RIP Leonard Cohen
- VANTEL

Damn.

We just need to acquire a 150 goal scorer and we'll be fine.

We just need to acquire a 150 goal scorer and we'll be fine.
- golfingsince

Waivers?

Southhampton is having a so/so season so Kruger might be tempted. Hartley knows the division so that might be helpful.

I think the canucks defensive game is better this season then last with Jarvis. Just need a coach that can help the offence.
- manvanfan

krueger seems to be more defensively oriented. So with the defense doing well like it has why do we need him? If he's going to provide an even better defense then ya lets do it.
Personally, he seems to be a good hockey mind so Im in on it.

GM meetings next week. The issues seem to be deeper than acquiring a "20 goal scorer". It will be interesting to see how TL & JB tow the company line with the vultures circling, along with the empty sections back at Rogers Arena. #Apathy
- VanHockeyGuy

Tank advocates get there way and want this team to suck for years add the above and you can add #movetoSeattle

Start coming up with solutions then. Draft and Develop should be taking place. Stecher, Gaunce, Virtanen to Utica for the rest of the season.
- manvanfan

Is it not..? And why can't above develop with Canucks..? Sedins developed on rebuilding team...

We just need to acquire a 150 goal scorer and we'll be fine.
- golfingsince

Did all that Leafblowing give you such great insight

Darkest before the storm. Homestand and rest may give new life.... who am I kidding they can't win playing this system and even if they change coaches they don't have much chance to do more.... but well at least it's something ... develop the youth ... insert them in the line up more ...

Darkest before the storm. Homestand and rest may give new life.... who am I kidding they can't win playing this system and even if they change coaches they don't have much chance to do more.... but well at least it's something ... develop the youth ... insert them in the line up more ...
- Nuck4U

Sounds like you guys are finally coming around. No more of this "we're a playoff team, it's just east coast bias' nonsense.

Sounds like a lot are hoping to copy the Leafs rebuild strategy.

Mornin' gents

Sounds like you guys are finally coming around. No more of this "we're a playoff team, it's just east coast bias' nonsense.

Sounds like a lot are hoping to copy the Leafs rebuild strategy.

Mornin' gents
- walshyleafsfan

Leafs rebuild and strategy what an oxymoron ... lol.... seriously don't know what's worse hearing that or the US election results

Is it not..? And why can't above develop with Canucks..? Sedins developed on rebuilding team...
- Nuck4U

Developing in a losing environment. Some aren't playing big minutes or big situations. So I'd say not really. Better to play top lines in Utica till deadline where others are traded away and they don't care anymore.

I know most of you are older and will do so, but young ones here take a minute to reflect to thank all the men and women who gave their lives for the sake of our country.

I know most of you are older and will do so, but young ones here take a minute to reflect to thank all the men and women who gave their lives for the sake of our country.
- VANTEL

I know most of you are older and will do so, but young ones here take a minute to reflect to thank all the men and women who gave their lives for the sake of our country.
- VANTEL

I already thanked the people I know who served this morning.

I already thanked the people I know who served this morning.
- thundachunk

Me too

At least guys like Miller haven't given up yet. That save last night was a never give up save. It would have been a meaningless goal. That kind of effort is great in the locker room. It did not go un noticed.

At least guys like Miller haven't given up yet. That save last night was a never give up save. It would have been a meaningless goal. That kind of effort is great in the locker room. It did not go un noticed.
- thundachunk

I don't mind Miller for two more years but I think the cost for him as a back up would be too high

The team needs to move out players not named Horvat Hansen Tryamkin Gudbrandson Markstrom Stecher Hutton Sutter.

I don't mind Miller for two more years but I think the cost for him as a back up would be too high
- VANTEL

He's going to Vegas to play for Donnie

He's going to Vegas to play for Donnie
- LeftCoaster

That's fine

The team needs to move out players not named Horvat Hansen Tryamkin Gudbrandson Markstrom Stecher Hutton Sutter.
- VANTEL

Why would you keep a 32 year on a rebuilding team?

Why would you keep a 32 year on a rebuilding team?
- manvanfan

Until a young player can displace him.

Provies...

Igor Larionov wrote a year ago about how important it was that Scotty Bowman did not bench his young players when they made mistakes.

“I remember Datsyuk made a couple turnovers in a game when he first came to Detroit at age 23.

“Players on the team like Brett Hull, Brendan Shanahan, Steve Yzerman and myself had to tell him, “Pavel, just keep doing what you’re doing.” Thankfully, Scotty Bowman had the wisdom to see his potential.

“If he was on a different team with a different coach who did not appreciate that kind of unique skill, Datsyuk might have been out of the league.

“He would be playing in the KHL tonight.”

Provies...

Igor Larionov wrote a year ago about how important it was that Scotty Bowman did not bench his young players when they made mistakes.

“I remember Datsyuk made a couple turnovers in a game when he first came to Detroit at age 23.

“Players on the team like Brett Hull, Brendan Shanahan, Steve Yzerman and myself had to tell him, “Pavel, just keep doing what you’re doing.” Thankfully, Scotty Bowman had the wisdom to see his potential.

“If he was on a different team with a different coach who did not appreciate that kind of unique skill, Datsyuk might have been out of the league.

“He would be playing in the KHL tonight.”
- LeftCoaster

The difference here is it goes beyond the coach, hence the sh*t show.

Why would you keep a 32 year on a rebuilding team?
- manvanfan

Who is 32?