Its a shame that Despres is going to get the raw end of the Murray deal.
- nbartley9

eh... he's 21, getting paid a lot of money to play hockey (or watch it from the press box). I'm sure he wants to play, but being a part of a potential championship team every day might do more for his long term development than playing a couple dozen more games this season.

Was anyone crying for Kris Letang when he was replaced by Darryl Sydor in the 08 cup run? Its a similar situation with Despres. Those guys can step in at crucial times. Few teams have that luxury

But the fact is that he has looked better than Engelland, Eaton and even Niskanen. I'm still sticking my theory that they are trying to slow his development so that they can pay him less for his next contract

I really like what Eaton brings to the team he has been a great pick up, i think he has a calming presence on the ice and in the locker room. I just feel bad for Despres, that kid has played very well.
- nbartley9

Yea he has, he's a keeper. He'll be in the line up from day 1 next year. I still don't think we've seen the end of him this year either.

My point is, at his age him not getting the chance to play isn't going to hinder his development. It's going to make him want it that much more when he gets his chance. I also think he would benefit from being up with the team even if he's not playing in the playoffs. Just being in the room and around the guys day in and day out will be a great learning experience for him. Whether or not the team agrees I'm not sure. They might want him playing games in WBS.

Kid is going to be an absolute stud for many years.

Saw this a few minutes ago. Thought I'd pass it on.
This sort of thing makes me want to forgive JJ a little bit.

Despres or Nisky

Pick one

But the fact is that he has looked better than Engelland, Eaton and even Niskanen. I'm still sticking my theory that they are trying to slow his development so that they can pay him less for his next contract
- drummer829

Sorry, but that's absurd.

Despres or Nisky

Pick one
- nbartley9

Nisky

But the fact is that he has looked better than Engelland, Eaton and even Niskanen. I'm still sticking my theory that they are trying to slow his development so that they can pay him less for his next contract
- drummer829

0% chance of that.

Was anyone crying for Kris Letang when he was replaced by Darryl Sydor in the 08 cup run? Its a similar situation with Despres. Those guys can step in at crucial times. Few teams have that luxury
- Deadstar

That is the same sentiment that Shero and Bylsma have shared. Basically making a point to compare him with Letang. He will get his chance eventually and will still be a part of things. I'm satisfied with that. Still, I don't want to see him abandoned in the process. He does need to play a larger role if he earns it in his chances.

Yea he has, he's a keeper. He'll be in the line up from day 1 next year. I still don't think we've seen the end of him this year either.

My point is, at his age him not getting the chance to play isn't going to hinder his development. It's going to make him want it that much more when he gets his chance. I also think he would benefit from being up with the team even if he's not playing in the playoffs. Just being in the room and around the guys day in and day out will be a great learning experience for him. Whether or not the team agrees I'm not sure. They might want him playing games in WBS.

Kid is going to be an absolute stud for many years.
- canadianpenfan

If anything trading Joe Morrow probably has given him a sense of relief more than any amount of ice time could right now.

If anything trading Joe Morrow probably has given him a sense of relief more than any amount of ice time could right now.
- Gunner Staal

That's true too. I'm sure he realizes they could have dealt him instead.

Bylsma wont hesitate to change the roster if a series isnt going the right way. Last year we didnt habe that option on the back end with injuries. Its a good thing

Yea he has, he's a keeper. He'll be in the line up from day 1 next year. I still don't think we've seen the end of him this year either.

My point is, at his age him not getting the chance to play isn't going to hinder his development. It's going to make him want it that much more when he gets his chance. I also think he would benefit from being up with the team even if he's not playing in the playoffs. Just being in the room and around the guys day in and day out will be a great learning experience for him. Whether or not the team agrees I'm not sure. They might want him playing games in WBS.

Kid is going to be an absolute stud for many years.
- canadianpenfan

I dont think it will either, but I sure do think its going too really anger him. It would me atleast, I will say; Despres seems to me to be pretty tough in the head.

Despres or Nisky

Pick one
- nbartley9

For the playoffs, this year- Niskanen

But honestly if Despres was in over him I would be happy with that too. I just don't want to see UndefEaton taken out.

I dont think it will either, but I sure do think its going too really anger him. It would me atleast, I will say; Despres seems to me to be pretty tough in the head.
- nbartley9

I think you can thank Kris Letang for a lot of that...he's be mentoring him since he got here

Call me crazy but I say

Despres > Nisky

Not by much but I really like the kid.

Ill tell you this their are many many teams that wish they had this problem.

Cough.. Philly... Cough.. Philly

I dont think it will either, but I sure do think its going too really anger him. It would me atleast, I will say; Despres seems to me to be pretty tough in the head.
- nbartley9

You have to be when your eyes are that far apart. And I don't believe for a second that you would be angered so easily. Maybe the old bartley, but not the new one.

Saw this a few minutes ago. Thought I'd pass it on.
This sort of thing makes me want to forgive JJ a little bit.

- HopintheCordoba

I already forgave him

You have to be when your eyes are that far apart. And I don't believe for a second that you would be angered so easily. Maybe the old bartley, but not the new one.
- canadianpenfan

hahaha

For the playoffs, this year- Niskanen

But honestly if Despres was in over him I would be happy with that too. I just don't want to see UndefEaton taken out.
- canadianpenfan

You mean Mr.Steady Mark Eaton

Imagine this ..
Murray-Beebop
Eaton-Rocksteady

I didn't know all of these guys played together in Dartmouth.


Stempniak, Glass, David Jones, Lovejoy and Nick Johnson.

You have to be when your eyes are that far apart. And I don't believe for a second that you would be angered so easily. Maybe the old bartley, but not the new one.
- canadianpenfan

There was one play a handful of games ago where at the last minute he picked up a guy coming late in the slot, and all I could think of was, like a horse, he can look to the left and to the right at the same time, so it's not surprising that he saw him lol

There was one play a handful of games ago where at the last minute he picked up a guy coming late in the slot, and all I could think of was, like a horse, he can look to the left and to the right at the same time, so it's not surprising that he saw him lol
- rival22

It's scary. He's like a horse. Advantage to him

You have to be when your eyes are that far apart. And I don't believe for a second that you would be angered so easily. Maybe the old bartley, but not the new one.
- canadianpenfan

Ha thats good stuff.

Even Cookie has questional moments these days...