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Unless he blows the doors off everyone at camp, he should go back to Juniors. He did NOT accomplish this last preseason. What I saw was a kid who started to get overwhelmed towards the end of camp as teams started to ramp up their intensity, then I saw a kid who was completely overmatched at the NHL level before being benched and ultimately sent down when the team couldn’t hide it anymore. Torts either got entranced by his obvious speed and it blinded him to all the other shortcomings, or the team was trying to save face when they didnt pick Zeev Buium because Andrae was already on the roster.
He produced 6 assists in the AHL playoffs, though for the most part completely disappeared against Hershey. One would think that a high pick who is supposedly NHL ready would look a lot better than he did when, once again, the intensity ramped up.
My hope for his is that he somehow gets traded out of Guelph to a team that can contend, where he doesn’t have to be the sole decent player on his roster. This is one of those instances where the 19 year old rule hurts a player. I wonder if Europe is an option?
One thing for sure is that I don’t think he is NHL ready. Hopefully he surprises everyone and makes me eat my words.
That was such a bullshit excuse by Briere and if he truly thinks that way, pure incompetence. Andrae was never looked at as a future franchise defenseman, Buium was and is projected to be that. They weren’t competing for the same roster spot. Buium is also 6′ despite the size comment.
Flyers were drafting for perceived need, instead of BPA. As it is, both #1 center and #1 defense still need to be desperately addressed.
It felt like to me they were trying to save face because if anyone truly thought Jett was ready for the NHL last year, they were incompetent talent evaluators but that is possible. Remember Torts wanted TDA because he passed the “eye test”, until he played for the Flyers. Torts was instrumental in Drysdale also because he also passed the “eye test” until he came to the Flyers. I think we’re seeing a theme behind the Flyers poor roster decisions over the last few years. Meanwhile the analytics department are collecting checks on the beach.
Unless he blows the doors off everyone at camp, he should go back to Juniors. He did NOT accomplish this last preseason. What I saw was a kid who started to get overwhelmed towards the end of camp as teams started to ramp up their intensity, then I saw a kid who was completely overmatched at the NHL level before being benched and ultimately sent down when the team couldn’t hide it anymore. Torts either got entranced by his obvious speed and it blinded him to all the other shortcomings, or the team was trying to save face when they didnt pick Zeev Buium because Andrae was already on the roster.
He produced 6 assists in the AHL playoffs, though for the most part completely disappeared against Hershey. One would think that a high pick who is supposedly NHL ready would look a lot better than he did when, once again, the intensity ramped up.
My hope for his is that he somehow gets traded out of Guelph to a team that can contend, where he doesn’t have to be the sole decent player on his roster. This is one of those instances where the 19 year old rule hurts a player. I wonder if Europe is an option?
One thing for sure is that I don’t think he is NHL ready. Hopefully he surprises everyone and makes me eat my words.
That was such a bullshit excuse by Briere and if he truly thinks that way, pure incompetence. Andrae was never looked at as a future franchise defenseman, Buium was and is projected to be that. They weren’t competing for the same roster spot. Buium is also 6′ despite the size comment.
Flyers were drafting for perceived need, instead of BPA. As it is, both #1 center and #1 defense still need to be desperately addressed.
It felt like to me they were trying to save face because if anyone truly thought Jett was ready for the NHL last year, they were incompetent talent evaluators but that is possible. Remember Torts wanted TDA because he passed the “eye test”, until he played for the Flyers. Torts was instrumental in Drysdale also because he also passed the “eye test” until he came to the Flyers. I think we’re seeing a theme behind the Flyers poor roster decisions over the last few years. Meanwhile the analytics department are collecting checks on the beach.
like they did with Bonk.
Also, briere mentioned york and JD as to no buium. there is zero doubt his agent played a role in them not drafting buium.
So much for all the Jett hype. Maybe the poor kid, if not incessantly hyped up and used as a pawn, can be properly developed. It’s a shame he wasn’t drafted by a team run by professionals.
Bill, I generally love your work but c’mon.
