Trevor Shackles: How Could You Not Like the Drake? Drake Batherson recalled

I am huge fan of Batherson. But, I believe Formenton has a higher upside.

Don't forget, Formenton is more than 18 months younger than Batherson.

I had Formenton as my #1 prospect coming into camp. Batherson 2nd and Tkachuk 3rd. I was not a Tkachuck fan, thought he might be a bust.

Today I go Tkachuck, Formenton and Batherson.

Really pleased the Sens have called him up.

I'd be far more excited about Batherson's call-up if I wasn't relatively certain that he'll see like 7min of ice time alongside Pyatt.

That said, I'd say he has a higher offensive potential than Formenton... the more you watch him play, the more you appreciate his natural instincts and hands. This isn't to say that I don't like Formenton, but I just see more speed than natural offensive talent in his game.

I'd be far more excited about Batherson's call-up if I wasn't relatively certain that he'll see like 7min of ice time alongside Pyatt.

That said, I'd say he has a higher offensive potential than Formenton... the more you watch him play, the more you appreciate his natural instincts and hands. This isn't to say that I don't like Formenton, but I just see more speed than natural offensive talent in his game.
- khawk

Yeah, this is my concern too. I understand not wanting to overwhelm him, but I hope they give him someone decent to play with.

My vote is for:
Dzingel Duchene Batherson
Tkachuk White Stone

My vote is for:
Dzingel Duchene Batherson
Tkachuk White Stone

Ryan is FINALLY producing, why the hell would you move him out of the top six.

Ryan is FINALLY producing, why the hell would you move him out of the top six.
- sensarmy_11

Good discussion point. Does Ryan play better when he plays against third line competition? He looks really good on power play.

Too bad, excited to see what he can do but think a whole year in the AHL would've been better. Ah well, looking forward to next game with Drake

Ryan is FINALLY producing, why the hell would you move him out of the top six.
- sensarmy_11

Ryan has been starting games with Tierney and Boedker.
Batherson is an offensive talent. Why the hell would you want to put him on the third or fourth lines?

looks to be a steal in the 4th.

My vote is for:
Dzingel Duchene Batherson
Tkachuk White Stone
- SensFan25

This will be the lineup if White is healthy

Ryan has been starting games with Tierney and Boedker.
Batherson is an offensive talent. Why the hell would you want to put him on the third or fourth lines?
- SensFan25

has he really?

I haven't seen many sens games on TV ( I'm at sea a lot and live in Halifax).....I just assumed he was playing in the top six.

if he's producing on the 3rd line, even better.

we'll actually have a damn good group of forwards when everyone is healthy

now if only we didn't have such an awful group of dmen (minus Chabot and Lajoie)

has he really?

I haven't seen many sens games on TV ( I'm at sea a lot and live in Halifax).....I just assumed he was playing in the top six.

if he's producing on the 3rd line, even better.

we'll actually have a damn good group of forwards when everyone is healthy

now if only we didn't have such an awful group of dmen (minus Chabot and Lajoie)
- sensarmy_11

Ryan has 12 points in 18 games, 6 of which have come on the power play. With only 6 5-on-5 points in 18 games, Ryan's production has been rather Pageau-esque.

Ryan has 12 points in 18 games, 6 of which have come on the power play. With only 6 5-on-5 points in 18 games, Ryan's production has been rather Pageau-esque.
- SensFan25

He’s on pace for 55-60 pts. That’s more than pages-esque. His career high is 43

He’s on pace for 55-60 pts. That’s more than pages-esque. His career high is 43
- sensarmy_11

Thats assuming he doesnt miss a bunch of games with broken hands!!

He’s on pace for 55-60 pts. That’s more than pages-esque. His career high is 43
- sensarmy_11

He’s on pace for 27-30 points at 5 on 5. That’s Pageau-esque.