Definitely agree with that. I can't see them regressing to the point where they don't make the play-offs. They are a solid and exciting squad with 4 potential 40 goal scorers (O'Reilly, Landaskog, Duchene, MacKinnon). Barrie is coming into his own and that power play is going to be lethal. Varlamov has steadied himself since coming from Washington and seems to have worked on his flexibility/core, so that he hasn't been injured the past few years.

And of course the Wild Card of Patrick Roy - so far so good.

The rest of the D isn't exactly a mess - Johnson is solid, Hejda is very steady. The rest of the D - I believe everyone was a plus for the year, me thinks that's pretty decent defending (which of course always starts with the goaltender, however)
- Zogg

A new coach and new system sure helped those kids be a top 5 team last year, but maybe I'm putting to much into coach and system.

A new coach and new system sure helped those kids be a top 5 team last year, but maybe I'm putting to much into coach and system.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Subtle

Subtle
- bezz44

A new coach and new system sure helped those kids be a top 5 team last year, but maybe I'm putting to much into coach and system.
- A_SteamingLombardi

It might have more to do with McKinnon Duchene and Landeskog in the top 6 instead of Burrows Higgins than it does with Roy or Desjardins.

A new coach and new system sure helped those kids be a top 5 team last year, but maybe I'm putting to much into coach and system.
- A_SteamingLombardi

No, I think you're right. Patrick Roy is turning out to be at the very least a great motivator (go figure lol) and no doubt he has learned a thing or two about coaching both from his playings days and then being behind the bench of the Remparts. Patrick Roy, whatever you may think of him, has thus far injected a lot of energy and confidence in this squad, I think players want to and like to play for him.

From my disdain of Roy during the years (my Dad and I were Bruins fans, yes, don't kill me) of the classic Montreal and Boston wars, I've really started to like the guy. He's always great for a quote and says what he wants.

In particular, I believe I read? a while ago that he was asked in a press conference what he thought of the $50,000 fine he had to pay for some alledged incident (not sure what it was) and he said "That was the best money I ever spent' If he said that then ...

That. Jerry. Is. What. You. Call. Gold

No, I think you're right. Patrick Roy is turning out to be at the very least a great motivator (go figure lol) and no doubt he has learned a thing or two about coaching both from his playings days and then being behind the bench of the Remparts. Patrick Roy, whatever you may think of him, has thus far injected a lot of energy and confidence in this squad, I think players want to and like to play for him.

From my disdain of Roy during the years (my Dad and I were Bruins fans, yes, don't kill me) of the classic Montreal and Boston wars, I've really started to like the guy. He's always great for a quote and says what he wants.

In particular, I read? a while ago that he was asked in a press conference what he thought of the $50,000 fine he had to pay for some alledged incident (not sure what it was) and he said "That was the best money I ever spent'

That. Jerry. Is. What. You. Call. Gold
- Zogg

It's funny because I was a big Avs fan yet I have always been more of a Brodeur guy myself

No, I think you're right. Patrick Roy is turning out to be at the very least a great motivator (go figure lol) and no doubt he has learned a thing or two about coaching both from his playings days and then being behind the bench of the Remparts. Patrick Roy, whatever you may think of him, has thus far injected a lot of energy and confidence in this squad, I think players want to and like to play for him.

From my disdain of Roy during the years (my Dad and I were Bruins fans, yes, don't kill me) of the classic Montreal and Boston wars, I've really started to like the guy. He's always great for a quote and says what he wants.

In particular, I believe I read? a while ago that he was asked in a press conference what he thought of the $50,000 fine he had to pay for some alledged incident (not sure what it was) and he said "That was the best money I ever spent' If he said that then ...

That. Jerry. Is. What. You. Call. Gold
- Zogg

I believe he got fined for knocking the partition that separates the teams over during a game against Anaheim and yelling obscenties at Boudreau

I believe he got fined for knocking the partition that separates the teams over during a game against Anaheim and yelling obscenties at Boudreau
- DariusKnight

Ahh, yah, I remember that now. Thanks for clarifying

It's funny because I was a big Avs fan yet I have always been more of a Brodeur guy myself
- bezz44

Certainly 180 degree polar opposites in both style and personality. Some great wars during that era

It might have more to do with McKinnon Duchene and Landeskog in the top 6 instead of Burrows Higgins than it does with Roy or Desjardins.
- VANTEL

glad you said that, not me

For my daily dose of homerism, I declare that the Vancouver Canucks will WIN THE STANLEY CUP.

