fanaticV3.0 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 is quietly having himself a ppg season (so far). His stats since being traded to Ottawa actually aren't that bad either. 29 in 49 in 201129 in 48 in 201218 in 18 in 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Turris was such a skinny kid when he was drafted. The skill was always there but he just didn't have the build to survive in the NHL. I guess it just took him this long to "bulk up" to the 190 or so pounds that he is now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 @flyercanuck I recall many posters saying Kyle was a "flop" and a wasted pick etc because he did not light the world on fire for the Yotes as a 18-20 year old. Just another reason to be patient. It's to early to call Runblad a bust etc, but I'm thinking Turris would look pretty good on Yotes as a 1st line center...they didn't wait long enough to let him gain some weight and experience. Phoenix already has OEL, Yandle, Morris etc on defense, they needed depth at center much more than adding Runblad to an already strong blueline. Didn't get the trade when it happened and with each passing game it looks worse for Phoenix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yave1964 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 @jammer2 I think Turris holding out was one of the biggest jokes at the time, he was not playing as well as he could or should have been and it was an insult to the Coyotes to hold out when he was not living up to the billing. Rundblad has not panned out, Turris learning behind Spezza is a wonderful place for him and with a plethora of young aggressive snipers surrounding him Turris has to feel like a kid in a candy store. I still have a bit of a touchy spot, holding it against Turris for the holdout but as a quasi-Senators fan I am enjoying his growth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 @yave1964 The trade was a master stroke by Murray. With all the continuing injury problems of Spezza, who knows where the Sens would be if Turris was not there to save the day everytime Spezza went down. Turris played a big role in advancing the Sens when Spezza was out in the first round. Murray literally saved the franchise with this awesome deal. I'm hoping Pageau ends up with more ice time, maybe even convert him to center, the puck seems to follow this kid around, I think he's gonna be special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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