There are a lot of bad players on this team over the last four years, but we are changing them one at a time.

It's turning into a young team but I think the second and third line are turning out nicely.

Goaltending looks solid ,and Hutton is getting better game to game. Biega was a unexpected nice bottom pairing find.

We can change more parts in the summer.

Five year transition. Good start.

I don't think Cracknel is going any where. I think he seems like a better locker room guy than Prust and has quietly had a decent season considering he was not slated to even be in the NHL this year. I think for me Prust saying he was the babysitter in his travel show didn't sit well with me. He has a sense of humour but I have a feeling it wears thin on people.
- thundachunk

I agree and he has been a really nice addition but we know Virtanen isn't going anywhere and I think with Vey's recent play they would be more concerned about losing him than Cracknell.

Without some trades I can't see them waiving anyone else to make room for Sutter and Henrik.

I don't think Cracknel is going any where. I think he seems like a better locker room guy than Prust and has quietly had a decent season considering he was not slated to even be in the NHL this year. I think for me Prust saying he was the babysitter in his travel show didn't sit well with me. He has a sense of humour but I have a feeling it wears thin on people.
- thundachunk

I couldnt remember what he said, but this is exactly what I was thinking of when I posted last thread about him being ignorant of his role. He is like every 4th line overager in Jr hockey: cocky, arrogant, and thinks too highly of his impact on others

I couldnt remember what he said, but this is exactly what I was thinking of when I posted last thread about him being ignorant of his role. He is like every 4th line overager in Jr hockey: cocky, arrogant, and thinks too highly of his impact on others
- WhiteLie

In december he was taking needless penalties and picking fights when we were on our losing streak. I didn't like that to much especially if you're not getting on the score sheet and your line is in the minus.

Rangers thread talking about the team's apparent interest in Hansen, I don't see them dealing who they would need to make it happen for Van

Rangers thread talking about the team's apparent interest in Hansen, I don't see them dealing who they would need to make it happen for Van
- WhiteLie

First round pick and try for Mcilrath too. He has been disappointing to them but he is still young . I think he is better than Tinordi

First round pick
- VANTEL

I think the would do for both teams. Hansen has really come prove his worth.

I think the would do for both teams. Hansen has really come prove his worth.
- thundachunk

He has value. He can score he is tenacious. He plays top 6 . If they want him they have to pay.

Drouin out as healthy scratch. Canucks had scouts there to see him.

Drouin out as healthy scratch. Canucks had scouts there to see him.
- VANTEL

Too much of a risk. No thanks.

Edit: He didn't show up for the game. Suspended indefinitely. No thanks!

First round pick and try for Mcilrath too. He has been disappointing to them but he is still young . I think he is better than Tinordi
- VANTEL

They don't have a 1st this year and I doubt they would give another up at this point, especially for Hansen.

Would love to get Skjei but I think we would need to add.

Too much of a risk. No thanks.
- Marwood

No risk, no reward.

Too much of a risk. No thanks.
- Marwood

To me it depends on the cost. If you can buy lowish i'm all over that.

Drouin out as healthy scratch. Canucks had scouts there to see him.
- VANTEL

So did 29 other teams.

They don't have a 1st this year and I doubt they would give another up at this point, especially for Hansen.

Would love to get Skjei but I think we would need to add.
- belcherbd

If they are not willing to put out then Hansen will be very useful helping develop the 2 nd and Third line.

There are a lot of bad players on this team over the last four years, but we are changing them one at a time.

It's turning into a young team but I think the second and third line are turning out nicely.

Goaltending looks solid ,and Hutton is getting better game to game. Biega was a unexpected nice bottom pairing find.

We can change more parts in the summer.

Five year transition. Good start.
- VANTEL

Honestly there have been lots of pleasant surprises over past 12 months.

Hutton and Biega as you mentioned.

Cracknell has exceeded expectations (0).

JV and JM after rocky starts have proven they belong in the bigs.

Both goalies have earned their paychecks.

The Sedins have taken plenty of abuse from media and critiques from fans. They have smashed expectations this year.

I would add Sbisa and Hansen as pleasant surprises as well for this year.
Heck, even Vey is turning things around

Disappointments - Vrbata, Burrows, Higgens, Prust.
Hopefully 3/4 are gone next by next year.
I don't see how we get out of Burr's contract.

So did 29 other teams.
- thundachunk

Shhhhhhhh

Honestly there have been lots of pleasant surprises over past 12 months.

Hutton and Biega as you mentioned.

Cracknell has exceeded expectations (0).

JV and JM after rocky starts have proven they belong in the bigs.

Both goalies have earned their paychecks.

The Sedins have taken plenty of abuse from media and critiques from fans. They have smashed expectations this year.

I would add Sbisa and Hansen as pleasant surprises as well for this year.
Heck, even Vey is turning things around

Disappointments - Vrbata, Burrows, Higgens, Prust.
Hopefully 3/4 are gone next by next year.
I don't see how we get out of Burr's contract.
- dbot

Well put. I like all of this.

Shhhhhhhh
- VANTEL

To me it depends on the cost. If you can buy lowish i'm all over that.
- golfingsince

I don't think there is any chance Drouin goes cheap, I know he has struggled and the optics are ugly but I'm sure he will still get a good return.

I could see a swap for another under-performing young player, Yakapov, Lindholm, Girgensons etc.

Honestly there have been lots of pleasant surprises over past 12 months.

Hutton and Biega as you mentioned.

Cracknell has exceeded expectations (0).

JV and JM after rocky starts have proven they belong in the bigs.

Both goalies have earned their paychecks.

The Sedins have taken plenty of abuse from media and critiques from fans. They have smashed expectations this year.

I would add Sbisa and Hansen as pleasant surprises as well for this year.
Heck, even Vey is turning things around

Disappointments - Vrbata, Burrows, Higgens, Prust.
Hopefully 3/4 are gone next by next year.
I don't see how we get out of Burr's contract.
- dbot

Miller has played phenomenal the last two games but to earn his pay, he would need to do that more often. I also don't know that Virtanen has proved he belongs in the bigs. Not saying he doesn't belong but still early to call him a regular.

That said, I agree this has been an entertaining half season so far and couldn't of asked for much more.

I don't think there is any chance Drouin goes cheap, I know he has struggled and the optics are ugly but I'm sure he will still get a good return.

I could see a swap for another under-performing young player, Yakapov, Lindholm, Girgensons etc.
- belcherbd

I think it will be Galyenchuk

No risk, no reward.
- thundachunk

He decided not to show up to play!! No thanks!

Drouin out as healthy scratch. Canucks had scouts there to see him.
- VANTEL

Apparently he didn't show up. Has been suspended without pay.

Way to up your trade value Seems more and more that Drouin is a diva.

To me it depends on the cost. If you can buy lowish i'm all over that.
- golfingsince

He was a no show. Entitlement?
No thanks!!