Preds talk

[KB5252]

Originally Posted by doozer

Jordin Tootoo is a pretty big goon.

actually if he was a goon at all he would be a small goon. He is more of a disturber/agitator and with his improving skills he is more helpful to the team. We are still going to need another goon/enforcer to keep the other guys honest. I do love Tootoo though. For a smaller guy he is fearless. I've personally watched him go toe to toe with guys that are at least 30 to 40 pounds heavier and much taller and hold his own. he is probably my favorite player. They guy has no fear on the ice what so ever. He has earned a reputation and takes questionable shots from some teams, just another reason why we need another goon with Hordichuc gone. I liked him but he was too much of a liability on the ice when not fighting.

[doozer]

by big, i wasn't refering to his size.

goon covers all descriptions. in other words, a goon is known for more for his play away from the puck as opposed to on the puck.

to add, most guys who are agitators are also fighters but it certainly covers more of the fighting sect.

[head1]

They signed Triston Grant last week. He is most likely the replacement for Hordy and a bad one at that. He loves to fight and if u watch his fights you will be sick as he normally gets his head beat in.

[Dawson]

Tootoo isnt a goon at all. He plays tough but not dirty at all. He just isnt going to back down from the bigger guys and since he is pretty skilled as well, it drives other teams crazy.

[Dawson]

Originally Posted by head1

All of the prospects are in Nashville this week going through drills and from the sound of it they are doing pretty well. Wilson is leagues ahead of even the older guys and many think he will be with the Preds this coming season.

Wilson stated that he wants to make the team this year but more than likely, he will be back in college one more year. Either way, what a pickup.

I wonder if Sully will ever play again. I doubt it now but I hold out hope because I love that guy.

[head1]

I would love to see Sullivan back but I dont think hes coming back either. His back is just too fickle and he may give it a shot but you know its only a matter of time until he hurts it again. With a healthy Sullivan this team would be lethal.

[KB5252]

Originally Posted by Dawson

Wilson stated that he wants to make the team this year but more than likely, he will be back in college one more year. Either way, what a pickup.

I wonder if Sully will ever play again. I doubt it now but I hold out hope because I love that guy.

The video coach was doing some remodeling in his home last year and came into my work often. I asked him that question and he told me before last season that "Sully will not play for us again". He did not expand on that any and out of respect I did not ask him. Take that for what it is worth. It has been a while since then and maybe something has changed but it does not look good at all.

[KB5252]

Originally Posted by head1

They signed Triston Grant last week. He is most likely the replacement for Hordy and a bad one at that. He loves to fight and if u watch his fights you will be sick as he normally gets his head beat in.

Doesn't exactly sound like a guy that other teams will fear. Is he decent on his game or strictly an enforcer?

[KB5252]

Originally Posted by Dawson

Tootoo isnt a goon at all. He plays tough but not dirty at all. He just isnt going to back down from the bigger guys and since he is pretty skilled as well, it drives other teams crazy.

He has changed his game quite a bit since his first couple of seasons and improved all around in every aspect.

[head1]

Originally Posted by KB5252

Doesn't exactly sound like a guy that other teams will fear. Is he decent on his game or strictly an enforcer?

His game is sub par, not that Hordichuk had any game either but he could help to an extent. Grant looks like hes just a brawler who sucks at that. Hes mostly been in the OHL I think and spent some time with the Flyers and didnt really do much. We may never see him in Nashville but as of right now he seems like he is the replacement for Hordy. I would love love love to see them go get Laraque. Talk about getting a fan base to games. Nobody loves a good ole brawl like southerners!

[head1]

Zidlicky is gone like many expected on day 1 of FA. We get a decent RW prospect who is another big physical guy who likes to get in front of the net and score the ugly goals(someone we have needed for a while.) He has a ton of upside, o Ryan Jones is his name lol.

We also got a 2nd round pick for him as well. Now we had a very good prospect, another pick, 13 total, in next years DEEP and VERY good class.

Not to mention we drop Zids payroll and that leaves the preds with the option of going even harder for a good player still available in FA now.

[Dawson]

I was not unhappy at all that we lost Zidlicky. He hasnt produced well since before the strike. He was a major defensive liability last year.

[BigOrangeNation1]

I really hope that the Predz resign Jan Hlavac.

[head1]

Ok so as if Detroit didnt need to get any better they just inked Marian Hossa.

[doozer]

nice. i love it. not only did we get Stuart to re-up, but we just picked up Hossa.

really sucks to be a Pens fan now.