Matt Ross: Weekend Thoughts

Matt Ross: Weekend Thoughts
- Matt Ross

Hoffman is beauty- angry we lost him in Ottawa. Guaranteed 60 points and 30 goals...

Hoffman is beauty- angry we lost him in Ottawa. Guaranteed 60 points and 30 goals...
- AlexBoucher

He really is a beaut.

I didn’t realize how talented he was until he came to the Panthers.

Really fun guy to watch!

Its funny though, Hoffman doesnt like to get hit. He skates away from any contact. I think we call that a wussy. But you cant argue his offensive skills.

Its funny though, Hoffman doesnt like to get hit. He skates away from any contact. I think we call that a wussy. But you cant argue his offensive skills.
- GudbransonFan

No you can't argue with the offensive skills. That shot is deadly. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=20rg7VgzOvg
And he's better than I expected with his defensive efforts.

They seem to like Sheahan for 4C.
Borgstrom is golden in Tallon's eyes, once he gets stronger (ala Huberdeau) he will show his skills more.
McGinn looked good when he finally came back from his back injury. He adds a little snarl and not afraid to go to front of net and muck it up. Probably one of him or Brouwer will stay. I thought Brouwer's past with Q in Chicago might be in his favor, but I never heard of possible strife between them. Any more details on that story?
Hawryluk is becoming one of my favorites. I agree with you in thinking that Q will love his play.
I like Hunt's hustle and "grit", and he has a very good shot, but he would be moved in a heartbeat as part of a package deal for defensive help.
Sceviour is good, but could see him being moved in a package with, say, Malgin (skilled kid, not a 4th line grinder-type, there's just not really a spot for him in FL) to try and get a solid young D man.
Lots of decisions to make and seemingly endless possibilities as to the path they choose. Goalie being the most important decision they have to make.
Even if they get Breadman, I hope they keep Hoff if at all possible. Load up and go for it next year. This team, minus the self inflicted wounds, could challenge anyone. It's time

They seem to like Sheahan for 4C.
Borgstrom is golden in Tallon's eyes, once he gets stronger (ala Huberdeau) he will show his skills more.
McGinn looked good when he finally came back from his back injury. He adds a little snarl and not afraid to go to front of net and muck it up. Probably one of him or Brouwer will stay. I thought Brouwer's past with Q in Chicago might be in his favor, but I never heard of possible strife between them. Any more details on that story?
Hawryluk is becoming one of my favorites. I agree with you in thinking that Q will love his play.
I like Hunt's hustle and "grit", and he has a very good shot, but he would be moved in a heartbeat as part of a package deal for defensive help.
Sceviour is good, but could see him being moved in a package with, say, Malgin (skilled kid, not a 4th line grinder-type, there's just not really a spot for him in FL) to try and get a solid young D man.
Lots of decisions to make and seemingly endless possibilities as to the path they choose. Goalie being the most important decision they have to make.
Even if they get Breadman, I hope they keep Hoff if at all possible. Load up and go for it next year. This team, minus the self inflicted wounds, could challenge anyone. It's time
- Ratsreign

Thanks for chiming in, Rats. Always like your insight

I agree with a number of the points you made. I could see Malgin and Hunt being a part of a package to get some defensive help - though, I'd hate to lose Hunt. I really like his game.

The time is now to make some deals, though. I think some cool things are on the horizon!