Ive been saying the same for weeks....the 3 of us agree. I think he's the forward we need.

Adding sergachev would be a slam dunk here too
- SMBDragon

We don't need a winger more than a #1 C to replace Hank.

Based on your posting history i'm gonna guess you aren't one of those people.
- golfingsince

We don't need a winger more that a #1 C to replace Hank.

- boonerbuck

- LeftCoaster

I like Laine but if we get 1OA we need Mathews

Maybe, although I'm not sure you understand what a college scholarship is worth at some of these schools. Aside from the great job you get from holding that piece of paper, the degree itself could cost several years of AHL salary.

https://www.cappex.com/co...College/tuition-and-costs
- golfingsince

Oh I'm totally aware of it. My cousin played at UND and was offered a minor league contract(s) by three NHL clubs and then a 4th club had him on a PTO and in the minors for a season. He opted to finish school (which is totally his choice and fine) however choosing to play in Europe (after finishing school) and not in the AHL cost him a legit shot at the NHL. By the time he came back to play in the AHL for one season interest had basically already passed. He was even a pretty good scorer on his AHL club and not a sniff from the big club from the show. 2 of those NHL clubs even offered to pay for his schooling if to didn't work out.

If the player in question is super talented they may still get a look after they finish school which is fine…however many of the these NCAA guys need to think long and hard about how bad they want to be in the NHL. Finishing school and heading to Europe is all good and fine but by the time they decide to get back on the NHL train…it's usually too late. School will always be there in a few years if the NHL doesn't work out. Doesn't really work the other way around.

Oh I'm totally aware of it. My cousin played at UND and was offered a minor league contract(s) by three NHL clubs and then a 4th club had him on a PTO and in the minors for a season. He opted to finish school (which is totally his choice and fine) however choosing to play in Europe (after finishing school) and not in the AHL cost him a legit shot at the NHL. By the time he came back to play in the AHL for one season interest had basically already passed. He was even a pretty good scorer on his AHL club and not a sniff from the big club from the show. 2 of those NHL clubs even offered to pay for his schooling if to didn't work out.

If the player in question is super talented they may still get a look after they finish school which is fine…however many of the these NCAA guys need to think long and hard about how bad they want to be in the NHL. Finishing school and heading to Europe is all good and fine but by the time they decide to get back on the NHL train…it's usually too late. School will always be there in a few years if the NHL doesn't work out. Doesn't really work the other way around.
- LordHumungous

I like Laine but if we get 1OA we need Mathews
- VANTEL

Laine is ultra skilled but the center position is so important in the building process. I'll be happy either way. Even if we get Chychrun or Olli or Sergachev.

Article on Boeser....hopefully the last line is incorrect

http://www.tampabay.com/s...arks-north-dakota/2272662
- CanuckDon

"And the best news of all? He says he will be back against next season".

Seeing as how this low class rag can't even manufacture a coherent sentence, I'd hope so.

Laine is ultra skilled but the center position is so important in the building process. I'll be happy either way. Even if we get Chychrun or Olli or Sergachev.
- LeftCoaster

I think it was written by a family member...pretty ridiculous

Edit. In response to Whiskey

Imagine if they added Demko, Boeser, Stetcher, Caggiula and Laine?
- CanuckDon

Hope Stan Smyl is good at his job because the canucks are in a position to start gathering a pretty good group of prospects.

Now continue with your yelling. I'm all ears.

Ive been suggesting that very thing for like 3 weeks. see my other post for that
- SMBDragon

Saw the other post just now as well. Didn't recall seeing you post this scenario but yeah great minds thinking alike and all that...

We don't need a winger more than a #1 C to replace Hank.

- boonerbuck

Uh... The point was to trade the 1oa for picks and prospects that get you at least two if not three players when it's all said and done. Could get a couple of teams competing for it and end up with a nyr versus phi situation when they were bidding for lindros.. Not to the same extent but get multiple pieces that fill a lot of holes...

Uh... The point was to trade the 1oa for picks and prospects that get you at least two if not three players when it's all said and done. Could get a couple of teams competing for it and end up with a nyr versus phi situation when they were bidding for lindros.. Not to the same extent but get multiple pieces that fill a lot of holes...
- kaptaan

right, so that could put us further ahead

right, so that could put us further ahead
- SMBDragon

If we make the trade happen I'd much rather trade 1oa for a potential first line centre and get the Finn than just get a first line centre. Ideally a future centre like kopitar. The best all around selke caliber center in the league atm and over the past 4-5 seasons...

right, so that could put us further ahead
- SMBDragon

If we make the trade happen I'd much rather trade 1oa for a potential first line centre and get the Finn than just get a first line centre. Ideally a future centre like kopitar. The best all around selke caliber center in the league atm and over the past 4-5 seasons...

"And the best news of all? He says he will be back against next season".

Seeing as how this low class rag can't even manufacture a coherent sentence, I'd hope so.
- Whiskey-Tango

I didn't read the whole thing because it was almost unreadable but Boeser going back for 1 more year is perfectly fine by me.

We're getting Mathews, trust me
- pker2theend[/img]

I read that Matthews is a Mexican citizen. If trump gets in, he won't be allowed in the states. Makes most sense he plays for a Canadian team. I too have the same feeling we win the lottery.

A nice little video on BB's highlights this year.

https://www.youtube.com/w...QPeR3lZY&feature=youtu.be

Coyotes fired Don Maloney....Tanner should be happy.

I sincerely hope management considers trading the twins, I know I know, highly unlikely....but it'd sure make the future brighter, quicker.

Coyotes fired Don Maloney....Tanner should be happy.
- LeftCoaster

That's what happens when let let Vrbata get away. Should have happened last year.

I sincerely hope management considers trading the twins, I know I know, highly unlikely....but it'd sure make the future brighter, quicker.
- LeftCoaster

You're acting weird, again.

I sincerely hope management considers trading the twins, I know I know, highly unlikely....but it'd sure make the future brighter, quicker.
- LeftCoaster

not many teams have 14 mill in free cap space for 2 players

I sincerely hope management considers trading the twins, I know I know, highly unlikely....but it'd sure make the future brighter, quicker.
- LeftCoaster

The way things have gone, I really doubt that would happen. I would off load them in a heartbeat and speed this process up. Maybe it could happen in their final year at the deadline or something when salary is reduced but would be highly unlikely. Unfortunately.

You're acting weird, again.
- Marwood

Strong coffee this morning maybe