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Post by barmysharmy55 on Jun 4, 2024 18:33:33 GMT
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Post by float on Jun 4, 2024 18:36:37 GMT
Him and Neill I’d have taken back on defence. Despres was very much a cool and calm defencemen, nothing flashy, slow as anything but what he lacked in that, he made up for with pulling passes and plays out of nowhere. Could instantly see the experience when he joined. Sad he’s not back, but not devastated.
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Post by Bagheera on Jun 4, 2024 18:38:30 GMT
If he gets fit he could be the best Dman in the league.
I would've had him back.
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shinobi
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Post by shinobi on Jun 4, 2024 18:38:48 GMT
Him and Neill I’d have taken back on defence. Despres was very much a cool and calm defencemen, nothing flashy, slow as anything but what he lacked in that, he made up for with pulling passes and plays out of nowhere. Could instantly see the experience when he joined. Sad he’s not back, but not devastated. Pretty much echo this. We move on however. |
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Post by rexkramer on Jun 4, 2024 18:48:28 GMT
It took him a while to get his fitness level up and he was still pretty slow but he did read the game better than anyone else on the roster. Not too fussed though, another year in the legs won't see him any quicker. I always felt he could have done more offensively as well as he had a hell of a pass on him.
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Post by blackandgold73 on Jun 4, 2024 19:43:41 GMT
With Corey signing Mackay as well today from Dundee he's looks to be building a big, solid D corp so far: 6'1", 6'2", 6'4", 6'5"
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Post by iginla on Jun 4, 2024 20:19:33 GMT
It took him a while to get his fitness level up and he was still pretty slow but he did read the game better than anyone else on the roster. Not too fussed though, another year in the legs won't see him any quicker. I always felt he could have done more offensively as well as he had a hell of a pass on him. Offensively in the league Despres scored twice as many goals as Neill. That was two ! 🤭 |
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Post by rexkramer on Jun 4, 2024 20:24:47 GMT
With Corey signing Mackay as well today from Dundee he's looks to be building a big, solid D corp so far: 6'1", 6'2", 6'4", 6'5" Its a brave plan, given how many sides have signed quick forwards in recent years. |
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Post by Jono Bullard on Jun 4, 2024 20:26:16 GMT
It took him a while to get his fitness level up and he was still pretty slow but he did read the game better than anyone else on the roster. Not too fussed though, another year in the legs won't see him any quicker. I always felt he could have done more offensively as well as he had a hell of a pass on him. Offensively in the league Despres scored twice as many goals as Neill. That was two ! 🤭 Neill scored over double the assists in the league though. 12 for Després vs 26 for Neill. Considering you often criticise Panthers for spin, you don't half use some yourself! |
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Chick Zamick
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Post by iginla on Jun 4, 2024 20:42:40 GMT
Offensively in the league Despres scored twice as many goals as Neill. That was two ! 🤭 Neill scored over double the assists in the league though. 12 for Després vs 26 for Neill. Considering you often criticise Panthers for spin, you don't half use some yourself! Yes I do have eyes you know and look at stats. (You must have missed the sarcasm and the imoji) Although one could argue that with Neill supposedly being offensive and running the PP whilst also logging huge minutes every night,Despres meanwhile was more a stay home D. You’d have expected Neill to massively outscore Despres and he didn’t. |
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Post by yeti on Jun 5, 2024 22:35:38 GMT
Neill scored over double the assists in the league though. 12 for Després vs 26 for Neill. Considering you often criticise Panthers for spin, you don't half use some yourself! Yes I do have eyes you know and look at stats. (You must have missed the sarcasm and the imoji) Although one could argue that with Neill supposedly being offensive and running the PP whilst also logging huge minutes every night,Despres meanwhile was more a stay home D. You’d have expected Neill to massively outscore Despres and he didn’t. Best look at +- stats as well. Neill was -19, whilst Despres was -3. Whilst Iginla picks his stats to suit his argument, he ain't the only one Jono. |
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Post by blackandgold73 on Jun 5, 2024 23:18:29 GMT
With Corey signing Mackay as well today from Dundee he's looks to be building a big, solid D corp so far: 6'1", 6'2", 6'4", 6'5" Its a brave plan, given how many sides have signed quick forwards in recent years. Why? I think you're equating big and solid with slow which is not what I was suggesting. Speed and the ability to read the game quickly for good positioning aren't the preserve solely of forwards after all. Was merely observing that he seemed to have favoured larger defensemen with a bigger reach and who will be difficult to move in the crease so far. Which is a popular choice for coaches after all He was himself known for his speed and ability to read the game quickly at 6'5", but also for his reach and being difficult to move in a puck battle. My suggestion was actually that this could cause opposition teams problems. All other factors being equal the size of the D might be an advantage |
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