Location: “How many times is she gonna ask this f'n question?”, NT Joined: 12.09.2006
Mar 29 @ 11:11 AM ET
This will be 16 losses in the last 17 road games tonight. - PLindbergh31
The travel through time zones, playing hockey 4 times in a week, and lack of practice time will lead teams to extended losing streaks while on the road
Not sure if anyone saw the Edmonton game last night, but man can Ryan McLeod fly. There were times I thought he was McDavid.
But it's cool...Jay O'Brien and stuff. - Glak18
Speed only matters if you have the skill to use it. Mason Raymond was a very fast skater but had limited skills so he never became much more than a 3rd liner.
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Mar 29 @ 11:38 AM ET
How is savoies skating? If he is a very good skater with a solid build 5’9” is fine - Just5
8. Matthew Savoie, C, Winnipeg (WHL)
Jan. 1, 2004 | 5′ 9.0″ | 179 pounds
Jan. 2022 Ranking: 8
Tier: Projected bubble top and middle of the lineup player
Skating: Above NHL average
Puck skills: NHL average
Hockey sense: Above NHL average
Compete: Above NHL average
Shot: Above NHL average
Background: Savoie was one of the best forwards in the WHL as a 17-year-old helping lead Winnipeg to the top of the standings. He was a point/game in the USHL as a 16-year-old. Savoie was the top pick in his WHL Bantam Draft after applying for and being denied exceptional status to play at the age of 15. He played at the U17 Challenge for Canada as a 15-year-old and was a top player.
Analysis: Savoie is a very talented scorer. He stands out with the puck on his stick and can attack in a variety of ways. Savoie is an excellent passer, who can run a power play, hit seams at a high rate and make tough plays under duress. He has very good hands to maneuver in traffic. He has good speed to beat opponents wide and he has a shot that can score from range. Savoie lacks the ideal NHL size, but he competes hard and wins a surprising amount of battles for his size. He doesn’t have incredible speed and skill for a 5-foot-9 player so he may be moved to the wing in the NHL, but regardless I see him as a very good top-six forward.
Keep in mind as you read these that "NHL Average" isn't really a knock. For kids at 17-18 to already be doing anything at an "NHL Average" is already pretty great.
Location: "It's pretty big loogie on my face, so I was pretty psssted".", PA Joined: 06.26.2007
Mar 29 @ 11:55 AM ET
Speed only matters if you have the skill to use it. Mason Raymond was a very fast skater but had limited skills so he never became much more than a 3rd liner. - xShoot4WarAmpsx
wcorvette Season Ticket Holder Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Boynton Beach, FL Joined: 10.03.2010
Mar 29 @ 12:00 PM ET
8. Matthew Savoie, C, Winnipeg (WHL)
Jan. 1, 2004 | 5′ 9.0″ | 179 pounds
Jan. 2022 Ranking: 8
Tier: Projected bubble top and middle of the lineup player
Skating: Above NHL average
Puck skills: NHL average
Hockey sense: Above NHL average
Compete: Above NHL average
Shot: Above NHL average
Background: Savoie was one of the best forwards in the WHL as a 17-year-old helping lead Winnipeg to the top of the standings. He was a point/game in the USHL as a 16-year-old. Savoie was the top pick in his WHL Bantam Draft after applying for and being denied exceptional status to play at the age of 15. He played at the U17 Challenge for Canada as a 15-year-old and was a top player.
Analysis: Savoie is a very talented scorer. He stands out with the puck on his stick and can attack in a variety of ways. Savoie is an excellent passer, who can run a power play, hit seams at a high rate and make tough plays under duress. He has very good hands to maneuver in traffic. He has good speed to beat opponents wide and he has a shot that can score from range. Savoie lacks the ideal NHL size, but he competes hard and wins a surprising amount of battles for his size. He doesn’t have incredible speed and skill for a 5-foot-9 player so he may be moved to the wing in the NHL, but regardless I see him as a very good top-six forward.
Keep in mind as you read these that "NHL Average" isn't really a knock. For kids at 17-18 to already be doing anything at an "NHL Average" is already pretty great. - Tomahawk
was reading the article and had to check my reading comprehension, NHL average...
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Mar 29 @ 12:00 PM ET
Really haven’t wAtched him play much, outside of world juniors this year where he was very underwhelming but it’s got to give you Nolan Patrick vibes. Just a guy that’s out there not really doing much. And maybe us Flyers fans are just scarred for life because of that bum. - ClaudeFather
8. Matthew Savoie, C, Winnipeg (WHL)
Jan. 1, 2004 | 5′ 9.0″ | 179 pounds
Jan. 2022 Ranking: 8
Tier: Projected bubble top and middle of the lineup player
Skating: Above NHL average
Puck skills: NHL average
Hockey sense: Above NHL average
Compete: Above NHL average
Shot: Above NHL average
Background: Savoie was one of the best forwards in the WHL as a 17-year-old helping lead Winnipeg to the top of the standings. He was a point/game in the USHL as a 16-year-old. Savoie was the top pick in his WHL Bantam Draft after applying for and being denied exceptional status to play at the age of 15. He played at the U17 Challenge for Canada as a 15-year-old and was a top player.
