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Old 01-24-2021, 05:47 PM   #1
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Just wondering what everyone thinks about the new guys we brought in upfront?

We all are happy with Markstrom, Tanev and Nesterov so just wondering what everyone thinks of Leivo, Simon, and Nordstrom?

Personally I haven’t been overly impressed with any of them, Simon probably the most out of any of them.

Defiantly happy with our additions on the blue line and in net but I still think we have issues upfront.

I wouldn’t hate it if our 4th line was Simon-Ryan-Leivo but would still need another forward in the mix in the top 9 as Lucic and Nordstrom should be in the press box.

We have depth sure but still think we could use another forward..

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Simon-Ryan-Leivo

Obviously there is still expansion draft concerns to consider but what do you guys think?
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Old 01-24-2021, 05:52 PM   #2
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Old 01-24-2021, 06:06 PM   #3
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Lol

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Old 01-24-2021, 06:06 PM   #4
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I was into the idea of trying these new forwards.
And as expected they are pretty meh considering they are being elevated to ride shotgun to the monny line.
It’s good to have 4 dependable lines but I think they should all just be rotated in and out of the 4th line.
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Old 01-24-2021, 06:14 PM   #5
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Leivo and Simon have both been fine.

Nordstrom, I'd like to see him not on a line with Lucic before I can really comment since both of them together has equalled trouble so far this year
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To early to tell,

Need another 6 games or so....
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One thing I'd like to see is Leivo using his shot more. Many pundits said he has an incredible shot. Let's see it.
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Bottom 6ers that are bottom 6ers. Wasn’t expecting the world from them and they’ve come as advertised. Someone can correct if wrong, but I believe Leivo is a streaky player so he can get points in bunched when he’s on.

I still think we need to pursue a top 6 RW to stack up the lines a little better, whether it be a rental or not.
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Simon - i like his forechecking and poise in the O-zone. Doesn't seem very quick or dynamic though.

Leivo - pucks die on his stick like Brouwer/Glencross etc in past years. I'm hoping it's just a coming back from injury thing because he concerns me.

Nordstrom - pure AHLer. Still miles better than Rinaldo though
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Old 01-24-2021, 07:16 PM   #10
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If one of them scores a goal, this game ends differently. By and large, the non stars other than Lucic have been OK. Just need some occasional production.
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Old 01-24-2021, 07:16 PM   #11
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Simon looks like a puckhound. Not able to do much with the puck once he gets it, but he's good at retrieval and is often in a good spot defensively.

Leivo has some smarts for the game, but lacks the elite skill to execute the play he imagines. He is probably going to be one of those guys that makes you think he has another level, but never quite gets there. Solid 3rd line plug who can pot a few goals when given the chance.

Nordstrom is pretty strong on the forecheck, and on the PK, but that's about all. Next to zero offensive ability. I wouldn't be shocked to see one of our prospects render him obsolete over the course of the season.
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We could still use an upgrade at rw. Just one more player there would help. Leivo has not been a fit imo.

Maybe a late season trade will emerge for an interesting player when we have some room to play with.
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Old 01-24-2021, 08:48 PM   #13
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Simon looks pretty good to me...need to see more
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I wouldn't be shocked to see one of our prospects render him obsolete over the course of the season.
Quite the situation for prospects, many of whom will have had nearly a year between meaningful games. You’d think that would impact their development.
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Simon looks pretty good to me...need to see more
I thought Simon had his best game today.

This conversation reminds me of the constant negative comments towards reider last year. I never got it and he eventually played well in playoffs

Let's focus on guys who get paid. Lucic and Bennett have been useless so far.
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I thought Simon had his best game today.

This conversation reminds me of the constant negative comments towards reider last year. I never got it and he eventually played well in playoffs

Let's focus on guys who get paid. Lucic and Bennett have been useless so far.

Or maybe we keep this thread on the specific topic for which it was introduced and bitch about 17 and 93 in several other threads

Leivo has never played a full NHL season, so I wasn’t expecting much. Hope he settles in and finds a role.

I have liked Simon’s energy and some smart net front play that has created a bit of space for Johnny and Monny. Hasn’t seen him show up significantly on the scoresheet but has looked decent

Nordstrom was expected to be a bottom liner and PK specialist I believe.

On the whole they have been okay, but part of me would like to just see Pelletier or even Zary here instead. Shelter them but start them developing.
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Leivo and Simon have been fine, nothing special. Nordstrom and Lucic is a bad combo. Need to see a bit more from Nordstrom.
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Been a little underwhelmed with Leivo, Simon has been ok and Nordstrom should be in the AHL or the press box.
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I think our shin pads and skates have performed well and are on a bit of a heater scoring 4-5 in the last two games.......for the opposite team
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