I think they’ve been playing meaningless hockey for most of the season while Columbus has been playing playoff hockey for a month. The Lightening just couldn’t flip the switch.
- CubanBuffet

Bob was pretty darn good too, he had an up and down season but he's a hell of a goalie and often a hot goalie is enough on the playoffs or at least for a series or two.

fair point but 62 wins has to count for something no? To go out like that....
- LordHumungous

They spent the last few weeks of the season trying to feed Kucherov the puck to jack up his point totals instead of making sure they were ready to roll.

TB might be a team to make a trade for Jake , maybe get some skill back if they wanted to add a little weight up front. They certainly got a lot of skill throughout
the team and might be willing to sell low .

I think it is absolutely nuts when people mention signing Hutton

Bob was pretty darn good too, he had an up and down season but he's a hell of a goalie and often a hot goalie is enough on the playoffs or at least for a series or two.
- belcherbd

He was good for sure, but I don’t think he stole the series the way Lehner is for the Islanders.

They spent the last few weeks of the season trying to feed Kucherov the puck to jack up his point totals instead of making sure they were ready to roll.
- CubanBuffet

Also true. They didn't want McDavid to catch him that was for sure.

I think it is absolutely nuts when people mention signing Hutton
- VANTEL

Yep move on. Trade?

He was good for sure, but I don’t think he stole the series the way Lehner is for the Islanders.
- CubanBuffet

Islanders are a true underdog.

CBJ went all in for the playoffs.... not just additions but keeping Bob and Pan instead of grabbing something for them.

I think it is absolutely nuts when people mention signing Hutton
- VANTEL

You’ve got to appreciate his commitment to getting better. The guy’s in Vegas as we speak. Isn’t that where all elite athletes go to train during the off-season?

Well, it looks like Gudbranson has found a good home.

isles win. Unreal sweeps!

You’ve got to appreciate his commitment to getting better. The guy’s in Vegas as we speak. Isn’t that where all elite athletes go to train during the off-season?
- CubanBuffet

2 sweeps in the east

Well, it looks like Gudbranson has found a good home.
- A_SteamingLombardi

from tank commander to sweep commander?

They should make the Pens and Bolts play a game for a Participation Ribbon. Fans deserve better.

Islanders are a true underdog.

CBJ went all in for the playoffs.... not just additions but keeping Bob and Pan instead of grabbing something for them.
- boonerbuck

Their unpronounceable GM has definitely got a pair. They weren’t even guaranteed to make the playoffs when he made those moves.

I think it is absolutely nuts when people mention signing Hutton
- VANTEL

I know I mentioned him as someone who would need a 3 million dollar contract, but I don't believe I endorsed signing him, nor do I think Benning is just going to walk away from him unsigned.
Other than that discussion on capspace, I don't think anyone else has suggested he be signed.

Islanders are a true underdog.

CBJ went all in for the playoffs.... not just additions but keeping Bob and Pan instead of grabbing something for them.
- boonerbuck

Ballsiest GM’ing ive ever seen. They looked like they might miss the playoffs

They out Canucked the Canucks.
- CubanBuffet

We lost to an eventual cup champ.
CBJ looking good but lots to do yet.

You’ve got to appreciate his commitment to getting better. The guy’s in Vegas as we speak. Isn’t that where all elite athletes go to train during the off-season?
- CubanBuffet

I thought he was with Loui in Cabo

fair point but 62 wins has to count for something no? To go out like that....
- LordHumungous

Counts nada 😂

I know I mentioned him as someone who would need a 3 million dollar contract, but I don't believe I endorsed signing him, nor do I think Benning is just going to walk away from him unsigned.
Other than that discussion on capspace, I don't think anyone else has suggested he be signed.
- Reubenkincade

Edler stays, a young player out if Hughes is pencilled in... May as well be Hutton. Stetcher is better... but not by much.

I know I mentioned him as someone who would need a 3 million dollar contract, but I don't believe I endorsed signing him, nor do I think Benning is just going to walk away from him unsigned.
Other than that discussion on capspace, I don't think anyone else has suggested he be signed.
- Reubenkincade

Probably the most obvious piece to move for a modest draft pick.

Edler stays, a young player out if Hughes is pencilled in... May as well be Hutton. Stetcher is better... but not by much.
- boonerbuck

I will be ecstatic, if Hutton is moved.