I know, I was getting used to interpreting your posts, then you went on night shift. Now I have to retrain myself all over again
- Makita

Retrain or restrain?

Sounds like personal experience,
- Makita

Wait til you hit 60

We are picking in the top 5.

There is no doubt in my mind.
- classic321

Not if Bettman has anything to say. we'll be picking 8th

First you insult his grammar and now saying he has fat fingers and I'm the ass?

It's a good thing we are brothers or I would likely have to head over to the leafs thread to get a mod to deal with you.
- belcherbd

There's a benefit to this job...I can't be banned, oh brother from another mother,

Not if Bettman has anything to say. we'll be picking 8th
- LordHumungous

Let's hope there's another meat and potatoes, 'power' winger available at that position

There's a benefit to this job...I can't be banned, oh brother from another mother,
- Makita

Nonsense, I'm sure Leafman or Dozzer would find a way.

Let's hope there's another meat and potatoes, 'power' winger available at that position
- Whiskey-Tango

The somewhat amusing part about this ridiculous narrative is that this all came because of the 7th round pick used on Stewart. Benning typically avoids the "meat and potato" type player. Brisbois, Demko, Lockwood, Forsling, Mackenzie, Jasek, Zukanov etc.

Let's hope there's another meat and potatoes, 'power' winger available at that position
- Whiskey-Tango

I honestly think it comes down to if they can rip the puck or not. Nothing wrong with that but I think that has been the common theme in many of his picks.

Virtanen, McCann, Forsling, Boeser, Gaudette, Lockewood and to a lesser extent Tryamkin, Jasek, Neil, Olsen and Stukel.

http://www.tsn.ca/vegas-w...otect-and-expose-1.613497

TSN has Granlund ahead of Sven and Gaunce for the last protected spot on their lists so far

The somewhat amusing part about this ridiculous narrative is that this all came because of the 7th round pick used on Stewart. Benning typically avoids the "meat and potato" type player. Brisbois, Demko, Lockwood, Forsling, Mackenzie, Jasek, Zukanov etc.
- CanuckDon

I was referring to Virtanen............

Let's hope there's another meat and potatoes, 'power' winger available at that position
- Whiskey-Tango

lol

The somewhat amusing part about this ridiculous narrative is that this all came because of the 7th round pick used on Stewart. Benning typically avoids the "meat and potato" type player. Brisbois, Demko, Lockwood, Forsling, Mackenzie, Jasek, Zukanov etc.
- CanuckDon

I could be wrong but I think it all came from a quote after him drafting Virtanen.

Mackenzie was only focused on because Benning signed him immediately and insisted he start the year in Utica.

Nonsense, I'm sure Leafman or Dozzer would find a way.
- Whiskey-Tango

I'm part of the moderators fraternity, we are a tight knit group, support and stand by each other during times of crises, (Leaf-Canuck mean nothing game).

I honestly think it comes down to if they can rip the puck or not. Nothing wrong with that but I think that has been the common theme in many of his picks.

Virtanen, McCann, Forsling, Boeser, Gaudette, Boeser and to a lesser extent Tryamkin, Jasek, Neil, Olsen and Stukel.
- belcherbd

That's a good point, he's always talking about 'shooting the puck'.

http://www.tsn.ca/vegas-w...otect-and-expose-1.613497

TSN has Granlund ahead of Sven and Gaunce for the last protected spot on their lists so far
- WhiteLie

Thanks for sharing. I would think it is Baertschi spot to lose even with his slow start. I also still think it is possible Rodin comes in a turns a few heads.

I imagine Vegas will be playing it safe in many scenerios, just trying to get NHL talent but they will likely take a couple of chances and I could see Rodin being one.

Thanks for sharing. I would think it is Baertschi spot to lose even with his slow start. I also still think it is possible Rodin comes in a turns a few heads.

I imagine Vegas will be playing it safe in many scenerios, just trying to get NHL talent but they will likely take a couple of chances and I could see Rodin being one.
- belcherbd

Totally agree with the whole post, but especially with Vegas taking a chance on a skill player from VAN. With the lack of safe talent being exposed, might as well swing for the fences on a Rodin/Sven type player. Worst case for Vegas, they have players for their AHL team

I was referring to Virtanen............
- Whiskey-Tango

I know you were being somewhat sarcastic...more of a general response than specific to your post.

I know, I was getting used to interpreting your posts, then you went on night shift. Now I have to retrain myself all over again
- Makita

Its like riding a bike....

Totally agree with the whole post, but especially with Vegas taking a chance on a skill player from VAN. With the lack of safe talent being exposed, might as well swing for the fences on a Rodin/Sven type player. Worst case for Vegas, they have players for their AHL team
- WhiteLie

Ya, I think there a few teams that as of right now will be exposing some sure fire NHLers but with 30 players that need to be taken there is definitely room to gamble.

I could be wrong but I think it all came from a quote after him drafting Virtanen.

Mackenzie was only focused on because Benning signed him immediately and insisted he start the year in Utica.
- belcherbd

Yes, that was weird....he must have had a soft spot for the kid. Anyways, a 7th round pick is close to useless.

First you insult his grammar and now saying he has fat fingers and I'm the ass?

It's a good thing we are brothers or I would likely have to head over to the leafs thread to get a mod to deal with you.
- belcherbd

He's a vet & thats his style of speech😜

Yes, that was weird....he must have had a soft spot for the kid. Anyways, a 7th round pick is close to useless.
- CanuckDon

Adding to my earlier trade proposal.
Where is Miller more likely to sign next year when the west coast looks unlikely?
SJ maybe but Arizona is prolly next best or more suitable.

- belcherbd

- belcherbd

You ever see the Making a Murderer spoof on Benning? (aka Making a Manager)

I believe it was one of Nucker's last contributions to this thread lol.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJueRBdcP04