Phil Posted November 7, 2022 Author Share Posted November 7, 2022 I'm as big a Reaves fan as there is, but as long as Gauthier is playing like this, the longer he should stay in the lineup ahead of Reaves. Carpenter is a plug. He doesn't move the needle in either direction, so the fourth line has largely been defined by the guys on his wings this year, who've left much to be desired. Reaves is one of them. Gauthier's speed and fearless net-crashing has actually given that line a really unique feature it simply doesn't have when Reaves is in the lineup instead. By all means, play him against the heavies, but this should be Gauthier's spot to lose at this point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 30 minutes ago, Phil said: I'm as big a Reaves fan as there is, but as long as Gauthier is playing like this, the longer he should stay in the lineup ahead of Reaves. Carpenter is a plug. He doesn't move the needle in either direction, so the fourth line has largely been defined by the guys on his wings this year, who've left much to be desired. Reaves is one of them. Gauthier's speed and fearless net-crashing has actually given that line a really unique feature it simply doesn't have when Reaves is in the lineup instead. By all means, play him against the heavies, but this should be Gauthier's spot to lose at this point. You know I'm all in on Reaves, but I can't disagree with any of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cupalife Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 Reeves and Carpenter are GG guys. Tanner Glass anyone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 48 minutes ago, Phil said: I'm as big a Reaves fan as there is, but as long as Gauthier is playing like this, the longer he should stay in the lineup ahead of Reaves. Carpenter is a plug. He doesn't move the needle in either direction, so the fourth line has largely been defined by the guys on his wings this year, who've left much to be desired. Reaves is one of them. Gauthier's speed and fearless net-crashing has actually given that line a really unique feature it simply doesn't have when Reaves is in the lineup instead. By all means, play him against the heavies, but this should be Gauthier's spot to lose at this point. its 78 degrees outside and i think its snowing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 3 minutes ago, CCCP said: its 78 degrees outside and i think its snowing. Does that guy on the GIF you just posted have the most punchable face ever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albatrosss Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 26 minutes ago, Kevin said: Does that guy on the GIF you just posted have the most punchable face ever? why? does he remind you someone from this forum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 unfortunately imo neither solves what's wrong here we're talking different flavors of fodder, the problems are way bigger. Both better than carpenter but then again that's saying nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 15 hours ago, jsm7302 said: Thought he was going to dead after that hit by Chiarot when he drove the net. Glad to see he wasn't hurt. Not dead, just out day to day with a UBI. Didn't skate today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted December 23, 2022 Author Share Posted December 23, 2022 Merry Christmas @The Dude! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 @The Dude!!! I yelled out "DUUUUUUUUDE" when Goat slid that beauty home to tie it!!! I've been rooting for this kid for a good stretch now,and I think he's starting to get it!! Would be great if he could be a consistent 4th liner for us. He's got all the speed, size and all the energy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sod16 Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 I don't really see why he was sat. That move tonight was a real goal scorers goal. No one is on every night. Just let Goat play. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 6 hours ago, Sod16 said: I don't really see why he was sat. That move tonight was a real goal scorers goal. No one is on every night. Just let Goat play. Because he’s non-existent 99% of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 4th line needs to establish an identity. To do that, they have to stay together, like any other line. Also, swapping in guys like Blais and Gauthier on the 4th line is fine. Adding Kravtsov to that mix... Not so much. You're changing the dynamic. Keep Krav with Panarin and let the 4th line just do their thing. Move Goody up to top RW of you think you need late game management. Sit the 4th line in that situation. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsm7302 Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 41 minutes ago, Pete said: 4th line needs to establish an identity. To do that, they have to stay together, like any other line. Also, swapping in guys like Blais and Gauthier on the 4th line is fine. Adding Kravtsov to that mix... Not so much. You're changing the dynamic. Keep Krav with Panarin and let the 4th line just do their thing. Move Goody up to top RW of you think you need late game management. Sit the 4th line in that situation. Pete for coach! