Chimmer will be back soon. Does he have a roster spot?

Who's spot? Should he?

It's an interesting dilemma. They need to hope they have their spot sewn up when he returns so they can give him a lot of minutes.

A Chimmer at 100% is a big addition. If he is still rusty, then they are better off scratching him.

I assume Modin will be back around the same time...could shake things up. Hopefully not too much though.

Nash-Williams-Huselius
Umberger-Vermette-Voracek
Modin-Malhotra-Chimera
Torres-Peca-Boll

3rd and 4th would be interchangeable.

I assume Modin will be back around the same time...could shake things up. Hopefully not too much though.

Nash-Williams-Huselius
Umberger-Vermette-Voracek
Modin-Malhotra-Chimera
Torres-Peca-Boll

3rd and 4th would be interchangeable.

Yeah, I would think Chim would get 4th line minutes his first games back. Same with Modin.

Peca is a savvy veteran with a reputation for elevating his play during playoffs. He's a 3rd line lock.

Yeah, I would think Chim would get 4th line minutes his first games back. Same with Modin.

Peca is a savvy veteran with a reputation for elevating his play during playoffs. He's a 3rd line lock.

Also, love Bolls hitting--he just can't score...so I wouldn't be surprised to see him, Murray and Dorsett share some time. And likely, if/when we clinch Manny will sit a game or two to recuperate. Murray/Umberger can play C.

I think Chimmer finds his way back into the lineup, if not temporarily.

And on Modin, wasn't the Torres-Peca-Modin line pretty effective earlier this year? How about:

Torres-Peca-Modin
Chimera-Malhotra-Boll

...for a bottom six?

I think Chimmer finds his way back into the lineup, if not temporarily.

And on Modin, wasn't the Torres-Peca-Modin line pretty effective earlier this year? How about:

Torres-Peca-Modin
Chimera-Malhotra-Boll

...for a bottom six?

I could go for that...forgot Modin played there. I like the thought of putting Chimmer and Manny back together. They've played well on the same line in the past.

Modin sucks. Chimmer sucks.

Modin sucks. Chimmer sucks.

So bad they don't even get a haiku?

So bad they don't even get a haiku?

There once was a player named Freddie
Who when needed would never be ready
He was injury-prone
And his uselessness known
So his name may as well have been Betty

There once was a speedster named Chimmer
Whose prognosis grew grimmer and grimmer
Known for going offsides
Not sure what he provides
And I doubt that he could be much dimmer

I wouldn't assume anything about Modin right now, there has been little to no info about his return which makes me think he could be done for the season (unless they want to trot him out for potential playoff games).

I wouldn't assume anything about Modin right now, there has been little to no info about his return which makes me think he could be done for the season (unless they want to trot him out for potential playoff games).

I believe I've heard Hitch refer to Modin as "a horse."

There once was a player named Freddie
Who when needed would never be ready
He was injury-prone
And his uselessness known
So his name may as well have been Betty

There once was a speedster named Chimmer
Whose prognosis grew grimmer and grimmer
Known for going offsides
Not sure what he provides
And I doubt that he could be much dimmer

LOL--better than a haiku...

meh, where were you people when I brought this up a week ago? :cry:

Gratton, Murray, and Dorsett are probably going to have a hard time getting ice time.

meh, where were you people when I brought this up a week ago? :cry:

Gratton, Murray, and Dorsett are probably going to have a hard time getting ice time.

You think limericks just write themselves? These things take time!

Oh, and I agree with your personnel assessment.

I'm going to get shot for saying this, but...


why is Jared Boll in the lineup? He doesn't score. Doesn't fight. And I think, in pure grinder ability, is second to Dorsett.

I take him out for Chimmer.

I'm going to get shot for saying this, but...


why is Jared Boll in the lineup? He doesn't score. Doesn't fight. And I think, in pure grinder ability, is second to Dorsett.

Well that glass ain't going to hit itself, now is it?

Won't matter about Modin, he'll be hurt within 5 games of being back.

I'm going to get shot for saying this, but...


why is Jared Boll in the lineup? He doesn't score. Doesn't fight. And I think, in pure grinder ability, is second to Dorsett.

I take him out for Chimmer.

I agree with this. I've never really liked Boll and think Dorsett is a better player than him now.

Won't matter about Modin, he'll be hurt within 5 games of being back.

You think it will take 5 games? I put my money on 5 minutes. Took less than that last time.

Agree that Boll takes a seat for Chimmer. Boll keeps trying to go through the glass to take a seat anyways. If Chimera is actually healthy this time, then his speed could be very useful. Maybe he could score some, lord knows nobody else on the team is going to do it.

Boll just hasn't really progressed much this year, skill-wise.

I'm going to get shot for saying this, but...


why is Jared Boll in the lineup? He doesn't score. Doesn't fight. And I think, in pure grinder ability, is second to Dorsett.

