My GF already said .. oh crap .. never gonna see him anymore now that hockey is back
- cabin

She may have sounded disappointed, but really she was cheering inside.

He'll never do that. If it does happen, I might have to ask where the real Lindy Ruff is, because the one that's coaching would have to be an impostor.
- HonkFortheGoose

He did mention and it caught my attention during an interview, he is changing his ways of thinking this season. No mention of what that means .

She may have sounded disappointed, but really she was cheering inside.
- HonkFortheGoose

- homiedclown

NYI claimed Hickey off waivers too. I wonder what Snow's got going on there. Adding Finley took them to 9 defensemen. Now they have 10.

He did mention and it caught my attention during an interview, he is changing his ways of thinking this season. No mention of what that means .
- cabin

That could be something as simple as wearing different ties on game night. Don't give him too much credit.

It probably wouldn't be a bad idea to rotate him around. Have him on the half wall sometimes and in front of the net others. I think that would also keep the other team on their toes because they never know where he's going to be.
- HonkFortheGoose

the stars would rotate ott all over the ice

I hope lindy does as well

That could be something as simple as wearing different ties on game night. Don't give him too much credit.
- HonkFortheGoose

Good point

If we are to believe Ruff in that Hecht will have a limited role to start out. My hope for him is no more than 14 mins a night playing 3rd/4th line mins with 2nd unit pk time. 10-15 points is the max I'd hope for. With strong defensive play. It's a low risk, high reward signing. I just hope for his sake that his head is ok and it's not one of those the boxer doesn't know when to quit scenarios.


That said if we go by recent history, Hecht will be the top line center by the 8 min mark of the 1st period on Sunday.
- dadeadhead

4th liner or spot duty on third line

if he gets pp time over leino, then lindy has officially ruined another sabre

Does Ruff play Miller back to back Sunday and Monday?

the stars would rotate ott all over the ice

I hope lindy does as well
- homiedclown

I love that we start the season off against Philly. I think that game is really going to give us a good idea of what to expect out of this "tougher" lineup we're sporting this year.

Did Foligno even play a game against Philly last year? I'm too lazy to look it up.

This is one my fears as well.

For his health, he probably should have just retired. I'm sure his kids would appreciate their Dad knowing who they are in 10 years.
- HonkFortheGoose

If the kid doesn't stick a third line of Ott/Hecht/Leino isn't all that bad if Hecht is healthy. Ott takes the FO and moves back over to lw. Hecht provides strong defensive play down the middle. Leino fighting for his NHL life see's the hard work the other two guys are providing and steps up. He has said he prefers to play with guys like that(I giggled as I typed that).

If the kid sticks, I like Hecht on this team even more because he'll be a very good 4th liner.

4th liner or spot duty on third line

if he gets pp time over leino, then lindy has officially ruined another sabre
- homiedclown

Did you see Leino's attempt at the shootout yesterday?

NYI claimed Hickey off waivers too. I wonder what Snow's got going on there. Adding Finley took them to 9 defensemen. Now they have 10.
- HonkFortheGoose

is that counting Visnovsky?

4th liner or spot duty on third line

if he gets pp time over leino, then lindy has officially ruined another sabre
- homiedclown

Considering the sunshine gleeming off Grigo's ass. If freako keeps impressing ,Lindy just might keep him Leino and Ott. Hecht would be stuck on the 4th line .

Who the F am I kidding ?

If the kid doesn't stick a third line of Ott/Hecht/Leino isn't all that bad if Hecht is healthy. Ott takes the FO and moves back over to lw. Hecht provides strong defensive play down the middle. Leino fighting for his NHL life see's the hard work the other two guys are providing and steps up. He has said he prefers to play with guys like that(I giggled as I typed that).

If the kid sticks, I like Hecht on this team even more because he'll be a very good 4th liner.
- dadeadhead

You giggling made me giggle.


I think this is spot on. I'm just hoping that it's how it works and not Hecht on the top line after 1 game.

Did Foligno even play a game against Philly last year? I'm too lazy to look it up.
- HonkFortheGoose

the last game in april

18 minutes
-2


slacker

is that counting Visnovsky?
- homiedclown

I don't know. That was the number that Hamilton threw out when they were talking about it. I only did the simple math of adding 1 to 9. That's about the extent of my math skills.

the last game in april

18 minutes
-2


slacker
- homiedclown

Shows how much that game meant to me that I completely forgot about it.

You giggling made me giggle.


I think this is spot on. I'm just hoping that it's how it works and not Hecht on the top line after 1 game.
- HonkFortheGoose

Be carefull .. I did the same and didn't feel comfortable .

If the kid doesn't stick a third line of Ott/Hecht/Leino isn't all that bad if Hecht is healthy. Ott takes the FO and moves back over to lw. Hecht provides strong defensive play down the middle. Leino fighting for his NHL life see's the hard work the other two guys are providing and steps up. He has said he prefers to play with guys like that(I giggled as I typed that).

If the kid sticks, I like Hecht on this team even more because he'll be a very good 4th liner.
- dadeadhead

the stars would rotate ott all over the ice

I hope lindy does as well
- homiedclown

His best season came when the Stars were hit by the injury bug. Ott became the 2nd line center, 1st unit pk, and 2nd unit pp. You and I along with a few other have been calling for him on this team for years. The versatility he brings with being able to play anywhere along with the fact he'll hit anything that moves is going to be a real joy to watch on this team this year.

Did you see Leino's attempt at the shootout yesterday?
- HonkFortheGoose

nope, played anger management in the house instead

His best season came when the Stars were hit by the injury bug. Ott became the 2nd line center, 1st unit pk, and 2nd unit pp. You and I along with a few other have been calling for him on this team for years. The versatility he brings with being able to play anywhere along with the fact he'll hit anything that moves is going to be a real joy to watch on this team this year.
- dadeadhead

He should be an asset to the attitude for the team. Team has been lacking that for years now.

His best season came when the Stars were hit by the injury bug. Ott became the 2nd line center, 1st unit pk, and 2nd unit pp. You and I along with a few other have been calling for him on this team for years. The versatility he brings with being able to play anywhere along with the fact he'll hit anything that moves is going to be a real joy to watch on this team this year.
- dadeadhead

yep, his occasional penalty will be so much easier to take then the typical vanek or lydman lazy penalty

people on this site have no freakin clue what we got when darcy pulled that trigger

best player he has traded for since briere

He should be an asset to the attitude for the team. Team has been lacking that for years now.
- cabin