Totally disagree.

This kid had nothing to learn from playing another year in junior.

Looking at his previous year, it's very hard to imagine he betters it- which in his mind would probably be a disappointment.

He's proven he can be an asset at this level, and as such, he should stay.
- Jordo

Yup ten to 12 mins a night in the NHL and practice everyday with the club is way better then going back to a league where there is nothing left for him to do. There is not a single thing left for him in the WHL. He will get his chances on the PK and PP and if theres injuries he will get bumped up. It's a development year for him. Nobody is asking him to have a big role and put up 60 points. Ask Kessler how many mins he a night he played in his rookie year and this guy reminds me alot of Kessler.

Ott: Joe Thornton
SJ: Zibby, Weircoche

Ott: Joe Thornton
SJ: Zibby, Weircoche
- tuna99

What? No thanks....

Ott: Joe Thornton
SJ: Zibby, Weircoche
- tuna99

the only way zibby gets shipped out is if someone his age is coming back. why trade our blue chip for a player in his thirties who has a few years of hockey in him.

the only way zibby gets shipped out is if someone his age is coming back. why trade our blue chip for a player in his thirties who has a few years of hockey in him.
- JS_19

plus Joe won't waive his NTC to come to Ottawa.

Ott: Joe Thornton
SJ: Zibby, Weircoche
- tuna99

http://hfboards.hockeysfu...?p=90859947&postcount=468

no clue who this guy is or how credible he is... but thoughts???

edit: its from hfboards so probably not credible at all

http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showpost.php?p=90859947&postcount=468

no clue who this guy is or how credible he is... but thoughts???

edit: its from hfboards so probably not credible at all
- gosensgo18

I don't live in Ottawa, so I couldn't care less.

http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showpost.php?p=90859947&postcount=468

no clue who this guy is or how credible he is... but thoughts???

edit: its from hfboards so probably not credible at all
- gosensgo18

i just dont see it happening until the building is ready to be replaced..... its nowhere near there at this time

Ott: Joe Thornton
SJ: Zibby, Weircoche
- tuna99

You like to antagonize as much as prock sometimes.

http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showpost.php?p=90859947&postcount=468

no clue who this guy is or how credible he is... but thoughts???

edit: its from hfboards so probably not credible at all
- gosensgo18

No more bluesfest, which would suck, but this city has needed this for far too long.

http://
hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showpost.php?p=90859947&postcount=468

no clue who this guy is or how credible he is... but thoughts???

edit: its from hfboards so probably not credible at all
- gosensgo18

Completely realistic, and could see the new arena being ready for the 2021/2022 season. The city needs it, as arena downtown would be amazing for attendance as well. The LRT will be completed by then, with phase 2 in the works, so that will greatly help with the traffic issues.

By 2020, the arena will be almost 30 years old, so it's not like it's completely unrealistic that a new one be ready close to that date. Plus with increased ticket sales, and with the city partially owning the building, it makes lots of sense. I live in Stittsville and even I want this to happen.

i disagree.....

i think playing 10 mins a night over 80ish games in the NHL is far better for his development than playing junior hockey.

if he was a healthy scratch every other game, or only playing 2-3 minutes a night, then i would agree. but he's playing 10ish minutes, in all situations. he has to stay up.
- sensarmy_11

Don't know about the development thing either way, but the kid plays a hard game and I would lean on sending him back just to keep him healthy. He has already been tagged a few times. 19 is still young to be banging around with the men.
Going to be a great all around player.

Don't know about the development thing either way, but the kid plays a hard game and I would lean on sending him back just to keep him healthy. He has already been tagged a few times. 19 is still young to be banging around with the men.
Going to be a great all around player.
- JACMAN

not worried about him physically.....the guy is 6'0, 210lbs, i'm sure he can take a beating.

we're not talking about an RNH type guy, who was playing in the NHL weighing 160lbs soaking wet.................i think he'll be fine.

not worried about him physically.....the guy is 6'0, 210lbs, i'm sure he can take a beating.

we're not talking about an RNH type guy, who was playing in the NHL weighing 160lbs soaking wet.................i think he'll be fine.
- sensarmy_11

Hope your right, hell of a hockey player.

Haven't been this stoked on a Sens prospect since Erik Karlsson..

Curtis Lazar is going to be a good top 6 forward for this team for years to come. I could even see him getting an A on his jersey after Chris Philips & Neil retire.

He plays a good two way game, can be utilized in almost all situations and in his prime years i can see him as 25G 35A two way center.

You like to antagonize as much as prock sometimes.
- david22

9MM - Thornton - Ryan
Mac - Turris - Stone
Lazar - Leggy - Chiasson
Condra -Smith - Neil
Hoff - Pageau

This to me looks like the best Forward group in the eastern Conference - this is a group that has it all and could beat any team they play

Completely realistic, and could see the new arena being ready for the 2021/2022 season. The city needs it, as arena downtown would be amazing for attendance as well. The LRT will be completed by then, with phase 2 in the works, so that will greatly help with the traffic issues.

By 2020, the arena will be almost 30 years old, so it's not like it's completely unrealistic that a new one be ready close to that date. Plus with increased ticket sales, and with the city partially owning the building, it makes lots of sense. I live in Stittsville and even I want this to happen.
- karlssens

I don't live anywhere near Ottawa, but I know this would be huge.. I do know some transit upgrades would probably need to happen first.