I just like the idea of him and kessel blowing past the pylon defenders of the northeast division for years to come
- lebderp

Too bad Lombardi will blow by them, and not do much else. If he can still play well, it'll be the defensive side of things that will be his focus, not the offense.

We're getting together a pretty speedy group of forwards, though. Kessel, Kulemin, Grabo, Frattin, Lombardi, & Brown are all pretty damn quick on their feet, that'll be good for the forecheck, and will draw some penalties fairly regularly.

no, he really isn't.
- Big_Lightnin

from what we have seen so far, apples to apples, yes he is.

You started hearing an accent while reading my posts didn't you?
- AnnGee44

I understand your point here, and I fully agree he should be captain...

However, I don't think giving him the C is going to keep him from doubling his money in the KHL - if he would ever consider taking that option, he's going to take it whether he's captain or not.
- Big_Lightnin

It wouldn't be the solitary reason but it'd help in keeping him here. The more attached he is to the Marlies, the tougher it is for him to just up and leave.

agree on army's skating but not bozak. bozak has the wheels but tried to hard to set kessel up all the time instead of finishing his own chances. but i would say bozak is more than capable of keeping up to lombardi
- Dozzer

Bozak has good acceleration - but I don't think he could match lombardi stride for stride.

- AdamFrench

I hear the voice of Borat, when I read your posts. It's pretty funny, and probably the sole reason why I always think you're joking.

high five!

i hope lombardi plays on friday - would be nice to see what he brings to the table (though its first game in a year pretty much, i imagine he stayed in pro shape).

I didn't know you were from Ireland
- AdamFrench

I'm from Ireland. Born here then came to this fine country to steal your jobs.

I'm from Ireland. Born here then came to this fine country to steal your jobs.
- Leafy_84

Like my parents from Oz

i hope lombardi plays on friday - would be nice to see what he brings to the table (though its first game in a year pretty much, i imagine he stayed in pro shape).
- big_dion

i think he will, saturday at the latest

- AdamFrench

You cry too much, I can't keep consoling you through PM's, snap out of it!!!

If he's thinking that, it's time to retire.
- Atomic Wedgie

I didnt say HE wouldnt feel comfortable at centre, I meant the management might want to ease him back in as a winger

this kadri thing doesnt bother me one stick

Frattin is the better player anyway.
- truth.serum

I agree too. Must be the truth serum...

Gotstah luv the Irish. We have lots of redheads.


- AnnGee44

hahaha matches your noses

from what we have seen so far, apples to apples, yes he is.
- truth.serum

Not apples to apples. Frattin is nearly 3 yrs older than Kadri.

It's his first camp and he's the golden boy who can do no wrong - much like Kadri was in his first camp.

Frattin has more giveaways per game than Kadri this preseason, but the commentators don't rave about them because no one's made an issue of it yet. Kadri has a history of giveaways, so he makes 1 or 2 in a game (Saturday) and gets raked over the coals.

Frattin has 4 similar giveaways entering the zone in the same game, and no one says poop.

They're being measured with different sticks.

You trying to infer something here? Keep in mind that Zigomanis is Macedonian / Greek.
- Unholy_Goalie

No inference ...just a big Jersey Shore fan! \


...not really.

Bozak has good acceleration - but I don't think he could match lombardi stride for stride.
- A_Tree

not many could, but on a line i think bozie could do well with him

i would love to see kessel and lombardi on the PP together with Connolly dropping back to the point.. that would be deadly with the extra open ice

You cry too much, I can't keep consoling you through PM's, snap out of it!!!
- LeafMan

check pms

I agree too. Must be the truth serum...
- A_Tree

You cry too much, I can't keep consoling you through PM's, snap out of it!!!
- LeafMan

taking a hard line with a pouter?.. lol i like it!

not many could, but on a line i think bozie could do well with him

i would love to see kessel and lombardi on the PP together with Connolly dropping back to the point.. that would be deadly with the extra open ice
- Dozzer

alright dozzer... where are you on this Kadri/Frattin thing?

Frattin has more giveaways per game than Kadri this preseason
- Big_Lightnin

Doubt it and prove it.

check pms
- AdamFrench

I will not cry, there is no crying in HB.

not many could, but on a line i think bozie could do well with him

i would love to see kessel and lombardi on the PP together with Connolly dropping back to the point.. that would be deadly with the extra open ice
- Dozzer

First time I read that, I thought your wrote "PK" (yeah, I'm on crack).

Good thing I didn't write a post questioning your sanity.

not many could, but on a line i think bozie could do well with him

i would love to see kessel and lombardi on the PP together with Connolly dropping back to the point.. that would be deadly with the extra open ice
- Dozzer

moreso 4-on-4 than on the PP though. PP mostly (ideally) spent set-up in the zone - open ice speed doesn't come into play as much.

Kessel and Lombardi on a 4on4 would be fun to watch