Hit the bricks, 52.
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Hit the bricks, 52.
posted at 2/2/2012 8:02 PM EST
- Not-A-Shot
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I think I've seen enough of Hamill. He plays with good linemates. He makes nothing happen. There are better options. -
Re: Hit the bricks, 52.
posted at 2/2/2012 8:09 PM EST
- kelvana33
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I'd say we've seen a large enough sample where we can come to the conclusion that it's just no there..There hasn't even been a glimpse. Nothing. Seems to me, all he does is produce really, and I mean, really bad trade proposals on this forum. -
Re: Hit the bricks, 52.
posted at 2/2/2012 8:39 PM EST
- BadHabitude
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In Response to Re: Hit the bricks, 52.:I'd say we've seen a large enough sample where we can come to the conclusion that it's just no there..There hasn't even been a glimpse. Nothing. Seems to me, all he does is produce really, and I mean, really bad trade proposals on this forum.
Posted by kelvana33
To be fair he has had about 3-4 glimmers when he made the 3-4 nice passes during his nhl career, but true, there is nothing there.
Not sure what is meant by 'better aleternatives,' not much to be thrilled about in Providence. -
Re: Hit the bricks, 52.
posted at 2/2/2012 8:40 PM EST
- BsLegion
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He's just not the answer when the Bruins need to replace a fallen or suspended forward. We can't even say he's not ready to play in the NHL.
If the Bruins make a trade we might see him packaged in a deal but just as an extra.
Can we finally say bust ? -
Re: Hit the bricks, 52.
posted at 2/2/2012 8:48 PM EST
- BadHabitude
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In Response to Re: Hit the bricks, 52.:He's just not the answer when the Bruins need to replace a fallen or suspended forward. We can't even say he's not ready to play in the NHL. If the Bruins make a trade we might see him packaged in a deal but just as an extra. Can we finally say bust ?
Posted by BsLegion
No one would have the guy, if they didn't pick him up off waivers they sure as heck aren't going to trade for him.
Anything in return for him would be the theft of the century. I'd be thrilled with a 4th round pick, but they wouldn't even get that.
Yes, we can officially call him a bust.
Don't be the last one to call Cross a bust, start now. -
Re: Hit the bricks, 52.
posted at 2/2/2012 8:49 PM EST
- JWensink
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In Response to Hit the bricks, 52.:I think I've seen enough of Hamill. He plays with good linemates. He makes nothing happen. There are better options.
Posted by Not-A-Shot
Yep
You beat me to it
Get anybody else up here and give em a shot - seen enough sums it up -
Re: Hit the bricks, 52.
posted at 2/2/2012 9:00 PM EST
- SanDogBrewin
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In Response to Re: Hit the bricks, 52.:In Response to Hit the bricks, 52. : Yep You beat me to it Get anybody else up here and give em a shot - seen enough sums it up Posted by JWensink
I'd like to at least see what Caron can do until PC pulls the trigger on that depth move. Boy Kelly and Peverley sure do miss each other that is for sure. -
Re: Hit the bricks, 52.
posted at 2/2/2012 9:01 PM EST
- islamorada
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Like Badhab said, he makes some nice passes, but seems to be behind the play most of the time. Trade deadline is near though so me thinks he will continue to play. -
Re: Hit the bricks, 52.
posted at 2/2/2012 9:04 PM EST
- BsLegion
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Badhabitude, I know he has no trade value. I'm saying if only they can include him as an extra.
Waivers nobody might take him going down but if he's recalled then a team might grab at the bargain of the Bruins having to pay half his salary. -
Re: Hit the bricks, 52.
posted at 2/2/2012 9:06 PM EST
- asmaha
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Agreed. But what to do? Cut their losses now, and nobody will give any return. It's not like there's any better alternative....and his stock can't get any worse by playing until he's moved.
So he plays. -
Re: Hit the bricks, 52.
posted at 2/2/2012 9:10 PM EST
- BadHabitude
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In Response to Re: Hit the bricks, 52.:Badhabitude, I know he has no trade value. I'm saying if only they can include him as an extra. Waivers nobody might take him going down but if he's recalled then a team might grab at the bargain of the Bruins having to pay half his salary.
Posted by BsLegion
I'm afraid including him as an extra would kill the deal.
