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Post by spanz on Aug 23, 2007 15:01:41 GMT -4
Pisano isn't 230. In the beantown last month he was listed as 214. I think the 230 was from a year ago. I am sure he is at least 6' 5", maybe even up to 6' 6". In any event, like I said before, it takes good Americans a good 2-3 months to develop the skating speed to really belong in the Q. That is because, for whatever reason, even the top leagues that they play in at home are SLOW compared to the Q. It is GOOD that Pisano is down to 214! That means lower % body fat. Introduce him to a squat rack, and have your asst coach do some skating foot speed work with him, and you will have a real gem there! Also, I think he will pick up some fighting details on-the-job. He certainly is not shy about trying to learn that!
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Post by dogbert on Aug 23, 2007 15:59:38 GMT -4
I thought Pisano looked much better in Wed's practice. He does have good mobility for a big guy; though he was burned a few times on Monday. MacDonald looked about the same as McNeil Wed. Does anyone else feel McNeil's days might be numbered? Why take a 19 over a 17 with similar skills? MacDonald is also a righty, there's a little premium on them. Can you see McNeil next year as a 20?
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Post by canucklehead on Aug 23, 2007 17:26:58 GMT -4
There's no way McNeil will be a 20 here I have a gut feeling you already knew that lol
I don't think Pisano is good enough I thought he was just to slow the forwards in this league will blow right by him he's to slow backwards and will trip over his feet if he even gets the chance to turn around just don't see it MacDonald has a better shot then Pisano at least in my opinion.
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Post by Judas In My Mind on Aug 23, 2007 19:22:20 GMT -4
Umm...how can one say MacDonald has a better shot than Pisano? Isn't MacDonald already cut while Pisano is still on the team atm? Just the fact that Pisano is still on the roster, and that rumors are we're starting the year with 25 guys which likely means 8 D-men....that gives Pisano the best chance in my book.
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Post by canucklehead on Aug 23, 2007 19:27:10 GMT -4
Scott MacDonald not Brandon Leask pay attention  |
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Post by Judas In My Mind on Aug 23, 2007 19:52:54 GMT -4
Oh bugger I forgot about that one. Anyway I still like Pisano's chances better as he'll be playing a very limited role if he makes the team of back-up tough guy, and someone you work on all year in practice and such.
MacDonald I think is better served playing at a lower level and getting huge amounts of ice time, which he would not get here this year.
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Post by killer on Aug 24, 2007 5:36:28 GMT -4
I thought Pisano looked much better in Wed's practice. He does have good mobility for a big guy; though he was burned a few times on Monday. MacDonald looked about the same as McNeil Wed. Does anyone else feel McNeil's days might be numbered? Why take a 19 over a 17 with similar skills? MacDonald is also a righty, there's a little premium on them. Can you see McNeil next year as a 20? MacDonald has hands of stone and a weak shot, I have no idea how you could compare these 2 guys. The skill level between the 2 are night and say difference. MacDonald would be a stay at home type that plays the man well and McNeil has good hands and good mobilty. |
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Post by InsideScoop on Aug 24, 2007 10:47:53 GMT -4
I think after his 3rd fight, all 3 being pretty clear cut wins...Pisano's fighting ability should be not so heavily questioned...Saturday night maybe he will take on another guy? Keep him at 8 even 7...lets be honest the 7th D doesn't see to much ice anwyay, why not let our 7th D big our 2nd fighter.
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Post by dogbert on Aug 24, 2007 11:56:59 GMT -4
I thought Pisano looked much better in Wed's practice. He does have good mobility for a big guy; though he was burned a few times on Monday. MacDonald looked about the same as McNeil Wed. Does anyone else feel McNeil's days might be numbered? Why take a 19 over a 17 with similar skills? MacDonald is also a righty, there's a little premium on them. Can you see McNeil next year as a 20? MacDonald has hands of stone and a weak shot, I have no idea how you could compare these 2 guys. The skill level between the 2 are night and say difference. MacDonald would be a stay at home type that plays the man well and McNeil has good hands and good mobilty. Hands of stone when you saw him. He did fine in the practice with lots of puck touches. I've never heard anyone ever comment on McNeil's hard shot. Either way the risk of taking anyone at #7 or #8 is very small when you consider the talent ahead of them. It makes more sense to develop a kid, if he's ready, than sit a 19. I'd take Pisano over both. At least he can go out and work against the big guys and add some toughness. |
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Post by InsideScoop on Aug 24, 2007 12:08:23 GMT -4
I'm with Dogbert Pisano for 7..or 8
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Post by Judas In My Mind on Aug 24, 2007 12:19:45 GMT -4
How much developing is MacDonald going to do as a 7th or 8th D-man on this team? I still think he is better suited playing at a lower level where he can play a bigger role. Powerplays, more icetime, etc. which should make him a much better player for us as an 18 year old. McNeil is fine as our 7th D-man this year.
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Post by killer on Aug 24, 2007 20:54:54 GMT -4
How much developing is MacDonald going to do as a 7th or 8th D-man on this team? I still think he is better suited playing at a lower level where he can play a bigger role. Powerplays, more icetime, etc. which should make him a much better player for us as an 18 year old. McNeil is fine as our 7th D-man this year. Bingo.................it is rare that Leask and I agree but this is one of these times ;D |
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Post by canucklehead on Aug 24, 2007 21:08:58 GMT -4
I suspect the 7th Dman with be playing very little that being said I can see them actually givng Pisano the edge maybe back and for between him and McNeil. Pisano does not move his feet very well tough so he needs to make sure he's always back or they will get burned because he can't change directions fast at all and his ability to skate backwards is limited.
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Post by killer on Aug 24, 2007 21:23:10 GMT -4
I suspect the 7th Dman with be playing very little that being said I can see them actually givng Pisano the edge maybe back and for between him and McNeil. Pisano does not move his feet very well tough so he needs to make sure he's always back or they will get burned because he can't change directions fast at all and his ability to skate backwards is limited. Pisano got burned a few times last night and another couple times pinching in for the big hit causing odd man rushes the other way altough he did catch one wildcat with a big hit. he has alot to learn at this level but I think he can be a good addition to this team |
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Post by canucklehead on Aug 24, 2007 21:37:41 GMT -4
He can never pinch ever lol bad idea he will get burned 90% of the time not worth the risk.
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