Bylsma has super complicated breakouts, and it takes a long time for the defensemen to adjust to the system. And not every guy does. Ben Lovejoy took shots at Bylsma's breakout system when he was traded to the Ducks. In the NFL they have an advantage, because they have so many different camps and OTAs it's a lot easier to install an offense and defense. They don't have that luxury in the NHL they have like 3 weeks from the start of training camp to the start of the season and they can only practice so much with CBA guaranteed off days. So it's going to take some time before he gets his system fully installed to where he wants it. You could say that maybe a system that takes an entire season to install isn't the best system, but then again this was always a transition season as viewed from the owner on down. Tim Murray might be "pissed off" at where they are in the standings, but he's right in saying this team is a lot better than last year just not showing in the standings yet. But he said way before the season that they weren't a cap team yet, and they weren't a playoff team yet, he just wanted to "get better everyday" obviously that's literally unrealistic, but his basic premise is that of incremental improvement over the course of the season, and granted we can't score for poop right now, but defensively we're a metric (frank)ton better than last year.
- Wetbandit1

I was actually just listening to the Schopp & the bulldog show on the WGR app from earlier today

Listen to hour 3 at the 30:00 minute mark
They actually specifically discuss they "style" of play under Bylsma & reference how we're playing more "defensively" right now bc these kids aren't ready to play the way Bylsma wants them to play "offensively" yet

I do think it'll come though

I know that no one really wants to hear that we need to patient STILL...
But this team is still gonna be a work in progress for a few more years
We're still acquiring players
And they'll still have to continue to figure out who plays well together, as well as learn they "system" that Bylsma wants to play

He's a smart coach
I'm happy with him so far

And all the crap about Eichel not taking the opening faceoff last night is dumb
Listening to everyone on WGR freak out about that today was so annoying

Queen was still the greatest show I ever saw . Saw them 6 times . Had the honor to meet everyone but Freddie at The Mercury trust show . I was tour Managing Ian Hunter and Mick Ronson at the time in Europe and we did the show . One of the greatest days ever.
- Maximum Signal

Wish I could've seen them

I'm not a people person
- SABRES 89

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Post of the week.
Thursday.

Yeah, that was the point. It was good, I enjoyed it. It was maybe a little derivative, could've been maybe 15 minutes shorter, but overall it was a good movie. I still think "Blade" is my favorite Marvel movie.
- Wetbandit1

Did you watch the TV show? It's been a little while since it was on, but it was pretty decent.

I honestly have no clue it just feels like I've been punched in the stomach so many times
- gerbe75pts

Read your shirt. Maybe your tummy is telling you, you shouldn't be doing that sort of thing.

Chances we win tonight ? They were dismal the Oil game. could have been jet lag from coming back from out west. No excuses tonight.

Nope had not heard of it . About the music industry I assume . Where do I catch it.
- Maximum Signal

hbo

Chances we win tonight ? They were dismal the Oil game. could have been jet lag from coming back from out west. No excuses tonight.
- cabin

Leafs lost last night so i say we don't come away with two... but this time we survive the OT period just to realize we can't send anyone reliable for a shootout

3-2 Flames in SO

He's gone. Let it go
- sbroads24

- homiedclown

Broads really typed that ?

Did you watch the TV show? It's been a little while since it was on, but it was pretty decent.
- stashu

that show just stopped


every time I get hooked into a show with a neat concept, ends abruptly

blade
surface
wolf lake
invasion
jerico

Broads really typed that ?
- cabin

http://www.hockeybuzz.com...?thread_id=133690&page=21

Foligno is a scrub, stop already
- SABRES 89

If he is a scrub, why would anyone trade for him?

If he is a scrub, why would anyone trade for him?
- buffalofan19

Did I say trade ? no I didn't I said I can't figure out why he is still here. Read more DR. Phil

I do love the smell of napalm in the morning...

Sign Stamkos
Pysyk, Foligno, pick for Drouin
2016 first for Linholm
Girgensons and a pick for Brodin


Bogosian and Ennis for ???

Eichel - Stamkos - Drouin
Kane - ROR - Reinhart
Foligno - Larsson - Gionta
Deslauries - COR - Bailey

Risto - Lindholm
Brodin - McCabe
Gorges - Franson

Sign Stamkos
Pysyk, Foligno, pick for Drouin
2016 first for Linholm
Girgensons and a pick for Brodin


Bogosian and Ennis for ???

