- tangent_man

When I do that to my dog he tries to bite my face. In a joking manner, but its still scary as poop.

It absolutely is true. If a player isn't a top offensive producer at the NHL level, he has a much better chance to make it in the NHL if he is a two way player. It's a no brainer.
- MJL

The AHL is littered with defensively capable guys that don't have the requisite puck skills to make the show.

Chances are better that Akeson gets called up for his skill, but ends up sticking around because he learns to help in other ways (like Clarke MacArthur and Rich Peverley) than a guy like Ben Holmstrom has of earning a call up and sticking.

When I do that to my dog he tries to bite my face. In a joking manner, but its still scary as poop.
- PhillySportsGuy

Maybe you should let him sniff your ass first.

He's listed as third pairing, but he gets 2nd pairing minutes. He's been good for the team because they lack two-way defenseman. They finally have a guy, other then Timonen, who is solid in both ends of the ice.
- PhillySportsGuy

I think coburn is decent in both ends

Maybe you should let him sniff your ass first.
- tangent_man

I always play things too quickly. Foreplay is essential.

that just Swedens the deal
- BulliesPhan87

10/10 post of the day material; would laugh again

When I do that to my dog he tries to bite my face. In a joking manner, but its still scary as poop.
- PhillySportsGuy

Some dogs dont like it at all.

I think coburn is decent in both ends
- JoeRussomanno

I think he's good in transition and obviously defensively. He struggles with getting shots through and his shot isn't particularly accurate. He's not an above average passer either. He's a solid passer, but nothing special. MacDonald is a guy who isn't great at anything but isn't bad at anything.

The AHL is littered with defensively capable guys that don't have the requisite puck skills to make the show.

Chances are better that Akeson gets called up for his skill, but ends up sticking around because he learns to help in other ways (like Clarke MacArthur and Rich Peverley) than a guy like Ben Holmstrom has of earning a call up and sticking.
- Tomahawk

A player regardless of what kind of player he is, still has to be good enough to play in the NHL. That's common sense.
You're making my point. If a player that is an offensive player, develops an all around game, his chances of making the NHL are that much better.
And an offensive player that doesn't play well away from the puck, better be a top point prodeucer, or his chances of making it to the NHL full time, aren't that good. Which is probably why the chances for a player like Akeson to make it, arent that good. And it's why they decided to send Akeson to the ECHL a while back, to try and prod him in that direction.

10/10 post of the day material; would laugh again


- Giroux_Is_God

thank you for not striking me, dawg

I always play things too quickly. Foreplay is essential.
- PhillySportsGuy

I grew up with no less than 5 large dogs, pure bred, at any given time. By rule of thumb, you never stick your face in any dogs face regardless of how good the dog is etc.

Animal instincts are reflexive. They love you the most they can, but reflexively they may bite you and than feel bad about it.

Same goes for poking them in their weird butt pad area thing. Where their fur is a lighter color. Lesson I learned the hard way.

A player regardless of what kind of player he is, still has to be good enough to play in the NHL. That's common sense.
You're making my point. If a player that is an offensive player, develops an all around game, his chances of making the NHL are that much better.
And an offensive player that doesn't play well away from the puck, better be a top point prodeucer, or his chances of making it to the NHL full time, aren't that good. Which is probably why the chances for a player like Akeson to make it, arent that good. And it's why they decided to send Akeson to the ECHL a while back, to try and prod him in that direction.
- MJL

Can you guys argue about vinny again next? I'll throw in some stuff too

Can you guys argue about vinny again next? I'll throw in some stuff too
- Just5

Me too

Defensemen Dion Phaneuf and Carl Gunnarsson were the other Leaks out for the 5-on-3.
- bmeltzer

Freudian slip here Bill? lol

Freudian slip here Bill? lol
- BringBack25

Dennis Rasmussen profile:
http://www.eliteprospects...om/player.php?player=9985


Certainly looks like a promising kid.
- Tomahawk

Thanks for posting that -- always nice to know stuff!

Freudian slip here Bill? lol
- BringBack25

Best parts of G's goal were the fact that he wasn't hurt after getting crunched by Gunnarsson and that the pigeon turned it over - didn't hear any Schenn comparisons at that point

Thanks for posting that -- always nice to know stuff!
- AllInForFlyers

Let's sign landeskog lite!!

Bill Meltzer: Meltzer's Musings: Flyers Power Past Leafs, Quick Hits
- bmeltzer

damn, as i was reading through the quick hits i thought the prospect's name was actually Växjö Lakers.

that wouldve been great

- MBFlyerfan

- MBFlyerfan

I thought last night was more the leafs just being awful rather than the flyers doing anything great. The majority of the game the flyers were playing down to them. To their credit they buttoned it up in the 3rd

I grew up with no less than 5 large dogs, pure bred, at any given time. By rule of thumb, you never stick your face in any dogs face regardless of how good the dog is etc.

Animal instincts are reflexive. They love you the most they can, but reflexively they may bite you and than feel bad about it.

Same goes for poking them in their weird butt pad area thing. Where their fur is a lighter color. Lesson I learned the hard way.
- Flyersgod

I have small dogs. They won't ever hurt anybody.

I thought last night was more the leafs just being awful rather than the flyers doing anything great. The majority of the game the flyers were playing down to them. To their credit they buttoned it up in the 3rd
- Just5

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