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Travis Yost
Ottawa Senators
Joined: 01.26.2010

Sep 3 @ 11:48 AM ET
Travis Yost: Enforcer
tuna99
Joined: 05.25.2009

Sep 3 @ 11:54 AM ET
He's pretty useless, he's a decent fighter but not an enforcer - he just seemed to fight when he needed to or do staged fighting and he never seemed to stir the pot or provide emotion. If you have someone in that 4-5 minute roll get a Brian MacGratton who loves to fight and is always looking to fight and isn't afraid to throw the other team off their game by taking a skilled player into the boards hard or pushing and shoving after the whistle.

Kassian is the Golden Retriever of Enforcers

eichiefs9
New York Islanders
Location: NY
Joined: 11.03.2008

Sep 3 @ 12:04 PM ET
He's pretty useless, he's a decent fighter but not an enforcer - he just seemed to fight when he needed to or do staged fighting and he never seemed to stir the pot or provide emotion. If you have someone in that 4-5 minute roll get a Brian MacGratton who loves to fight and is always looking to fight and isn't afraid to throw the other team off their game by taking a skilled player into the boards hard or pushing and shoving after the whistle.

Kassian is the Golden Retriever of Enforcers

- tuna99



top shelf 15
Ottawa Senators
Joined: 11.23.2008

Sep 3 @ 12:05 PM ET
I would rather see a staged fight between two heavyweights ,than watch scum like Matt Cooke play his brand of cheap shot hockey.If the enforcer goes they way of the dinosaur ,then the league needs to throw guys like him out .
BINGO!
Carolina Hurricanes
Location: I'll always remember the last words my grandfather ever told me. He said, "A Truck!", SK
Joined: 09.21.2009

Sep 3 @ 12:06 PM ET
I would rather see a staged fight between two heavyweights ,than watch scum like Matt Cooke play his brand of cheap shot hockey.If the enforcer goes they way of the dinosaur ,then the league needs to throw guys like him out .
- top shelf 15


See, but the staged heavyweight fights do literally nothing to prevent the Matt Cookes of the world.
BINGO!
Carolina Hurricanes
Location: I'll always remember the last words my grandfather ever told me. He said, "A Truck!", SK
Joined: 09.21.2009

Sep 3 @ 12:12 PM ET
Travis, any thoughts on Nieuwendyk being added to Canes staff as Pro-scout/Advisor? Seems like a solid hire to me. The guy built the foundation in Dallas that Jim Nill is building a powerhouse upon.
Upgrayedd
Joined: 07.24.2014

Sep 3 @ 12:14 PM ET



- eichiefs9


My lasting memory of MK! Both of these plugs have zero business being in the NHL, or AHL for that matter.
tuna99
Joined: 05.25.2009

Sep 3 @ 12:21 PM ET
Eklund has a Yakupov to Ottawa rumour so I'll take the bait:

Ott: Yakupov
Edm: Lazar, Methot, 2nd 2015, Guptill
top shelf 15
Ottawa Senators
Joined: 11.23.2008

Sep 3 @ 12:25 PM ET
See, but the staged heavyweight fights do literally nothing to prevent the Matt Cookes of the world.
- BINGO!

No they dont you are right ,iam just thinking maybe remove the rats first.Then worry about the old school goon after
top shelf 15
Ottawa Senators
Joined: 11.23.2008

Sep 3 @ 12:26 PM ET
Eklund has a Yakupov to Ottawa rumour so I'll take the bait:

Ott: Yakupov
Edm: Lazar, Methot, 2nd 2015, Guptill

- tuna99
Nope
top shelf 15
Ottawa Senators
Joined: 11.23.2008

Sep 3 @ 12:30 PM ET
My lasting memory of MK! Both of these plugs have zero business being in the NHL, or AHL for that matter.
- Upgrayedd
But guys like Kaletta ,Cooke do????Ever see a guy like Kassian headhunt a star??Or a Carkner target the knees on a cheapshot ??The may be limited in what they can do on the ice ,but at least they play the game right .
tuna99
Joined: 05.25.2009

Sep 3 @ 12:30 PM ET
Nope

- top shelf 15


classic debate - both are about the same size and are NHL wingers - one has all the skill and one has all the heart. Yak will have better stats long term, but Lazar is one of those players who winning teams always seem to have on their roster.

I'm more for heart then skill, and we already have enough small forwards with skill, but Yakupov completely changes your PP and overall team speed.
TommyDeVito
Ottawa Senators
Location: We're gonna skate to one song, and one song only.
Joined: 12.15.2010

Sep 3 @ 12:40 PM ET
classic debate - both are about the same size and are NHL wingers - one has all the skill and one has all the heart. Yak will have better stats long term, but Lazar is one of those players who winning teams always seem to have on their roster.

I'm more for heart then skill, and we already have enough small forwards with skill, but Yakupov completely changes your PP and overall team speed.

- tuna99


Meh...Yakupov has been good, not great, so far in his NHL career for what was expected of him.

Frankly, I'd rather roll the dice on the promising young guy we drafted ourselves and hope he turns out great instead of good.
top shelf 15
Ottawa Senators
Joined: 11.23.2008

Sep 3 @ 12:40 PM ET
classic debate - both are about the same size and are NHL wingers - one has all the skill and one has all the heart. Yak will have better stats long term, but Lazar is one of those players who winning teams always seem to have on their roster.

I'm more for heart then skill, and we already have enough small forwards with skill, but Yakupov completely changes your PP and overall team speed.

