How much more of Plekanec do you really want to see? As bad as they are at least they are not retiring and the end of this season. Only good thing that could happen is he has a semi-good season and they milk a third round pick at the deadline for him.
- Fredobbface

In order to retire, you need to belong to the NHL and play there no? McCarron isn’t and will never be a regular, just as expected when drafted.

St-Louis, Philadeplphie and even Colorado quickly come to mind.
- Habsody

Fascinating how quickly Sakic passed the baton of worst Gm in the league to Bergevin and he took off like Donovan Bailey

Fascinating how quickly Sakic passed the baton of worst Gm in the league to Bergevin and he took off like Donovan Bailey
- Fredo

Playing hard balls with Duchene finally paid off and they did draft well. Not sold on Grubauer but at that price tag, it’s a low-risk high-reward move.

Playing hard balls with Duchene finally paid off and they did draft well. Not sold on Grubauer but at that price tag, it’s a low-risk high-reward move.
- Habsody

And we overpaid for Price, drafted poorly and played softball with Galchenyuk

St-Louis, Philadeplphie and even Colorado quickly come to mind.
- Habsody

Maybe the Oilers as well if they are near a playoffs spot. Not sold on Talbot at all.

Jesperi, when you get a 2 on 1 it’s really important to get a got shot in the goalie’s chest
- Fredo

yes nothing to learn from a guy who averaged close to 60 points for a decade while playing well defensively.

yes nothing to learn from a guy who averaged close to 60 points for a decade while playing well defensively.
- DoubleDown

yes nothing to learn from a guy who averaged close to 60 points for a decade while playing well defensively.
- DoubleDown

I hope they sign Hamrlik to mentor the young D

yes nothing to learn from a guy who averaged close to 60 points for a decade while playing well defensively.
- DoubleDown

Fred will want to know what his +/- was for all those years.

I hope they sign Hamrlik to mentor the young D
- Fredo

Mazel Tov Fred. You've outdone yourself with this reply.

yes nothing to learn from a guy who averaged close to 60 points for a decade while playing well defensively.
- DoubleDown

Kotkaniemi won't start the season in Montreal. He turns 18 years old in 3 days. He's way too young to start in the NHL and really not ready.

Best thing for him would be to play another year in Finland. Hopefully they just take the best decision in his case. Do not bring him in just to attract fans attention and screw him over by playing him on the wing to shelter him.

Kotkaniemi won't start the season in Montreal. He turns 18 years old in 3 days. He's way too young to start in the NHL and really not ready.

Best thing for him would be to play another year in Finland. Hopefully they just take the best decision in his case. Do not bring him in just to attract fans attention and screw him over by playing him on the wing to shelter him.
- stinger67

There's also the possibility he plays in Laval.

But I think you're right.

Mazel Tov Fred. You've outdone yourself with this reply.
- hscesq

Thank you

There's also the possibility he plays in Laval.

But I think you're right.
- Scabeh

Yeah he’s not a chl draft so he could, I guess they will have talks with his finland club and see if they intend to play him at center this season.

There's also the possibility he plays in Laval.

But I think you're right.
- Scabeh

I don't see the benefit in playing in Laval at his age. I agree with Piquer - Finland it is.

I don't see the benefit in playing in Laval at his age. I agree with Piquer - Finland it is.
- hscesq

smaller rink and poutine!

I don't see the benefit in playing in Laval at his age. I agree with Piquer - Finland it is.
- hscesq

Only thing is if his Finland club wants to play him at wing like last year. They want to win and player devloppement is not their top priority like it would be in Laval. But I’d be best if he could stay over there.

I don't see the benefit in playing in Laval at his age. I agree with Piquer - Finland it is.
- hscesq

Well much has been made about Bouchard and how he should help in players development, maybe they'd trust him with such a project.

But yeah, I also expect him to go back to Finland.

Jake Evans will be the guy to watch in Laval this year. For me at least.

Only thing is if his Finland club wants to play him at wing like last year. They want to win and player devloppement is not their top priority like it would be in Laval. But I’d be best if he could stay over there.
- Fredo

His team in Finland already confirmed he'll move to centre next season.

I guess having his dad as coach helps?

smaller rink and poutine!
- fidopro

The poutine is a huge incentive, for sure.

His team in Finland already confirmed he'll move to centre next season.

I guess having his dad as coach helps?
- Scabeh

His dad is coach?

I hope they sign Hamrlik to mentor the young D
- Fredo

Hit any Homers at the Big O this weekend?

The poutine is a huge incentive, for sure.
- hscesq

Going to bulk up that 188 pound frame

Mazel Tov Fred. You've outdone yourself with this reply.
- hscesq

unbelievable

Hit any Homers at the Big O this weekend?
- AGalchenyuk27

Nah man just boat and beer, it’s hotter than young Jennifer Anniston out there