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Originally Posted by Royle9
As someone who’s been to and watched a large chunk of the Wranlers this year I’d say you’re analysis of Porier is a bit off/harsh.
First he’s already playing “pro” this is his first year and he leads the D on the Wranglers with 36pts in 51 games. He’s #1 Rookie defensemen with over 10 more points than highly touted D like Jiricek, Edvinsson and Nemec and currently in 6th for all D in the AHL.
His pro game has actually been quite good, he’s +4 so far from the “defensively inept” that some have judged him as. Could it use some work? Sure, but he’s the most offensively gifted D man we’ve seen since probably Dion.
The guy is gifted offensively, he’s very shifty and has great hands, huge bonus for being quite good in the shootout too.
If you get a chance, go take in a game and watch him live, I’m confident you’d be pleasantly surprised how good he looks.
I have high hopes for him, I thought he looked good last rookie camp and even into the pro group so here’s hoping he turns into a good PP quarterback/offensive threat we desperately need.
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I saw one game. He was a disaster in his own end. He’s improved from what I saw in the Q of him. He still is being irresponsible with his coverage. There are many dmen in the ahl that can score at that level but don’t get looks in the show because they can’t defend worth a lick. He’s got hands yes. His shot is ok. To me though he’s a product of a strong team with a lot of scoring depth. He didn’t do much on the PPs I watched.
Yes he is a decent or above average prospect with offensive abilities yet I don’t see the defending as being a strength or even average at this point. Mind you kyllington was accused of similar criticisms. However kyllington was an elite skater and was able to use that to be effective in his transistion and dzone coverage.
I hope poirier makes me look foolish and he becomes valuable. My point was that, after seeing Zary, I would have rather picked mercer or Schneider or even forester due to the rarity of their right handed ness and their size. Zary and porier don’t scream game breaking options. Although I will say that poirier could be a pp contributor as a ceiling if he figures out his coverage and strength issues.
I like Zary tho but I don’t think he’s a game breaker. I think he’s a player probably second liner center or third line center depending on chemistry with line mates. Forester could be a lethal shooting option with size. Schnieder is already looking like a solid top four two way dman. And mercer looks like a strong offensive player with size and shoots right and plays in the show.