- tuna99
Ottawa has enough young wingers ,i personally would rather see what our kids can do before we spend a bunch of them on a another
sensarmy_11
Location: NS
Joined: 06.01.2009

Sep 3 @ 12:57 PM ET
Eklund has a Yakupov to Ottawa rumour so I'll take the bait:

Ott: Yakupov
Edm: Lazar, Methot, 2nd 2015, Guptill

- tuna99


too much for yakupov IMO.

the guy is good, definitely worth WAY more than boychuk (from last blog), but he isnt' worth that package.

I actually think lazar isn't THAT far off being worth close to yakupov straight up. obviusly i realize that in terms of straight up value, ottawa would need to add, but probably not THAT much......certainly not a top 4 dman, 2nd rd pick, and decent prospect.
top shelf 15
Ottawa Senators
Joined: 11.23.2008

Sep 3 @ 12:58 PM ET
too much for yakupov IMO.

the guy is good, definitely worth WAY more than boychuk (from last blog), but he isnt' worth that package.

I actually think lazar isn't THAT far off being worth close to yakupov straight up. obviusly i realize that in terms of straight up value, ottawa would need to add, but probably not THAT much......certainly not a top 4 dman, 2nd rd pick, and decent prospect.

- sensarmy_11
Tommy D said it best in his post 2 above yours
tuna99
Joined: 05.25.2009

Sep 3 @ 1:03 PM ET
Meh...Yakupov has been good, not great, so far in his NHL career for what was expected of him.

Frankly, I'd rather roll the dice on the promising young guy we drafted ourselves and hope he turns out great instead of good.

- TommyDeVito


I know, but look at how the Oilers develop players and how Ottawa develops players. Yakupov in our system would improve by leaps and bounds - take Turris as an example, Karlsson, Lehner, Stone, Pageau, Zibby - for the talent they have drafted the Oilers don't get that in talent on the ice, Ottawa does - Yak would be a better player just by moving here
Sens Writer
Location: Vancouver, BC
Joined: 08.19.2013

Sep 3 @ 1:04 PM ET
Eklund has a Yakupov to Ottawa rumour so I'll take the bait:
Ott: Yakupov
Edm: Lazar, Methot, 2nd 2015, Guptill

- tuna99

I'd rather see Chiasson, Puempel, or Stone in there, but to some extent you have to make a move like this if you get the opportunity - Yakupov has top-notch goal scoring ability, and is the kind of talent you rarely get a chance to acquire, especially in their early 20's.
DDM-Coga
Colorado Avalanche
Location: If Chabot is not in the NHL, Ill revoke my account - AlfiesSald, AB
Joined: 07.24.2009

Sep 3 @ 1:09 PM ET
you can pick up Patrick Bordeleau from the Avs once he goes on waivers, no way he is making the team out of camp now.
top shelf 15
Ottawa Senators
Joined: 11.23.2008

Sep 3 @ 1:11 PM ET
you can pick up Patrick Bordeleau from the Avs once he goes on waivers, no way he is making the team out of camp now.
- DDM-Coga
I would take him in a heartbeat
DDM-Coga
Colorado Avalanche
Location: If Chabot is not in the NHL, Ill revoke my account - AlfiesSald, AB
Joined: 07.24.2009

Sep 3 @ 1:14 PM ET
I would take him in a heartbeat

- top shelf 15


Hes not a terrible 4th liner, can chip in once in awhile for a big man fighter.
But avs depth really showed in the playoffs when they had to roll him out there, wasnt ideal to shorten the bench.

Winchester will take his spot, sneakily good depth signing I think for the Avs. You guys would know his game more than I do. McLeod Tablot Winchester will be rolled out as the 4th line
tuna99
Joined: 05.25.2009

Sep 3 @ 1:17 PM ET
Hes not a terrible 4th liner, can chip in once in awhile for a big man fighter.
But avs depth really showed in the playoffs when they had to roll him out there, wasnt ideal to shorten the bench.

Winchester will take his spot, sneakily good depth signing I think for the Avs. You guys would know his game more than I do. McLeod Tablot Winchester will be rolled out as the 4th line

- DDM-Coga


Winny's a great player, Mike Fisher light on the 4th line. Tons of motor and can be an agitator from time to tim, Ovechkin hated playing against him.

Good solid 4th liner, not huge but solid on his skates, awesome on the PK, good energy player
Aetherial
Toronto Maple Leafs
Location: Has anyone discussed the standings today?
Joined: 06.30.2006

Sep 3 @ 1:17 PM ET
I would rather see a staged fight between two heavyweights ,than watch scum like Matt Cooke play his brand of cheap shot hockey.If the enforcer goes they way of the dinosaur ,then the league needs to throw guys like him out .
- top shelf 15


Agreed.

I think the idea of enforcers to keep the other players honest is ridiculous and doesn't work.

Hand out some real punishment and get the crap out of the game, including the enforcers, that way.
top shelf 15
Ottawa Senators
Joined: 11.23.2008

Sep 3 @ 1:21 PM ET
Hes not a terrible 4th liner, can chip in once in awhile for a big man fighter.
But avs depth really showed in the playoffs when they had to roll him out there, wasnt ideal to shorten the bench.

Winchester will take his spot, sneakily good depth signing I think for the Avs. You guys would know his game more than I do. McLeod Tablot Winchester will be rolled out as the 4th line

- DDM-Coga
Neil replacment,BM loves his tough role players
DDM-Coga
Colorado Avalanche
Location: If Chabot is not in the NHL, Ill revoke my account - AlfiesSald, AB
Joined: 07.24.2009

Sep 3 @ 1:25 PM ET
Winny's a great player, Mike Fisher light on the 4th line. Tons of motor and can be an agitator from time to tim, Ovechkin hated playing against him.

Good solid 4th liner, not huge but solid on his skates, awesome on the PK, good energy player

- tuna99


I liked the signing bc of his PK ability too, plus a right handed shot, Avs really lacking them on the wings
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