Comments for The Malkin Injury – Fantasy Impact at http://hockey.dobbersports.com , comment 1 to 5 out of 5 comments http://hockey.dobbersports.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:06:02 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/jeff-angus/3435-the-malkin-injury-fantasy-impact#comment-11668 @Stash Conner definitely has an opportunity to step up into one of those roles. I think he was an oversight since they were talking about WBS call ups mainly. From watching most of the PIT games, I am very impressed with Conner and what he brings to the Penguins. In my opinion, he should be getting the top 6 minutes that Cooke seems to be getting now however Bylsma likes the wing pairings of Dupuis-Kunitz and Cooke-Kennedy too much to really split them up. That means that Conner will only get a shift or two in a top 6 roll. I like Conner better than Tangradi (right now) for the top 6 as Tangradi is too raw and to me still looks a little perplexed as to the speed and skill in the big show. I can see his upside and maybe it's a lack of minutes thing for him but he tends to be a step behind and generally not that comfortable out there. The brief stints Conner has had playing an offensive role, I have been impressed. He has the speed and the jam to make thinks happen out there. Though he is smaller, he plays like he's 6' as he crashes the net and goes to the dirty areas to make things happen. It would be nice to see him get his shot at producing more and I think he would be a nice fit on a Kunitz-Jeffrey-Conner line. That line would be fast and tough to play against in front with Kunitz and downlow with Conner allowing Jeffrey to work his magic at centre. That all said, Conner has a shot as much as anyone right now but for the first few games or periods, look to Bylsma sticking with the usual top 6 with Jeffrey in for Crosby. The idea of Hemsky playing with Crosby makes me drool! As a fan, i never wanted to see a day without Crosby and Malkin in the lineup but over the last few weeks, it's been a very pleasant surprise to watch Staal lead the way and a bunch of 'grinders' getting it done on the score sheet! Thank Shero for his big money D because without Michalek and Martin, the pens would be in some deep do-do right now! Keep up the great work Bylsma! - Maximus Sun, 06 Feb 2011 02:39:41 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/jeff-angus/3435-the-malkin-injury-fantasy-impact#comment-11666 Would Chris Conner have a chance to fill a bigger role on this team duee to the injuries? He lacks the size and stature to be effective in a constant checking role. - Stash Sat, 05 Feb 2011 15:18:44 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/jeff-angus/3435-the-malkin-injury-fantasy-impact#comment-11665 You are correct, no confirmations about being out of the season. I think it'll take a few days for that to happen. What has been confirmed is the ACL and MCL being torned = rest of the season since it is AT LEAST 6 months to fully heal. - Shao Sat, 05 Feb 2011 13:19:48 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/jeff-angus/3435-the-malkin-injury-fantasy-impact#comment-11664 What is the probability that Malkin [u]starts [/u]the next season? - Chriz Sat, 05 Feb 2011 12:33:13 +0100 http://hockey.dobbersports.com/index.php/jeff-angus/3435-the-malkin-injury-fantasy-impact#comment-11663 I don't doubt that Malkin will likely be out for the season, but nothing I have read yet actually confirms that is actually the case, just speculates that it is likely. - Ryan Sat, 05 Feb 2011 12:26:28 +0100