[News] Mark Cundari recalled

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by Anduril

Seems a bit random to have a Wideman debate.

Poor Cundari, he should just change his name to Gio Jr.

Mini Bean?

[Phanuthier]

Originally Posted by krynski

Fair enough. I just don't see how he could have performed any better. I feel he's been stand-out and have really enjoyed watching him play. My expectations were low = exceeded expectations.

yeah same here

[CarlW]

I wanna see Slappy Mcbabs play, still don't think he's as bad as the board makes him out to be since he can hurt opposing players with his shot. Aim for the ankles!

Seriously though, best shot at getting a higher pick.

[moon]

Originally Posted by krynski

Fair enough. I just don't see how he could have performed any better. I feel he's been stand-out and have really enjoyed watching him play. My expectations were low = exceeded expectations.

He could have played defense.

Being top 20 in scoring and bottom 5 in defensive play is not a good season.

Terrible signing and god awful contract going forward.

[J epworth]

Originally Posted by moon

He could have played defense.

Being top 20 in scoring and bottom 5 in defensive play is not a good season.

Terrible signing and god awful contract going forward.

I would still say his play this season has been average for what we expected out of him, but ya, his play did nothing to alleviate my thoughts that this was a terrible contract. I was hoping he could outperform his contract for the first few seasons to make the cap hit when he starts regressing easier to accept, but if he's just going to play to his career average right now, this contract is going to look nasty in a few years.

[krynski]

Originally Posted by moon

He could have played defense.

Being top 20 in scoring and bottom 5 in defensive play is not a good season.

Terrible signing and god awful contract going forward.

Opinion noted. disagree.

[Machiavelli]

I don't know how you quantify "bottom 5 in defensive play," but I must agree that Wideman hasn't been very good defensively. He hasn't been quite as bad as Giordano has decided to be this year, but he does struggle especially with bigger forwards.

5 million is a lot for what he's brought to the table. He makes me nervous.

[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by Machiavelli

I don't know how you quantify "bottom 5 in defensive play," but I must agree that Wideman hasn't been very good defensively. He hasn't been quite as bad as Giordano has decided to be this year, but he does struggle especially with bigger forwards.

5 million is a lot for what he's brought to the table. He makes me nervous.

Wideman is a 3/4 defenseman. They make about 3M a year, looking around the league. He can put up 50 points, and is playing at a 40 point pace over an 82 game season this year. That offense is what bumps him up to what he makes.

Understand, if these players were perfect and consistent, they'd be 7 million dollar guys. Or better. That's why hockey is a team sport. You have guys with different skillsets that compliment each other. Wideman's skillset is useful.

When I step back and look at this team going forward, Dennis Wideman's performance and contract are so not what I'm concerned with. He's been exactly as advertised for the most part, and he will continue to be a useful player going forward.

[Roof-Daddy]

What the hell happened to this Cundari thread? Jesus anyways already.

For those wondering, Cundari won't play tonight but will more than likely meet the team in Minny for the game Sunday.

[handgroen]

Would love to see cundari as gio's sidekick in an atb ad

[OffsideSpecialist]

Did kerr just say that they sent Cundari back to Abby? I imagine he'll be back up for Sunday.

[Roof-Daddy]

Originally Posted by OffsideSpecialist

Did kerr just say that they sent Cundari back to Abby? I imagine he'll be back up for Sunday.

Yeah he was. He was on emergency recall due to Wideman (finger), Sarich (tight back) and Butler (flu all being) questionable for the game tonight.

Sarich and Butler both ended up being good to go, so they had to send him back.

All that according to Feaster on the fan today, and he will be in Minny on Sunday for the game against the Wild.

[Bourque's Twin]

I have a good feeling about Cundari. He seems like a guy who is very tough to play against and who hasn't got enough credit for what he's accomplished.
This is his shot and I think he will take full advantage of it.

[bluck]

Looks decent tonight

[Mitch]

Originally Posted by bluck

Looks decent tonight

What?

[Hair bleach and Vodka]

Originally Posted by Mitch

What?

Let's just say bluck really, really likes Mini Bean. So much so that he's perched outside his hotel room window.

[Alberta_Beef]

Originally Posted by MissTeeks

He really does look like Gio.

I really liked this interview. I liked how he is eager to prove himself, like that he wants to make the opposition worry about him more than their game and really like how he wants to win.

[Dr. Doom]

Originally Posted by Alberta_Beef

I really liked this interview. I liked how he is eager to prove himself, like that he wants to make the opposition worry about him more than their game and really like how he wants to win.

Just watched the video and I agree, really like what this kid had to say. I got a gut feeling he is going to work our great for us. This quote makes me wonder if the Blues org didn't dick him around a bit, giving him something to prove:

"Good to finally be in an organization where they appreciate what I bring to the table."

[SuperMatt18]

Are we the team with multiple Giordano's now?

[FlamesAddiction]

Seems like a good guy. I look forward to following him.

What a heck of a shot that was on that goal too. I wonder how he is on the shootout.