Eichel - Stamkos - Drouin
Kane - ROR - Reinhart
Foligno - Larsson - Gionta
Deslauries - COR - Bailey

Risto - Lindholm
Brodin - McCabe
Gorges - Franson
- ImThatGuy

hmmm...

Sign Stamkos
Pysyk, Foligno, pick for Drouin
2016 first for Linholm
Girgensons and a pick for Brodin


Bogosian and Ennis for ???

Eichel - Stamkos - Drouin
Kane - ROR - Reinhart
Foligno - Larsson - Gionta
Deslauries - COR - Bailey

Risto - Lindholm
Brodin - McCabe
Gorges - Franson
- ImThatGuy

Gotta think Schaller gets a look before COR

Ennis and Bogosian being moved is interesting. I am not of the I hate Bogosian train. I think they keep him and move Franson.

If the 2016 is anywhere after 5 I am okay trading it for Lindholm.

I think Ennis goes in a deal with Pysyk for Drouin and a salary comes back like Carle. But I don't think Drouin is a real target. It's Stamkos and a defenseman to play with Risto.

I still want a top 3 pick, sign Stamkos and figure out a deal for Lindholm after drafting one of the Fins.

The there's talk that Fasching is Buffalo bound after his season ends and that he is here full time next year.

Gotta think Schaller gets a look before COR

Ennis and Bogosian being moved is interesting. I am not of the I hate Bogosian train. I think they keep him and move Franson.

If the 2016 is anywhere after 5 I am okay trading it for Lindholm.

I think Ennis goes in a deal with Pysyk for Drouin and a salary comes back like Carle. But I don't think Drouin is a real target. It's Stamkos and a defenseman to play with Risto.

I still want a top 3 pick, sign Stamkos and figure out a deal for Lindholm after drafting one of the Fins.

The there's talk that Fasching is Buffalo bound after his season ends and that he is here full time next year.
- Stripes77

That's a lot of movement . But it's pretty much what would fix this team into a contender.

That's a lot of movement . But it's pretty much what would fix this team into a contender.
- cabin

And at the same time still leave GMTM with enough draft picks to improve the prospect cupboard and still have draft picks to dangle at the trade deal line to buy if they are in position to go on a run.

The future is bright if this off season goes well.

Gotta think Schaller gets a look before COR

Ennis and Bogosian being moved is interesting. I am not of the I hate Bogosian train. I think they keep him and move Franson.

If the 2016 is anywhere after 5 I am okay trading it for Lindholm.

I think Ennis goes in a deal with Pysyk for Drouin and a salary comes back like Carle. But I don't think Drouin is a real target. It's Stamkos and a defenseman to play with Risto.

I still want a top 3 pick, sign Stamkos and figure out a deal for Lindholm after drafting one of the Fins.

The there's talk that Fasching is Buffalo bound after his season ends and that he is here full time next year.
- Stripes77

If Fasching makes the jump. He moves into Giontas spot. Gionta goes to line 4 and you have a third line of

Foligno - Larsson - Fasching. Its a heavy line that will bring power, some touch and some grit.


Add - To me a pick around the top 5 you want a player to come in right away and have an impact. Trading it for a 22 year old Defensman is almost identical to drafting.

That's a lot of movement . But it's pretty much what would fix this team into a contender.
- cabin

The only issue is Bogosian and Ennis is 9MM worth of Cap. It would have to be someone with a decent cap hit coming back.

Unless you move them in separate deals for additional picks/prospects.

The only issue is Bogosian and Ennis is 9MM worth of Cap. It would have to be someone with a decent cap hit coming back.

Unless you move them in separate deals for additional picks/prospects.
- ImThatGuy

What's your plan for Moulson in this (not asking to be an arse hes just the only name i dont see)

What's your plan for Moulson in this (not asking to be an arse hes just the only name i dont see)
- Havic3814

Moulson and 1.1 Retained and a 7th for a pick.

Moulson and 1.1 Retained and a 7th for a pick.
- ImThatGuy

Thats still a tough sell with the year he's had... but i guess its possible