MARC-ANDRE CLICHE
This season: 1 game, 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 penalty minutes, 7:23 ice time.
The good: If it’s difficult to deduce anything from three games (Bernier), it’s all but impossible to make judgments based on on game. Cliche played one game, March 2 at Dallas, in the fourth-line center role, which is the role he would likely fill if he ever made it to the NHL on a full-time basis. Cliche has earned attention from Kings management more for his ability as a defensive forward than as a top-level scorer and was voted the “unsung hero” of the Manchester Monarchs by his teammates this season.
The bad: While Cliche was able to fill in — when injuries hit the Monarchs hard — in a top-six forward role this season, he hasn’t showed much offense since turning pro. This season with the Monarchs, he had 11 goals in 66 games. The question for Cliche might be whether he shows enough on the offensive side of the game to earn a long look from the Kings.
Going forward: Cliche will be one of the most interesting players to watch going into next season. His short-term future with the Kings probably depends on the answers to two questions: What do the Kings want to do with their fourth line, and where do they see Brad Richardson playing? Cliche will have a chance to claim that fourth-line center spot, if it’s open and if he shows enough in training camp to earn it. Next season will be a big one for Cliche.
Can’t give him a grade off of 1 NHL game on the 4th line. We really need an inconclusive vote.
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If i don’t ever remember watching him play…and i watch every game…he obviously didn’t impress me haha
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If he drops his gloves, then by all means, welcome! If not, then get lost.
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I voted B but it was more of a passive vote. I see mostly everyone else voted C. I’m guessing since C means average on a grading scale we can use that for an inconclusive vote. Hard to judge with one game but I’ve heard good things about Cliche.
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Some of our regular Manchester posters like Holly,and friends would be more capable of grading our players,who spent the majority of their time in Manchester.
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Should have had an inclusive vote….just not enough playing time with the parent club…..
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I was thinking one of the grade options should be an “incomplete” specifically for the 7 guys who played 5 or fewer games. Or just give them an incomplete and remove the vote option.
Trevor Lewis
Alec Martinez
Corey Elkins
Jonathan Bernier
Marc-Andre Cliche
Andrei Loktionov
Brayden Schenn
All these guys get an incomplete from me.
Hell, Ersberg only started 7 games. He should pretty much get an incomplete too!
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variable Reply:
May 2nd, 2010 at 3:52 pm
@wavesinair,
i agree…
because they are incomplete…i’m giving them all c’s…with the exception of a few…
i guess we are grading on a bell-curve…
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Dominick Reply:
May 2nd, 2010 at 6:26 pm
@wavesinair,
Ha Ha!It’s funny that EE has been with us all year,but still qualifies for an incomplete.
Sorry EE,It’s not funny.
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puck73 Reply:
May 3rd, 2010 at 11:10 am
@wavesinair, ..Of the guys that you showed on that list, the only 2 that impressed me this season were Bernier, and Elkins. I am assuming that in seasons ta come Loktionov and Schenn will but nothing is guaranteed. As far as Cliche goes,I agree with most of you..I have no opinion. The fact is, if he was doing really well then I would assume they would call him up more often.
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People,
It’s not that big a deal. Just vote based on what you saw or remember. If you don’t then don’t vote. I believe his one game in Dallas was not on FSW, so I didn’t see it. Therefore, no vote. Next…
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Not a clue about this guy despite following the Kings closely this season.
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Really?
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Rich,
Man your waay to dedicated.
Especially when you do a write up about a guy like Cliche.
Bro, take a break, it’s the offseason. Chill for a bit! You workaholic.
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We need an ‘Incomplete’ option.
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Minnesota Kings Fan Reply:
May 3rd, 2010 at 7:33 am
@Daniel,
Agreed. As a teacher myself, I also think that if there are plus grades there should also be minus grades. And no, a C+ and B- are not the same thing.
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Cliche needs a chance.
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