Linked a highlight that kind of shows his upside.
Kid is 110% hustle. Occasionally shows flashes of offense but that ain't really what he does. Kid is there to bring the energy all the time. Works his ass off along the boards. Ends up on the ice a lot as a result, bit always gets back up and tries to stick with the play.
That's kind of what happens in the highlight. He fishes the puck out to keep the play moving and winds up on his ass, gets back up and receives the puck back when Philly's players stopped paying him any mind and he goes down and dekes. Like I said, he occasionally shows some hands.
He's a great bottom 6 guy. Definitely one of those types of dudes who's hustle endears himself to a fan base even if the high end talent isn't really there.
I hope he finds success with you guys! We will miss him.
by SRSgoblin
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Appreciate that. That’s something our bottom 6 can use for sure.
Does he kill penalties?
He sounds like a McLeod replacement without being a scumbag, so can’t hate, just still think we overpaid. Our bottom 6 beyond fell apart last season though, so definitely sounds like he’s meant to address the issue
Thank you for posting. I knew he was a q bottom six guy but wasn’t sure if what else he brought to the table
Sounds like woods/Clarkson tbh
Miles Wood was that guy. McLeod was a better all-around player; unfortunately a much worse human.
Is he gonna fill the Miles Wood shaped hole on the 4th line?
I like the trade. We need to get tougher, we won’t last a single round in the playoffs. Losing McLoed was a tough break for the team.
Thanks, he’s my kind of guy! The price though… I won’t tell you guys about Holtz and Schmid because it doesn’t seem fair. š
Iāll take 2017-18 Blake Coleman if thatās what he ends up being
Was just looking at the numbers and he threw 233 hits last year which was 17th in the league. Your assessment lines up with those numbers so thanks for dropping by.
The Devils need bottom 6 help and guys that throw the body and give a good shift when Nico and Jackās lines are on the bench. I am on board with this move.
Thanks for the intel, and for helping shut up the dudes on our sub who play too much chel and don’t understand there’s more to a successful hockey team than SCOR GOLS. Excited to have this guy in black and red.
Wood/McLeod kinda guy in his own way.
God, if he can win along the boards, im in. This team has been killin me with board battles
We once had Blake Coleman on our squad and I described him almost identically to Tampa Bay fans when we traded him there, 110% hustle, a guy who never quit on any play.
Idk if this guy will be as good as Blake was/is but Iām willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. Our bottom six need more āgritā so heās a welcome addition.
You got a good player back in Holtz.. Devils/Ruff never used him correctly. When Devs had injuries to multiple top six forwards Ruff never played him on 1st two lines. He will be a 25-30 goal scorer, just needed a change of scenery.. fair trade for both teams as Devs needed size and grit and Vegas can always use another scorer.
Let’s also not forget that McGill coached him in Vegas so he has some knowledge of him.
Thanks for the overview!
thank god we traded a 20+ goal scorer for GRITANGIBLES