Agreed, which is why a 2 year stop gap partner at whatever the contract cost makes sense.

Put him in a position to succeed, not fail.
- kingcong39

- sammysam13

Caveat that I understand this would be asking a ton from Samuelsson and won't happen, but call this the towers of power defense 😂😅😂

Dahlin - Samuelsson
Zadorov - Gudbranson
Power - Schenn

Are you really concerned about that?
- Lunaion

Yes, I think players play differently when someone has there back. Is it a must No, but giving him the piece of mind just to play his game could go a long way in his development

Caveat that I understand this would be asking a ton from Samuelsson and won't happen, but call this the towers of power defense 😂😅😂

Dahlin - Samuelsson
Zadorov - Gudbranson
Power - Schenn
- kingcong39

I think we all love home grown talent and I will have a Samuelsson jersey soon, so the fact he plays the same side as our 2-#1s, I would love to see him work towards playing the right.

I think we all love home grown talent and I will have a Samuelsson jersey soon, so the fact he plays the same side as our 2-#1s, I would love to see him work towards playing the right.
- sammysam13

We seem to be forgetting about Johnson here, kids gonna play a roll somewhere. He's turning into a very good all around Dman

Happy Birthday Terry Peg's!! 🏃🏃🏃🏃

We seem to be forgetting about Johnson here, kids gonna play a roll somewhere. He's turning into a very good all around Dman
- Buff36

LOL! I am kinda hoping we can stash him in the A for a bit. Unless he just makes it impossible. Still, we hafta have a veteran presence. I heard Tuch say he had been in the league a year or so and then saw how MAF acted as a teammate (went to rookie camp, etc). that is what we need more than anything…a big reason why Eakin wasn’t just given away IMO.

LOL! I am kinda hoping we can stash him in the A for a bit. Unless he just makes it impossible. Still, we hafta have a veteran presence. I heard Tuch say he had been in the league a year or so and then saw how MAF acted as a teammate (went to rookie camp, etc). that is what we need more than anything…a big reason why Eakin wasn’t just given away IMO.
- sammysam13

I agree, it will be atleast a year for Johnson. But out of anyone I think he could make the switch to RD more fluidly. Played there a lot this year for Minnesota because of injuries on there back end.

I agree, it will be atleast a year for Johnson. But out of anyone I think he could make the switch to RD more fluidly. Played there a lot this year for Minnesota because of injuries on there back end.
- Buff36

100% agree.

Yes, I think players play differently when someone has there back. Is it a must No, but giving him the piece of mind just to play his game could go a long way in his development
- Buff36

We seem to be forgetting about Johnson here, kids gonna play a roll somewhere. He's turning into a very good all around Dman
- Buff36

Only 3 spots on the left side,
and 2 of them are spoken for with Dahlin & Power

That only leaves 1 spot on the left between
Samuelsson, Bryson & Johnson

Maybe one of them can switch to the right side?
Or one of them can/should be used as trade bait

To add on, I think a lot of these projections can only be thrown out using another player as a suitable example. I am sold on Certain players (Fiala, Gibson) but all the names that have been tossed out can or should pull 17-20 minutes a night on RD and Samuelsson still needs to play
- sammysam13

And play a lot as hes already very good

And play a lot as hes already very good
- sbroads24

- Ratsreign

Nice!!

- Ratsreign

😁😍

Only 3 spots on the left side,
and 2 of them are spoken for with Dahlin & Power

That only leaves 1 spot on the left between
Samuelsson, Bryson & Johnson

Maybe one of them can switch to the right side?
Or one of them can/should be used as trade bait
- jdfitz77

Think Bryson has already proven he can play the right side. All 3 have played it this year, it's just who's more comfortable staying there.

Only 3 spots on the left side,
and 2 of them are spoken for with Dahlin & Power

That only leaves 1 spot on the left between
Samuelsson, Bryson & Johnson

Maybe one of them can switch to the right side?
Or one of them can/should be used as trade bait
- jdfitz77

I've seen a lot of people penciling in Johnson to our top 6 even though he hasn't played 1 shift orf pro hockey yet. I will also say that I haven't watched a minute of his college career or looked at his stats. Are we sure he's making the jump to the NHL right away?

I've seen a lot of people penciling in Johnson to our top 6 even though he hasn't played 1 shift orf pro hockey yet. I will also say that I haven't watched a minute of his college career or looked at his stats. Are we sure he's making the jump to the NHL right away?
- The_Inkwell

Who's talking right away, he probably signs and gets time this year, but he's a year atleast away

I've seen a lot of people penciling in Johnson to our top 6 even though he hasn't played 1 shift orf pro hockey yet. I will also say that I haven't watched a minute of his college career or looked at his stats. Are we sure he's making the jump to the NHL right away?
- The_Inkwell

I don’t think he’s making the team next season
It would be surprising

Think Bryson has already proven he can play the right side. All 3 have played it this year, it's just who's more comfortable staying there.
- Buff36

Even if Bryson moves to the right,
that still only leaves the LD3 spot for either Samuelsson or Johnson
And while Johnson is a good looking prospect,
Samuelsson is already proving himself with us

Only 3 spots on the left side,
and 2 of them are spoken for with Dahlin & Power

That only leaves 1 spot on the left between
Samuelsson, Bryson & Johnson

Maybe one of them can switch to the right side?
Or one of them can/should be used as trade bait
- jdfitz77

Dude, sick math, and options like can/should holy snickers. Have you ever thought about not being a successful entrepreneur and take a simple job like nhl GM?

Even if Bryson moves to the right,
that still only leaves the LD3 spot for either Samuelsson or Johnson
And while Johnson is a good looking prospect,
Samuelsson is already proving himself with us
- jdfitz77

Even if Bryson moves to the right,
that still only leaves the LD3 spot for either Samuelsson or Johnson
And while Johnson is a good looking prospect,
Samuelsson is already proving himself with us
- jdfitz77

Well until we actually acquire a couple RD it's a good thing to have all 3 as possibilities if need be.

Dude, sick math, and options like can/should holy snickers. Have you ever thought about not being a successful entrepreneur and take a simple job like nhl GM?
- washedup20

Have u ever thought about not being a troll ?

Well until we actually acquire a couple RD it's a good thing to have all 3 as possibilities if need be.
- Buff36

Sure
Seems to me like Johnson could be a trade chip though