guys,
i wholeheartedly and strongly disagree with whatever you're saying.
- kicksave856

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This might be a stupid question, but here goes: I know the salary cap is set to go down in the short term future, but past that it's expected to go back up, correct?

But wouldnt Mcginn fill the role of Knuble more than Rinaldo? I would leave Zac on the fourth line and try Mcginn on the wing on the 3rd line.
- Stinkfitz

Knuble kills penalties though, unlike Rinaldo (who just doesn't seem smart enough, although appears to have the skills). He can also play effectively on the second PP unit. Those two things are going to keep him in the lineup over guys like Rinaldo more often than not.

If it were up to me, I'd have McGinn playing over Rinaldo every day. I might shuffle some lines and not necessarily use McGinn on the 4th line, but I think he'd be effective there if needed. For me, there is just no upside to Rinaldo over McGinn.

This might be a stupid question, but here goes: I know the salary cap is set to go down in the short term future, but past that it's expected to go back up, correct?
- BulliesPhan87

Yes.

But wouldnt Mcginn fill the role of Knuble more than Rinaldo? I would leave Zac on the fourth line and try Mcginn on the wing on the 3rd line.
- Stinkfitz

I'd be ok with this, I just prefer to remove the penalties Rinaldo attracts and keep the veteran presence of Knuble in the lineup.

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- Flyskippy

Knuble kills penalties though, unlike Rinaldo (who just doesn't seem smart enough, although appears to have the skills). He can also play effectively on the second PP unit. Those two things are going to keep him in the lineup over guys like Rinaldo more often than not.

If it were up to me, I'd have McGinn playing over Rinaldo every day. I might shuffle some lines and not necessarily use McGinn on the 4th line, but I think he'd be effective there if needed. For me, there is just no upside to Rinaldo over McGinn.
- BringBack25

any reason Rinaldo can't play PK? He's got some wheels and is pretty fearless.

- Philly1980

any reason Rinaldo can't play PK? He's got some wheels and is pretty fearless.
- wilsonecho91

Because no one likes killing a 5 on 3.

any reason Rinaldo can't play PK? He's got some wheels and is pretty fearless.
- wilsonecho91

any reason Rinaldo can't play PK? He's got some wheels and is pretty fearless.
- wilsonecho91

PK requires the capability for rational thought and quick, sound decision making. Not exactly Rinaldo's strong suits.

I read somewhere that they tried using him on the PK in Adirondack and it didn't work out too well. Can't recall where exactly I saw it though. Shame really, because like you point out he has all the physical talents to be a good PK guy.

EDIT: Or, as MOAT put it so succinctly, nobody likes killing a 5 on 3!

Because no one likes killing a 5 on 3.
- mayorofangrytown

Yeah, that's my one concern with trying this. Otherwise, I'd say it's worth a look.

Because no one likes killing a 5 on 3.
- mayorofangrytown

What is Knuble's role anyway? He's been effective sporadically this year.
- NickTheKid87

I meant as more of a power forward type player. I have been disappointed he is takiing younger players ice time. Seems he is in the lineup for what he did in the past instead of the present.Even if he and Mcginn or Rinaldo were going to give you the exact output i prefer giving the young guys the experience.

Organic chem exam today.

In the zone.

Organic chem exam today.

In the zone.
- Giroux_Is_God

Prediction?

I meant as more of a power forward type player. I have been disappointed he is takiing younger players ice time. Seems he is in the lineup for what he did in the past instead of the present.Even if he and Mcginn or Rinaldo were going to give you the exact output i prefer giving the young guys the experience.
- Stinkfitz

I wasn't questioning you or anything, just not sure where Knuble fits with the emergence of Tye McGinn. I'm with you, I'd rather give the kids ice time. Knuble could use a game or two to rest those old bones anyway.

Because no one likes killing a 5 on 3.
- mayorofangrytown

that's the easy answer. give the guy a role, i bet he'd succeed. give him more legitimacy in the league, bogus calls go down based on reputation alone. not that we need anyone else on the PK right now.

Organic chem exam today.

In the zone.
- Giroux_Is_God

this is very exciting

PK requires the capability for rational thought and quick, sound decision making. Not exactly Rinaldo's strong suits.

I read somewhere that they tried using him on the PK in Adirondack and it didn't work out too well. Can't recall where exactly I saw it though. Shame really, because like you point out he has all the physical talents to be a good PK guy.

EDIT: Or, as MOAT put it so succinctly, nobody likes killing a 5 on 3!
- BringBack25

like a Darroll Powe, a proud Princeton man.

that's the easy answer. give the guy a role, i bet he'd succeed. give him more legitimacy in the league, bogus calls go down based on reputation alone. not that we need anyone else on the PK right now.
- wilsonecho91

We have a plethora of proven penalty killers (Giroux, Talbot, Read, Couturier, Fedotenko, Voracek). There's no need to experiment. It's about winning games, not helping out somebodies rep. He can do that himself by controlling his game, which he's already started to do.

any reason Rinaldo can't play PK? He's got some wheels and is pretty fearless.
- wilsonecho91

You do not want to play two men short, that is why

I wasn't questioning you or anything, just not sure where Knuble fits with the emergence of Tye McGinn. I'm with you, I'd rather give the kids ice time. Knuble could use a game or two to rest those old bones anyway.
- NickTheKid87

I am not sure of his role either. Mcginn needs to be in the lineup when healthy unless he regresses. If the first line of jake-G-read keep up the play for the next couple of games what would happen when hartnell comes back? Schenn back to centering jake and read with G in the middle of Breire and harts??

You do not want to play two men short, that is why
- flyerdude17

leight

We have a plethora of proven penalty killers (Giroux, Talbot, Read, Couturier, Fedotenko, Voracek). There's no need to experiment. It's about winning games, not helping out somebodies rep. He can do that himself by controlling his game, which he's already started to do.
- NickTheKid87

as i stated, no need right now. somebody was commenting that they would rather take him out of the lineup than Knuble due to Knuble's qualities, among others, PK. Got me thinking about whether, with work, Rinaldo couldn't be an effective penalty killer.