From what I've been reading on this forum today sounds like a lot of people think Akeson is the 2nd coming of Briere. Give it a rest. The kid isnt that good. He had a couple nice plays in the playoffs. Thats it.
- GOA88

I've been one of his biggest proponents, but even I don't think he's a future star in the NHL. What I do beleive is that if he gets a regular spot on a scoring line with talented mates, and some pp time, he has the potential to put up significant points, something like 50-60+ or so at his peak...but that's not going to happen playing <8 mins/gm with his passes landing on the stick of the likes of dullshooter Zac Rinaldo.

I've been one of his biggest proponents, but even I don't think he's a future star in the NHL. What I do beleive is that if he gets a regular spot on a scoring line with talented mates, and some pp time, he has the potential to put up significant points, something like 50-60+ or so at his peak...but that's not going to happen playing <8 mins/gm with his passes landing on the stick of the likes of dullshooter Zac Rinaldo.
- exlund

nobody does
hyperbole= gameday=unbearable

nobody does
hyperbole= gameday=unbearable
- -davies-

I do. He has the hands of Briere and the vision of Forsberg. Its unbelievable. You should see him light it up in the AHL.

I do. He has the hands of Briere and the vision of Forsberg. Its unbelievable. You should see him light it up in the AHL.
- GOA88

k

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- -davies-

Thats such a females response....

k
- -davies-

consider yourself told

Here is the discrepancy. He is capable of playing the way he played against the Rangers. He showed that in a playoff setting. That's not the problem. The problem is that he simply hasn't played to that level this year. He has not battled, he has not skated well enough, and has not competed well enough. If he raises his game, and he gets a chance tonight, he might see more icetime. Hell if he comes out playing well tonight, he might see a shift or two with Giroux. I hope he sees some second unit PP time.
- MJL

This seems to be a co-opt of Berube's opinion...and I disagree...I've seen him battle hard, be physical (as much as he can) and be competitive and make less mistakes than the likes of CV and BJ, yet JA is the one who gets singled out and demoted, while the others are promoted. That's the discrepancy I see.

This seems to be a co-opt of Berube's opinion...and I disagree...I've seen him battle hard, be physical (as much as he can) and be competitive and make less mistakes than the likes of CV and BJ, yet JA is the one who gets singled out and demoted, while the others are promoted. That's the discrepancy I see.
- exlund

Berube is looking for more size, speed and defense. Thats the issue.

Thats such a females response....
- GOA88

oh

Berube is looking for more size, speed and defense. Thats the issue.
- GOA88

Ah. A Napoleon Complex.

consider yourself told
- BulliesPhan87

can't talk now gotta go do some girl stuff

Carter Ashton suspended 20 games for PEDs


He says he used an inhaler.

Carter Ashton suspended 20 games for PEDs
- mayorofangrytown

Even with PED's he couldnt make a difference. That must really disappoint his parents.

oh
- -davies-

lol

can't talk now gotta go do some girl stuff
- -davies-

enjoy your mani-pedi, you, you, girl, you.

can't talk now gotta go do some girl stuff
- -davies-

girls shouldn't try to like sports anyways tbh

at least, that's what Jason Myrtetus tells me

Carter Ashton suspended 20 games for PEDs


He says he used an inhaler.
- mayorofangrytown

it's not on wikipedia yet, therefore this must not be true.

If the skill can't produce enough to offset the lack of those other qualities, then it won't stay in the lineup. I think he's actually prefer size, physicality, skating, and skill over just skill.
- MJL

I hear it said, but from what I've seen, I personally don't think Akeson is so egregiously deficient in those other areas that his even his high level of skill (and production) wouldn't be enough to earn his keep. I think that's a bit of a red herring. I see him battling, trying to be being physical, skating back to defend, as has been asked etc. Obviously, Berube and you have an opinon that differs from mine.

I think this thread needs a culture change
- PhillySportsGuy

http://www.sportsbusiness...ference/John-Collins.aspx

the last part says this, which makes me (frank)ing sick and infuriates me:


ADVERTISING OUTLOOK: Collins said that jersey sponsorship is both “coming and happening,” and noted that jersey branding by manufacturers is already a form of jersey sponsorship. He also noted that the league is continuing to test digital replacement technology for board advertisements, as written about in this week’s SportsBusiness Journal.

enjoy your mani-pedi, you, you, girl, you.
- hammarby31

Have you ever gotten one?

Bonus points, good job.
- Streit2ThePoint

awwwyiss

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/Daily/Issues/2014/11/06/SMT-Conference/John-Collins.aspx

the last part says this, which makes me (frank)ing sick and infuriates me:


ADVERTISING OUTLOOK: Collins said that jersey sponsorship is both “coming and happening,” and noted that jersey branding by manufacturers is already a form of jersey sponsorship. He also noted that the league is continuing to test digital replacement technology for board advertisements, as written about in this week’s SportsBusiness Journal.
- hammarby31

Would you rather have less commercials with jersey advertisements or more commercials with no jersey advertisements?

Have you ever gotten one?
- PhillySportsGuy

actually, no, and i would really like to...the feet at least. i'm always shredding my fingers and hands anyway, so it's kind of pointless.

Thats such a females response....
- GOA88

actually, no, and i would really like to...the feet anyway. i'm always shredding my fingers and hands anwyay, so it's kind of pointless.
- hammarby31

My wife has been asking me to go for years. I have gone from "Never ever ever ever" to "Maybe, but not yet"