit and went out to make things happen. I like what they did on that back end.
- peesinwind

I am honestly surprised with hoe much CF was able to make happen in on off season. Paying someone to take ghost off of our hands sucked but honestly every other trade has good reasoning behind it (the ghost eviction also has its reasoning, I know). I am actually very impressed by his body of work and that fact he moved out Jake and got one heck of a player on return. Jakes contract was a beast to move, I'm sure, and he didn't have to retain any salary.

Well done, chuck!!

As far as risto goes I think he had to play over his head on a piss poor team. He is not a top pair Dman and he was forced to be one in Buffalo. Given proper usage and real expectations should help risto reach his potential. Plus those hits he throws are just absolutely lovely! Lol

The entire Danault line struggled to score last season for some reason when they were one of the best lines the previous two.
- Tomahawk

Yea, he’s got that high end skill too. Some serious goals over the years, plays a skilled game but strong on pucks and has a motor. He will probably kill it in New Jersey, they have some speed and talent up front.

I love Frost's game, but do you think he will eventually be big enough to be effective? I still think he's one of those I can't put any muscle on guys.
- Hextall271

Lots of players succeed without being big