With the growing list of names they currently have, this coaching search has the same feel to it that the Sabres GM search did. I have a feeling it take a bit before we know. I think it'll get resolved faster than the Sabres GM one did, just because of the nature of the NFL, but you can see how the ownership style is the same with both teams right now.
- HonkFortheGoose

good point...pegula should have a good feel for how coaches interview

good point...pegula should have a good feel for how coaches interview
- Michael Pachla

It's much different than the way things were done here before. I don't remember for sure, but it seems to me that whenever there was a coaching vacancy before, they would talk to maybe 3 guys and pick from there. It always seemed like they had their guy in mind already but interviewed a couple others just to make it look like they weren't sure.

what if the trade is bigger

myers, staff and the islanders first for tartar and mantha?
- homiedclown

No...

It's much different than the way things were done here before. I don't remember for sure, but it seems to me that whenever there was a coaching vacancy before, they would talk to maybe 3 guys and pick from there. It always seemed like they had their guy in mind already but interviewed a couple others just to make it look like they weren't sure.
- HonkFortheGoose

I think you're right...I hope it's different now...if they make the right move now at coach, it could break the cycle they've been in

No...
- sbroads24

it is kinda tempting, though

I think you're right...I hope it's different now...if they make the right move now at coach, it could break the cycle they've been in
- Michael Pachla

God I hope so.....

God I hope so.....
- HonkFortheGoose

me too

it is kinda tempting, though
- Michael Pachla

Not until I see Zadorov prove he's the top pairing defensemen everyone has penciled him in to be.

Our depth defensively is weak, especially if you trade him

it is kinda tempting, though
- Michael Pachla

No it is not. Don't be silly!

I don't think they start with Nyquist, imo.

They do have a glut of nice young forwards, though. Roster and non roster players. These two teams seem, on paper, like they'd be good trade partners.

Holland probably speaks "a different language".
- grand-magus

I don't think they will either. All I am saying is that, looking what Detroit has, the only player I think can make an equal impact on their roster is Nyquist. If they want to offer anything other than that, I'm getting better value from services rendered.

Not until I see Zadorov prove he's the top pairing defensemen everyone has penciled him in to be.

Our depth defensively is weak, especially if you trade him
- sbroads24

depth is very young, not so sure about weak...that said...you're right...nothing's been proven yet

No it is not. Don't be silly!



- Maximum Signal

just wanted to keep the convo going...kinda like mantha, though

depth is very young, not so sure about weak...that said...you're right...nothing's been proven yet
- Michael Pachla

Myers was very good his first year and then struggled for the next 3 or so. No guarantee that doesn't happen to Risto and/or Zadorov.

There's very little depth in the system behind these guys as well at this point and that needs to be taken into consideration as well.

good lookin out, homie...I do appreciate him taking the time read (reed) my work, though
- Michael Pachla

Its stats...how many different ways can you post it?

depth is very young, not so sure about weak...that said...you're right...nothing's been proven yet
- Michael Pachla

Without Myers

You would need Pysyk and McCabe to turn out to be top 4 NHL defensemen and Zadorov and Risto to be top 2, to have a formidable blue line.

Sure we could sign a FA or make a trade, but wouldn't it make for sense to keep the guy they spent 6 years developing?

And I know you feel the same... Just think trading him becomes a lateral move at best

Myers was very good his first year and then struggled for the next 3 or so. No guarantee that doesn't happen to Risto and/or Zadorov.

There's very little depth in the system behind these guys as well at this point and that needs to be taken into consideration as well.
- HonkFortheGoose

pysyk is nhl-ready and can hold down a top-four slot
rudy is almost ready
McCabe needs time but I believe he could learn on the fly

Its stats...how many different ways can you post it?
- joevthree

no worries here

pysyk is nhl-ready and can hold down a top-four slot
rudy is almost ready
McCabe needs time but I believe he could learn on the fly
- Michael Pachla

And behind them there's......


Which is the problem. If for any reason one of these guys don't live up to their expectations that leaves us very, very thin. And yes, there are usually guys available in the FA market each year, but the overall depth is very shallow in the D department right now.

Brady Austin, Anthony Florentino, Brycen Martin...

just wanted to keep the convo going...kinda like mantha, thouh
- Michael Pachla

Larkin & Nyquist - Done

And behind them there's......


Which is the problem. If for any reason one of these guys don't live up to their expectations that leaves us very, very thin. And yes, there are usually guys available in the FA market each year, but the overall depth is very shallow in the D department right now.

Brady Austin, Anthony Florentino, Brycen Martin...
- HonkFortheGoose

totally agree...that's another reason why myers is important to the team and why it should take a king's ransom for murray to move him

Without Myers

You would need Pysyk and McCabe to turn out to be top 4 NHL defensemen and Zadorov and Risto to be top 2, to have a formidable blue line.

Sure we could sign a FA or make a trade, but wouldn't it make for sense to keep the guy they spent 6 years developing?

And I know you feel the same... Just think trading him becomes a lateral move at best
- sbroads24

Just all depends on what you value mantha at. Where do you see him in 2-3 years?

totally agree...that's another reason why myers is important to the team and why it should take a king's ransom for murray to move him
- Michael Pachla

Exactly. And just think, this is the situation now and many around here were upset when they drafted Zadorov instead of a forward because they said we already had too many D.

Just all depends on what you value mantha at. Where do you see him in 2-3 years?
- joshs

IMO we can find our own version of Mantha elsewhere.

Finding another 24 year old, locked up for 4 years defensemen who can handle top pair responsibilities is a harder find

IMO we can find our own version of Mantha elsewhere.

Finding another 24 year old, locked up for 4 years defensemen who can handle top pair responsibilities is a harder find
- sbroads24

I understand

canes getting at least a point

bruins getting out shot 35-14, had 4 shots in 1st, only 2 shots in 3rd