I take him out for Chimmer.

He's on the Checking line thats why. He's a character guy out on the ice.

As much as I'd like to see Murray out there rather than Boll, you have got to keep Boll out there. I think we will see Murray and Dorsett sitting. As was said about Boll not fighting the same goes for Dorsett, he never fights anymore and he doesn't score so he really isn't more important than Boll currently.

I've thought Boll has started to mature quite a bit over the last 2 or 3 months. I haven't had much to complain about with him for quite a while... Thought he had a pretty decent game last night. I don't care if he fights. He seems more in control, more confident. Like he's playing the game instead of just finding the closest body to hit. He's mad some really nice passes recently, wasn't one for a game winner recently?

/shrug

I'm only basing things off what I remember Hitch's rotations to be recently (healthy scratches). I think the differences are minor and Hitch is looking at thing differently then we are, thus he lineup decisions. I don't think there's really a right or a wrong decision for that last spot. Just who's playing better at the time, who Hitch trusts, and some minor matchup stuff that's too subtle for us average fans to pick up on.

I'm going to get shot for saying this, but...


why is Jared Boll in the lineup? He doesn't score. Doesn't fight. And I think, in pure grinder ability, is second to Dorsett.

I take him out for Chimmer.

Boll draws penalties and brings energy to the team. Why does he have to score or fight to bring something to the table?

Chimera can't play the off wing.

Modin can.

Something to keep in mind.

Chimera can't play the off wing.

Modin can.

Something to keep in mind.

A healthy Modin would be a big boost to our cup chase. I'm not sure everyone knows how valuable an asset he is. I'd say Dorsett is the odd man out.

Both Chimmy and Modin are in the top 9 if healthy. I'm pretty certain a hefty fellow who has won more than 500 games also agrees with this.

A healthy Modin
No such thing.

Boll draws penalties and brings energy to the team. Why does he have to score or fight to bring something to the table?

Well Boll leads the league in fighting majors so i guess Samkow probobly thinks Ovechkin doesnt score goals either

Chimera is an overrated, unskilled, non-physical bum. But he does have those pictures from the time he and Hitch were at that motel on South High. So despite the fact that he brings nothing of value to the table, he will be given a starting slot that he does not deserve.

Chimera can't play the off wing.

Modin can.

Something to keep in mind.

Seeing as they are both going to be in the lineup when healthy, I don't see how I care. Not like there's an "or" with Modin and Chimmer.

Chimera has the speed to stretch the D, keeping them back on their heels. No doubt Hitch will pencil him and Modin in when they're ready to go. They possess the size and strength to pick pucks out of corners.

In the Western playoffs, defense will be stout. Games will be decided on the boards, and we'll need these guys' services.

I'm going to get shot for saying this, but...

why is Jared Boll in the lineup? He doesn't score. Doesn't fight. And I think, in pure grinder ability, is second to Dorsett.

I take him out for Chimmer.

:shakehead Silly Sam. *spank, spank*

I've thought Boll has started to mature quite a bit over the last 2 or 3 months. I haven't had much to complain about with him for quite a while... Thought he had a pretty decent game last night. I don't care if he fights. He seems more in control, more confident. Like he's playing the game instead of just finding the closest body to hit. He's mad some really nice passes recently, wasn't one for a game winner recently?

/shrug

I think the biggest difference for Boll this year is that he draws the penalty instead of being the penalty. Much smarter play and I've also seen him more aggressive with his play. Remember the belly dive the other night?? Loved it.

Well Boll leads the league in fighting majors so i guess Samkow probobly thinks Ovechkin doesnt score goals either

Boll does lead the league so he does fight. Just smarter.

I hate the comparrison between he and Dorsett. Both are fast, both are reckless and both annoy the hell out of the opponent. The difference is that Boll can dance with anyone and Dorsett can win in the lightweight.

I will say it's a good situation to be in to have a logjam, even if it is in the bottom six.

Chimmer plays, if he's really healthy. He's got a lot of speed, wins battles on the boards and isn't afraid to play physical. He isn't the second coming but if he and Modin can play, they play. I'll sit Boll and Dorsett first to get them in.

And frankly, I hope they do come back.

I'm going to get shot for saying this, but...


why is Jared Boll in the lineup? He doesn't score. Doesn't fight. And I think, in pure grinder ability, is second to Dorsett.

I take him out for Chimmer.

Where have you been? Boll led the NHL in fighting majors last year and is the league leader this season. All he does is hit and fight. He's in the lineup as a bottom six checking line player that brings energy, draws penalties, and can stick up for his teammates and is our "enforcer". He doesn't score much, but that's not really his role.

I do agree that Dorsett is the better player though. Boll just has the size.

I hate the comparrison between he and Dorsett. Both are fast, both are reckless and both annoy the hell out of the opponent. The difference is that Boll can dance with anyone and Dorsett can win in the lightweight.

Exactly.