- boonerbuck

He tried again for what it's worth...

Read article Sedins say teams play more defensive now then when they broke into the league. They say it's harder to score now. Teams are not giving up odd man rushes and are always thinking defense; even when on the attack. It's a five man unit to break up plays so the cycle is thwarted. The Sedins have made adjustments like using their own D, but is that enough?

My take is they realize what it really takes to score now. That it's all about high end speed and quick skill to overcome the defensive envelope. Wonder if they are thinking retirement may come sooner then later.

Member when Edler got injured and we lost 2/3rds of the games?

Read article Sedins say teams play more defensive now then when they broke into the league. They say it's harder to score now. Teams are not giving up odd man rushes and are always thinking defense; even when on the attack. It's a five man unit to break up plays so the cycle is thwarted. The Sedins have made adjustments like using their own D, but is that enough?

My take is they realize what it really takes to score now. That it's all about high end speed and quick skill to overcome the defensive envelope. Wonder if they are thinking retirement may come sooner then later.
- Nuck4U

I would really like to see the Sedin's split up. Not for forever but even a period here or there. They both lack speed, ability to drive the net.

Member when Edler got injured and we lost 2/3rds of the games?
- neem55

Edler and Tanev need to go because they simply can't stay healthy.

Edler and Tanev need to go because they simply can't stay healthy.
- manvanfan

I wish people would stop using Tanev's play in the World Championship as some type of measuring stick for his play in the NHL. He's a good d-man who is replaceable.

If Tanev’s traded I don’t think he will be missed that much.

I wish people would stop using Tanev's play in the World Championship as some type of measuring stick for his play in the NHL. He's a good d-man who is replaceable.

If Tanev’s traded I don’t think he will be missed that much.
- bloatedmosquito

Member when Edler got injured and we lost 2/3rds of the games?
- neem55

And Olie Juolevi

I wish people would stop using Tanev's play in the World Championship as some type of measuring stick for his play in the NHL. He's a good d-man who is replaceable.

If Tanev’s traded I don’t think he will be missed that much.
- bloatedmosquito

Had this argument yesterday with some that they think Tanev is a top 5 Defensive D in the league. Wouldn't go that far. Maybe top 10 in defensive defensemen. He has good corsi numbers but what he brings really isn't what this team needs.

I wish people would stop using Tanev's play in the World Championship as some type of measuring stick for his play in the NHL. He's a good d-man who is replaceable.

If Tanev’s traded I don’t think he will be missed that much.
- bloatedmosquito

Good asset management would dictate the smart move is trading him while his value is there and the team is a non-playoff team....so I expect Benning to keep him

Vantel tried...








...but he failed



(Love you Vantel )
- lumlums

The real fail of the night was Scooby offered Lucic and Krug for Benn and Parayko

Had this argument yesterday with some that they think Tanev is a top 5 Defensive D in the league. Wouldn't go that far. Maybe top 10 in defensive defensemen. He has good corsi numbers but what he brings really isn't what this team needs.
- manvanfan

Exactly. He's a great depth d-man who plays above his skill set. Love to have him on my team as long as I'm not relying on him to be my impact player.

This team needs players who can influence the outcome of the game. Not just play their position adequately.

Good asset management would dictate the smart move is trading him while his value is there and the team is a non-playoff team....so I expect Benning to keep him
- LeftCoaster

And give him an "A".

Exactly. He's a great depth d-man who plays above his skill set. Love to have him on my team as long as I'm not relying on him to be my impact player.

This team needs players who can influence the outcome of the game. Not just play their position adequately.
- bloatedmosquito

Post of the year

The real fail of the night was Scooby offered Lucic and Krug for Benn and Parayko
- VANTEL

Nuck4U needs to post dog gifs. People love dog gifs.

Submit a post that people don't like, hate you for it, follow it up with dog gif, all is forgotten.

Nuck4U needs to post dog gifs. People love dog gifs.

Submit a post that people don't like, hate you for it, follow it up with dog gif, all is forgotten.
- bloatedmosquito

The real fail of the night was Scooby offered Lucic and Krug for Benn and Parayko
- VANTEL

I had an offer of Beauchemin, Chiason and Eller for Ebs, Werenski and Shattenkirk once... buddy was actually surprised that I didn't take it

Nuck4U needs to post dog gifs. People love dog gifs.

Submit a post that people don't like, hate you for it, follow it up with dog gif, all is forgotten.
- bloatedmosquito

I found the dog gif for him:

The real fail of the night was Scooby offered Lucic and Krug for Benn and Parayko
- VANTEL

And give him an "A".
- bloatedmosquito

............oh wait.............

Good Morning you SOB's

I know ownership wants to make the playoffs but for the best off the team they should start moving assets out.

I do know our team will suck .

Tanev now for top 6 forward

Burrows and Hansen to MTL at TDL for 2017 first 2018 third.

Miller to a contender for a second

Edler for a first.


That leaves you

Hutton Gudbrandson
Tryamkin Stecher
Sbisa Larssen

Expose Larsen in the draft. Extend him one year

I know ownership wants to make the playoffs but for the best off the team they should start moving assets out.

I do know our team will suck .

Tanev now for top 6 forward

Burrows and Hansen to MTL at TDL for 2017 first 2018 third.

Miller to a contender for a second

Edler for a first.


That leaves you

Hutton Gudbrandson
Tryamkin Stecher
Sbisa Larssen

Expose Larsen in the draft. Extend him one year
- VANTEL

Hutton and Guddy vs other teams 1st lines is a scary thought though. I totally get what you are saying, but management would NEVER entertain a rebuild like this.

I know ownership wants to make the playoffs but for the best off the team they should start moving assets out.

I do know our team will suck .

Tanev now for top 6 forward

Burrows and Hansen to MTL at TDL for 2017 first 2018 third.

Miller to a contender for a second

Edler for a first.


That leaves you

Hutton Gudbrandson
Tryamkin Stecher
Sbisa Larssen

Expose Larsen in the draft. Extend him one year
- VANTEL

or....

Hutton and Guddy vs other teams 1st lines is a scary thought though. I totally get what you are saying, but management would NEVER entertain a rebuild like this.
- Codes1087

I know.

It is more what the fans want. You could pick up a reliable UFA Dman in the summer