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IgiTang · 12-07-2016, 08:53 AM

Let's combat a bad joke with being dicks and equally or even worse jokes...

Some of you guys need to grow up...

As for Chiasson, he's been exactly as advertised and as of late, even better.

He was meant to be a bottom 6 guy who could skate and be physical. He was put into a tough spot with trying to play with Johnny and Monny when they were having their own struggles. I think the fact that Chiasson didn't do those two any favours by going offside and not being able to contribute offensively has left a sour taste in people's mouths.

Although his IQ has never been high, he has been able to see the ice well and get to the open spot and win races to pucks with his speed.

What he has been doing really well with Bennett and JG is he has been able to use his speed to the outside to win the dump in and or puck race, something that was severely lacking at the beginning of the season while playing with Johnny and Monny.

So Chiasson has created something very important, the opportunity to back defence off the line by the S having to respect the potential dump in from that line. Also, Bennett has benefitted by being back at Center and being able to use his lateral movement rather than having to be the puck retrieval guy if they have to dump.

I have always liked Chiasson's game, because Johnny and Monny weee struggling, some blamed Alex for that. Which is wrong.

I would be ok with another 1-2 year deal around 2mil max at the end of the season, but it's too early to be re-signing anyone.

12-07-2016, 08:53 AM	#42
IgiTang Self-Retired Join Date: Oct 2006 Exp:	Let's combat a bad joke with being dicks and equally or even worse jokes... Some of you guys need to grow up... As for Chiasson, he's been exactly as advertised and as of late, even better. He was meant to be a bottom 6 guy who could skate and be physical. He was put into a tough spot with trying to play with Johnny and Monny when they were having their own struggles. I think the fact that Chiasson didn't do those two any favours by going offside and not being able to contribute offensively has left a sour taste in people's mouths. Although his IQ has never been high, he has been able to see the ice well and get to the open spot and win races to pucks with his speed. What he has been doing really well with Bennett and JG is he has been able to use his speed to the outside to win the dump in and or puck race, something that was severely lacking at the beginning of the season while playing with Johnny and Monny. So Chiasson has created something very important, the opportunity to back defence off the line by the S having to respect the potential dump in from that line. Also, Bennett has benefitted by being back at Center and being able to use his lateral movement rather than having to be the puck retrieval guy if they have to dump. I have always liked Chiasson's game, because Johnny and Monny weee struggling, some blamed Alex for that. Which is wrong. I would be ok with another 1-2 year deal around 2mil max at the end of the season, but it's too early to be re-signing anyone. Last edited by IgiTang; 12-07-2016 at 08:57 AM.