Quoting: oliver_wahlstrom
Wahlstrom has played center. Played pre-USMNTP, a little at USMNTP, not really at BC and then while in AHL. Not a natural center but can slot in
Quoting: Dekes
I believe wahlstrom has played C at the junior and AHL level. He would have half a season to work with both krech and bergy where they could give him more knowledge on developing his play down the middle. I’m not to worried about FO% seems to be something that develops later on in players careers, if he could average mid to high 40s I’d be satisfied. One thing us B’s fans will have to come realize is it’s very rare that you have 2 centers as Dominant as bergy and krech were on the draw
Quoting: Dekes
Would love to see a
Hall-Wahlstrom-Pasta line next year.
3 solid play drivers, hall will be living the good life setting up those 2 all day. Plus pasta takes most the pressure on that line so that should free up lots of space for wahlstrom to really utilize his shot
Quoting: Dekes
Just an idea really I see a similar dach situation developing just like with a lot of the youth right now (laffy/kakko/zadina, etc) a lot of change of scenery’s in need and bruins need some more you guys and given wahlstrom can play C I would think Boston should be intrigued to atleast make an offer
You did it. You talked yourself/let yourself be talked into the fantasy that Wahlstom can just waltz into a C position in Boston. This is the NHL. It's just not that easy.
You just don't "Slot in" to the C position in the NHL randomly. It took Bergeron/Krejci years to hone their craft and they came in as centers.
Just who would be the defensive presence on a Hall/Wahlstrom/Pastrnak line?
Kirby Dach is playing RW. If it was easy to "Slot in" at center he would already be doing it. DeBrusk, Pastrnak, our top prospect Lysell fill RW. Need a legitimate center prospect, especially if you are trading 2023 1st.