Ongoing NHL thread - Part III

[Puck082]

Engelland seems like a Capuano type of player, ergo, Engelland = asset

I honestly don't think I've ever said this in my life but I think the Isles have their defense shored up already for next season.

 

[sabresfaninthesouth]

Your new captain of the LA Kings - Anze Kopitar.

Anze Kopitar Named Kings’ New Team Captain

I thought sure they'd give it to Doughty.

 

[dash]

Did Dustin Brown just get bought out or something?

lol - No, it was reported a couple of weeks ago that the Kings would be changing captains.

/Why buy out Brown when I'm sure the Kings will find a way to terminate his contract.

 

[Puck082]

lol - No, it was reported a couple of weeks ago that the Kings would be changing captains.

/Why buy out Brown when I'm sure the Kings will find a way to terminate his contract.

Ahhh...okay. I'm curious to see how he plays next year without the pressure of captaincy weighing on him. Sometimes players adjust well to that.

 

[forty_three]

There's a new outlet mall opening near his house here. He can get a job at Express.

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

I honestly don't think I've ever said this in my life but I think the Isles have their defense shored up already for next season.

I think it depends on what they could get for De Haan. If the price is right I won't be surprised if Garth trades him. The Isles are looking for help on the wings. The 19th pick could be dealt. Dal Colle could be dealt. We'll just have to wait & see.

 

[Puck082]

I think it depends on what they could get for De Haan. If the price is right I won't be surprised if Garth trades him. The Isles are looking for help on the wings. The 19th pick could be dealt. Dal Colle could be dealt. We'll just have to wait & see.

Agreed. I think it they move De Haan then they might have more work to do but as it stands, they are set on the blueline. No more Brian Strait makes me so goddamn happy.

 

[tducey]

Should be a fun offseason, could be lots of player movement.

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

Agreed. I think it they move De Haan then they might have more work to do but as it stands, they are set on the blueline. No more Brian Strait makes me so goddamn happy.

Pelech looked pretty good before the medical issue. The Isles have depth on defense. I'd like to see the Isles keep De Haan, but there could be a lot of teams interested in him. We also have to think about the expansion draft next year. Pulock & Pelech could be eligible if all players who have been pros for 2 or more years are made available. If the league only allows teams to protect 3 defenseman it makes it even tougher.

 

[Puck082]

Pelech looked pretty good before the medical issue. The Isles have depth on defense. I'd like to see the Isles keep De Haan, but there could be a lot of teams interested in him. We also have to think about the expansion draft next year. Pulock & Pelech could be eligible if all players who have been pros for 2 or more years are made available. If the league only allows teams to protect 3 defenseman it makes it even tougher.

As soon as the expansion was announced, I envisioned him going. Pelech could be a very good defensemen but he needs more time back there. I liked what I saw from him as well.

Offense is going to be hard to come by this year if they don't replace KO's numbers and resign Frans.

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

As soon as the expansion was announced, I envisioned him going. Pelech could be a very good defensemen but he needs more time back there. I liked what I saw from him as well.

Offense is going to be hard to come by this year if they don't replace KO's numbers and resign Frans.

Strome must rebound. I'd like to see Strome moved to Center. Barzal could be the x factor. He almost made the team out of camp. Obviously some moves are going to be made. They need more speed up front, that's for sure.

 

[Puck082]

Strome must rebound. I'd like to see Strome moved to Center. Barzal could be the x factor. He almost made the team out of camp. Obviously some moves are going to be made. They need more speed up front, that's for sure.

I'd almost like to see Strome traded. Him Bailey and Prince are pretty much all the same player.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Only two years to convince JT to stick around. Isles are on the clock.

The need a goaler. They need two scoring wingers. They're pretty good on defence but playing in a division with Sid, Ovie, Kessel etc. they could always use a true 1D (who couldn't). If Snow doesn't go for broke now he never will.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

I'd almost like to see Strome traded. Him Bailey and Prince are pretty much all the same player.

You'd be trading him at his lowest value, but you still might be right. Jackcap doesn't seem to care much for him.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

good work Cam Cole lol

 

[Puck082]

Only two years to convince JT to stick around. Isles are on the clock.

The need a goaler. They need two scoring wingers. They're pretty good on defence but playing in a division with Sid, Ovie, Kessel etc. they could always use a true 1D (who couldn't). If Snow doesn't go for broke now he never will.

Probably the biggest off-season ever for Garth Snow as a GM. Scares the absolute shit out of me.

 

[dash]

BBB will dislike this one (lol)

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

BBB will dislike this one (lol)

I vote Simmons for all!

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Seems legit.

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]