If big Z is on your 2nd pairing you're in trouble

Wahlstrom's unlikely to see first line minutes to start the season anyways. According to Trotz he's been struggling in camp. Wahlstrom even admitted himself that he had. I wouldn't be surprised (though unlikely) if he spent some time in Bridgeport to start the season and see if he can find his game again.

That stupid pos. If wahly starts off in bridgeport trotz should be fired. Yes i just said it.

*LOL* I doubt he will, but he hasn't impressed so far in the games he's played in, just my opinion. Although he looked better today than his last game.

He was on pace for 22+ goals over an 82 game season last year playing 3rd line, not on PP1 and in trotzs defense first system. Ill take that over a couple of preseason games any day.

Those pre-season games are huge though, when everyones fighting for a roster spot. I'd take someone who worked his ass off to earn that spot over someone that thought he'd be gift wrapped a place on the team, because the guy who worked his ass off shows me he actually wants to be there. But like I said, he'll likely be there opening day regardless of the bad camp.

This is a terrible take no offense. Id rather have the more talented player who proved he can succeed in the nhl than someone who isnt as good bc they work hard.
Effort is bullsh*t, results are what gets you places. Put him at RW1 with barzal and PP1 and its an easy 30 goal season barring injuries.

No offense either, but I don't agree with that. Your basing your opinion on a shortened season last year, where he did well, but players drop off all the time. Last camp he worked his ass off and won a job, which was great, I was pulling for him to make the team and was happy he got there. This year however he's struggling and playing like crap. He even admitted it himself. I'm not saying he can't turn it around but as of today he doesn't deserve a roster spot, he needs to step it up and earn a spot like everyone else, not show up at camp thinking he's guaranteed a spot and it's handed him on a silver platter for past achievements, Again this is just my opinion and personally I hope he does make the team and has an amazing season, but if he struggles I'd rather see him sent down for a bit to work on his game.