DawgDad wrote: ↑23 Mar 2025 08:46 am
Ideally you have a practice before DD plays but frankly he should be ready to play, and why not? He's had some games playing with Bolduc which would help but Zach might be a 1st line callup. Me, I'd run out a line of Joseph, DD, and Bolduc with Holloway on the Thomas line and Texier with Schenn and Kyrou. Will be super-interesting to see how this plays out, how much line juggling. LGB!
I like your lines
Yes, this makes sense if both Sunquvist and Buchnevich are out.
And I am also a little concerned re the earlier comment about Buchnevich possibly having later recurring concussion symptoms...let's hope not. I was surprised he came back into that game after watching the impact on his head from the various angles.
Texier's back-checking was nowhere near what every other Blues player showed last night. He is an enigma in many ways. Putting the inexperienced Dvorsky in his place would probably not be disadvantageous right now?
DawgDad wrote: ↑23 Mar 2025 08:46 am
Ideally you have a practice before DD plays but frankly he should be ready to play, and why not? He's had some games playing with Bolduc which would help but Zach might be a 1st line callup. Me, I'd run out a line of Joseph, DD, and Bolduc with Holloway on the Thomas line and Texier with Schenn and Kyrou. Will be super-interesting to see how this plays out, how much line juggling. LGB!
I like your lines
Yes, this makes sense if both Sunquvist and Buchnevich are out.
And I am also a little concerned re the earlier comment about Buchnevich possibly having later recurring concussion symptoms...let's hope not. I was surprised he came back into that game after watching the impact on his head from the various angles.
Texier's back-checking was nowhere near what every other Blues player showed last night. He is an enigma in many ways. Putting the inexperienced Dvorsky in his place would probably not be disadvantageous right now?
This, on top of that it allows DD to experience the intensity from this part of the season at the NHL level and help set a standard and expectation when he competes for a full time roster spot.
Texier has been sitting so long I'm surprised they haven't sent him down for a conditioning stint. It's hard to go from cold to the battles this time of year. He's also not going to get many more opportunities to establish himself so he needs to get going quickly.
bluecard04 wrote: ↑23 Mar 2025 21:16 pm
Way early but kid has a wicked quick pass.
I cannot wait to see more!
His shot is as deadly as anyone on the team not named Kyrou, and he might catch up to that one soon.
Texier has a rocket, as well. The third line looks like one we might get to bragging on in the near future. After sixteen games in the press box, and a game with a sick, and/or injured Sunny for a Center, he looked much better with a young stud like DD on his line.
Those two could score some goals if they stick together.
