The thing that hurts Gaunce is they just brought in Etem. That was suppose to be his spot
- VANTEL

Maybe they brought in Etem because Gaunce wasn't pushing Higgins out fast enough.

Edit: what hurts Gaunce the most is not playing for Medicine Hat.

Maybe they brought in Etem because Gaunce wasn't pushing Higgins out fast enough.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Yeah . I get that feeling too. That should have been Gaunces spot , they went outside the system to get Etem. That left side was ripe for the pickens

Here's an offer I would make to the Habs

Vrbata for their second round pick

Jordan Subban and Shink for Noah Juulsen

We have too many small forwards and montreal need scoring.


Juulsen is from Abbotsford drafted 26 th overall and is 6'2 RHD
- VANTEL

You're giving up way too much to early in their career.

Yeah . I get that feeling too. That should have been Gaunces spot they went outside the system to get him. That left side was ripe for the pickens
- VANTEL

I think it still is.

Benning did not sign Sutter as a third line centre.

I honestly believe Bo MCCann Sutter and Vey will be fine . We are strong down the middle for years. Don't need Kadri
- VANTEL

Once we learn how to win face-offs.

You're giving up way too much to early in their career.
- thundachunk

So you're saying Raymond and Ballard still has legs?

You're giving up way too much to early in their career.
- thundachunk

I am playing the odds. I think 6'2 RHD 26 th overall has a better chance to make the club over a 5'8 5 th rounder.

Once we learn how to win face-offs.
- thundachunk

Definitely an issue.

So you're saying Raymond and Ballard still has legs?
- A_SteamingLombardi

Yep.

Definitely an issue.
- VANTEL

We haven't put Weber there yet.

Definitely an issue.
- VANTEL

It really is my biggest bone of contention. 30th in the league is f@cking horrible.

We haven't put Weber there yet.
- A_SteamingLombardi

I wasn't suicidal until I read this.

It really is my biggest bone of contention. 30th in the league is f@cking horrible.
- thundachunk

Someone has to be there. Own it proudly

I am playing the odds. I think 6'2 RHD 26 th overall has a better chance to make the club over a 5'8 5 th rounder.
- VANTEL

Yeah, I agree with that. I think Shink has a big upside though, although I agree he is a little redunadant with Sven, but he may turn out to be the better player.

It really is my biggest bone of contention. 30th in the league is f@cking horrible.
- thundachunk

Sutter should help.

Sutter should help.
- neem55

Hank needs time off

Hank needs time off
- VANTEL

He wasn't winning faceoffs though, whatever his other injury was that kept him off the dot.

Yeah, I agree with that. I think Shink has a big upside though, although I agree he is a little redunadant with Sven, but he may turn out to be the better player.
- neem55

I think he will be a better player. He is stronger on his skates and I think that makes him better now but Bart has the one way contract.

Sutter should help.
- neem55

Yeah you're right. He is our best percentage wise.

I think he will be a better player. He is stronger on his skates and I think that makes him better now but Bart has the one way contract.
- thundachunk

Tricky. But we've got Shink locked up a long time so long as he's in the A. He might not like but... Also, there will be another top 6 spot once Vrbata is gone, hopefully they can think of something

The thing that hurts Gaunce is they just brought in Etem. That was suppose to be his spot
- VANTEL

Yeah I think they just couldnt pass up that deal. Jensen was never gona do anything. I dont see why they cant move Gaunce to the 4th line center spot in place of Cracknell or have him there for next season if they dont have a spot on the wing.

He brings size which this team is really lacking. The LA guys in the AHL said he was Uticas best player after the final. Would also probably be able to take some PK time away from Bo and Sutter.

I think he will be a better player. He is stronger on his skates and I think that makes him better now but Bart has the one way contract.
- thundachunk

I also like that he wont put up with poop on the ice. Plays with an edge for a little guy even though he isnt physical.

Yeah I think they just couldnt pass up that deal. Jensen was never gona do anything. I dont see why they cant move Gaunce to the 4th line center spot in place of Cracknell or have him there for next season if they dont have a spot on the wing.

He brings size which this team is really lacking. The LA guys in the AHL said he was Uticas best player after the final. Would also probably be able to take some PK time away from Bo and Sutter.
- mauryballstein

Yeah I could see fourth line centre.

Yeah I think they just couldnt pass up that deal. Jensen was never gona do anything. I dont see why they cant move Gaunce to the 4th line center spot in place of Cracknell or have him there for next season if they dont have a spot on the wing.

He brings size which this team is really lacking. The LA guys in the AHL said he was Uticas best player after the final. Would also probably be able to take some PK time away from Bo and Sutter.
- mauryballstein

Good point about the PK ability. Don't we have Sutter, Bo, Vey and McCann up the middle? Cracknell is already redundant but Gaunce will improve in the A. I don't mind leaving he and Shink for this year.

Yeah I think they just couldnt pass up that deal. Jensen was never gona do anything. I dont see why they cant move Gaunce to the 4th line center spot in place of Cracknell or have him there for next season if they dont have a spot on the wing.

He brings size which this team is really lacking. The LA guys in the AHL said he was Uticas best player after the final. Would also probably be able to take some PK time away from Bo and Sutter.
- mauryballstein

This team will look drastically different next season.