This team will look drastically different next season.
- thundachunk

god I hope so! I'm also hoping Utica has got a few new faces

Good point about the PK ability. Don't we have Sutter, Bo, Vey and McCann up the middle? Cracknell is already redundant but Gaunce will improve in the A. I don't mind leaving he and Shink for this year.
- neem55

Having Sedin, Sutter, BO and McCann I dont really see a spot for Vey long term because you wont want him on the 4th line or at least I wouldnt.

Playing Sutter with the twins worked. Then Bo and McCann in the 2 and 3 spots and Gaunce in the 4th.

Also it gives you having flexibility having guys who can play both center and wing.

Having Sedin, Sutter, BO and McCann I dont really see a spot for Vey long term because you wont want him on the 4th line or at least I wouldnt.

Playing Sutter with the twins worked. Then Bo and McCann in the 2 and 3 spots and Gaunce in the 4th.

Also it gives you having flexibility having guys who can play both center and wing.
- mauryballstein

Vey is better suited to the wing and could still take a face-off if needed.

Jesus did I just sound like VAntel?

Having Sedin, Sutter, BO and McCann I dont really see a spot for Vey long term because you wont want him on the 4th line or at least I wouldnt.

Playing Sutter with the twins worked. Then Bo and McCann in the 2 and 3 spots and Gaunce in the 4th.

Also it gives you having flexibility having guys who can play both center and wing.
- mauryballstein

I'm not very confident playing Gaunce at center, has he even tried it in the A? Might as well stick with a guy that's got experience and let Gaunce mature.

Also 90 percent of the people on this board were writing off Gaunce as a bust until this past camp. Now he's considered a viable player. I know Gaunce was a first rounder, so more was expected, but he was considered the next Libor Polasek on here.
- bazz

that AND being a gillis pick

Vey is better suited to the wing and could still take a face-off if needed.

Jesus did I just sound like VAntel?
- thundachunk

Count your blessings

I wouldn't mind seeing him in Prust's or Cracknell's spot
- neem55

ya I thought he looked good here when called up

Marwood = more cowbell

'Guess What - I got a fever and the only prescription is MORE cowbell'

www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCd0OjjCz88

Vey is better suited to the wing and could still take a face-off if needed.

Jesus did I just sound like VAntel?
- thundachunk

Yup!
I'm fine with Vey playing wing, but Gaunce can't start his pro career at center after playing a year and a half at wing in Utica, come on now fellas.
Edit: I am down for him coming up and playing wing though, maybe McCann and dorsett.

Marwood = more cowbell

'Guess What - I got a fever and the only prescription is MORE cowbell'

www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCd0OjjCz88
- 69Mach1

that was pretty good SNL

I'm not very confident playing Gaunce at center, has he even tried it in the A? Might as well stick with a guy that's got experience and let Gaunce mature.
- neem55

Im talking next season. Put vey with the twins up his trade value so we can try and get that 2nd back lol

Yes he is playing center now and has been for a while. Hes been centering shink and grenier mostly with vey up. Hes played center his hole life im not concerned.

Im talking next season. Put vey with the twins up his trade value so we can try and get that 2nd back lol

Yes he is playing center now and has been for a while. Hes been centering shink and grenier mostly with vey up. Hes played center his hole life im not concerned.
- mauryballstein

He would get us a 2nd anyway. No need to play him with them.

Yup!
I'm fine with Vey playing wing, but Gaunce can't start his pro career at center after playing a year and a half at wing in Utica, come on now fellas.
Edit: I am down for him coming up and playing wing though, maybe McCann and dorsett.
- neem55

WD like Vey at centre and Etem at wing. The creted more than a few chances and they won two in a row. I don't foresee a shakeup

Im talking next season. Put vey with the twins up his trade value so we can try and get that 2nd back lol

Yes he is playing center now and has been for a while. Hes been centering shink and grenier mostly with vey up. Hes played center his hole life im not concerned.
- mauryballstein

He was drafted as a winger and played wing in Junior, but if they are playing him at center in Utica then that's good. Sounds like this experiment just started though

WD like Vey at centre and Etem at wing. The creted more than a few chances and they won two in a row. I don't foresee a shakeup
- VANTEL

yeah, I agree. WD seems to like Vey at C, hasn't had him as a wing yet I don't think. I've liked the line myself, so I don't blame him.

Big win for the Oilers tonight!!!

Big win for the Oilers tonight!!!


- Scooby_Doo

Jesus man, that is graphic.

Jesus man, that is graphic.
- neem55

Me Thunda and Lefty

Me Thunda and Lefty
- VANTEL

So that is what retirement looks like... not bad.

Jesus man, that is graphic.
- neem55

Too much? Wasn't sure if it was or not. 3 dudes having a good time, but I can see how some people might find it a tad bit offensive.

He was drafted as a winger and played wing in Junior, but if they are playing him at center in Utica then that's good. Sounds like this experiment just started though
- neem55

No he wasnt. He was and always has been a center. The nucks tried him on the wing and he played well there.

Big win for the Oilers tonight!!!


- Scooby_Doo

Just need Calgary to start rolling now

So that is what retirement looks like... not bad.
- neem55

We meet at Jackhammers on Thursdays

We meet at Jackhammers on Thursdays
- VANTEL

never even heard of that place...fill me in

No he wasnt. He was and always has been a center. The nucks tried him on the wing and he played well there.
- mauryballstein

he's listed in the draft at LW, AhL.com as LW Hockey futures at LW... I know he's playing center for Utica right now, I rememeber whe nthey drafted him he said he played center in midget, but I assure you he played wing in Belleville and Erie.