tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post631057651996416173..comments2023-10-25T05:51:28.164-04:00Comments on Light the Lamp - a Columbus Blue Jackets blog: This and thatLTLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15817321633985765198noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post-86913065449357325552008-11-21T16:46:00.000-05:002008-11-21T16:46:00.000-05:00I hate to sound like I don't like the kid, I reall...I hate to sound like I don't like the kid, I really do. But why are we talking about Kris Russel being recalled? Why not try Wilson or Sigalet? Both those guys are big boys who can take a shot from the point. It seems to me that Russel is a guy who scores when he pinches in, shooting from the middle of the circles in. Don't get me wrong, that's a great attribute to have, especially on the powerplay. But as the PP QB, you want a guy who can fire at will from the blueline. Anyway, that's just my take. Let Russel play the game in the 'Cuse like he should have last year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post-3456120583351955432008-11-21T15:54:00.000-05:002008-11-21T15:54:00.000-05:00LTL,I haven't seen much from LaCosta, but I do rem...LTL,<BR/><BR/>I haven't seen much from LaCosta, but I do remember reading scouting reports... They all come to the same conclusion.. Very solid AHL goalie who could potentionally become an NHL backup, but probably wouldn't make it in the NHL longterm.. <BR/><BR/>Now I would like to point out that when it comes to scouting reports and predictions, the least accurate scouting reports are on goaltenders.. They are an unpredictable bunch.. <BR/><BR/>Personally I would have to see at least 5 games at the NHL level to give a fair assesment, but as it stands right now I think LaCosta has some potential to backup Mason in the future. <BR/><BR/>Sportsnet.ca<BR/>Scouting Report<BR/><BR/>Assets<BR/><BR/>Owns a very projectable frame and plenty of upside as a starting netminder. Proved he can carry the load at the major junior level. <BR/><BR/>Flaws<BR/><BR/>Must make the necessary adjustments at the NHL level to develop into a quality 'keeper. Needs to improve his stamina in order for that to happen. <BR/><BR/>Career potential<BR/><BR/>No. 2 goaltender.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post-66902544453732888982008-11-21T13:32:00.000-05:002008-11-21T13:32:00.000-05:00Interesting stuff OhioGolfer. Thanks for sharing!...Interesting stuff OhioGolfer. Thanks for sharing!<BR/><BR/>As far as LaCosta.. Granted I'm not the best person to break down a goaltender but from everything I've seen from LaCosta he seems like a capable backup.. he's looked better than Norrena in the times I've seen him this camp/season anyways.<BR/><BR/>-LTLLTLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15817321633985765198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post-45563850167699921722008-11-21T12:18:00.000-05:002008-11-21T12:18:00.000-05:00LaCosta looked tremendous against Chicago last Sat...LaCosta looked tremendous against Chicago last Saturday in Syracuse. Confident, square to the shooter, agile. Faced 47 shots, saved 45 (approximately). <BR/><BR/>Russell and Wilson both looked very sharp -- lots of energy, good puck presence, good vision. MacKenzie was #1 star, and he had some great moments, but also some real mistakes -- several whiffs on one timers or passes, etc. Consistency is his problem right now.<BR/><BR/>For interesting opinions on the goalie situation, poll the active Crunch supporters. #1 is Mason and #2 is <B><I>anybody</I></B> except Le Claire. I was amazed at the antagonism toward Pascal, who is viewed there as whiny, not tough and egotistical.JALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835724079409133700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2942323299745921789.post-62953414947860968452008-11-21T11:49:00.000-05:002008-11-21T11:49:00.000-05:00If goaltending option 1 happens, who is the backup...If goaltending option 1 happens, who is the backup for Mason when LeClaire blows a gasket (again)? I'd always heard that LaCosta was not an NHL goaltender?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com