I hope Benning gets creative bring in some top 6 talent.

Pacioretty, Kadri, Wennberg, Johnson, Miller and Granlund are guys I would be kicking tires on to see they could be had for a bargain.
- belcherbd

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I hope Benning gets creative bring in some top 6 talent.

Pacioretty, Kadri, Wennberg, Johnson, Miller and Granlund are guys I would be kicking tires on to see they could be had for a bargain.
- belcherbd

Yes to Granlund(but trade his bro as part of the deal lol) and Miller(both JT and Colin)


Patches too old, I don't see Dubas selling Kadri for a bargain, Johnson/Wennberg meh

Adding him would definitely change that, we would lose them games by 2.
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Ya, it seems to work for good teams. Like every team in the playoffs for example.
- neem55

It’s not a bad idea other than we lack balance in a big way.

If Doughty, universally recognized as one of the leagues best all round players is 2nd at -34 it should emphasize both how useless a stat +/- is and how significant being on a bad team is.

Risto isn't a good defender but hes not nearly as bad as some make out and is excellent offensively, in particular on the PP.
- belcherbd

+/- speaks of personal & team play. As in any stat it’s interpretation. Crap goalies can skew +/-. The legit good players drive a team like EK did in Ottawa or they can get mired on horrible teams. The eye test need be added for a better judgement.

I think you’re setting the bar high there, by those standards not very many centers drive play either.


To me a forward skilled enough to create space for himself and his line mates with his skill/speed/IQ fits that mold.

Doesn’t have to be a PPG+ player. Top teams have line drivers on their 2nd or sometimes even 3rd line if they’re spreading the wealth, but those guys aren’t always PPG players.
- Nucker101

Yes i set a high bar but that’s what i see as who is elite or not. Chemistry can be everything. Hard work & IQ goes a long ways. Skill needs excel to make others better. Snipers need a set up man...Hull & Oates, OV. Those with more game Sid for example carry teams. Puck possession & retrieval is the most important aspect.

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- VANTEL

Ilya Kovalchuk just breathed a sigh of relief.

I agree to an extent, but I probably don’t value him as highly as Buffalo does. To me he’s a #4 PP specialist. Needs a steady partner to carry him at 5v5 when he starts running around.


I can’t imagine Torts coaching him
- Nucker101

This is true but offense is hard to find & a steady stay at home D can be drafted & developed. D pairings need both.

Impossible. Truth be told I can barely read anymore. I have several books on wine I purchased on Amazon a few months back and they are just sitting on my rich mahogany table collecting dust. My pursuit of being a sommelier lasted two pages.
- CanuckDon

The real Somms are the ones with worldly experience. Books are for Betas. Go to France, drink some wine with food. Visit a vineyard. You’re good to go.

Kirby Dach playing on Sportsnet if anyone’s interested. Has the game’s lone goal & it was a nice one.

Kirby Dach playing on Sportsnet if anyone’s interested. Has the game’s lone goal & it was a nice one.
- DrChristianTroy

Would be very happy with Kirby Boldy or Byram.
Thanks for letting us know.

The real Somms are the ones with worldly experience. Books are for Betas. Go to France, drink some wine with food. Visit a vineyard. You’re good to go.
- 1970vintage

Been wine drinking in Argentina and Australia. Spain in September. France one day

Would be very happy with Kirby Boldy or Byram.
Thanks for letting us know.
- Reubenkincade

I’ve come around on Dach & like your choices along with Zegras & Turcotte.

Kirby Dach playing on Sportsnet if anyone’s interested. Has the game’s lone goal & it was a nice one.
- DrChristianTroy

Winger or Center in the NHL? Better then Bo?

Winger or Center in the NHL? Better then Bo?
- manvanfan

He is 17. Who the (frank) knows. Kid is knocked for his inconsistent effort so he is definitely a boom or bust prospect

He is 17. Who the (frank) knows. Kid is knocked for his inconsistent effort so he is definitely a boom or bust prospect
- CanuckDon

shut up. You're stupid.

shut up. You're stupid.
- manvanfan

At least I’m not a smurf living in a white panel van

Yes to Granlund(but trade his bro as part of the deal lol) and Miller(both JT and Colin)


Patches too old, I don't see Dubas selling Kadri for a bargain, Johnson/Wennberg meh
- Nucker101

I see all as upgrades on the wing for either Petey or Bo and while I doubt all are available, I could see a few on the move.

I’ve come around on Dach & like your choices along with Zegras & Turcotte.
- Nighthawk

I didn't watch the first period but there was absolutely nothing that impressed me about him in the second period.

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- Marwood

Because of the hit on Danny or because he is a leaf?

He's young, skilled and willing to fight his own battles. I think he would complement Petey very well.

WillieD just got let go we can bring him back
- VANTEL

Can he drive a Zamboni or cook a hotdog ?

Because of the hit on Danny or because he is a leaf?

He's young, skilled and willing to fight his own battles. I think he would complement Petey very well.
- belcherbd

Seems bizarre to pay the price to acquire a center just to use him as a wing, sure the flexibility is nice but if the main target is a LW for winger than I don’t think acquiring a natural Center through trade makes much sense.

Centers have inflated market value compared to wingers.

He is 17. Who the (frank) knows. Kid is knocked for his inconsistent effort so he is definitely a boom or bust prospect
- CanuckDon

He looks 17

Seems bizarre to pay the price to acquire a center just to use him as a wing, sure the flexibility is nice but if the main target is a LW for winger than I don’t think acquiring a natural Center through trade makes much sense.

Centers have inflated market value compared to wingers.
- Nucker101

For me its more about getting actual established top 6 NHLers to support Bo and Petey. Many teams have an abundance of C's. While you are right the cost would be more, good players are worth it.