thelastonealive Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 http://www.nj.com/devils/index.ssf/2009/11/nj_devils_rookie_winger_matt_h.html Devils rookie winger Matt Halischuk was assigned to Lowell (AHL) on Sunday after sitting out Saturday's game in Tampa.The 21-year-old skater appeared in seven games for the Devils this season. He did not have a point and was minus-2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas0nMacIsaac Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 He should have been there from the start. He isn't strong enough on the puck, same as Vrana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Rattlehead18 Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 about time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Par9 Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Is there a problem with him being up here! Why does Peters and Leblond get to stay here but not Hali! Big disappointment I know we need a enforcer but having two is upsurd! Some slow big guy beats out a young eager forward... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimaira_Devil_#9 Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Good, this is better for Hali in the long run, he has a NHL future, why rush him. Lowell gets another quality player and he has a chance to develop work on his conditioning. IMO he wasn't getting the level of ice time he needed to develop his game to the point where he would become more effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilsfan26 Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Is there a problem with him being up here! Why does Peters and Leblond get to stay here but not Hali! Big disappointment I know we need a enforcer but having two is upsurd! Some slow big guy beats out a young eager forward... It's not absurd, upsurd, or downsurd. He just needs more time to develop. Leblond and Peters can do their job at the NHL level, Halischuk can't yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelastonealive Posted November 1, 2009 Author Share Posted November 1, 2009 It's not absurd, upsurd, or downsurd. He just needs more time to develop. Leblond and Peters can do their job at the NHL level, Halischuk can't yet. Well, some might argue the Peters/Leblond notion, but I'm with you. Halischuk deserves playing time and he's not getting it in NJ. Not to mention, this could be the start of Elias' return. If they're sending Halischuk down now, I'd venture to guess that Patty may be ready to return by next weekend against the Isles or in Ottawa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils731 Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 About time. The experience of his few games will be good in the long run, let him know how he needs to work in the AHL to make his next NHL appearance a lasting one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefiestygoat Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 I think this is a good move. He got a solid taste of the NHL and knows what to work on in Lowell as 731 said. Plus it was obvious he wasn't ready. I'm glad he did get chances to play on different lines rather than just get stuck to really small fourth line minutes. He averaged about 10:29 for his 7 game stint so I give the Devils credit for giving him a shot. Plus this makes sense with Elias coming back soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msweet Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Need room for Elias Pikkarainen would have to clear waivers. Halischuk was odd man out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouse Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 If he was noticeable better than Pikka, Leblond or Pelley, I'd say he needed to stay, but he wasn't. Once the lines settled, he was only getting 4th line minutes, and unlike the other guys, he can do more with his career. He needs to develop, and that's not gonna happen in NJ. Give him time in Low Hell, he'll be back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyrsuck26 Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Someone had to go down for Elias. Good for Hali long-term, he needs to develop a bit longer. Wouldn't be surprised if we saw him again later this season though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overtime98 Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Is there a problem with him being up here! Why does Peters and Leblond get to stay here but not Hali! Big disappointment I know we need a enforcer but having two is upsurd! Some slow big guy beats out a young eager forward... It is a dissapointment to see him get sent down.... but probably for more playing time he can get in lowell Need room for Elias Pikkarainen would have to clear waivers. Halischuk was odd man out. Exactly this must mean Elias is close to coming back........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prucenterrules Posted November 1, 2009 Share Posted November 1, 2009 Atleast now he'll see some ice time and improve his skills. Hopefully peters is next to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSC Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 It's not absurd, upsurd, or downsurd. He just needs more time to develop. Leblond and Peters can do their job at the NHL level, Halischuk can't yet. Actually, it is pretty downsurd. Seriously, though I'd rather have Halischuk down in Lowell playing than in the press box night after night not getting any better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils Pride 26 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 I think this was the plan from the start; send Halischuk down when Elias gets back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elias2600 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 This is the way I was seeing it: Halischuk reminded me of the way bergfors looked while he was on the team last year this time. He wasn't very confident or comfortable with the puck, shied away from contact and just didn't look like he was quite ready yet. Therefore I think it's good that he's back in Lowell, as it will give him time to get more confidence and experience as a pro. As we have seen with Bergfors, sometimes players just need more time to ripen. If he works hard, I could see him sticking with Devils next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Fan Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Since he hasn't produced any points yet, maybe sending him down will benefit both parties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devs4LIFE Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 I'm a big fan of halischuk but I think we all saw this coming, with all of the right wings we have it makes the most sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsarch Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 he's not quite ready to be a third line player yet so it's definitely in his best interest to be in lowell. hopefully he comes back next year a bit stronger and will eventually be pandolfo's replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DH26 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 no point in keeping a young player on the bench with no minutes. Let's let him develop and worry about where he fits next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CerebralGenesis Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 seems to be a recurring theme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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