tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post2979751830360193565..comments2023-11-03T05:08:58.618-07:00Comments on Let's Go Birds: Jon and I chat about the RosterThunnexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13789566664956835210noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-15485439213395485242013-08-24T06:32:41.506-07:002013-08-24T06:32:41.506-07:00I was surprised to see no mention of Kolesar from ...I was surprised to see no mention of Kolesar from the guys over at 710 for their stories on day 1 and 2 of camp.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-30306894542029580302013-08-24T05:19:13.148-07:002013-08-24T05:19:13.148-07:00Are we really calling a 16 yo a bust after a coupl...Are we really calling a 16 yo a bust after a couple of scrimmages? Feels a bit premature.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-89894224376538334742013-08-23T18:50:24.903-07:002013-08-23T18:50:24.903-07:00I have to agree with the previous comment. There ...I have to agree with the previous comment. There are better skaters than Kolesar in the camp. <br />I don't know who picked the players for the last two bantam drafts, but the talent is "far better" that the previous years. <br />Was there a scouting change?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-35121931519788868452013-08-23T14:00:36.136-07:002013-08-23T14:00:36.136-07:00Lane Pederson will be a good addition. Kolesar is...Lane Pederson will be a good addition. Kolesar is already a first round bust. Can't skate. Doesn't see the ice. Doesn't use his team mates. He looks horrible out thereAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-14624020094804432872013-08-22T23:07:13.610-07:002013-08-22T23:07:13.610-07:00Yeah, my bad. I thought he was talking about Forsb...Yeah, my bad. I thought he was talking about Forsberg.<br /><br />Thunnexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789566664956835210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-62851770617074225982013-08-22T21:14:05.294-07:002013-08-22T21:14:05.294-07:00Seems like it shouldn't take losing both Forsb...Seems like it shouldn't take losing both Forsberg and Foulk to get a goalie. Maybe one of those two and a draft pick but I think the strategy at this point for getting a goalie is to wait until the market is friendly. This team could probably grab a 19 year old starter for cheap in December or November, when the really bad teams sink to the bottom and start to sell off parts.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-55917011438595646852013-08-22T20:56:47.838-07:002013-08-22T20:56:47.838-07:00James is correct, Elliot is the goon. Just being h...James is correct, Elliot is the goon. Just being honest, my two prerequisites for a player taking a 20 y.o. spot are: Must be a significant contributer to the outcome of the games and must have the skills to play hockey somewhere else beyond WHL at the completion of the season. I just don't know if #7 qualifies in either category. <br /><br />I also completely agree that Forsberg was an amazing piece to the playoff roster last year, right behind Lockhart as MVP of the Kelowna series for the T-Birds. Forsberg also brings that 'offensive D' factor to the team.. Replacing the offensive production of Lockhart, Sanvido, and Kambeitz may not go as planned right away with the young forwards, so having a D-man who can score goals would be nice. So no, I would not want to part with Jesse at all unless it means getting a solid every day starter in net in return.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-56234564303266053172013-08-22T19:24:34.614-07:002013-08-22T19:24:34.614-07:00Something I always look for every year is which 16...Something I always look for every year is which 16 year old players are wearing T-Bird gear (Helmets and shorts). Usually the kids bring there own socks, shorts, and lids. It's usually a pretty good indicator that they are on the team. <br /><br />This scrimmage had the following people in T-Bird gear:<br /><br />Lane Pederson<br />Ethan Bear<br />Mathew Barzal<br />Keegan KolesarKodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530094650260889519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-486298187323863702013-08-22T15:33:19.294-07:002013-08-22T15:33:19.294-07:00I still don't see how you keep Elliot. Some p...I still don't see how you keep Elliot. Some people say you do it to protect Barzal but I wouldn't put the two on the same line.<br /><br />Why would I want a forward who has played 4 years (263 games) with only 10 goals and 16 assists when I can keep a 20 year old defender with 14 goals and 57 assists or a 19 year old defender with 4 goals 9 assists who can do the same thing and is more likely to be on the ice at the same time.<br /><br />I would either replace Elliott with a 20 year old goaltender or look for an upgrade at that position (I would also look at possibly skating with two 20's to get more of the younger talent in).Kodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530094650260889519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-9036736649934534062013-08-22T15:27:53.302-07:002013-08-22T15:27:53.302-07:00I think Anonymous2:17 is regarding Mitch Elliot as...I think Anonymous2:17 is regarding Mitch Elliot as the goonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12172376251855193182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-55266072152657083402013-08-22T14:46:26.393-07:002013-08-22T14:46:26.393-07:00Went to the first session.
