I like this article and think this rule needs to be changed ASAP:

Its the whole players cant go to the AHL after their draft year.

http://espn.go.com/nhl/st...rospects-allowed-play-ahl

They also need to change that stupid college rule how guys can become UFAs after their Sr season. Its gona really suck if we loose Demko for nothing after next season like how CBJ lost Rielly to the Wild especially now that is already playing top 4 for them.
- mauryballstein

100% correct

Id be cool with just getting back the 5th we lost to get him. The question is what happens when all of our forwards get back with the team? We are going to have too many guys. I think Vey has been up too long and will have to go through waivers again, McCann has played his 40th game so he aint moving, does JV go to Jr, do we waive Weber, or do we look to move out another veteran?

With Henrik and Sutter due back after the all star game something should be happening in the next couple weeks.
- mauryballstein

It is time to see what kind of deal JB can pull off. That would be great if he could recoup the pick he lost to obtain Prust.

Yeah. I was wondering about that too.
What does the lineup look like with Hammer, Henrik, Sutter back?
- dbot

Sedins - Sutter
sven - bo - Vrbata
Etem - vey - hansen
prust - mccann - dorsett
JV - Cracknell - burrows

Who knows really but thats a couple too many

I'm sure he said at the begining of the season that he would like to resign both.
Could be wrong and agree that it's not worth much, what else could he say.

Agree about Lucic, although i don't think he would fit with sedin's...too slow.

I'd be fine with Hammer traded/re-signed.
I'm a fan.

Vrby i hope we move for a pick and prospect.
- dbot

as was mentioned, if we could get a good d prospect, that would be awesome.

Sedin/Sedin/Sutter
Sven/Bo/Vrbata
Hansen/Vey/Etem
JV/MCcann/Dorsett

Burrows, Prust (rotate both with JV)

Edler/Tanev
Hammer/Sbisa
Hutton/Biega

Bart, Weber

Sedins - Sutter
sven - bo - Vrbata
Etem - vey - hansen
prust - mccann - dorsett
JV - Cracknell - burrows

Who knows really but thats a couple too many
- mauryballstein

Sedin/Sedin/Sutter
Sven/Bo/Vrbata
Hansen/Vey/Etem
JV/MCcann/Dorsett

Burrows, Prust (rotate both with JV)

Edler/Tanev
Hammer/Sbisa
Hutton/Biega

Bart, Weber
- dbot

if you add cracknell that puts us 2 players over the limit if im not mistaken. Those are the 6 Dmen id have in there.

if you add cracknell that puts us 2 players over the limit if im not mistaken. Those are the 6 Dmen id have in there.
- mauryballstein

Yeah. Forgot him.
Good thing we got some injuries.
It seems at this time of year, someone is always injured.

I like this article and think this rule needs to be changed ASAP:

Its the whole players cant go to the AHL after their draft year.

http://espn.go.com/nhl/st...rospects-allowed-play-ahl

They also need to change that stupid college rule how guys can become UFAs after their Sr season. Its gona really suck if we loose Demko for nothing after next season like how CBJ lost Rielly to the Wild especially now that is already playing top 4 for them.
- mauryballstein

We can't lose Demko to that loop hole... he was drafted after already completing his first year at BC. he'll have to sign with us or sit out a whole year.

Yeah. Forgot him.
Good thing we got some injuries.
It seems at this time of year, someone is always injured.

- dbot

We just need a bunch of Dmen and top 6 forwards from the top 10-15 teams in the league to start getting hurt to increase the value of Hamhuis and Vrbata

With all the cowbell that Marwood keeps asking for, I am surprised that he can move his head.

Then again, maybe that is the problem. He is so weighed down with cowbell that his head is stuck in a rut.


- Lostinarink

The cowbell thing has run it's course.

Yeah. Forgot him.
Good thing we got some injuries.
It seems at this time of year, someone is always injured.

- dbot

hopefully another club impacted by an injury may take a contract off our hands.

I wouldn't be surprised if Benning had someone(or himself) read fan boards. Best way to put butts in the seats is to put together a team of players they want to see.
- Retinalz

I wouldn't be shocked either as we all know exactly what this team needs at any given time...

We can't lose Demko to that loop hole... he was drafted after already completing his first year at BC. he'll have to sign with us or sit out a whole year.
- Mungo

I didnt know that. Anyway it should be closed all together. You should keep the players rights like you do if they go to Europe. Like how we still have Rodin over there. Another guy with wheels who could be in the line up next season.

Its total BS that CBJ lost one of leagues top 10 Dmen prospects for nothing.