At just 19 years old, Luchanko has already shown flashes of brilliance. He earned an NHL opening night roster spot last season. Later, he held his own during the Calder Cup playoffs.
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Morever, Luchanko’s late-season assignment to the Phantoms proved transformative.
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Did you read who actually wrote the article?
Did you read who actually wrote the article?
No other opinion on Jett, Jetts treatment by the org, or Jett’s future?
Yes, i screwed up but it wasn’t worth even going back and editing the post. Bill wrote the first article and he posted both articles in the thread.
Other than me misattributing the article, thoughts?
Did you read who actually wrote the article?
No other opinion on Jett, Jetts treatment by the org, or Jett’s future?
Yes, i screwed up but it wasn’t worth even going back and editing the post. Bill wrote the first article and he posted both articles in the thread.
Other than me misattributing the article, thoughts?
Nope
Why won’t they consider Europe as an option? Have they even discussed it to your knowledge?
the fact cement head left the organization on his own is fucking hilarious. the fact a smart guy like darche hired him and rocky is very puzzling.
Unless he blows the doors off everyone at camp, he should go back to Juniors.
I’m fine with that benchmark. I think it’s at least possible he does that.
Maybe, hopefully. By blow the doors off everyone I mean he needs to show that he is one of the best players on the ice, because he will be playing mostly against other players trying to make the rosters. He cant just be good, he has to be great in comparison, because once the real NHL players start ramping up, it will change rapidly. Just like it did last year.
I’m rooting for him for sure.
Maybe, hopefully. By blow the doors off everyone I mean he needs to show that he is one of the best players on the ice, because he will be playing mostly against other players trying to make the rosters. He cant just be good, he has to be great in comparison, because once the real NHL players start ramping up, it will change rapidly. Just like it did last year.
I’m rooting for him for sure.
We will see. I’m absolutely rooting for him. The Flyers still aren’t deep down the middle. They have 4 proven NHL centers and may need to flip one to wing to get the most talent into the Top 9. They need another guy there. Not an Abols fan. Michkov turned 20 two months into last season. Luchanko turned 19 last month. I recognize it could be a reach, but if he can do it, the Flyers need him.
Maybe, hopefully. By blow the doors off everyone I mean he needs to show that he is one of the best players on the ice, because he will be playing mostly against other players trying to make the rosters. He cant just be good, he has to be great in comparison, because once the real NHL players start ramping up, it will change rapidly. Just like it did last year.
I’m rooting for him for sure.
We will see. I’m absolutely rooting for him. The Flyers still aren’t deep down the middle. They have 4 proven NHL centers and may need to flip one to wing to get the most talent into the Top 9. They need another guy there. Not an Abols fan. Michkov turned 20 two months into last season. Luchanko turned 19 last month. I recognize it could be a reach, but if he can do it, the Flyers need him.
if the flyers need the jett, then the season is already lost.
if the flyers need the jett, then the season is already lost.
As a 4C? Hahahahaha!
Help me understand why you would want the jett on the 4th line with ND and GH? What would that accomplish long term?
What is tocchet track record of developing 19-year-old players who were 1st rd picks?
Help me understand why you would want the jett on the 4th line with ND and GH? What would that accomplish long term?
Help me understand why you think Abols is a better option. The Flyers still aren’t deep at center. They do have four good ones, but might just move one to wing to make their Top 9 better. Even if they don’t do that, those four guys aren’t all going to play 82 games. They need another guy there unless you’re the president of the Rodrigo Abols fan club.
Help me understand why you would want the jett on the 4th line with ND and GH? What would that accomplish long term?
Help me understand why you think Abols is a better option. The Flyers still aren’t deep at center. They do have four good ones, but might just move one to wing to make their Top 9 better. Even if they don’t do that, those four guys aren’t all going to play 82 games. They need another guy there unless you’re the president of the Rodrigo Abols fan club.
way to deflect and not answer.
If you can’t figure out why he would be a better option with those other 2 players, then don’t know what to tell you. Also has nothing to do with Abols. Go get another cheap 1 year option.
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