idahophilly Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 http://www.nj.com/flyers/index.ssf/2014/10/flyers_pierre-edouard_bellemare_emotional_over_making_nhl_roster_at_29_after_being_told_to_let_dream.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanflyer Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 He is a dark horse to me. I think he is extremely talented. If for nothing else, VLC better get his act together, because, IMO, Belle is better than him AND far cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 http://www.nj.com/flyers/index.ssf/2014/10/flyers_pierre-edouard_bellemare_emotional_over_making_nhl_roster_at_29_after_being_told_to_let_dream.html Thanks for sharing i'm pulling for the guy. He sounds very humble. With his skills i seen on youtube i'm pretty sure he'll make it he has very impressive speed and some nice hands and a quick release. As soon as he becomes completely comfortable and not adjusting to the NHL this kid may explode onto the scene. I hope his skillset translates if it does the Flyers will have found a star in the making. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 @OccamsRazor The great part is (well, depending on perspective) is that he's 29, so no waiting to develop, he's already as tall and physical as he will be. Bascially, what you see is what you get, after he get's used to the NHL style of play etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanflyer Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 The great part is (well, depending on perspective) is that he's 29, so no waiting to develop, he's already as tall and physical as he will be. Bascially, what you see is what you get, after he get's used to the NHL style of play etc. Yeah and VLC is 33. What you see is what you get. Oh, 4.5m v. ELC. hmmmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OccamsRazor Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 @OccamsRazor The great part is (well, depending on perspective) is that he's 29, so no waiting to develop, he's already as tall and physical as he will be. Bascially, what you see is what you get, after he get's used to the NHL style of play etc.If we get the PEB from their playoffs last year 9 goals in 14 playoff games I'll take it!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahophilly Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 I just thought he was a great story. Humble and had every reason to quit his quest for the NHL but he didn't. Even after people told him to give up. Inspiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanflyer Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 I just thought he was a great story. Humble and had every reason to quit his quest for the NHL but he didn't. Even after people told him to give up. Inspiring. I seldom get enamoured with a player of his age. Who was that guy that was the best player on the planet not playing in the NHL? Seriously. I saw the hit he (Frenchy) took and he is a stud. He is not a liability financially. Dollars to donuts, I would take him 7 days a week over that albatross AKA VLC. I know most will think fresh bread, but he can skate better than doughnut man, he can pass better than doughnut man and he is much more creative than doughnut man. Oh- and did I mention, he knows how to play defence, unlike the sieve that is doughnut man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Who was that guy that was the best player on the planet not playing in the NHL? The now infamous "Juri Dopita"......ha ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanflyer Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 The now infamous "Juri Dopita"......ha ha. Thank god he was not a frenchman. Belle will be a great 3rd line center with scoring punch once they can jettison baggage (aka as VLC). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahophilly Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 Gee Van, not a VLC fan??? I'll give VLC this year but he's on my short leash (like I have any say in it anyway, but I can sure complain). But Bellemere looks like a diamond in the ruff. Lets root for him... Can't hurt eh??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanflyer Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Gee Van, not a VLC fan??? I don't hate VLC, I just hate what he does for the team. He is a square peg in a round hole. Thats all. I also hate the cap part of it. Its a horrible contract. Mark my words: he will be out of Philly by trade deadline. Hextall has balls and he will get it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahophilly Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 I agree... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jammer2 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 @Vanflyer I can't see how this guy can miss, he appears to have an elite skill set. If it does work out and the Flyers scoop up a player, I would expect a lot more NHL trolling the Euro leagues, looking for more diamonds in the rough. If that is the case, nice to see Hexy start a new trend. I don't recall any other almost 30ish Euro players coming over here and making an impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanflyer Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I can't see how this guy can miss, he appears to have an elite skill set. If it does work out and the Flyers scoop up a player, I would expect a lot more NHL trolling the Euro leagues, looking for more diamonds in the rough. If that is the case, nice to see Hexy start a new trend. I don't recall any other almost 30ish Euro players coming over here and making an impact. I agree. Viva La France. The only question mark will be can he transition his game to the smaller ice (ie. less time and space). I really like his game and while this might sound Don Cherry-ish (just to poke fun at that other thread), he plays a "north american" brand of hockey imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegionOfDoom Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 He reminds me of the best parts of Danny Briere with a well packaged dose of R.J. and the slickness of Leino all GMO'd into one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammer2 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 @LegionOfDoom Ville Leino and slickness = oxymoron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyercanuck Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Nice of his GM in France to shatter his dreams...hope that guy is baking croissants now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brelic Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Thanks for sharing, @idahophilly. What a nice story. Sounds like he has a good head on his shoulders and will not take this opportunity for granted. Does 10g, 15a sound realistic? Raffl got 22 points in 68 games playing up and down the lineup. That would be solid production for a 4th liner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojo1917 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I like that Bellmare's game looks "scalable" .I think that is what got him a spot on the NHL roster and I have similar expectations for him as I had for Raffl last year, actually I have a little higher expectations since @ 29 years old this is his opportunity. I don't think 10/15 is unrealistic @brelic... I actually think provided he can stay healthy he could be a 40 pt player.I like his skating and he has some savvy to his game in the gritty areas that I think like Raffl's long reach will surprise opponents initially but will not "disappear" once the word gets out on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahophilly Posted October 6, 2014 Author Share Posted October 6, 2014 I watched the Bellemare video again, I can't wait for the season to start. 2 Days. I think the Flyers could surprise everyone this year. Not just based on Bellemare but with a rebound of VLC and growth of the kids and Mason. Maybe I'm expecting to much but why not send out the positive vibes. Besides that song just gets the blood flowing... and the under dog story doesn't hurt either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanflyer Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Does 10g, 15a sound realistic? It will depend on his role / ice time. The cog is going to be VLC. If you remove that from the equation. then I would say 20 / 20 and a + 10. His defensive game is stellar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanflyer Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I think the Flyers could surprise everyone this year. still a 9th (bubble) seed because of their D. Mason can only steal so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahophilly Posted October 6, 2014 Author Share Posted October 6, 2014 still a 9th (bubble) seed because of their D. Mason can only steal so much.We will see. I understandingly hope you are wrong. However, allow the possibility we will be surprised. Glass half full or empty??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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