The cowbell thing has run it's course.
- LordHumungous

Just finding something silly to say so I can respond to a quote. I could spew hate and garbage if you prefer.

Just finding something silly to say so I can respond to a quote. I could spew hate and garbage if you prefer.
- Marwood

that was a good youtoupe video but damn channel was on continuous and it went from the snl republican debate to the real one for me...

I wouldn't be surprised if Benning had someone(or himself) read fan boards. Best way to put butts in the seats is to put together a team of players they want to see.
- Retinalz

Really....

I didnt know that. Anyway it should be closed all together. You should keep the players rights like you do if they go to Europe. Like how we still have Rodin over there. Another guy with wheels who could be in the line up next season.

Its total BS that CBJ lost one of leagues top 10 Dmen prospects for nothing.
- mauryballstein

ya definitely.... but on the bright side the Oilers did get stuck with Schultz

Just finding something silly to say so I can respond to a quote. I could spew hate and garbage if you prefer.
- Marwood

Whatever blows your hair back dude.

Whatever blows your back hair dude.
- LordHumungous

fixed.

if you add cracknell that puts us 2 players over the limit if im not mistaken. Those are the 6 Dmen id have in there.
- mauryballstein

If everyone were to come back, I think that:

1) you try to trade and then waive Cracknell. It was great surprise that he won a job in October but the youth has grown up a bit. Time to move on. We have 6 centres: Sedin, Sutter, Bo, Vey, McCann, Cracknell. Too many sitting. Cracknell become Nil Crack.

2) Prust may be a great guy in the locker room and willing to stand up for the team, but the what have you done lately for me syndrome has set in. UFA after this year. Must be worth something to someone as SC run depth. If not - given him the Higgins treatment.

3) Vrbata - showing some chemistry which will go a long way to help develop Bo/Bae. Can't afford to say goodbye unless the offer is too good to refuse. Or unless Bo/Bae develop chemistry with someone else. I want a draft pick for him. I don't think it will happen based on current situation.

4) Vey/Etem - former teammates showing old chemistry. Keep them together for now. They will develop faster that way. And YES, Vey is developing. Slower than I wanted but moving in the right direction. Still needs more strength - maybe the offseason will be kind to him.

5) Burrows and Hansen - Both are great PKers, but Burrows seems to have lost an offensive step. I think one needs to go. It can wait until offseason if need be. My choice is bye Burrows. He seems headed for 3/4 line only. Hansen is showing more energy and ability to moveup and down the lineup. Go younger, get rid of pricier.

6) Defense - cant see Edler, Tanev, Sbisa, Hutton, Biega going anywhere. Problem is, Edler needs Hammer to help carry the load - and Hammer hasn't been up to the challenge this year. I hope that he was suffering from lingering injury which has healed with his jaw. Healthy Hammer may be good 3 after 2b/3 Edler. Don't think they will get a #1 by trade or signing so I see Hammer hanging around to stick a finger in the dyke.

7) Weber/Bart - get what you can or waive to AHL. I think Bart has potential but he is also a log jam. Watch him become a solid 5/6 next year somewhere else.

8) M & Ms - Everyone deserves a sweet treat now and then. Just remember to change colors after every game. 1 on - 1 off - with more Marky and less Miller over time. Once Marky starts taking over #1 permanently, look at backup options for 17/18 season

Lines:
1) Triple S line (keep TOI reasonable Hank and Dank while still elite, are no longer the driver on the team. That is becoming the much more energetic Bo. Sutter can move to 2/3C as needed.

2) B2Vrby - It's working for now - hopefully someone can step up & replace Vrb. Too early for Shrink

3) Etem/Vey/Hansen

4) Dorsey/McCann/Virt

gone Cracknell/Prust
maybe gone Burrows - I would rather see someone like Kenins sitting in the press box until needed.

I would like to see Virt & McCann do a play / sit thing though. I think it would be great for Virt to play with the Sedins 1 game then sit 1 out to watch and learn. He could learn a lot by play and watching them. That would push Sutter to 3C, Vey to 4V and McCann could sit the opposite games out to work on strength.

I wouldn't be shocked either as we all know exactly what this team needs at any given time...


- LordHumungous

I know the media reads these boards

The idea is to improve. Bringing back aging vets is stupid. There I said it.


More cowbell. Stop picking on Marwood

I think sitting Hank out for a bit is good for the team. It gives you an idea of what we have and what we need.

Both times MCCann has stepped in and done great. Putting him on the fourth line is useless. Get him mates that can score

Glenn Frey off the Eagles dead at 67 fuking schocking