You're welcome,

Gullzy

Seahawks over the No Names Monday night, 31-6

Hey Nucker , any idea when our fantasy pool rosters will be in place. Season opens in two more days.

glad you said that, not me
- numbear

Landeskog, Duchene, Stastny and O'Reilly were in their top six when they finished second last two years ago and ended up drafting MacKinnon 1st overall...just sayin.

Found this while reading this morning.

"For all the “by the numbers” talk that Oilers fan should take note of it should be the number of 1st round picks the team will be icing this year. The Oilers will ice ten, you heard me, ten 1st round picks to start the season! Let that sink in. That number breaks down to eight forwards and two defenseman in Klefbom (19th overall, 2011) and Nurse (7th overall, 2013). Dont believe the stat? Here are the forwards"

Leon Draisaitl – 3rd overall, 2014

Jordan Eberle – 22nd overall, 2008

Boyd Gordon – 17th overall, 2002

Taylor Hall – 1st overall, 2010

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins – 1st overall, 2011

David Perron – 26th overall, 2007

Benoit Pouliot – 4th overall, 2005

Nail Yakupov – 1st overall, 2012

Canucks have four regulars by comparison, but they're all as old as me. We need some more first rounders!!!

Henrik, Daniel, Hamhuis, Kassian.

PS: no I don't mean first overalls Vantel

Jackets signed Johansen


Mark Easson ‏@myNHLTradeRumor 14s14 seconds ago
Interesting numbers.Didn't see a 3 yr deal coming. @Aportzline: Johansen terms: $3M in 2014-15, $3M in 2015-16 and $6M in 2016-17.

Jackets signed Johansen


Mark Easson ‏@myNHLTradeRumor 14s14 seconds ago
Interesting numbers.Didn't see a 3 yr deal coming. @Aportzline: Johansen terms: $3M in 2014-15, $3M in 2015-16 and $6M in 2016-17.
- LeftCoaster

Good deal for both, Johansen saves face by getting that 6M number and CLB knows he will be worth it in 3 years so not really overpayment. 4M cap hit is pretty nice too. He might struggle out the gate but I think he has at least 30g 30a again.

Jackets signed Johansen


Mark Easson ‏@myNHLTradeRumor 14s14 seconds ago
Interesting numbers.Didn't see a 3 yr deal coming. @Aportzline: Johansen terms: $3M in 2014-15, $3M in 2015-16 and $6M in 2016-17.
- LeftCoaster

Sign and trade no doubt.

He could become our little Joho

Hey Nucker , any idea when our fantasy pool rosters will be in place. Season opens in two more days.
- VANTEL

No kidding. Hands down the longest draft I've heard of.

Last I heard he was waiting for KB3 and someone else to indicate who they wanted to drop but at this point, if they are not responding, drop someone for them and move on. They're clearly not that interested.

No kidding. Hands down the longest draft I've heard of.

Last I heard he was waiting for KB3 and someone else to indicate who they wanted to drop but at this point, if they are not responding, drop someone for them and move on. They're clearly not that interested.
- AlexF

Interested or not, drop their lowest ranked player and move forward. I have players to drop and others to add but can't do anything until we hit the start button!

Found this while reading this morning.

"For all the “by the numbers” talk that Oilers fan should take note of it should be the number of 1st round picks the team will be icing this year. The Oilers will ice ten, you heard me, ten 1st round picks to start the season! Let that sink in. That number breaks down to eight forwards and two defenseman in Klefbom (19th overall, 2011) and Nurse (7th overall, 2013). Dont believe the stat? Here are the forwards"

Leon Draisaitl – 3rd overall, 2014

Jordan Eberle – 22nd overall, 2008

Boyd Gordon – 17th overall, 2002

Taylor Hall – 1st overall, 2010

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins – 1st overall, 2011

David Perron – 26th overall, 2007

Benoit Pouliot – 4th overall, 2005

Nail Yakupov – 1st overall, 2012
- LeftCoaster

Are you suggesting that building through the draft doesn't work?

Are you suggesting that building through the draft doesn't work?
- 1970vintage

Of those 1st rounders, 6 are top 10 picks, 5 are top 5.

Are you suggesting that building through the draft doesn't work?
- 1970vintage

I'm not sure?

Of those 1st rounders, 6 are top 10 picks, 5 are top 5.
- AlexF

Two of them were signed as UFA's, I don't think they should count. Anyone can sign a UFA.