For sure, and that’s ok this draft as after Svech and Zadina the most appealing players are D
- CanuckDon

Wahlstrom is better than most know

Lind horvat Boeser
Dahlen Peterson Virtanen
Bear guadette granlund
Guance Sutter Eriksson

Championship caliber team
- Pres.cup

Not worried about them being a championship team just yet, rather, a youthful fun to watch team who’s learning at the nhl level.

With a sprinkle of veterans (Edler, Sutter, Eriksson, MDZ, Gagner) I think they’ll be fine as a young team.

Lind horvat Boeser
Dahlen Peterson Virtanen
Bear guadette granlund
Guance Sutter Eriksson

Championship caliber team
- Pres.cup

Pretty much. The notion we don’t need any vets is insane. Would be a disaster and bad for development imo

Pretty much. The notion we don’t need any vets is insane. Would be a disaster and bad for development imo
- CanuckDon

I agree. But only 1 or 2 short term stopgaps and guys who can handle playing neutral/tough minutes and don’t need to be gifted easy minutes to play well.

The team still has vets. Edler, Tanev, Del Zotto, Gudbranson, Biega on defense. Eriksson, Gagner, Sutter, etc up front. Bo is already considered a team leader as well.

I really hope they resist the urge to splurge on another big LE type UFA contract.

I agree. But only 1 or 2 short term stopgaps and guys who can handle playing neutral/tough minutes and don’t need to be gifted easy minutes to play well.

The team still has vets. Edler, Tanev, Del Zotto, Gudbranson, Biega on defense. Eriksson, Gagner, Sutter, etc up front.

I really hope they resist the urge to splurge on another big LE type UFA contract.
- Nucker101

👍🏻

I agree. But only 1 or 2 short term stopgaps and guys who can handle playing neutral/tough minutes and don’t need to be gifted easy minutes to play well.

The team still has vets. Edler, Tanev, Del Zotto, Gudbranson, Biega on defense. Eriksson, Gagner, Sutter, etc up front. Bo is already considered a team leader as well.

I really hope they resist the urge to splurge on another big LE type UFA contract.
- Nucker101

I agree: sedins/ Dowd/ Tanev and Eriksson out. 2 stop gap Vets and 3 kids in.

Lind horvat Boeser
Dahlen Peterson Virtanen
Bear guadette granlund
Guance Sutter Eriksson


Championship caliber team
- Pres.cup

Rather see lipstick over Granlund
.

Rather see lipstick on Granlund
.
- Reubenkincade

ftfy

- Nucker101

Pretty much. The notion we don’t need any vets is insane. Would be a disaster and bad for development imo
- CanuckDon

I think last night when, Im not sure whether it was Danny or Hank, who said ''5 Years ago we would have said no to staying in hockey, but now Maybe consider a role in some smaller capacity.'' (Paraphrasing)

Which to me would be ideal. Something small to keep him around for the younger Swedes coming in, which dont kid yourself would be HUGE for their development. This Team starting from Gradin on down has an incredibly strong swedish culture, and I have a feeling the Sedins want to be a part of that growth, like Nazzy was for him.

Moving that far away from your family and everything you know at a young age can be tough on kids, Gotta make sure Dhalen and Petterson are surrounded with experience in all the aspects of transitioning into the nhl, conditioning, conduct I could go on and on.


And to be able to pick the minds of players like them going forward, arguably the two most unique minds in the history of hockey. That is a tremendous advantage to have and to not make use of it would be incredibly wasteful.

And I sure hope Im not the only golf fan on these boards. This day looks like its going to start to get real fun

And I sure hope Im not the only golf fan on these boards. This day looks like its going to start to get real fun
- vancity787

I can’t stand Reed 😡

ftfy
- Mordecai

Thank you.

Rather see lipstick over Granlund
.
- Reubenkincade

I would rather see Granlund in a 3rd line role, better defensively and forchecks harder. Though both so far are made of glass.

Wahlstrom is better than most know
- Nighthawk

More Swedes❤

I would rather see Granlund in a 3rd line role, better defensively and forchecks harder. Though both so far are made of glass.
- Retinalz

I dont mind Granlund, as he os a versatile player, just think we have several similar players and he might get us the better pick in a trade.

I can’t stand Reed 😡
- CanuckDon

Nobody can. I sure as hell aint cheering for him.

Nucker made a good point about the Nucks travel schedule being brutal this year/in general. Could be contributing to the injury problems.
- Mordecai

I think a stronger offence will reduce some injuries. Not always defending and shot blocking will take some of the sting out the injury report.

Alex Edler remains the only Gillis contract left and Benning apparently loves him.

This is pretty much 100% a Benning team next year.
- Nucker101

Tanev?

I think a stronger offence will reduce some injuries. Not always defending and shot blocking will take some of the sting out the injury report.
- VANTEL

100%

Tanev?
- VANTEL

Benning gave him that "prove it" contract and then he proved it, so Benning signed him to the contract he has now.

I’m hopeful they don’t go sign a couple older free agents, it’s time to see what some kids can do at he nhl level, which I’m extremely excited about!!
- LeftCoaster

I don't mind if they bring back Jokinen , if he doesn't work out waive him. He filled some holes as a utility player.

I am also okay if they take a run at Tavares I don't mind one significant signing but am also okay if they don't

Benning gave him that "prove it" contract and then he proved it, so Benning signed him to the contract he has now.
- Nucker101

I don't mind if they bring back Jokinen , if he doesn't work out waive him. He filled some holes as a utility player.

I am also okay if they take a run at Tavares I don't mind one significant signing but am also okay if they don't
- VANTEL

Jokinen is too slow and had 5 goals this year, hard pass.

Jokinen is too slow and had 5 goals this year, hard pass.
- Nucker101

He looked okay here and I don't really care if they don't offer him something