My opinion, there is m...Went to the first session. <br />My opinion, there is more talent than last year.<br /><br />I liked <br />1 Elder (probably the best young player on the ice)<br />2 Peterson<br />3 Khaira<br />4 Griffin<br />5 Barzal (of course)<br />6 and a small guy Williamson (played both ways)<br />7 Fabbro<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-86027439283750977542013-08-22T14:38:33.598-07:002013-08-22T14:38:33.598-07:00I don't really care whether you call Forsberg ...I don't really care whether you call Forsberg a goon or not, that's up to you.<br /><br />I will however assume you saw how he played in the playoffs last year. So I'd have to ask... you don't want a guy like that on your roster? Who played his best hockey when it mattered?Thunnexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789566664956835210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-14213765865698566232013-08-22T14:17:29.987-07:002013-08-22T14:17:29.987-07:00Regarding the trade of Forsberg and Foulk idea.. I...Regarding the trade of Forsberg and Foulk idea.. I love it but I would support it only if it immediately fixes the two gaping holes in the roster, which could be one and the same.. Get a playoff caliber goaltender in here and get the goon out of the 20 spot. Do those two things and this.team is poised for a deep run. I hope the fans aren't the only ones who can see it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-91560271898943172972013-08-22T13:01:25.648-07:002013-08-22T13:01:25.648-07:00You really should do this more often, I really enj...You really should do this more often, I really enjoy listening to in-depth t-bird coverage!<br /><br />One thing that is bothering me about the goaltending (and maybe I am getting ahead of myself here)is that in a best case scenario where some combination of Myles and Mumaugh gets us through the regular season, into a 4th place western conference finish, we still in my opinion don't have the tools to win a first round matchup. <br />Goaltending is always the most important part of the game but in the playoffs that becomes so much more apparent and so much more true. I don't see either of those guys stepping up against Lotz, Comrie, Williams, Kozun, Burke, Polivaka/Vollrath, Lee, or Cooke/Whistle. Heck I would even take Engel over our guys.<br />So what if we have a great team that somehow masks serious goaltending issues all year? I don't see this team advancing with those guys between the pipes.<br /><br />Maybe I am being too harsh on these two, I don't know. But how many teams in the league this year are playing with so little experience at the goaltending position?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-7151324610206556902013-08-22T11:44:07.210-07:002013-08-22T11:44:07.210-07:00Really interesting conversation btw.
Here is my 2c...Really interesting conversation btw.<br />Here is my 2cents (clearly overvalued)<br />( opinions are subject to change )<br />Goalies:<br />Lets give Myles and Mumaugh a shot at battling it out to be #1. Start 50/50 and get the competition going.<br /><br />Defense:<br />This group is packed, my top 5 is pretty much the same as you guys. I want to keep Wolf and Douglas though. Bear as the primary 6th d-man. Ultimatly, I would keep my options open to trade Forsberg and Folk. I like their play, but to many "Schappert size" d-man might hurt against some bigger wingers in the playoffs.<br /><br />I need to see guys play to comment on Forwards at this point<br />Mr Tell13https://www.blogger.com/profile/13706265045018584883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-27790428230469808632013-08-22T11:30:52.063-07:002013-08-22T11:30:52.063-07:00It might be 40, it might be 30. I don't think ...It might be 40, it might be 30. I don't think it is actually stated anywhere officially. If someone knows, point me in that direction.Thunnexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13789566664956835210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5761720971433980858.post-86998654692938598062013-08-22T11:29:57.353-07:002013-08-22T11:29:57.353-07:00I thought the rula was that the 16's needed to...I thought the rula was that the 16's needed to play 40 games?<br /><br />Mr Tell13https://www.blogger.com/profile/13706265045018584883noreply@blogger.com