The surprise seems to be Morin, who is still up, despite Berube saying he will ice the starting lineup on Thursday.

Maybe he'll be getting a few games in...
- tangent_man

I'm not as surprised considering his situation. Since he cant be sent to the AHL I think they are holding on to him as long as possible.

I'm not really surprised at Ghost, he needs work. Laughton I'm a "little" surprised but after seeing the way he played during preseason I understand.

The surprise seems to be Morin, who is still up, despite Berube saying he will ice the starting lineup on Thursday.

Maybe he'll be getting a few games in...
- tangent_man

That's what I thought from the beginning. They're going to give him a taste. If they keep him for the season I'll be shocked.

it was nice to see the spark he brought to the team when he was on the ice, which i have not seen since g played with jagr.
- mydoglicks

Both players are very talented and have a bright future. And I think both are going to be good players in the future. But in my opinion, both of them need more seasoning, and developmental time. And the only player that either might be able to replace, and a say might because it depends on how he plays, is Del Zotto.

Blues waived Mueller
- tangent_man

Damn, I'd go after him.

Both players are very talented and have a bright future. And I think both are going to be good players in the future. But in my opinion, both of them need more seasoning, and developmental time. And the only player that either might be able to replace, and a say might because it depends on how he plays, is Del Zotto.
- MJL

I've missed all but one of the games so far. Has MDZ been as bad as some folks say?

I'm not saying I disagree with sending either of these guy to the Phantoms to start the season.

However, if hockey is about winning and entertainment it's hard to justify on the surface of it. Is Jones or Bellemare going to win you more hockey games than Laughton. I don't know you can say that. Who would you rather watch play, a young guy with the potential to grow or a borderline NHLer?

And c'mon, for your viewing pleasure every game: Ghostisbehere or Grossman/Schenn/MacDonald/Schultz hell even Del Zotto.

Yes, I do get it but I can't say I'm not disappointed although it's absolutely no surprise at all.
- mayorofangrytown

I believe it's Hexy's 'maybe a step back' and 'patience' coming into play.

I have to view it as if these guys know what they're doing, at least moreso than me, but I could be wrong.

It seems like non-STHs who bought $5 tix on stub hub were looking for a reason to boo.

I'm not convinced the way the Flyers handled it (replacing the half dressed ice girls with an all-guy team of ice cleaners) wasn't intended to get exactly this response so they could come back with the T&A show. Let's just hope the women are paid for all of their time and maybe have a few more feet of fabric in their clothing.

If they really had intended to resolve the issues as presented they'd have established a team of ice cleaners comprising both men and women wearing atmosphere appropriate athletic clothing.
- bodiva88

The best description I heard was it's a "New Coke" kind of thing. They went from one extreme to the other, so when they bring back the ice girls (possibly in less revealing outfits) they look like heroes.

Yep. Last time I go to an Atlantic City casino on the last night.
- Flyskippy

That'll learn ya.

I've missed all but one of the games so far. Has MDZ been as bad as some folks say?
- ThirdEye

Well in my view he hasn't stood out. I don't think he's been terrible, but he's been average at best. It's still the pre season, but he's a player that is not guaranteed anything past this year, and is playing for a future contract. He seems tentative to me. And he's not using his speed and skill offensively enough. I think he may have a confidence issue that he needs to work through.

I'm not as surprised considering his situation. Since he cant be sent to the AHL I think they are holding on to him as long as possible.

I'm not really surprised at Ghost, he needs work. Laughton I'm a "little" surprised but after seeing the way he played during preseason I understand.
- MBFlyerfan

Yep.

if there's only like 3 movies then of course you can say one of but it makes no sense
- 2Real

Hell, there's 3 Mighty Ducks movies by themselves
3 Slapshot movies
Goon
Youngblood
MVP
Airborne (sorta)
Miracle
Mr. Hockey
Sudden Death (sorta)

Off the top of my head

double tap

Blues waived Mueller
- tangent_man

sadly, Mueller's nhl days are behind him.

much more interesting waives will be coming up ...stay tuned!

That's what I thought from the beginning. They're going to give him a taste. If they keep him for the season I'll be shocked.
- mayorofangrytown

I would be shocked too, but I still hope he makes the choice to send him back to Jr a hard one.

Laughton and Ghost sent down to Phantoms

Stortini on waivers for the purpose of sending him down.
- tangent_man

obviously, it was "never" for laughton. he's on the block now. right, timmaaaaaaay?!

Hell, there's 3 Mighty Ducks movies by themselves
3 Slapshot movies
Goon
Youngblood
MVP
Airborne (sorta)
Miracle
Mr. Hockey
Sudden Death (sorta)

Off the top of my head
- jmatchett383

Airborne is such a fun movie. Early Jack Black.

Laughton and Ghost sent down to Phantoms

Stortini on waivers for the purpose of sending him down.
- tangent_man

I can understand those moves. I can surely see ghost back here at some point throughout the season.

I am wondering is Morin has a real shot at this team?

if there's only like 3 movies then of course you can say one of but it makes no sense
- 2Real

IMO

1. slap shot
2. youngblood
3. goon

obviously, it was "never" for laughton. he's on the block now. right, timmaaaaaaay?!
- hammarby31

Oh, get a life.

Yay, I no longer have to see Stortini

Oh, get a life.
- tangent_man

never.

Airborne is such a fun movie. Early Jack Black.
- tangent_man

love it

never.
- hammarby31

I figured.

Hell, there's 3 Mighty Ducks movies by themselves
3 Slapshot movies
Goon
Youngblood
MVP
Airborne (sorta)
Miracle
Mr. Hockey
Sudden Death (sorta)

Off the top of my head
- jmatchett383

Maurice Richard (The Rocket) Whatever they're calling it.
Mystery Alaska
Rhino Brothers
and one I really like...
Les Boys

love it
- Crimsoninja

Yeah, I knew you'd chime in on it.