Lately? Think about it... the dedicated fan's seat is replaced by the mindless fan once the game has sucked for a while. We were already at that stage for a couple of seasons. Now it's at the stage where they are not even that interested because it's not the hip place to be anymore.... next stage is something we havent seen since the 90's... whole empty sections.

- boonerbuck

Meh, i think this is the time the dedicated fan comes back out. Ticket prices become more reasonable again.

Greg Wyshynski ‏@wyshynski 1 h
John Scott signs with the San Jose Sharks, presumably to punch the other 17 skaters in the face if they blow another 3-0 lead.

Sorry if it's already been posted.

It would have to be in a package. There's no way Lack gets us a top 6 scorer straight up.
- AlexF

Yes of course...

Leaf garbage. Way to go Garth.
- Grumpy13

We now have 17 forwards, trade for Dman and possible top six winger coming. Hoping for Kane and Bogosian.

If I'm a betting man I say Horvat makes the line-up out of camp.

Further to that, I like Booner's idea of trading Lack for a scoring forward.
- Pacificgem

Get real man! Horvat actually regressed this year in junior. I doubt he would be a top 10 in this year's draft.

Meh, i think this is the time the dedicated fan comes back out. Ticket prices become more reasonable again.
- golfingsince

I notice there is hardly ever the same people in the seats around us.

Get real man! Horvat actually regressed this year in junior. I doubt he would be a top 10 in this year's draft.
- Grumpy13

Get real man! Horvat actually regressed this year in junior. I doubt he would be a top 10 in this year's draft.
- Grumpy13

Oh I'm very real

He played a ton of hockey over the past two years and got somewhat burnt out in my opinion. When I watch him play I like what I see, he's gonna surprise some people, including you obviously.

I'm not sure where you get the "regression" from? He had 74 points this year vs 61 last year. His playoffs weren't as dynamic as they were last year, but I'm not worried about that...he still had 11 points in 9 games before they lost to the Memorial Cup finalist.

We now have 17 forwards, trade for Dman and possible top six winger coming. Hoping for Kane and Bogosian.
- Isles_since_6

You'd have to trade a Strome or Brock Nelson if you're going down that road.

Oh I'm very real

He played a ton of hockey over the past two years and got somewhat burnt out in my opinion. When I watch him play I like what I see, he's gonna surprise some people, including you obviously. I'm not sure where you get the "regression" from? He had 74 points this year vs 61 last year. His playoffs weren't as dynamic as they were last year, but I'm not worried about that...he still had 11 points in 9 games before the lost to the Memorial Cup finalist.
- Pacificgem

Don't you think he might benefit from a year in Utica? He's only 19.

Don't you think he might benefit from a year in Utica? He's only 19.
- Grumpy13

It's junior or NHL for him due to his age.

It's junior or NHL for him due to his age.
- Pacificgem

Well then he needs to go back to junior and score 50 goals.

Get real man! Horvat actually regressed this year in junior. I doubt he would be a top 10 in this year's draft.
- Grumpy13

But...I don't understand...Mike Gillis said Horvat was who the scouting department wanted. He was "their guy."

Does anyone else fantasize about Bieksa punching Kesler's lights out when he brings that diving yapping beak of his around 6 games a season?

I don't care about them being such good friends. Kesler will try and capitalize on that anyways and Bieksa will take it personal. I think its only a matter of time. No passes Bieksa... make him hand shy right away....
- boonerbuck

I want to see someone like Tanev brush up against him, he flops and then get a penalty for diving.

But yeah, would be cool to see Bieksa laying him out.

Don't you think he might benefit from a year in Utica? He's only 19.
- Grumpy13

Its the Canucks or Junior if he's 19. No AHL... Europe not a road I think he's taking either.

It's junior or NHL for him due to his age.
- Pacificgem

We have an organizational infestation of centers with 3rd line skillsets... No room for him this year.

Well then he needs to go back to junior and score 50 goals.
- Grumpy13

he's not a 50 goal guy, he's a great two-way center with an offensive upside. Think 50 to 60 points as an NHL center. (future)

Horvat should be 3lc let him play good teams have young guys contribute and they can't without ice time

We have an organizational infestation of centers with 3rd line skillsets... No room for him this year.
- DrChristianTroy

He can play the wing to help his transition into the league...if he shows up to camp and they're forced to keep him of course?

He can play the wing to help his transition into the league...if he shows up to camp and they're forced to keep him of course?
- Pacificgem

Do you want to see him run over by Lucic or Scott?

Do you want to see him run over by Lucic or Scott?
- Grumpy13

Not sure I understand the question - but he's 6' tall 210 lbs...he's got a man's body size frame.

Horvat should be 3lc let him play good teams have young guys contribute and they can't without ice time
- The_Kuze

Horvat will maybe get a pro look in the spring after his junior season finishes. Comets or Canucks...

Not sure I understand the question - but he's 6' tall 210 lbs...he's got a man's body size frame.
- Pacificgem

He's six feet 206 but needs to mature.

I'm gonna call it now.

The Blackhawks will be eliminated in the 1st round.
- golfingsince

You'd have to trade a Strome or Brock Nelson if you're going down that road.
- Pacificgem

it could be strome. Nelson is apparently an untouchable. Obvious Strome + in a package. Nielson, Grabner, Bailey, could be picks and one or two of our defense prospects. Unsure how this is going to play out but at least this year Snow's trying to be active. we tried to sign dan boyle, iginla (offered 4 years) and vanek.