Giddy for Bobby G. Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 Apologies to those who're still argueing at length on other threads about every other reason for the Hossa trade. There seems to be a consensus though that Latendresse's looking very likely to grab a roster spot now, so assuming that's what happens (and given Gainey's love for tough and skilled players this looks like a given).... what are we left with? I gotta admit after this afternoon I wanted to change my name to 'not so giddy for Booby G,' but I think he's shown us today he has no regard for whose turn it is to get a shot, nor how much time's been invested in a player. I think the best young all around young players are simply the ones he wants on the team. After today, my opening lineup is: Zednick- Koivu-- Kovalev Dags--- Ribeiro- Ryder Bulis---- Bonk--- Sundstrom Begin--- Pleks-- Latendresse Souray--- Markov Rivet----- Dandenault Boullion-- Komisarek Theodore Danis Scratch: Streit, Vandermeer (one-way), Aitken (one-way) I think Dagenais is actually on much shakier ground after Gainey tipped his hand today. He may find himself scratched for a good length of time, if not traded, when Higgins and Perezhogin make the jump. I wonder too if Gainey's not just holding on to Sunny for the early part of the season for his PK ability while refs are still cracking down on obstruction. Am I one crack or is it possible that Higgins, Hainsey and Perezhogin are not being handed anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trizzak Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 If Latendresse's only spot is on the 4th line then he might as well stay in junior and develop offensively. I'll take a 1st line power forward in 2 years instead of a 4th line checker now. Either put him on the second line now, or risk him on the 3rd line and hope Bonk and Bulis help him produce offensively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoZed Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 LW - C - RW Zednik - Koivu - Kovalev Latendresse - Ribeiro - Ryder Bulis - Bonk - Sundstrom Higgins - Plekanec - Begin Souray - Dandenault Markov - Rivet Bouillon - Komisarek Scratch: Perezhogin, Vandermeer, Streit. BTW Giddy, Aitken has been cut about a week ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trizzak Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 With Latendresse: Zednik - Koivu - Kovalev Dags - Ribs - Ryd...s? Bulis - Bonk - Latendresse Higgins - Begin - Plekanec Vandermeer/Sundstrom Without Latendresse: Zednik - Koivu - Kovalev Dags - Ribs - Rydes? Bulis - Bonk - Sundstrom Higgins - Begin - Plekanec Vandermeer/Perezhogin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giddy for Bobby G. Posted October 1, 2005 Author Share Posted October 1, 2005 I have to agree with AP, I think Gainey and Julien are high enough on Latendresse that he could see significant time with Ribeiro. I wonder why Gainey wouldn't just trade or waive Dags if he felt he had to create room for somebody, but I guess given that Dags is french-canadien and has a chemistry with Ribeiro, he has more value to us than to anybody. There'd be no controversy scratching him in favour of Latendresse, Higgins, or Perezhogin later in the season as well. [Edited on 2005/10/1 by Giddy for Bobby G.] [Edited on 2005/10/1 by Giddy for Bobby G.] [Edited on 2005/10/1 by Giddy for Bobby G.] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giddy for Bobby G. Posted October 1, 2005 Author Share Posted October 1, 2005 Also, IMO Latendresse is more likely to be a 1st or 2nd line caliber player next year if he sticks with the club THIS year. I don't think time on the 4th line this year is such a bad thing. Look at Shane Doan for example, he played the fourth line at 18 and he was able to develop his skill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOHABSGO22 Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 The Gazzette wrote today that their is one spot left for Plekanec or Latendresse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gohabsgo252006 Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 Latest article on rds.ca says that Julien says that the move of HOssa has nothign to do with Latendresse and is only b/c they were afraid of losing him on waivers. Julien also says there is a chance he might have two tough guys in the lineup to start the season b/c of teams like TO and Ottawa which are really big. Hope Latendresse sticks and plays on the top two lines, and since he isn't playing tonight, I feel this is a message to Perezhogin from Gainey and Julien saying, we know what Lats can do, show us what you can do or your back in Hamilton. We'll see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~moeman Posted October 1, 2005 Share Posted October 1, 2005 New rules make the 4th line different than in the past. 3 offensively-mined + 1 defensive (with good speed). Latendressse could always work his way up to the 2nd line. [Edited on 2005/10/1 by ~moeman] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stjrandy Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 kovalev koivu perezhogin dagenais ribiero ryder sundstrom bonk bulis begin plekanec vandermeer ivanans souray dandenault markov rivet komisarek streit bouillon best I can do with my crystal ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonus Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 you think zed will get traded? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortcat1 Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 Originally posted by simonusyou think zed will get traded? not a chance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les_glorieux Posted October 2, 2005 Share Posted October 2, 2005 Originally posted by stjrandykovalev koivu perezhogin dagenais ribiero ryder sundstrom bonk bulis begin plekanec vandermeer ivanans souray dandenault markov rivet komisarek streit bouillon best I can do with my crystal ball. that's pretty bad considering zednik's nowhere to be found... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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