Weight close to signing 1yr/850k deal
by OzzyFan on Aug 27, 2010 11:41 PM EDT
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Some interesting points in the comments section. Got me thinking a bit. Weight signs the deal, is he a lock for the nhl roster? Sure, we said we'd take weight back, but obviously he isn't going to get anything more then 3rd line minutes, most likely 4th line mins, he isn't close to the offensive force he was, he is going to be 40yrs old mid-season, he is coming off of shoulder surgery, he isn't going to be taking his effective center role on any line, and he arguably could be taking minutes from a much more deserving/better role player for that spot. I honestly don't know how well weight is going to be able to fit the role of playing on the 4th line/energy line with konopka and martin/parenteau/sim/hilbert. If weight takes 3rd line minutes, we could be in for some trouble or a slow start to our season. I like him mentoring the youngings, but at what cost and can he even fit well in a 3rd/4th line role/minutes?
My belief:
Keep him as a bench reserve or coach. I'd prefer a 3rd line of:
Martin/Parenteau/Nino(if he's good enough) and hunter nielsen, over a weight nielsen hunter line for a number of reasons, and I just don't see weight skating well enough or playing the style to fit a 4th line role with Konopka and martin/parenteau/sim/hilbert(?). I see Sim or Hilbert having a much better playing style to fit the 4th line and meshing better with (most likely) Martin and Konopka
What's your take or thoughts on what the isles should do with weight and why?
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The Islanders tend to roll 4 lines pretty solid. Very few players played under an average of 10 minutes a year. I see him on the 4th line, PP Specialist and getting inserted here and there through the lineup occasionally.
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by Mark D on Aug 28, 2010 1:03 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
that is a good number for the Isles
so if he is hurt half the season again he isnt costing us..if he is healthy he helps the PP.
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if he is hurt half the season again he isnt costing us..if he is healthy he helps the PP
Exactly. And either way, he is a great guy to have around to advice our young players and demonstrate how to be a real team guy.
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by TheMetalChick on Aug 30, 2010 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
All depends on the shoulder
Best-case, the shoulder is back in good form and he’s able to play low-line, D-responsible wing while helping out on faceoffs and PP work.
Worst-case, the shoulder isn’t working and he has to do a Sillinger mid-year. I think if we keep in mind that his shoulder wasn’t right pretty much all last season — remember he was facing the choice of bailing on his young team’s playoff push or taking (and taking a surgery that might end his career anyway) — you can argue that he’s not your average 40-year-old. Still has impressive hands that command respect from the opposition.
Ultimately, he can still help in various little ways, but he’s wise enough and realistic enough that if it isn’t working, I don’t see him being delusional about it.
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