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Post by Krang7 on Dec 14, 2007 17:22:23 GMT -4
Walker is sluggish, but it fits with his style. He moves slow, but well in traffic and uses his size to protect the puck. His ability to protect the puck gives him the time he needs to get shots and passes through. If he had better speed he'd be drafted and looking at bigger things than the Q. Just because he's a slower skater doesn't mean he's sluggish. He can be lazy by times but he can be the hardest working player on the ice as well. And he is looking at a lot bigger things that the Q, he went to the Leafs rookie camp and he will play pro hockey in the future.
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Post by wingman on Dec 14, 2007 17:44:01 GMT -4
I don't know if I would label him a sluggish player, but he can seem that way at times when he does play lazily and it seems like he is just going through the motions. But when he does work hard and plays with intensity he is a very good player, but unfortunately he doesn't do that every game. There was a stretch of games late last season where he was playing with alot of intensity and enthusiasm and it looked like he owned the ice. We have seen some of that play this season but if he were able to do that every game he could have a promising pro career, I'm not saying an NHL career but perhaps a good career in the AHL.
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Post by North Shore on Dec 14, 2007 18:30:27 GMT -4
The meaning of sluggish may be at the root of the differences in some posts. I think of sluggish as another adjective for "slow", not a derogatory term. I was not trying to run Walker down. I was trying to suggest he plays to his strength which is not speed.
I'd like to see him make the jump to the NHL in the future but I think his speed may hinder him getting there.
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Post by bois on Dec 14, 2007 22:19:35 GMT -4
I've seen Walker outskate alot of people this year
He's deceptively speedy .... certainly not sluggish IMO
and he was essentially the only scoring threat we have had this road trip as his ungodly shot totals in relation to the team as a whole would indicate
and I am quite sure he will end up with an AHL career down the road
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Post by juniorcormier16 on Dec 15, 2007 0:52:26 GMT -4
They had to start laf if they didn't vs Chi then they would have vs Quebec due to the fact that they need to see what he can do before the trade deadline cause if he can't bounce back after riding the bench for a bit then they have to trade him. And they wanted to start him vs chi of Quebec thats for sure Quebec is a much stronger team and better team so gells will be in nets tomorrow night. To end the Trip, Imo i think u seen Morrison,Latal, And Laf Maybe Even The Cap Lessard. play there last couple of games as a Rocket. Just hope Morrison goes to a good team. He deserves a shot at winning. Looking Foward to the new year GO ROCKET GO
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Post by countsheep on Dec 15, 2007 9:35:37 GMT -4
The meaning of sluggish may be at the root of the differences in some posts. I think of sluggish as another adjective for "slow", not a derogatory term. I was not trying to run Walker down. I was trying to suggest he plays to his strength which is not speed. I'd like to see him make the jump to the NHL in the future but I think his speed may hinder him getting there. From Webster's Dictionary "Sluggish: displaying little movement or activity; slow; inactive; lacking in alertness, vigor, or energy; dull; lazy; slow to perform or respond to stimulation". I'd say that's derogatory.
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Post by wingman on Dec 15, 2007 9:51:27 GMT -4
If Morrison is going to be traded, I am wondering how much, if any, affect it will have on Walker's numbers. Would he be able to put up the same kind of numbers playing with someone else?
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Post by countsheep on Dec 15, 2007 10:07:33 GMT -4
Somehow, I'd rather see Morrison traded than Walker.
Like to see local boys play locally, I guess.....though most fans don't seem to care.
I suspect Walker has more presence in the dressing room and more influence on the younger players than Mo does, but I could be wrong.
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Post by wingman on Dec 15, 2007 10:32:45 GMT -4
If they are going to build for next year or the year after, I would consider trading both of them if the price is right. Hanging onto tradable players that are not returning has cost the Rocket in the past. If they are wanting to build a contending team next year or the year after, they may have to make some difficult decisions such as trading a local player like Walker. I like Walker and what he has brought to this team, but he isnt going to be a help to the Rocket next year if they decide to build for next season.
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Post by hockeydog on Dec 15, 2007 13:56:39 GMT -4
i dont see walker as being sluggish at all. he keep sup fine. and one other thing wallman, he was not a healthy scrath, he was suspended for 1 game.
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Post by North Shore on Dec 17, 2007 9:10:01 GMT -4
The meaning of sluggish may be at the root of the differences in some posts. I think of sluggish as another adjective for "slow", not a derogatory term. I was not trying to run Walker down. I was trying to suggest he plays to his strength which is not speed. I'd like to see him make the jump to the NHL in the future but I think his speed may hinder him getting there. From Webster's Dictionary "Sluggish: displaying little movement or activity; slow; inactive; lacking in alertness, vigor, or energy; dull; lazy; slow to perform or respond to stimulation". I'd say that's derogatory. You're taking one word out of context and saying it was derogatory. I explained in the post "He moves slow". That was my assessment of his speed, it was not intended to be derogatory. I went on to comment positively on his ability to handle the puck despite my perception that he moves slow. (Note: the definition quoted even identifies "slow" as a meaning of the word.)Anyway, to those I offended with my post, I apologize.
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Post by boogie on Dec 17, 2007 10:16:28 GMT -4
I am saying that Chouinard is a good coach, and you can be good, but you also have to be smart as well. While Lafleur played well last night (he still lost), was it a smart move to start him...will that now cool off Gelinas? You win and lose as a team. When LaFleur is the only player on the ice and we lose, then you can say "he still lost".
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Post by bois on Dec 17, 2007 12:48:34 GMT -4
Obviously the one game layoff cooled Gelinas off considerably since he only stopped 57 shots the next night
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Post by hockeydog on Dec 17, 2007 19:58:06 GMT -4
form where i sit,walker has been our best player this year. as far as his point total going down if morrison is traded, we will have to wait and see. but what do people think if macmillan is traded here?? we dont have a vorachek for him to play with, especially if mo goes.
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Post by bois on Dec 18, 2007 10:07:39 GMT -4
I agree hockeydog
tho i'd point out Walker didn't play with Morrison much if at all last year.. and this year he's on just about the exact same point pace as he put up last year
he'll put up his points playing with Doyle too
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