Doubt it. While he may like big d-men. You still need offensive PP guys like Dunn and Perunovich.BillP. wrote: Sat Sep 21, 2019 11:22 am Jeff Gordon had a good article in the PD about the Blues having a good chance at a repeat because of their defense. Army quoted saying he likes a big defense. Makes you wonder if a Perunovich is a future trade piece candidate.
To be fair, Vlad had three straight years of 37,40,39 goals.BillP. wrote: Sun Sep 22, 2019 9:17 am So if this continues, what’s the biggest reason? Net front presence, the QB running it, or having that elite go to guy who buries them?
Biggest reason Tarasenko never turned into a 40 plus goal scorer is because he isn’t prodigious on the PP like Ovechkin.
Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Sun Sep 22, 2019 10:11 amTo be fair, Vlad had three straight years of 37,40,39 goals.BillP. wrote: Sun Sep 22, 2019 9:17 am So if this continues, what’s the biggest reason? Net front presence, the QB running it, or having that elite go to guy who buries them?
Biggest reason Tarasenko never turned into a 40 plus goal scorer is because he isn’t prodigious on the PP like Ovechkin.
I think the issue is probably a combination of a few things though and not one singular issue. But if I had to name the top reason, I'd say no elite PP QB on the point. That and they just seem to have quite a few streaky scorers like Schwartz, Perron, and Schenn. They need more consistency.
That's a good point. Those 3 years of almost 40 goals, they had Shattenkirk on the point putting up an average of 20 PP assists each season. And the next 2 seasons after he left, Tarasenko's goals dropped to 33.Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Sun Sep 22, 2019 10:11 amTo be fair, Vlad had three straight years of 37,40,39 goals.BillP. wrote: Sun Sep 22, 2019 9:17 am So if this continues, what’s the biggest reason? Net front presence, the QB running it, or having that elite go to guy who buries them?
Biggest reason Tarasenko never turned into a 40 plus goal scorer is because he isn’t prodigious on the PP like Ovechkin.
I think the issue is probably a combination of a few things though and not one singular issue. But if I had to name the top reason, I'd say no elite PP QB on the point. That and they just seem to have quite a few streaky scorers like Schwartz, Perron, and Schenn. They need more consistency.
Not for those three players, it isn't.BluesSK wrote: Mon Sep 23, 2019 4:21 pmUnless somebody is injured I see Blais, Fabbri and Kostin fighting over one spot.
Certainly a good problem to have.
I think it is for them too; making them 'work harder' to earn that spot...and even for players like Bozak and Steen who are are only two 'older' and somewhat under performing players, or for Sanford and Sunny D, it also keeps the pressure on those four. Definitely a good problem to have. Even if Kostin makes the team, he'll know that he has to play his best to keep it, because eventually once Kyrou is back to 100%, he'll also be fighting for a chance.
In all likelihood, Schwartz or Steen will solve that problem. Someone will get shelved to open up a spot.BluesSK wrote: Mon Sep 23, 2019 4:21 pm Unless somebody is injured I see Blais, Fabbri and Kostin fighting over one spot.
Certainly a good problem to have.
Points well stated. Y'all're gettin' good at this shit.bradleygt89 wrote: Mon Sep 23, 2019 5:16 pmI think it is for them too; making them 'work harder' to earn that spot...and even for players like Bozak and Steen who are are only two 'older' and somewhat under performing players, or for Sanford and Sunny D, it also keeps the pressure on those four. Definitely a good problem to have. Even if Kostin makes the team, he'll know that he has to play his best to keep it, because eventually once Kyrou is back to 100%, he'll also be fighting for a chance.
True. These problems often have a way of working themselves out.BillP. wrote: Mon Sep 23, 2019 7:41 pmIn all likelihood, Schwartz or Steen will solve that problem. Someone will get shelved to open up a spot.BluesSK wrote: Mon Sep 23, 2019 4:21 pm Unless somebody is injured I see Blais, Fabbri and Kostin fighting over one spot.
Certainly a good problem to have.
Stanley Cups aren't won in October, I would know my team has won one before. Whatever they decide to do with him to start the season, it's all about where he and this team is at come January and beyond.NHLTIM wrote: Tue Sep 24, 2019 8:03 am Don’t forget about waivers. Kostin could be caught in a numbers game
I think he’s earned a spot for sure, I’m just not sure the Blues are ready to risk losing someone on waivers for nothing. I wonder if we might see a small deal before next Wednesday.Dread_Pirate_Westley wrote: Tue Sep 24, 2019 8:31 amStanley Cups aren't won in October, I would know my team has won one before. Whatever they decide to do with him to start the season, it's all about where he and this team is at come January and beyond.NHLTIM wrote: Tue Sep 24, 2019 8:03 am Don’t forget about waivers. Kostin could be caught in a numbers game
But he definitely has done everything possible to show he can play and his status as a prospect has skyrocketed.
What I love most about him is he passion. Dude flipped fans off, shed some tears, didn't want a loser medal. He has the reactions we as fans have! We get so frustrated watching dudes yuck it up on the bench at the end of losing games, not him. He's one of us, with skill.
I don’t think so...I think Perunovich is going to be a fantastic player for us.BillP. wrote: Sat Sep 21, 2019 11:22 am Jeff Gordon had a good article in the PD about the Blues having a good chance at a repeat because of their defense. Army quoted saying he likes a big defense. Makes you wonder if a Perunovich is a future trade piece candidate.
