Yep. When he gets out of the hoosegow...

But seriously, Giroux gives them a game changer that can literally will a team to the playoffs.
- Jsaquella

Absolutely and after watching game 7 last year mason looks like the real deal which is nice

Absolutely and after watching game 7 last year mason looks like the real deal which is nice
- Slammed81

If Mason plays like he did last year, it will go a long way to helping them make the playoffs.

I don't know, I don't think scoring will ever be that simple for him. He's handzus IMO
- Just5

I don't know, Handzus wasn't a dominant back to back 96 point scorer in juniors. Couturier just needs a boost in confidence and he will go right back to his scoring ways. I'm calling it.

If Mason plays like he did last year, it will go a long way to helping them make the playoffs.
- Jsaquella

Had a very good year last I think emery was good for him as well, why I liked the signing yesterday

Yep. When he gets out of the hoosegow...

But seriously, Giroux gives them a game changer that DID literally will a team to the playoffs.
- Jsaquella

I don't know, Handzus wasn't a dominant back to back 96 point scorer in juniors. Couturier just needs a boost in confidence and he will go right back to his scoring ways. I'm calling it.
- FlyersSteve118

I see him as more of a Jordan Staal type. He'll put up modest numbers given the chance IMO.

I don't know, Handzus wasn't a dominant back to back 96 point scorer in juniors. Couturier just needs a boost in confidence and he will go right back to his scoring ways. I'm calling it.
- FlyersSteve118

Is he 21 yet??? That's the crazy part

If Mason plays like he did last year, it will go a long way to helping them make the playoffs.
- Jsaquella

And if they can cut down on the penalties it will only make him look even better.

And if they can cut down on the penalties it will only make him look even better.
- hereticpride

That would be a massive help

I see him as more of a Jordan Staal type. He'll put up modest numbers given the chance IMO.
- hereticpride

He is currently better defensively than Jordan Staal

And if they can cut down on the penalties it will only make him look even better.
- hereticpride

They already took strides towards that by trading Hartnell and letting Downie walk.

That would be a massive help
- Jsaquella

I wanna see what Rinaldo we get this year. And if it's the piss poor one I want to see him held accountable.

Kimmo worries me a bit from a minor penalty standpoint. Every time a guy skates by him now he immediately starts holding them. I dont know how they can address that given his age but I really want to see that play cut down on.

I wanna see what Rinaldo we get this year. And if it's the piss poor one I want to see him held accountable.

Kimmo worries me a bit from a minor penalty standpoint. Every time a guy skates by him now he immediately starts holding them. I dont know how they can address that given his age but I really want to see that play cut down on.
- hereticpride

I'd rather see what Brian Gibbons could do on the 4th line

I wanna see what Rinaldo we get this year. And if it's the piss poor one I want to see him held accountable.

Kimmo worries me a bit from a minor penalty standpoint. Every time a guy skates by him now he immediately starts holding them. I dont know how they can address that given his age but I really want to see that play cut down on.
- hereticpride

If ghost makes the team I would like to see him with kimmo but I don't think he makes it hope I'm wrong

They already took strides towards that by trading Hartnell and letting Downie walk.
- JAKEw1234

Agreed. They could still add a piece to the bottom 6 though. I dont think they'd add a headcase( ie Carcillo) but they could add Ott who would take more than his fair share of dumb penalties I'm sure.

They already took strides towards that by trading Hartnell and letting Downie walk.
- JAKEw1234

Hartnell was doing good last year. He didn't take too many bad penalties, and he was only a -1 in the penalty differential.

Agreed. They could still add a piece to the bottom 6 though. I dont think they'd add a headcase( ie Carcillo) but they could add Ott who would take more than his fair share of dumb penalties I'm sure.
- hereticpride

Ott's PIM has declined each of the last few years...far more concerned with how long & money, because I worry about him breaking down.

Ott's PIM has declined each of the last few years...far more concerned with how long & money, because I worry about him breaking down.
- Jsaquella

I'm less concerned with penalties and more concerned with his actual play

I'm less concerned with penalties and more concerned with his actual play
- PhillySportsGuy

That's a concern, too...but he could be solid with Read and Couturier

Ott's PIM has declined each of the last few years...far more concerned with how long & money, because I worry about him breaking down.
- Jsaquella

Given that he's still sitting unsigned I have a hard time seeing him getting more than a two year deal. I wasnt crazy about adding him at all before FA started but I guess I would be okay with the move now.

Berube really seems to want big improvements with the puck battles along the boards and overall possession and Ott can help out in both those areas with his hard nosed, relentless play and face/off ability.

Again, the number needs to be right tho.

Rome wasn't built in a day. So far Hextall has garnered a 2015 3rd, a 2015 4th and traded a 5 year bad contract for a 3 year bad contract. We have to hope he over hauls player development as well. Not a rebuild, but the asset gathering should've started 2 years ago.

Given that he's still sitting unsigned I have a hard time seeing him getting more than a two year deal. I wasnt crazy about adding him at all before FA started but I guess I would be okay with the move now.

Berube really seems to want big improvements with the puck battles along the boards and overall possession and Ott can help out in both those areas with his hard nosed, relentless play and face/off ability.

Again, the number needs to be right tho.
- hereticpride

Agreed. I'm not against it, but I'm not really advocating it

Rome wasn't built in a day. So far Hextall has garnered a 2015 3rd, a 2015 4th and traded a 5 year bad contract for a 3 year bad contract. We have to hope he over hauls player development as well. Not a rebuild, but the asset gathering should've started 2 years ago.
- jstross

Rome wasn't built in a day. So far Hextall has garnered a 2015 3rd, a 2015 4th and traded a 5 year bad contract for a 3 year bad contract. We have to hope he over hauls player development as well. Not a rebuild, but the asset gathering should've started 2 years ago.
- jstross

I cringed a little bit at the Sanhiem pick initially. Another long term project 1st rounder when the system is bare. But I see what they're doing. If they stick to the plan hopefully they can get over this long standing notion that they cant develop D men.

Given that he's still sitting unsigned I have a hard time seeing him getting more than a two year deal. I wasnt crazy about adding him at all before FA started but I guess I would be okay with the move now.

Berube really seems to want big improvements with the puck battles along the boards and overall possession and Ott can help out in both those areas with his hard nosed, relentless play and face/off ability.

Again, the number needs to be right tho.
- hereticpride

If the number is under $2M and 1 year