I don't like Dave Hakstol. Last season Matt Read was horrid. Later it turned out he had an injury but for whatever reason, Berube felt it necessary to keep playing him. This season Read looks decent but it's pretty obvious he can't overcome the shortcomings of Laughton and Umberger, so Read gets punished.
- SuperSchennBros

I am surprised by both being scratched.

But it's not really a terrible thing. The problem for me is that if you want guys like Laughton and Read to produce they need to be used more.

My problem is the reliance of the Bellemare line. I understand there is a trust thing but I would rather be playing my skilled guys over my muckers.

I would treat Laughton like Gostisbehere. You have to let them play and live with the mistakes they make for the better of the future for this team.

- Tomahawk

To see something even funnier, check out Laughton's possession numbers. They are hilariously bad, no matter who he has played with. And despite getting easy minutes.

I really think he needs some more time in the AHL oven, cause in the NHL he is undercooked. But for Weal, it's make or break time so I'm glad to see him in the lineup.

It's to early to tell but we all believe he's untouchable and this kid has carried this team on hia back most of his career. Assuming he isn't traded before age 33, he should be highly considered.
- SuperSchennBros

I would definitely agree that he is on track to have it retired.

My thoughts

Hextall - yes
LeClair - no
Giroux - too early to determine but leaning no right now
Recchi - no
- Scoob

Hex over LeClair? You think??

I would definitely agree that he is on track to have it retired.
- funmaster18

David Hakstol aka Craig Berube

Care to elaborate all knowing one? I mean your response doesn't make you sound like a Tool at all. It's a simple question.
- SuperSchennBros

Whoa there cowboy.

I am surprised by both being scratched.

But it's not really a terrible thing. The problem for me is that if you want guys like Laughton and Read to produce they need to be used more.

My problem is the reliance of the Bellemare line. I understand there is a trust thing but I would rather be playing my skilled guys over my muckers.

I would treat Laughton like Gostisbehere. You have to let them play and live with the mistakes they make for the better of the future for this team.
- J35Bacher

I hate the treatment of Matt Read. He deserves better.

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Edit: franking Brodeur has 3
- Scoob

(frank) him

Whoa there cowboy.
- Tomahawk

I feel justified with my response.

Um, it is?
- Tomahawk

Should be.

I hate the treatment of Matt Read. He deserves better.
- SuperSchennBros

Why does he deserve better? Because he is so effective?

He hasnt had a good season since 2013-14. He is supposed to provide some supplemental offense, but thats not happening either. Maybe a game or two off will help.

We sorely lack offensive punch outside of the top 6, and Read isnt helping any.

I don't like Dave Hakstol.
- SuperSchennBros

I do. He's clearly still learning how to deal with the pro game but he seems to have made a lot of progress since the beginning of the season and it shows on the ice. I think he's the guy this team needs for the next 5 years at least.

Hex over LeClair? You think??
- SuperSchennBros

Yes
I'm not sure about Lindros. Such a rocky history.

Bad team + Giroux bobble head giveaway =Loss.

I do. He's clearly still learning how to deal with the pro game but he seems to have made a lot of progress since the beginning of the season and it shows on the ice. I think he's the guy this team needs for the next 5 years at least.
- Scoob

The players rave about him too.

(frank) him
- funmaster18

I respect his career but yes, that. lol

Bad team + Giroux bobble head giveaway =Loss.
- Pelle31Forever

divided by Umberger back in the lineup = hockeybuzz meltdown

I respect his career but yes, that. lol
- Scoob

The players rave about him too.
- jak521

some of them raved about Berube too, so...

The players rave about him too.
- jak521

Oh, well wait a minute then, I may have to rethink my opinion. Players saying good things doesn't seem to carry weight around here.

some of them raved about Berube too, so...
- funmaster18

I dont remember that, as much as saying its not his fault or we dont want him to lose his job becuase of us type stuff.

I hate the treatment of Matt Read. He deserves better.
- SuperSchennBros

What treatment?

Read said he played best on RW. Same as Simmonds and Schenn.

Simmonds playing well on top line and Schenn playing well with Couturier until injury.

For a while the top 2 lines were playing well together.

Voracek - Giroux - Simmonds
Raffl - Couturier - Schenn


Not sure where he was going to go based on his preference and how things were.

Also I think Read's role is that of a 3rd line winger. Kind of like Raffl. Guys nice to have but not guys I think you want in your top 6 where you rely on them to produce continually.

I do. He's clearly still learning how to deal with the pro game but he seems to have made a lot of progress since the beginning of the season and it shows on the ice. I think he's the guy this team needs for the next 5 years at least.
- Scoob

He also has seemed to give them an identity.

Once they increase talent I think you'll see him really flourish.

I dont remember that, as much as saying its not his fault or we dont want him to lose his job becuase of us type stuff.
- jak521

well they did tough guy, (frank) you