Devils Vs steelers - Pre-Season - 17th Sept 23 - FO 18:00
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I feel that on a line with Busch and barrow Waller has everything he needs to succeed. What worries me though is that he seems a bit lightweight. That said, his speed and stick skills continue to improve. I see duggan evolving into a speciality player, like ben davies.
With crandall, I don't know what to think. He's not been terrible in preseason, but neither does he look like the spark for ully and arniel.
With crandall, I don't know what to think. He's not been terrible in preseason, but neither does he look like the spark for ully and arniel.
Don’t get the the Crandall is getting - I know he had a poor season last season but the games I’ve seen so far (admittedly not all of them) he’s been a solid 6.5-7/10. Always seems to pick a pass out that isn’t on. Give it another month or so - completely new guys and line for him. Think he’ll be a big player for us this year.
Just to flip it on its head - what’s to say he isn’t making Arniel and Ully look good? He’s got to be doing something right on that line for them to be working out. I just think like many others have said, give it till end of October then we’ll really know where everyone is at. Not saying we can’t critique performances now but I do tend to agree with another poster; we do seem to always need/want a scapegoat.
That's a fair comment, though I can't recall many plays where I thought Crandall made it. I can remember a lot more individual skill from his line mates.
Given his self admitted bad season last year, I'd expected him to come storming out of the gate, but I've just not seen it. As you say, he's not been terrible, but I think we could have done better.
I felt at the outset that Crandall coming back was a mistake. I guess we'll see, as we know that he won't be going anywhere.
If he starts looking brilliant I'll be happy to admit to being wrong, as I have about bowns' excellent performances so far this season.
Given his self admitted bad season last year, I'd expected him to come storming out of the gate, but I've just not seen it. As you say, he's not been terrible, but I think we could have done better.
I felt at the outset that Crandall coming back was a mistake. I guess we'll see, as we know that he won't be going anywhere.
If he starts looking brilliant I'll be happy to admit to being wrong, as I have about bowns' excellent performances so far this season.
Don’t disagree…just feel sometimes we need to look wider at the play that started the play, if you get me? It’s not always the goal and 2A’s but a pass which maybe creates that goal scoring situation. Don’t get me wrong it’s hard to do so watching live as it’s fast paced but that’s what the video is for with the coaches. Guess main thing is they are happy that the player is carrying out the role expected of them!
I'd also look at Crandall's 200ft game. Being a top 6 forward isn't just about putting points on the board but being defensively responsible enough to play against the other teams top 6. For me, he looks massively improved here, picking up guys and backchecking with a purpose when we've lost the puck. Personally, I've been pleased with what I've seen so far.
Forwards don't just score goals in the modern game. They are expected to be able to create chances, offer a supporting role in passing, forechecking for others as well as be defensively responsible. Some of our past players are great examples of that....Matzka, Morissette, Haddad, Culligan.
Best example of the 200ft all round game, of course, is Joey Martin. Hopefully, he's the bar Crandall should be aiming for.
Best example of the 200ft all round game, of course, is Joey Martin. Hopefully, he's the bar Crandall should be aiming for.