Analysis: Savoie is a very talented scorer. He stands out with the puck on his stick and can attack in a variety of ways. Savoie is an excellent passer, who can run a power play, hit seams at a high rate and make tough plays under duress. He has very good hands to maneuver in traffic. He has good speed to beat opponents wide and he has a shot that can score from range. Savoie lacks the ideal NHL size, but he competes hard and wins a surprising amount of battles for his size. He doesn’t have incredible speed and skill for a 5-foot-9 player so he may be moved to the wing in the NHL, but regardless I see him as a very good top-six forward.
Keep in mind as you read these that "NHL Average" isn't really a knock. For kids at 17-18 to already be doing anything at an "NHL Average" is already pretty great. - Tomahawk
I have no idea how he pronounces his name but every time I see it I think of this lol
What am I reading today. We’re complaining about a young player, who doesn’t belong to us, as if he already belongs to us….?? - SuperSchennBros
lol - honestly, though, I'm enjoying the change of topic today - at least it's something new to read
wcorvette Season Ticket Holder Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Boynton Beach, FL Joined: 10.03.2010
Mar 29 @ 12:15 PM ET
give me the pick with speed, skill, someone who has shown they play with pace but can slow the game down, ALA the highest upside. I could careless about their D zone coverage, at this point we have enough 200 ft players to compensate.
Funny right, someone like TK, if he was on a team with a solid structure, D that could actually break out the puck consistently and the forwards playing the right way, TK could cheat just a little more on breakouts. Trade him to the right team and I think he blows up.
Interesting to see that prior to the Pred game both York and Provys numbers were up, comparing to the Provy/Braun pair. Still up after the Preds.
Really haven’t wAtched him play much, outside of world juniors this year where he was very underwhelming but it’s got to give you Nolan Patrick vibes. Just a guy that’s out there not really doing much. And maybe us Flyers fans are just scarred for life because of that bum. - ClaudeFather
Pretty harsh characterization for a guy dealing with a lot of unforeseen medical issues. Von Hayes he ain't.
Location: "It's pretty big loogie on my face, so I was pretty psssted".", PA Joined: 06.26.2007
Mar 29 @ 12:22 PM ET
8. Matthew Savoie, C, Winnipeg (WHL)
Jan. 1, 2004 | 5′ 9.0″ | 179 pounds
Jan. 2022 Ranking: 8
Tier: Projected bubble top and middle of the lineup player
Skating: Above NHL average
Puck skills: NHL average
Hockey sense: Above NHL average
Compete: Above NHL average
Shot: Above NHL average
Background: Savoie was one of the best forwards in the WHL as a 17-year-old helping lead Winnipeg to the top of the standings. He was a point/game in the USHL as a 16-year-old. Savoie was the top pick in his WHL Bantam Draft after applying for and being denied exceptional status to play at the age of 15. He played at the U17 Challenge for Canada as a 15-year-old and was a top player.
Analysis: Savoie is a very talented scorer. He stands out with the puck on his stick and can attack in a variety of ways. Savoie is an excellent passer, who can run a power play, hit seams at a high rate and make tough plays under duress. He has very good hands to maneuver in traffic. He has good speed to beat opponents wide and he has a shot that can score from range. Savoie lacks the ideal NHL size, but he competes hard and wins a surprising amount of battles for his size. He doesn’t have incredible speed and skill for a 5-foot-9 player so he may be moved to the wing in the NHL, but regardless I see him as a very good top-six forward.
Keep in mind as you read these that "NHL Average" isn't really a knock. For kids at 17-18 to already be doing anything at an "NHL Average" is already pretty great. - Tomahawk
He doesn't seem like a Flyer pick. Doesn't have the 200 foot game nor the versatility to build this team into the defensive powerhouse it wants to be. Flyers would be wise to go off the board with their first selection that no one expects to be taken in the 1st round.
give me the pick with speed, skill, someone who has shown they play with pace but can slow the game down, ALA the highest upside. I could careless about their D zone coverage, at this point we have enough 200 ft players to compensate.
Funny right, someone like TK, if he was on a team with a solid structure, D that could actually break out the puck consistently and the forwards playing the right way, TK could cheat just a little more on breakouts. Trade him to the right team and I think he blows up.
Interesting to see that prior to the Pred game both York and Provys numbers were up, comparing to the Provy/Braun pair. Still up after the Preds. - wcorvette
On any number of teams, he is a 30+ goal scorer. Our planless, lifeless approach to offense supresses speed, skill and creativity.
