Just curious, how do you know all this? Do you watch any Bridgeport games? Have you seen these prospects play this year? I haven't. But I know it typically takes d-men a long time to develop, So I don't see how we can be sure that these kids are not only NHL ready, but better than Mark Streit. Will some of the "D" prospects top out as better players than Streit? I sure hope so. Will that happen in the next year or two? Doubtful.
- Jethro09

I've seen Streit play D and I'll take my chances with Donovan. Do not worry Jethro Streit will not be traded.

what do we have if Tavares goes down?
- Isles_since_6

Right. But who's suggesting we trade away the team's top scoring forwards for draft picks? I'm not.

You can look at this any way you'd like to but the truth is, Streit is not Mike Mottau or Milan Jurcina out there. He's not a pylon. He's not a shut-down d-man, but he's better than at least five of the d-men playing on the roster right now (Finley, Hickey, Martinek, Carkner, A-Mac). He's no worse than the fourth d-man on this roster defensively, probably #2 offensively. Why trade that away while on the doorstep to a playoff spot for a late second round pick? Because he won't sign an extension?

People have to get out of the mindset that "hey, its trade deadline time! Time to trade away all pending UFA's!". How about they go for a playoff appearance instead?

From what I saw last night when I went to the game...Hickey plays defense, Streit doesn't...
- kear20

and I think Hickey will be quite capable in the next year or two of being a decent power play qb...and if not, we have a couple of kids coming up who may fill the role as well.

and I think Hickey will be quite capable in the next year or two of being a decent power play qb...and if not, we have a couple of kids coming up who may fill the role as well.
- keaner17

Why not give Hamonic some PP time as well?

Right. But who's suggesting we trade away the team's top scoring forwards for draft picks? I'm not.

You can look at this any way you'd like to but the truth is, Streit is not Mike Mottau or Milan Jurcina out there. He's not a pylon. He's not a shut-down d-man, but he's better than at least five of the d-men playing on the roster right now (Finley, Hickey, Martinek, Carkner, A-Mac). He's no worse than the fourth d-man on this roster defensively, probably #2 offensively. Why trade that away while on the doorstep to a playoff spot for a late second round pick? Because he won't sign an extension?

People have to get out of the mindset that "hey, its trade deadline time! Time to trade away all pending UFA's!". How about they go for a playoff appearance instead?
- Jethro09

I simply don't believe that Streit's departure would effect the team that much. I absolutely don't think he'll be traded but I think the team could move on without missing a beat. As for defensively play, I'd rank Martinek and Hickey as better in their own end. Amac is just about a toss up and that's an insult no compliment. I'd probalby rank Streit somewhere between 4-6 on our team defensively. As for not being a pylon, you have to admit, he sure as hell looked like one on that goal against last night. That type of thing has happened waaaaay too much this year (and last)

Why not give Hamonic some PP time as well?
- ses111

agreed. Frankly I'd prefer Hamonic and Vis on the power play with Hickey and Martinek as the second pairing (if Streit were gone). By next year, Donovan should be here along with possibly another youngster or two. Then there's free agency..

Streit is being greedy... not sure how I feel about this.

Do you cut him loose and risk your playoff spot.

Keep him around... and risk losing losing him for nothing after the season if he doesn't resign.

I think I would listen to all offers... if I could get a first rounder, I would let him go.

If no first rounder... then he stays.

I simply don't believe that Streit's departure would effect the team that much. I absolutely don't think he'll be traded but I think the team could move on without missing a beat. As for defensively play, I'd rank Martinek and Hickey as better in their own end. Amac is just about a toss up and that's an insult no compliment. I'd probalby rank Streit somewhere between 4-6 on our team defensively. As for not being a pylon, you have to admit, he sure as hell looked like one on that goal against last night. That type of thing has happened waaaaay too much this year (and last)
- keaner17

The entire five on the ice looked like pylons on Poni's goal. They were gassed at the end of a shift and did a bad job of staying on the ice too long. Other than that, I have a hard time finding any fault with the team's performance last night. It was as rock solid as Matt Martin's right to the chin of Kostopolous (sp).

agreed. Frankly I'd prefer Hamonic and Vis on the power play with Hickey and Martinek as the second pairing (if Streit were gone). By next year, Donovan should be here along with possibly another youngster or two. Then there's free agency..
- keaner17

Me too. Damn good discussion on here today that is for sure.

what do we have if Tavares goes down?
- Isles_since_6

sell everyone

Any chance we'll have more than 9000 people tonight? I'm going and hope the crowds not sparse.

what do we have if Tavares goes down?
- Isles_since_6

They would bring Strome up...

I saw him last night...he was invisable...I'd pass...can't trade any of our blue chip prospects...
- kear20

Pretty sure he is a free agent this summer, that's kind of what I meant. Plus we can use a guy who is tough as nails and can score 20 plus. Also didn't he have 5 or 6 shots on goal last night? Not exactly boyes like invisible if you ask me

Any chance we'll have more than 9000 people tonight? I'm going and hope the crowds not sparse.
- Mancalledsting

I'm guessing 12,000 plus. I wanted to go tonight but the wife and kid are sick I can't leave them alone. I'll be there on the 9th and 16th

They would bring Strome up...
- kear20

That would be a disaster. Don't Bailey the kid

and I think Hickey will be quite capable in the next year or two of being a decent power play qb...and if not, we have a couple of kids coming up who may fill the role as well.
- keaner17

Agreed...Hickey was a good pickup...always is back on defense when Visnovsky moves up into the play...Hickey gives up the puck a little too much but has upside but needs to get stronger...

That would be a disaster. Don't Bailey the kid
- Vukota

You think..I think if god forbid if Taveras got hurt I think Strome would take his place or maybe Lee...but lets not wish that...

Trade Boyes for second... pick up Pominville to play on the top line.

I'm guessing 12,000 plus. I wanted to go tonight but the wife and kid are sick I can't leave them alone. I'll be there on the 9th and 16th
- Vukota

Make your wife and kid chicken soup and put them to bed by 7pm... Hope they feel better...

The entire five on the ice looked like pylons on Poni's goal. They were gassed at the end of a shift and did a bad job of staying on the ice too long. Other than that, I have a hard time finding any fault with the team's performance last night. It was as rock solid as Matt Martin's right to the chin of Kostopolous (sp).
- Jethro09

Streit needed to be moving and force his player outside. Amac did his job by staying in between the players but Boyes flubbed the backcheck. It starts with your defenseman standing still at his own blueline..that can't happen. As a dman myself, that one had me spitting nails.

Make your wife and kid chicken soup and put them to bed by 7pm... Hope they feel better...
- kear20

Oh no doubt I'm watching but I'll have to tuck them in and start watching around 8pm on the dvr. I can't have distractions during the game Thanks its a nasty bug that has spread from our easter gathering. Somehow I'm unscathed as we speak. I'm sure by game time I'll be shatting in my pants

Trade Boyes for second... pick up Pominville to play on the top line.
- jimmc7722

Yeah its that easy

Trade Boyes for second... pick up Pominville to play on the top line.
- jimmc7722

Sounds good to me but I think they don't do anything unless a trade falls into their lap they can't say no to...

Yeah its that easy
- Vukota

Pominville would be great with JT!!!

Trade Boyes for second... pick up Pominville to play on the top line.
- jimmc7722

You'll get number 2 for Boyes, alright, but it won't be a draft pick...