Should Kessel be the 7th D-man?

[seattleblue]

Frankly, both of them need to be playing consistently to keep developing. Both in the AHL until injury occurs, with a serviceable but cheap experienced 7th would be best. Yes, I understand Kessel may have a waivers issue. Kessel Is just going to stagnate in sitting in the press box.

I recall that "SIU LAW" was always a pretty good guy, welcome back

[STL fan in MN]

how good do ya need to be to sit in the press box 70+ games?

Due to injuries and simply wanting a different look, the #7 guy typically plays way more than 12 games a year.

[dr0zombie]

Thoughts on the ability to move Faulk to open things up a bit for both of these guys? It might be a bit risky. I thought Broberg-Mailloux looked like a good potential second pairing.

[kimzey59]

Thoughts on the ability to move Faulk to open things up a bit for both of these guys? It might be a bit risky. I thought Broberg-Mailloux looked like a good potential second pairing.

That's something to worry about WELL down the road. Mailloux isn't close to being ready for 20+ minutes a night. He definitely looks like he could get there eventually; but he's at least a year away from it. Lots to iron out in his defensive play.

[seattleblue]

I don't think they're going to move Faulk until they are sure he's fallen off the cliff.

He is the top 4 dman / top 6 forward in most need of an upgrade though, hopefully they decide they want to win more than keep a guy they like, sooner rather than later.

[Harry S Deals]

Thoughts on the ability to move Faulk to open things up a bit for both of these guys? It might be a bit risky. I thought Broberg-Mailloux looked like a good potential second pairing.

That's something to worry about WELL down the road. Mailloux isn't close to being ready for 20+ minutes a night. He definitely looks like he could get there eventually; but he's at least a year away from it. Lots to iron out in his defensive play.

With PP and PK time Mailloux will likely be north of 20 ATOI right away

[dr0zombie]

Thoughts on the ability to move Faulk to open things up a bit for both of these guys? It might be a bit risky. I thought Broberg-Mailloux looked like a good potential second pairing.

That's something to worry about WELL down the road. Mailloux isn't close to being ready for 20+ minutes a night. He definitely looks like he could get there eventually; but he's at least a year away from it. Lots to iron out in his defensive play.

I really hope they can advance that. Faulk is still a very good D, despite his position of abuse here. I feel Faulk with term gets us a lot more in trade than Faulk as a half season rental. We get lucky and get a first and long shot prospect. That is a lot of "hope and maybe", but it feels like there is a solid line that could happen. I just feel Faulk middle of next season is worth a second at best.

[kimzey59]

Thoughts on the ability to move Faulk to open things up a bit for both of these guys? It might be a bit risky. I thought Broberg-Mailloux looked like a good potential second pairing.

That's something to worry about WELL down the road. Mailloux isn't close to being ready for 20+ minutes a night. He definitely looks like he could get there eventually; but he's at least a year away from it. Lots to iron out in his defensive play.

With PP and PK time Mailloux will likely be north of 20 ATOI right away

I don't see Mailloux getting any PK time. He's literally the last option for it at the moment. That might change over the course of the year, but right now we have five better options to roll out there(6 if you include Kessel).

It's also going to be a battle for him to get any PP time. Fowler's not going anywhere on the top unit. Faulk is beatable on the 2nd unit; but you've also got Broberg that's deserving of some minutes there. The PP is the first area of special teams that Mailloux will make an appearance on, but it isn't likely to happen any time soon and it will likely be tied to his defensive progression. Until Mailloux can handle 18 minutes a night of even strength defensive play; I don't expect him to get any special teams time. And he isn't on that level as of today.

[Harry S Deals]

Thoughts on the ability to move Faulk to open things up a bit for both of these guys? It might be a bit risky. I thought Broberg-Mailloux looked like a good potential second pairing.

That's something to worry about WELL down the road. Mailloux isn't close to being ready for 20+ minutes a night. He definitely looks like he could get there eventually; but he's at least a year away from it. Lots to iron out in his defensive play.

With PP and PK time Mailloux will likely be north of 20 ATOI right away

I don't see Mailloux getting any PK time. He's literally the last option for it at the moment. That might change over the course of the year, but right now we have five better options to roll out there(6 if you include Kessel).

It's also going to be a battle for him to get any PP time. Fowler's not going anywhere on the top unit. Faulk is beatable on the 2nd unit; but you've also got Broberg that's deserving of some minutes there. The PP is the first area of special teams that Mailloux will make an appearance on, but it isn't likely to happen any time soon and it will likely be tied to his defensive progression. Until Mailloux can handle 18 minutes a night of even strength defensive play; I don't expect him to get any special teams time. And he isn't on that level as of today.

I think Blues fans are going to be a little bit surprised at where Mailloux is already

[dr0zombie]

Thoughts on the ability to move Faulk to open things up a bit for both of these guys? It might be a bit risky. I thought Broberg-Mailloux looked like a good potential second pairing.

That's something to worry about WELL down the road. Mailloux isn't close to being ready for 20+ minutes a night. He definitely looks like he could get there eventually; but he's at least a year away from it. Lots to iron out in his defensive play.