Best place for him would be the Italian or British league. -
Re: Hit the bricks, 52.
posted at 2/2/2012 9:17 PM EST
- RichHillOntario
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The Hockey News 2011/12 Yearbook has him listed in their Future Watch Zone's Top 10 Bruin Prospects with this analysis: Pushes the pace of the game and creates space. For those who've seen him regularly is this take way off or were there glimpses along the way? -
Re: Hit the bricks, 52.
posted at 2/2/2012 9:22 PM EST
- TheBostonBruins
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Forget a bag of pucks, we wouldn't even get a bag of rocks for this waste of a stick. -
Re: Hit the bricks, 52.
posted at 2/2/2012 9:29 PM EST
- DrCC
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I was thinking the same thing this morning. The best that can be said about him, I think, is he hasn't cost the Bruins a game by himself yet. That might be better than the alternatives, but not by much. Perhaps they need to call up whichever Providence player is reasonably responsible and also feisty. They seem like the could use that kind of boost. -
Re: Hit the bricks, 52.
posted at 2/2/2012 9:30 PM EST
- BadHabitude
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In Response to Re: Hit the bricks, 52.:The Hockey News 2011/12 Yearbook has him listed in their Future Watch Zone's Top 10 Bruin Prospects with this analysis: Pushes the pace of the game and creates space. For those who've seen him regularly is this take way off or were there glimpses along the way?
Posted by RichHillOntario
I really REALLY didn't like that his productivity dropped in his final year of juniors,
The guy who finished leading his junior teal - ahead of Zach - was Dan Gendur, played 7 less games than Zach and finished with 9 more points. Was drafts 206th overall by the nucks and has not played an nhl game - and has only played in 10 ahl games.
Generally - of course not always the case - but if a player's number don't improve in juniors or in college - it's a very bad sign. -
Re: Hit the bricks, 52.
posted at 2/2/2012 9:38 PM EST
- BsLegion
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Right DrCC, but whom can come up from Prov. and bring some energy ?
From what I've read there's not much there. -
Re: Hit the bricks, 52.
posted at 2/2/2012 9:40 PM EST
- LUCICmilan17
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Hope PC has a trade int he works this team looks like it may need a shot in the arm. I am not talking about getting a star player but adding a nice depth player or players like last season could be of some use this time around again. Pathetic swept by the whale...... -
Re: Hit the bricks, 52.
posted at 2/2/2012 9:42 PM EST
- LUCICmilan17
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In Response to Re: Hit the bricks, 52.:Hope PC has a trade int he works this team looks like it may need a shot in the arm. I am not talking about getting a star player but adding a nice depth player or players like last season could be of some use this time around again. Pathetic swept by the whale......
Posted by LUCICmilan17
Oh yea forgot who is this 52 player? He surely can't play for us since i never see him on the ice even when the announcers say hes out there must just be an invisible player? -
Re: Hit the bricks, 52.
posted at 2/2/2012 9:44 PM EST
- Bruinfaninnewjersey
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Agree. -
Re: Hit the bricks, 52.
posted at 2/2/2012 9:48 PM EST
- RichHillOntario
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In Response to Re: Hit the bricks, 52.:In Response to Re: Hit the bricks, 52. : I really REALLY didn't like that his productivity dropped in his final year of juniors, The guy who finished leading his junior teal - ahead of Zach - was Dan Gendur, played 7 less games than Zach and finished with 9 more points. Was drafts 206th overall by the nucks and has not played an nhl game - and has only played in 10 ahl games. Generally - of course not always the case - but if a player's number don't improve in juniors or in college - it's a very bad sign.
Posted by BadHabitude
Meaning it's unlikely he'll pull out of the dip in numbers of his last junior year once he hits the pros? -
Re: Hit the bricks, 52.
posted at 2/2/2012 9:52 PM EST
- DrCC
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In Response to Re: Hit the bricks, 52.:Right DrCC, but whom can come up from Prov. and bring some energy ? From what I've read there's not much there.
Posted by BsLegion
Just for giggles, Riendeau. Maybe he can sit on Hamill's shoulders. -
Re: Hit the bricks, 52.
posted at 2/2/2012 10:01 PM EST
- BadHabitude
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From my experience when you are a guy on the bubble you take every opportunity to make an impression - and especially so on a night like tonight.
He's gotten chances, and as NAS said he's been put on decent lines and hasn't done anything. -
Re: Hit the bricks, 52.
posted at 2/2/2012 10:02 PM EST
- zamboni24
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Maybe needs more time to develop but definately looks a bit lost out there. -
Re: Hit the bricks, 52.
posted at 2/2/2012 10:30 PM EST
- Not-A-Shot
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With less than 20 games in the NHL, I won't call him a bust overall, but so far, he sure is a bust for the Bruins. -
Re: Hit the bricks, 52.
posted at 2/2/2012 11:12 PM EST
- logeseats
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Even Thornton is better, right?