You said Benning knows rebuilds don't sell tickets. We are three years deep already in a rebuild . It is not like we have to start one this year
- VANTEL

How does it take to get from the beginning of a rebuild to being a contender again?

5 years, 7 ?

How does it take to get from the beginning of a rebuild to being a contender again?

5 years, 7 ?
- belcherbd

It's supposed to be 5 but most teams just can't get it done in that time.

It's supposed to be 5 but most teams just can't get it done in that time.
- LordHumungous

3-7 years is probably more likely. It depends on what you already have coming up when you start, as well as the talent available where you draft. A few young studs can invigorate an old line-up and then take over after the elders leave the team. Our biggest problem is that we have nobody to definitely replace Hank. I think Boeser could be a replacement for Daniel personally, i see him as a 30-40 goal player when Daniel retires.

Ah, you quoted the wrong one, hence the confusion. Yes you can't sell a rebuild to fans, and ultimately with no clear cut #1 center coming, you can't say our rebuild is 100% complete. BoHo could become that #1 center, he has the potential, just more likely a solid 2c.
- Retinalz

I think they are close to 80 % done. Now one maybe two trades and draft regular draft picks

I think they are close to 80 % done. Now one maybe two trades and draft regular draft picks
- VANTEL

I think the only piece we are missing is a clear cut 1c to replace Hank. Once we have that the rebuild can be called over.

How does it take to get from the beginning of a rebuild to being a contender again?

5 years, 7 ?
- belcherbd

Yeah we are three years in

I think the only piece we are missing is a clear cut 1c to replace Hank. Once we have that the rebuild can be called over.
- Retinalz

I hear Tavares is available



I think we draft a center next year.

I hear Tavares is available



I think we draft a center next year.
- VANTEL

true, but unless we draft high it is hard to say we will draft that true 1c until we see them play. Plus Tavares is going to Toronto, just like Stamkos did

true, but unless we draft high it is hard to say we will draft that true 1c until we see them play. Plus Tavares is going to Toronto, just like Stamkos did
- Retinalz

We'll be drafting high.

We'll be drafting high.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Unless we win the lotto, I don't see us picking top 5.

Yeah we are three years in
- VANTEL

So we are contendiers in 2 years maybe 4?

I don't see it. Joulevi and Demo might just be starting their careers, two of our most important prospects.

So we are contendiers in 2 years maybe 4?

I don't see it. Joulevi and Demo might just be starting their careers, two of our most important prospects.
- belcherbd

How many franchises have gone from close to last place in the Torts years to a contender in 5 years? Tough thing to do in the salary cap era. Growth YOY is what's important

How many franchises have gone from close to last place in the Torts years to a contender in 5 years? Tough thing to do in the salary cap era. Growth YOY is what's important
- CanuckDon

I could see it in a 6 team league.

Unless we win the lotto, I don't see us picking top 5.
- Retinalz

I see us picking top 10.

I could see it in a 6 team league.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Fans deserve a competitive product and playoffs should always be the goal. We will likely be in the hunt for a playoff spot this year but we won't be a contender for a awhile. The new regime inherited an organization with 2 legitimate prospects. They aren't miracle workers and patience is needed

Fans deserve a competitive product and playoffs should always be the goal. We will likely be in the hunt for a playoff spot this year but we won't be a contender for a awhile. The new regime inherited an organization with 2 legitimate prospects. They aren't miracle workers and patience is needed
- CanuckDon

true, but unless we draft high it is hard to say we will draft that true 1c until we see them play. Plus Tavares is going to Toronto, just like Stamkos did
- Retinalz

I look at Boeser who what's drafted in the twenties, he has top line skill. We can do the same with center

Unless we win the lotto, I don't see us picking top 5.
- Retinalz

I see us finishing 14-20. Ih healthy we will flirt with that WC spot and if decimated by injuries out of the PO's.

I look at Boeser who what's drafted in the twenties, he has top line skill. We can do the same with center
- VANTEL

I don't disagree, but there are more top 9 players in later rounds, than top 3 players.

Fans deserve a competitive product and playoffs should always be the goal. We will likely be in the hunt for a playoff spot this year but we won't be a contender for a awhile. The new regime inherited an organization with 2 legitimate prospects. They aren't miracle workers and patience is needed
- CanuckDon

I agree, who were those 2 legit prospects out of curiosity? Bo and shink? Hutton ? Markstrom? Corrado?

I agree, who were those 2 legit prospects out of curiosity? Bo and shink? Hutton ? Markstrom? Corrado?
- belcherbd

Tanev was starting his full third year when Benning arrived? Was he a prospect?

We have only one, Gil Perreault. He finished with 512 goals and 814 assists for 1,326 points. He spent his entire career with us. Dave Andreychuk is #2 with 804 points.
- mhp

Hey bro, have you found a new home?

Glad to read that you're about to enjoy retirement. Good on ya.

I see us finishing 14-20. Ih healthy we will flirt with that WC spot and if decimated by injuries out of the PO's.
- LordHumungous

It's so hard to predict. Our top line C was an ironman for close to a decade, and much like BMo since he missed that 1st game has been seemingly injured often since. Even if he plays a full season, I don't have a whole bunch of faith that he'll do it near full health due to his age.

Add in the fact that one of our goalies, top wingers, and top D are also aging/and or injury prone and I could see us finishing either in a wild card spot if we remain healthy or right near or at the bottom if we don't.

Utica loves the Comets . It is a big part of there culture. Linden also said Comets have 41 home games and 41 more away/home games meaning the fans travel well with their support. No reason to move them at all. We get our weekly reports and we can follow on Internet.
- VANTEL

I agree. Awesome market. I'd love to make it to a game out there sometime. I heard that a fan with a fake leg had taken it off and was using it as a beer receptacle during their Calder run. Not quite the Stanley Cup, but still pretty sweet.

Honestly, I'm not too upset over the farm team being so far away. I'm not sure being closer to Vancouver and Vancouver media would be the best thing for their development.

Tanev was starting his full third year when Benning arrived? Was he a prospect?
- VANTEL

Nah, I don't think he counts. Although definitely was clearly a building block at that time.