quick update on Pageau. With Stephane Da Costa injured at the moment, Pageau has made Binghamton for the time being and looks to be the team's #1 centre heading into Saturday's opener. He has been skating with Mika Zibanejad and Jakob Silfverberg during practice and in the team's first pre-season game.

Good stuff!

Just curious if you have an NHL ETA for Pageau?

Thanks buddy.

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No, don't have one. Long term, not a guarantee.

I don't care how he plays, he will be bumped when Da Costa returns....

Da Costa will most likely play with Mike Hoffman and Andre Petersson, so no, I don't think Pageau will be bumped even when he comes back. He'd be bumped if his play was lacking.

I disagree.

The best center on the team will play on the number one line.

We'll see, but I guarantee they won't mess with Pageau's line if they are enjoying success. They will have two "number one" lines. Da Costa is more familiar with Petersson and Hoffman and had success with them last year. It's not even 100% whether or not Da Costa is better than Pageau. He's just older and more experienced. Pageau has earned his role for the time being.

Anyways, regardless of where JGP is slotted, he'll be playing with some good wingers. Doesn't have to be on the top line.

This guy didn't live up to the Big Ev hype!

Not sure what you mean
What did I hype him as? He's been OK, a long term project for sure. Don't think he'll ever be an NHL regular.

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Wow, it's so hard to project guys... Never thought Pageau would sniff NHL ice until 2 seasons from now at the minimum, but he gets called up, plays 11 minutes, doesn't look out of place, 55% on face-offs, gets put on the ice to defend a 1 goal lead at the end of the game, gets an assist on Alfie's empty netter. He looked really solid and you can tell what they saw in him when they drafted him. Let's see if he can make it two good games in a row tomorrow.

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