We need a first overall pick. That would really really help. Despite what dumbass dragon says.
- Scooby_Doo

We need a 1st overall when there's a really good, not generational, although that'd be ok too, kid available!!!

As in not RNH. Although I do like RNH.

We need a 1st overall when there's a really good, not generational, although that'd be ok too, kid available!!!

As in not RNH. Although I do like RNH.
- LeftCoaster

I think both guys will be better than RNH.

Ya....I guess you're right. It's not like I don't appreciate and respect what they've done and meant to the organization, I do, it's just that I sometimes get the sense that Linden asks them if it's "ok" to move forward with a rebuild.
- LeftCoaster

I highly doubt Linden said "hey guys, is it ok if I trade Hansen?"

Benning said he sat the Sedin's down out of respect and told them what he was doing. He didn't ask. Nothing wrong here.

I highly doubt Linden said "hey guys, is it ok if I trade Hansen?"

Benning said he sat the Sedin's down out of respect and told them what he was doing. He didn't ask. Nothing wrong here.
- CanuckDon

There's lots of feelings going around. It comes with change. My response will be to flag anyone who disagrees with me.

Ya....I guess you're right. It's not like I don't appreciate and respect what they've done and meant to the organization, I do, it's just that I sometimes get the sense that Linden asks them if it's "ok" to move forward with a rebuild.
- LeftCoaster

From what's reported by all sides it's more a respect of informing. They are advised of issues. It's actually a good sign that players can mutually respect and dedicate more of themselves to the club. On and off the ice is a balance of issues. Don't want to create a disconnect and toxic atmosphere.

There's lots of feelings going around. It comes with change. My response will be to flag anyone who disagrees with me.
- Marwood

Thanks Marwood I have a meeting for the next hour so the burden of flagging stupid people falls on you

Thanks Marwood I have a meeting for the next hour so the burden of flagging stupid people falls on you
- CanuckDon

I've stretched and done a quick cardio warm-up, so I'm ready for the idiots.

There's lots of feelings going around. It comes with change. My response will be to flag anyone who disagrees with me.
- Marwood

From what's reported by all sides it's more a respect of informing. They are advised of issues. It's actually a good sign that players can mutually respect and dedicate more of themselves to the club. On and off the ice is a balance of issues. Don't want to create a disconnect and toxic atmosphere.
- Nuck4U

Does it create animosity in the dressing room though? How about being the NHL pa rep on that team trying to discuss issues while having the team presidents buddies in the room.
Hope that isn't being to narrow-minded for Don's liking.

I've stretched and done a quick cardio warm-up, so I'm ready for the idiots.
- Marwood

OH man I'm on time for once

From what's reported by all sides it's more a respect of informing. They are advised of issues. It's actually a good sign that players can mutually respect and dedicate more of themselves to the club. On and off the ice is a balance of issues. Don't want to create a disconnect and toxic atmosphere.
- Nuck4U

Personally, the only thing I'd advise them of is that "we're entering a rebuilding phase, this re-tooling and competing thing isn't working, are you in or do you want out".

That'd be the gist of my conversation with them.

There's lots of feelings going around. It comes with change. My response will be to flag anyone who disagrees with me.
- Marwood

Yesterday was 'feelings day', today is just hockey day

Personally, the only thing I'd advise them of is that "we're entering a rebuilding phase, this re-tooling and competing thing isn't working, are you in or do you want out".

That'd be the gist of my conversation with them.
- LeftCoaster

They should see the writing on the wall

It's a pro franchise not a country club. Only guys who deserve that treatment are the Sedins IMO. Wish the Leafs let Sundin retire with them. That upset me a lot.

Yesterday was 'feelings day', today is just hockey day
- LeftCoaster

Yesterday , was another dimension altogether. That was a weird one.

Who the f*ck is this Toronto leg-humper that has attached itself to us. Shouldn't he be voting Matthews into the HHOF?

poop there's a tough guy

I'm out!!

We need a 1st overall when there's a really good, not generational, although that'd be ok too, kid available!!!

As in not RNH. Although I do like RNH.
- LeftCoaster

I don't like RNH. Oilers got unlucky with a few of their first overall picks. But they eventually got the right guy.

This year is a good year to get 2-3 overall. Next year same. Year after 1st overall.

Yesterday , was another dimension altogether. That was a weird one.

