Man I hope to god we don't trade a prospect for a D-man.



Hamhuis's injury looked like he would be out for awhile.

Looks like an ACL or MCL sprain.

It's not the antics that lead me to think that hes close to reaching his ceiling. It's his overall play away from the puck. It's like when he doesn't have the puck, he has no clue what he's supposed to do.
- Gullzy

I think he knows what to do, but he just would rather let someone else do it. He's lazy

He's going to be 24 in January. If he hasn't figured out how to play defence by 25, you seriously have to consider that he just doesn't have the ability. I'm hoping he pans out the way he was supposed to, but I'm not sure he's going to be able to.
- Gullzy

I agree that it gets less likely by the season, but to write him off for sure is the true delusional stance.

Bo is (frank)ing strong on the puck. Guy has no problems battling with the Ducks d-men or Kesler.

I agree that it gets less likely by the season, but to write him off for sure is the true delusional stance.
- Nucker101

Even if he is a career third liner, is that a problem? He's big, skates ok, has some hands. He's been pretty effective.

A legend was born today, let the bo horvat era begin

Bo is (frank)ing strong on the puck. Guy has no problems battling with the Ducks d-men or Kesler.
- Nucker101

Thats why it sucks that he has to go down to junior.

Battling 170 pounder teenagers a long the boards is going to be like night and day.

Even if he is a career third liner, is that a problem? He's big, skates ok, has some hands. He's been pretty effective.
- CubanBuffet

I really like our third line right now

I really like our third line right now
- bezz44

Yeah, me too. And if Kassian spends the entire season on it, it won't bother me a bit.

I agree that it gets less likely by the season, but to write him off for sure is the true delusional stance.
- Nucker101

Honestly, if he were a foot shorter, he wouldn't be at the show. I think my assessment is accurate enough. We'll all have the chance to pass judgement on the issue in a few years. If I'm wrong, I'll buy everyone here shots one day.

Even if he is a career third liner, is that a problem? He's big, skates ok, has some hands. He's been pretty effective.
- CubanBuffet

I have no problem with him playing on the third line.

Have we had a shot this period?

Have we had a shot this period?
- vancity787

The fatigue kicks in.

Yeah, me too. And if Kassian spends the entire season on it, it won't bother me a bit.
- CubanBuffet

He is getting some PP time. If they give him a consistent look I will be pleased

He is getting some PP time. If they give him a consistent look I will be pleased
- bezz44

That rover spot on the first PP seems to be how Willie rewards guys. I like it.

With the way he's been playing, maybe Matthias gets some PP time.

The fatigue kicks in.
- pker2theend

Yup

Did Matthias dye his stache, I could of sworn they just showed his catapillar in metamorphosis.

Our "D" are getting worn OUT!!

Thats why it sucks that he has to go down to junior.

Battling 170 pounder teenagers a long the boards is going to be like night and day.
- classic321

Exactly and it will be a damn shame if he gets sent down now that we are getting a real taste of his abilities. More injuries are here and on the way so maybe Horvat will get his shot to stay.


Maybe the Acton trade in the Nucks getting yet another center sent a message to Horvat that shuffling was going to start. Go to see the kid playing so well tonight.

Did Matthias dye his stache, I could of sworn they just showed his catapillar in metamorphosis.
- belcherbd

It was definitely blonde before. Also loving the grizzly adams beard being sported by Kass

Exactly and it will be a damn shame if he gets sent down now that we are getting a real taste of his abilities. More injuries are here and on the way so maybe Horvat will get his shot to stay.


Maybe the Acton trade in the Nucks getting yet another center sent a message to Horvat that shuffling was going to start. Go to see the kid playing so well tonight.
- LordHumungous

I was sure that you were Bo Horvat, but he's currently on the ice, so I'm wrong again.

Man WD is all about confidence boosters, Sbisa on in the last 10 sec and almost deflects in game losing own goal.

If one of Bonino, Horvat or Kesler score I'll need new pants.

Man WD is all about confidence boosters, Sbisa on in the last 10 sec and almost deflects in game losing own goal.
- belcherbd

I hope Bo just earned some more leash tonight, WD does give almost everyone a lot of chances and is patient with mistakes.