inverno76 wrote on Mon, 19 January 2026 13:12

Skookum Jim wrote on Mon, 19 January 2026 13:11 With Kapanen down and keeping 3 goalies.. now is the chance to try the "Darnel Experiment".. run him as a winger instead of the team going 11F x 7D .. unlock some of that 9.25 value! Power Forward ! Honestly, he has the potential to look good as a forward. Skates well, physical specimen, and less responsibility on the wing opposed to D, but for some reason I feel like he would be a soft forward to play against. He'd likely play like a finesse forward instead of wrecking ball of physicality.

Agree he's no Tom Wilson.. and doesn't have the grade A shot or hands.. but I think he could be a net front.. he can skate forwards ok (better than Fred) .. just not very agile .. like pivots.. which kills him defending rushes.. it'd be a fun experiment.. call it "Project X-25" :)

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