Who the f*ck is this Toronto leg-humper that has attached itself to us. Shouldn't he be voting Matthews into the HHOF?
- Marwood

I have comments but I'm going to reserve them for the betterment of the blog

I don't like RNH. Oilers got unlucky with a few of their first overall picks. But they eventually got the right guy.

This year is a good year to get 2-3 overall. Next year same. Year after 1st overall.
- Scooby_Doo

who is the 1st overall in 2019? I dont know that draft at all.

I know 2018 is supposed to have lots of good players. No mathews types but like top 7 type idea are all supposed to be really good.

They should see the writing on the wall

It's a pro franchise not a country club. Only guys who deserve that treatment are the Sedins IMO. Wish the Leafs let Sundin retire with them. That upset me a lot.
- twiztedmike

Trevor Linden, in my humble opinion, runs it like it's a ma and pa operation (specifically speaking to his relationship with their long term employee's the Sedins), not a 750 million dollar corporation. The bottom line should be winning, which in turn generates huge revenues. In a cap world you win by building from within, at least as a starting point.

Aquilini inherited a bunch of kids that would turn into one of the better teams in the league, he never had to go through this process, so he hung on for dear life not understanding how he got there.

That's my take on it anyways...

who is the 1st overall in 2019? I dont know that draft at all.

I know 2018 is supposed to have lots of good players. No mathews types but like top 7 type idea are all supposed to be really good.
- mauryballstein

Too early to tell, but lots of high end Russian and Swedish talents.

Trevor Linden, in my humble opinion, runs it like it's a ma and pa operation, not a 750 million dollar corporation. The bottom line should be winning, which in turn generates huge revenues. In a cap world you win by building from within, at least as a starting point.

Aquilini inherited a bunch of kids that would turn into one of the better teams in the league, he never had to go through this process, so he hung on for dear life not understanding how he got there.

That's my take on it anyways...
- LeftCoaster

I agree that there needs to be a more hard line stance from the top down with regards to winning. Linden has definitely been too close to the players still on this team that I believe it clouds his judgement. With very few of his former teammates left, I think a shift will occur

Relationships I think are good, players have complained about being comparable to cattle, so being good to players I think bodes well around the league when players talk to one another. However the team rarely takes a strong stance on moving on from players. Higgins last year was shocking only because they never do something like that...

Sedins will retire after next season as Canucks. They will go back to Sweden and raise their kids. Maybe play elite league for a couple seasons.
Edler will have one year left, and would then likely accept a trade.

This team is 4-5 years away from being a top tier team again.
- Scooby_Doo

3 years away from being 3 years away!!

I'm hoping we see some dividends around the 3 year mark from here though...We have a lot to be excited about with some of the kids coming in...

Yesterday , was another dimension altogether. That was a weird one.

Who the f*ck is this Toronto leg-humper that has attached itself to us. Shouldn't he be voting Matthews into the HHOF?
- Marwood

I would call it Epic. We've had a few meltdowns in here over the years but yesterday was one of the best.

Just to keep it light in here today

Three dogs were sitting in the waiting room at the vet's when they struck up a conversation.

The Yellow Labrador turned to the Black Labrador and said, " So why are you here?

"I'm a pisser. I piss on everything....the sofa, the curtains, the cat, the kids.

But the final straw was last night when I pissed in the middle of my owner's bed."

The Yellow Lab said, " So what's the vet going to do? "

" Gonna cut my nuts off" came the reply from the Black Lab.
"They reckon it'll calm me down."

The Black Lab then turned to the Yellow Lab and asked " Why are you here? "

The Yellow Lab said, "I'm a digger. I dig under fences, dig up flowers and trees, I dig just for the hell of it. When I'm inside, I dig up the carpets.

But I went over the line last night when I dug a great big hole in owner's couch."

" So what are they going to do to you? " the Black Lab inquired.

" Looks like I'm losing my nuts too," the dejected Yellow Lab said.

The Black Lab then turned to the Great Dane and asked, " Why are you here? "

" I'm a humper," said the Great Dane. "I'll hump anything. I'll hump the cat, a pillow, the table, fence posts, whatever. I want to hump everything I see."

Yesterday my owner had just got out of the shower and was bending down to dry her toes, and I just couldn't help myself.

I hopped on her back and started hammering away."

The Black and the Yellow Labs exchanged a sad glance and said, " So, it's nuts off for you too, huh ?”

The Great Dane said, “ No, apparently I'm here to get my nails clipped!"

Kid's don't win hockey games.
- manvanfan

Tell that to Monahan Gaudreau, Matthews Nylander, McDavid Atkinson