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Originally Posted by Cupmonger
I selected these from the Bulldogs site. Pretty much took the better scorers for the positions. Anything not in there had low scores or didn't play many games due to injury most probably. I personnally don't know most of them. Just posted possible call ups.
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For whatever it's worth, heres my thought on these guys:
Brock Trotter - not the biggest guy, or the strongest but when on his game will compete hard. Leans slightly towards being more of a playmaker but can finish chances around the net. Looks quicker this year but doesn't always show his speed, slows the game to his pace more. Biggest strength is his creativity, best on the team in that regard IMO. At the AHL level, can be the difference in tight games with few chances. Currently finding his game again after not looking his best. Rewarded with an A this season for the attitude he showed through camp.
Ben Maxwell - You probably know him somewhat from Montreal, but haven't seen the best of him if thats the only place you've seen him. On his game, he is a smooth skater, can carry or pass the puck well, has okay hands and can score a few goals. More a playmaker though. Can get back well although sometimes needs to pay more attention in his own zone. Not in good form right now but looked a little better last night. Still a ways off his best form though.
Sergei Kostitsyn - I take it you know him pretty well. He isn't in great form in Hamilton right now. Makes some smart plays and can get back and help in his own zone but he looks slow and lacks the fire we all loved from him when he broke into the Habs in 07-08. Apparently working hard in training and doing what he can to help his team. Can still make some nice plays but I've seen him play better for the Dogs.
Mike Glumac - Big, right handed scorer. Good leader who can play the body, will work the boards and go to the net. Dogs top goal scorer last season on the big line with Trotter and Desharnais. Only recently found his game when Desharnais returned from injury. His size and goalscoring may help the Habs on a scoring line but he would potentially need plenty of help from linemates carrying the rest of the play. Could perhaps be used in a lower line role but we have plenty of players available for such roles right now and we may not have the quality players to insulate him on the top lines if Gomez is now out.
J.T. Wyman - Decent size, excellent wheels and good work ethic. Limited offensive skills but can play pretty much any position other than goalie. Again, if he were to get a callup, it would have to be for a lower line and we have the bodies to cover those roles. Creates chances with his speed but sometimes lacks the skills to do much with them.
Mathieu Darche - Won't be called up any time soon, he is out injured for another 4-5 weeks at least. Can finish plays though, regularly found in front of the other teams net. Will work hard, is kinda like a left handed version of Glumac. More experienced than our young players, been a good addition to the team when he was healthy.
The key guy you are missing from that list would be Desharnais, small, crafty player with great vision and an even better workrate. Just come back from injury though, although in the handful of games he has been back, has proven himself to be most valuable and is a huge reason why Glumac and Trotter are finding their games again.
Of those names, I'd say that if we need someone who has proven something at the NHL level, then call Sergei. For playmaking, Desharnais, for goal scoring, Glumac and for creativity and a little outside the box thinking, Trotter. However none may make a significant difference.