With PP and PK time Mailloux will likely be north of 20 ATOI right away

I don't see Mailloux getting any PK time. He's literally the last option for it at the moment. That might change over the course of the year, but right now we have five better options to roll out there(6 if you include Kessel).

It's also going to be a battle for him to get any PP time. Fowler's not going anywhere on the top unit. Faulk is beatable on the 2nd unit; but you've also got Broberg that's deserving of some minutes there. The PP is the first area of special teams that Mailloux will make an appearance on, but it isn't likely to happen any time soon and it will likely be tied to his defensive progression. Until Mailloux can handle 18 minutes a night of even strength defensive play; I don't expect him to get any special teams time. And he isn't on that level as of today.

I think Blues fans are going to be a little bit surprised at where Mailloux is already

I am 100% on board there. I feel offensively Mailloux looks better than Faulk already. And a lot of fan grumbling is Faulk getting beat or not fast enough getting back on the PP. Mailloux might be the better second PP option out of the gate.

[Harry S Deals]

Thoughts on the ability to move Faulk to open things up a bit for both of these guys? It might be a bit risky. I thought Broberg-Mailloux looked like a good potential second pairing.

That's something to worry about WELL down the road. Mailloux isn't close to being ready for 20+ minutes a night. He definitely looks like he could get there eventually; but he's at least a year away from it. Lots to iron out in his defensive play.

With PP and PK time Mailloux will likely be north of 20 ATOI right away

I don't see Mailloux getting any PK time. He's literally the last option for it at the moment. That might change over the course of the year, but right now we have five better options to roll out there(6 if you include Kessel).

It's also going to be a battle for him to get any PP time. Fowler's not going anywhere on the top unit. Faulk is beatable on the 2nd unit; but you've also got Broberg that's deserving of some minutes there. The PP is the first area of special teams that Mailloux will make an appearance on, but it isn't likely to happen any time soon and it will likely be tied to his defensive progression. Until Mailloux can handle 18 minutes a night of even strength defensive play; I don't expect him to get any special teams time. And he isn't on that level as of today.

I think Blues fans are going to be a little bit surprised at where Mailloux is already

I am 100% on board there. I feel offensively Mailloux looks better than Faulk already. And a lot of fan grumbling is Faulk getting beat or not fast enough getting back on the PP. Mailloux might be the better second PP option out of the gate.

The Blues are going to be conservative but the cream will rise to the top. This kid will quickly become a fan favorite on Clark St. Hes fast, big, hits, fights can score. Im not saying hes pushing Faulk out of a job but Monty will go with Monty's best options at some point soon

[STL fan in MN]

Thoughts on the ability to move Faulk to open things up a bit for both of these guys? It might be a bit risky. I thought Broberg-Mailloux looked like a good potential second pairing.

Heck no. If anything, I’d want to add one more NHL caliber d-man. Like a #6-8 caliber guy as our D depth is pretty thin as it is and I’m not sure either Kessel or Skinner are good enough to hold down the #7 job.

I wouldn’t be in favor of trading Faulk until Mailloux shows he’s capable of taking the 2RD spot. As of today, he’s still a bit of a question mark on the 3RD spot. I wouldn’t be looking to trade Faulk anytime soon at all.

[dhsux]

Thoughts on the ability to move Faulk to open things up a bit for both of these guys? It might be a bit risky. I thought Broberg-Mailloux looked like a good potential second pairing.

That's something to worry about WELL down the road. Mailloux isn't close to being ready for 20+ minutes a night. He definitely looks like he could get there eventually; but he's at least a year away from it. Lots to iron out in his defensive play.

With PP and PK time Mailloux will likely be north of 20 ATOI right away

I don't see Mailloux getting any PK time. He's literally the last option for it at the moment. That might change over the course of the year, but right now we have five better options to roll out there(6 if you include Kessel).

It's also going to be a battle for him to get any PP time. Fowler's not going anywhere on the top unit. Faulk is beatable on the 2nd unit; but you've also got Broberg that's deserving of some minutes there. The PP is the first area of special teams that Mailloux will make an appearance on, but it isn't likely to happen any time soon and it will likely be tied to his defensive progression. Until Mailloux can handle 18 minutes a night of even strength defensive play; I don't expect him to get any special teams time. And he isn't on that level as of today.

I think Blues fans are going to be a little bit surprised at where Mailloux is already

I am 100% on board there. I feel offensively Mailloux looks better than Faulk already. And a lot of fan grumbling is Faulk getting beat or not fast enough getting back on the PP. Mailloux might be the better second PP option out of the gate.

The Blues are going to be conservative but the cream will rise to the top. This kid will quickly become a fan favorite on Clark St. Hes fast, big, hits, fights can score. Im not saying hes pushing Faulk out of a job but Monty will go with Monty's best options at some point soon

I'm expecting him and his shot to get some pp time once he establishes this to his boss. Here's to sooner than later.

[leedog68]

There were a few guys that spent camp on PTO's with other teams.They might have their eye on one of them too. I was surprised they didn't bring in a 7D candidate on PTO.

[kimzey59]

I don't mean to start a panic; but Perunovich is on waivers today.
Everybody hold your breath.

[Old_Goat]

I don't mean to start a panic; but Perunovich is on waivers today.
Everybody hold your breath.

Perunovich is NOT needed here in any way, shape or form.