and will you listen to the internet for line combos should be #2 question
- jimbro83

Specifically will you take lineup advice from hockeybuzz.com, when it’s working

The point on Laf Jimmy made is probably the best one made so far (that I’ve seen) priority should be to get Laf going.
- Slimtj100

Nathan MacKinnon had his two worst seasons playing under Roy. He could be good for Laf but I'm not 100% sold on him just because of the french-canadian connection

That can and should come from the coach as well as the staff. Insert staff joke here
- picklerick

He did coach him the Q where he was great. That should have some currency

Nathan MacKinnon had his two worst seasons playing under Roy. He could be good for Laf but I'm not 100% sold on him just because of the french-canadian connection
- SkjeiStadium

He coached Laf tho right?

Nathan MacKinnon had his two worst seasons playing under Roy. He could be good for Laf but I'm not 100% sold on him just because of the french-canadian connection
- SkjeiStadium

well he won the Calder trophy playing for him, and after Roy was fired he had a poor year too, and then something happened and he blew up

but Mackinnon and Lafreniere are so fundamentally different in every way

I’m gonna be honest here I just think Roy is like, the biggest bumhole

I’m gonna be honest here I just think Roy is like, the biggest bumhole
- picklerick

I think the problem you guys are having is seeing that everyone is going to have flaws or they wouldn’t be free to be hired. Perhaps they need an bumhole 🤷🏻‍♂️

He coached Laf tho right?
- Slimtj100

Not that I'm aware of. He coached against him. He coaches the Quebec Remparts. Laf played for Rimouski

well he won the Calder trophy playing for him, and after Roy was fired he had a poor year too, and then something happened and he blew up

but Mackinnon and Lafreniere are so fundamentally different in every way
- jimbro83

That's fair. He did have a good year the first year and then things went to hell.

And agreed they are different players and personalities I just meant in terms of fostering a 1st overall pick

I think the problem you guys are having is seeing that everyone is going to have flaws or they wouldn’t be free to be hired. Perhaps they need an bumhole 🤷🏻‍♂️
- Slimtj100

ok you're right, maybe the word i should use is... psychotic?

I think the problem you guys are having is seeing that everyone is going to have flaws or they wouldn’t be free to be hired. Perhaps they need an bumhole 🤷🏻‍♂️
- Slimtj100

I'm sure they'll make the right move...

Roy said this after Rangers won lottery:

“ ‘Character’ is the word that I use to describe Alexis,” said Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy, who has seen Lafreniere up close and personal the past two years from behind the bench as GM/coach of QMJHL Quebec. “It is one thing to be a top prospect, or maybe the runner-up, but it is different when you are No. 1 and are under the spotlight all year, the way he was.

“I thought he did a super job of handling that. He has quality people around him. He has stayed humble. I’m not sure of the exact word in English, but he always has two feet on the ground. He’s a team player and a team guy. Without a doubt he would fit in with the Rangers and perform very well in New York.”

Roy said this after Rangers won lottery:

“ ‘Character’ is the word that I use to describe Alexis,” said Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy, who has seen Lafreniere up close and personal the past two years from behind the bench as GM/coach of QMJHL Quebec. “It is one thing to be a top prospect, or maybe the runner-up, but it is different when you are No. 1 and are under the spotlight all year, the way he was.

“I thought he did a super job of handling that. He has quality people around him. He has stayed humble. I’m not sure of the exact word in English, but he always has two feet on the ground. He’s a team player and a team guy. Without a doubt he would fit in with the Rangers and perform very well in New York.”
- jimbro83

now look up what people said about Yakupov before his first nhl season

now look up what people said about Yakupov before his first nhl season
- picklerick

now look up what people said about Yakupov before the season started
- picklerick

well that kind of talk just indicates that you wanna bail out on Lafreniere already

and that may be the way to go, I don't know, but I think realistically, if they are hanging onto him, that's also one of the biggest questions during the interviews, what they can do to get lafreniere going

well that kind of talk just indicates that you wanna bail out on Lafreniere already

and that may be the way to go, I don't know, but I think realistically, if they are hanging onto him, that's also one of the biggest questions during the interviews, what they can do to get lafreniere going
- jimbro83

nah i don't think i'm 100% there on bailing. just pointing out that i'm sure every 1st overall pick gets that kind of talk before they play. I get that you were using it in the context of Roy & Laf

well that kind of talk just indicates that you wanna bail out on Lafreniere already

and that may be the way to go, I don't know, but I think realistically, if they are hanging onto him, that's also one of the biggest questions during the interviews, what they can do to get lafreniere going
- jimbro83

Vally's comment about getting in the gym all summer is so true.. Laf hasnt really grown physically since his first year. that female dog needs to bulk up

Vally's comment about getting in the gym all summer is so true.. Laf hasnt really grown physically since his first year. that female dog needs to bulk up
- mrn22

and a French Canadian hall of fame legend screaming in his face could be the ticket

I think Lafreniere needs tough love

Vally's comment about getting in the gym all summer is so true.. Laf hasnt really grown physically since his first year. that female dog needs to bulk up
- mrn22

Laughing at the idea of Laf showing up super jacked and 10x slower than he already is. Gliding around the ice, trying to go between the legs to the backhand at 2mph

Laughing at the idea of Laf showing up super jacked and 10x slower than he already is. Gliding around the ice, trying to go between the legs to the backhand at 2mph
- picklerick

Get him in the gym with Kreider

Get him in the gym with Kreider
- mrn22

and make a TPC sandwich

Get him in the gym with Kreider
- mrn22

i'm on board with laf training to be able to jump out of pools

Laughing at the idea of Laf showing up super jacked and 10x slower than he already is. Gliding around the ice, trying to go between the legs to the backhand at 2mph
- picklerick

That's kinda where I am with Kakko. When he was draft eligible at the world championships against non age restricted NHL players, He looked great. Now it looks like he's getting slower ever year. So frustrating, because I don't blame him. I fully blame the Rangers skill/positional coaches.

That's kinda where I am with Kakko. When he was draft eligible at the world championships against non age restricted NHL players, He looked great. Now it looks like he's getting slower ever year. So frustrating, because I don't blame him. I fully blame the Rangers skill/positional coaches.
- tomburton99

Kakko plays that puck protection, possession kind of game though. Laf very much does not. Kakko looks closer to breaking out to me

Kakko plays that puck protection, possession kind of game though. Laf very much does not. Kakko looks closer to breaking out to me
- picklerick

There are signs of improvement with Kakko for sure, but not in his speed or pace of place. And it looked like he had that when he was dominating with Finland. So why and where has that gone?