Comments on: If Schubert’s in, who’s out? http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-thrashers-blog/2009/10/02/if-schuberts-in-whos-out/ AJC hockey beat writer Chris Vivlamore\'s perspective on the Atlanta Thrashers Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:52:36 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Is it Opening Night yet? http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-thrashers-blog/2009/10/02/if-schuberts-in-whos-out/comment-page-1/#comment-4873 Is it Opening Night yet? Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:17:15 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-thrashers-blog/?p=244#comment-4873 I woke this morning with visions of beer and brats. 9 hours to go! I woke this morning with visions of beer and brats.

9 hours to go!

]]> By: Section119 http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-thrashers-blog/2009/10/02/if-schuberts-in-whos-out/comment-page-1/#comment-4872 Section119 Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:24:40 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-thrashers-blog/?p=244#comment-4872 Does anyone think for a minute that Kane stays past the 10 game limit for JRs? Schubert is cheap, so he stays up while Valabik and Salmela go up and down. Does anyone think for a minute that Kane stays past the 10 game limit for JRs? Schubert is cheap, so he stays up while Valabik and Salmela go up and down.

]]> By: five_hole http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-thrashers-blog/2009/10/02/if-schuberts-in-whos-out/comment-page-1/#comment-4871 five_hole Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:20:51 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-thrashers-blog/?p=244#comment-4871 This is a really nice problem to have; who to play and who to sit? When was the last time the Thrashers had a problem like this? Ummmm, how about . . . never? Personally, I see Schubert as the 22nd or 23rd guy on the roster. He's the swing guy, who could help back up a 3rd or 4th line wing or the 6th d-man spot. He's big and has nice straight-line speed. I don't see him bumping a Thorburn, Boulton or Gratton for playing time. He might get time over Boris, Popovic or Salmela (although I like Salmela as the 5th d-man). If we only had a solid #1 goalie that could play 60 games. . . . . . This is a really nice problem to have; who to play and who to sit? When was the last time the Thrashers had a problem like this? Ummmm, how about . . . never?

Personally, I see Schubert as the 22nd or 23rd guy on the roster. He’s the swing guy, who could help back up a 3rd or 4th line wing or the 6th d-man spot. He’s big and has nice straight-line speed. I don’t see him bumping a Thorburn, Boulton or Gratton for playing time. He might get time over Boris, Popovic or Salmela (although I like Salmela as the 5th d-man).

If we only had a solid #1 goalie that could play 60 games. . . . . .

]]> By: J-man http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-thrashers-blog/2009/10/02/if-schuberts-in-whos-out/comment-page-1/#comment-4870 J-man Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:05:55 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-thrashers-blog/?p=244#comment-4870 If Salmela sits, I'm not going to be happy. I guess it comes down to who do you trust to evaluate talent? On one hand we have Ottawa who has been to the playoffs regularly and went to the Stanley Cup finals a few years ago. Ottawa decided to keep a 28 year old career minor league goon with 2 NHL games (Matt Carkner) over Schubert. Then we have DW who has overseen the Thrashers making the playoffs once. This is more of what's been called "dumpster diving". Maybe DW will be lucky, but Ottawa is betting that he won't. I can definitely say that the Schubert who played last year in the NHL can't help the Thrashers although if he can return to his form prior to that, he probably can help. Schubert has apparently played some at wing without much success and I am highly skeptical that he'll be able to keep an NHL job as a winger. If that was why he was picked, it's going to be a disaster for sure. The only chance he has of helping the Thrashers is if he plays on the blueline. If Salmela sits, I’m not going to be happy. I guess it comes down to who do you trust to evaluate talent? On one hand we have Ottawa who has been to the playoffs regularly and went to the Stanley Cup finals a few years ago. Ottawa decided to keep a 28 year old career minor league goon with 2 NHL games (Matt Carkner) over Schubert. Then we have DW who has overseen the Thrashers making the playoffs once. This is more of what’s been called “dumpster diving”. Maybe DW will be lucky, but Ottawa is betting that he won’t. I can definitely say that the Schubert who played last year in the NHL can’t help the Thrashers although if he can return to his form prior to that, he probably can help. Schubert has apparently played some at wing without much success and I am highly skeptical that he’ll be able to keep an NHL job as a winger. If that was why he was picked, it’s going to be a disaster for sure. The only chance he has of helping the Thrashers is if he plays on the blueline.

]]> By: Miami Screaming Eagle http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-thrashers-blog/2009/10/02/if-schuberts-in-whos-out/comment-page-1/#comment-4869 Miami Screaming Eagle Sat, 03 Oct 2009 12:50:19 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-thrashers-blog/?p=244#comment-4869 Thanks Brendan- Boris has to sit, he has not earned a spot this season. Thanks Brendan-
Boris has to sit, he has not earned a spot this season.

]]> By: Dwayne http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-thrashers-blog/2009/10/02/if-schuberts-in-whos-out/comment-page-1/#comment-4868 Dwayne Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:28:10 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-thrashers-blog/?p=244#comment-4868 Even if Thrashers had not signed Schubert, Doris must sit.....he is an on ice cancer...got to go....why wont anyone listen to me??? I say a trade is brewing? I know a trade is brewing, I found my magic 8 -ball. It was in a little plastic baggy in my sock drawer. Dogs at 3:30 tomorrow, Thrashers right after, I am in heaven!!! Even if Thrashers had not signed Schubert, Doris must sit…..he is an on ice cancer…got to go….why wont anyone listen to me???
I say a trade is brewing? I know a trade is brewing, I found my magic 8 -ball. It was in a little plastic baggy in my sock drawer. Dogs at 3:30 tomorrow, Thrashers right after, I am in heaven!!!

]]> By: Zach http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-thrashers-blog/2009/10/02/if-schuberts-in-whos-out/comment-page-1/#comment-4867 Zach Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:26:33 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-thrashers-blog/?p=244#comment-4867 WHO IS SCHUBERT???? WHO IS SCHUBERT????

]]> By: Brendan http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-thrashers-blog/2009/10/02/if-schuberts-in-whos-out/comment-page-1/#comment-4866 Brendan Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:05:44 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-thrashers-blog/?p=244#comment-4866 Dudley's role is Head of player development. He is the Associate GM. Dudley’s role is Head of player development. He is the Associate GM.

]]> By: Miami Screaming Eagle http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-thrashers-blog/2009/10/02/if-schuberts-in-whos-out/comment-page-1/#comment-4864 Miami Screaming Eagle Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:38:32 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-thrashers-blog/?p=244#comment-4864 Has anyone figured out what Dudley's role is with the team? Have Dudely and Waddell's roles been defined? Who is gone? By Boris. Has anyone figured out what Dudley’s role is with the team?
Have Dudely and Waddell’s roles been defined?

Who is gone? By Boris.

]]> By: Wayne stuck in AL http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-thrashers-blog/2009/10/02/if-schuberts-in-whos-out/comment-page-1/#comment-4863 Wayne stuck in AL Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:30:30 +0000 http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-thrashers-blog/?p=244#comment-4863 Schubert? I loved his symphonies...no,wait, that's Franz... Schubert? I loved his symphonies…no,wait, that’s Franz…

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