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJWantsTheCup Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 Gauthier strikes me as the guy who has to sit a couple of games every now and again to keep him playing hungry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 54 minutes ago, Pete said: 4th line needs to establish an identity. To do that, they have to stay together, like any other line. Also, swapping in guys like Blais and Gauthier on the 4th line is fine. Adding Kravtsov to that mix... Not so much. You're changing the dynamic. Keep Krav with Panarin and let the 4th line just do their thing. Move Goody up to top RW of you think you need late game management. Sit the 4th line in that situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangersIn7 Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 59 minutes ago, RJWantsTheCup said: Gauthier strikes me as the guy who has to sit a couple of games every now and again to keep him playing hungry. I like what he brings in terms of size and speed. Rare that a guy that size skates so well. By all means play him. He’s earned it and seems to be finding his NHL self. But be tempered in your optimism. He doesn’t possess the shot of a goal scorer. But maybe he’s finding a finishers hands right now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 I’ve said it many times before. Gauthier will be a late bloomer and a 25-30 goal guy in his career. The speed and size combination is just too good, and it’s really been about when he starts converting all of the chances he gets from those traits…like last night’s goal. Guys who are 6’4 and can skate like he can are very rare. I just figured there was no chance it’d be here. Still unlikely it’s here, but you never know. The first team he’s on that can give him 15+ a night will probably be happy with the results. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 He’s gotta be a headcase. Skate, shoot, go to the net. It’s his bread and butter, he just refuses to do it. Probably one of the best shots on the team. Also the fastest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 13 hours ago, Ozzy said: @The Dude!!! I yelled out "DUUUUUUUUDE" when Goat slid that beauty home to tie it!!! I've been rooting for this kid for a good stretch now,and I think he's starting to get it!! Would be great if he could be a consistent 4th liner for us. He's got all the speed, size and all the energy! It seems like he has to get on the scoresheet every game, in order for him to remain in the lineup. Every goal is a pardon for (at most) 2-3 games. Then its time to sit. A bit unfair of a challenge to put on a 4th liner getting 9 minutes a night. IMO the guy brings it every night. Clearly the room is pulling for him too (as you can see the bench goes nuts when he scores). Too bad the coach kinda isn't. I'm obviously the resident fan boy for Gauthier, but why in the hell isn't he getting a sniff on PP2? The unit only gets enough time for maayyybe one rush/set up. Might as well let the all or nothing guy, who brings it to the net consistently have his go at it. It's better than the poor cycling job by Lafrenière, Miller and Trouba, which often leads to a waste of 25 -30 seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 3 hours ago, RangersIn7 said: I like what he brings in terms of size and speed. Rare that a guy that size skates so well. By all means play him. He’s earned it and seems to be finding his NHL self. But be tempered in your optimism. He doesn’t possess the shot of a goal scorer. But maybe he’s finding a finishers hands right now? Or he's finally getting a chance. He has a good shot. He just doesn't play and has/had flaws to other parts of his game that coaches seemed to focus more on, instead of using him in a way that suites his strong points. They like his size and speed along with how he takes the puck to the net. But want him to be a checking forward.... Not like they couldn't use a size/ speed guy who hoes to the net in the top 6.... The guy is either an idiot or has some kind of attitude/chip on his shoulder, that makes coaches not want to put him in a position to succeed. He's gotten maybe 8 shifts in the top 6 in 3 years. Dryden Hunt spent 3/4 of a season with Panarin. Jimmy Vesey gets top 6 minutes over this guy. It's gotta be the players attitude or mental capacity. I don't understand why he hasn't gotten more looks in a scoring role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 3 hours ago, josh said: He’s gotta be a headcase. Skate, shoot, go to the net. It’s his bread and butter, he just refuses to do it. Probably one of the best shots on the team. Also the fastest. I swear I watch different games. That's all he does. And he does it consistently. More so than any player on the team. Who else cuts to the net on this team? Why aren't his linemates going there with him to mop up on what is likely going to be a rebound? Crash the net! Everyone! Good things happen when you go to the net... So, why is only one guy doing it? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sod16 Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 I'm with the Dude. I just don't see this bad player in whatever game in which he doesn't score. If you applied the standard applied to Goat to the rest of the squad, everyone but Lindgren would be regularly scratched. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, The Dude said: I swear I watch different games. That's all he does. And he does it consistently. More so than any player on the team. Who else cuts to the net on this team? Why aren't his linemates going there with him to mop up on what is likely going to be a rebound? Crash the net! Everyone! Good things happen when you go to the net... So, why is only one guy doing it? What it is, I think, is that people don't care to notice it if it's not resulting in points. It's nice having Gauthier give some respectability to the 4th line, but he's deserving of more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 I think it's more that when he's engaged, he is scoring and creating chances, so if he's not at least creating chances it's mostly because he's not engaged and not doing anything at all. Be consistent. If not in results, at least in effort. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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