Understandable. But Edler’s new contract could (frank) this team up if not done correctly.
- bloatedmosquito

He doesn't have one so I am not sure what new contract?

There is a 50/50 chance he walks.

I bet there was more than one person involved in that Loui signing . I could see the coach the president the owner the GM and two ugly brothers all saying lets get this done.
- VANTEL

Didn’t Loui play for JB in Boston? If JB obtains Lucic in an attempt to reconstruct past glory then there is no doubt that he’s a GM without a plan.

Didn’t Loui play for JB in Boston? If JB obtains Lucic in an attempt to reconstruct past glory then there is no doubt that he’s a GM without a plan.
- bloatedmosquito

i know

He doesn't have one so I am not sure what new contract?

There is a 50/50 chance he walks.
- VANTEL

Back to your point about JB not being JB of the past. We will see.

I'm not big on 70's bands.
- boonerbuck

They had a couple good songs.

Didn’t Loui play for JB in Boston? If JB obtains Lucic in an attempt to reconstruct past glory then there is no doubt that he’s a GM without a plan.
- bloatedmosquito

I don't believe that past glory for one bit. I am sure JB knows Lucic sucks now and that it would be an exchange of bad contracts .

Zack MacEwen had 7 fights last year and would be a much cheaper option

Back to your point about JB not being JB of the past. We will see.
- bloatedmosquito

I honestly believe Edler will sign a four year deal in TB or SJ.

i know
- VanHockeyGuy

If JB is that type of GM he will be gone next year so no big concern

That’s what I’m saying, these suggestions on how to get rid of LE are verging on the ridiculous.

LE was just another example of poor pro player assessment by this management group. It’s becoming a long list. Just live with it and let the contract expire.

If ownership wants to have a positive effect on their team them they should limit JBs ability to spend big bucks on UFAs.
- bloatedmosquito

Everyone has an opinion, I disagree that there wasn’t a player evaluation done on everyone that they show interest in.

Eriksson came in on a high to play with the Sedins, Beagle was instrumental with being a shutdown guy that helped win a Stanley Cup. Pouliot was a high first round pick they took a chance on because of his dumbass coach wanted him, but is now walking away from.

I believe I could go on, but we each have our own beliefs, I’m not going to convince anyone otherwise, and there will be perpetual complaints no matter what is stated.

I honestly believe Edler will sign a four year deal in TB .
- VANTEL

Didn’t Ohland go that route?

Edler’s a Canuck until he retires. He’ll blink on the NMC but get term and money as compensation.

If JB is that type of GM he will be gone next year so no big concern

- VANTEL

If he can land a player like Zucker for example at a reasonable price, add another quality pick, knock on the playoff spot door, he may get another extension.

Everyone has an opinion, I disagree that there wasn’t a player evaluation done on everyone that they show interest in.

Eriksson came in on a high to play with the Sedins, Beagle was instrumental with being a shutdown guy that helped win a Stanley Cup. Pouliot was a high first round pick they took a chance on because of his dumbass coach wanted him, but is now walking away from.

I believe I could go on, but we each have our own beliefs, I’m not going to convince anyone otherwise, and there will be perpetual complaints no matter what is stated.
- Makita

I agree, but I’m suggesting their assessment techniques need improving. Whatever metrics they are working with is ignoring the obvious.

Didn’t Ohland go that route?

Edler’s a Canuck until he retires. He’ll blink on the NMC but get term and money as compensation.
- bloatedmosquito

We will know in exactly 3 weeks

If he can land a player like Zucker for example at a reasonable price, add another quality pick, knock on the playoff spot door, he may get another extension.
- VanHockeyGuy

All JB has to do to keep his job is draft NHL players. As long as he keeps finding impact players then he’s safe.

We will know in exactly 3 weeks
- VANTEL

It’s all very exciting, for optimists and pessimists alike.

If he can land a player like Zucker for example at a reasonable price, add another quality pick, knock on the playoff spot door, he may get another extension.
- VanHockeyGuy

Benning has added Petey Brock and had Bo already . He fixed the bottom 6 whether fans like it or believe it. The goal tending looks okay and he has a few good young Dmen. He has over 32 mil to fix the rest.

I like where we stand right now.

It’s all very exciting, for optimists and pessimists alike.
- bloatedmosquito

Fans have a good reason to be pessimistic .

Benning has added Petey Brock and had Bo already . He fixed the bottom 6 whether fans like it or believe it. The goal tending looks okay and he has a few good young Dmen. He has over 32 mil to fix the rest.

I like where we stand right now.
- VANTEL

It’s the $32m to “fix” the rest that worries me.

Benning has added Petey Brock and had Bo already . He fixed the bottom 6 whether fans like it or believe it. The goal tending looks okay and he has a few good young Dmen. He has over 32 mil to fix the rest.

I like where we stand right now.
- VANTEL

Weaponize it.

Fans have a good reason to be pessimistic .
- VANTEL

Thanks vantel, that is a very reasonable take. I agree, but I think us pessimists are a little too negative and don’t give JB props when called for.

It’s the $32m to “fix” the rest that worries me.
- bloatedmosquito

And I am not worried at all

Weaponize it.
- VanHockeyGuy

(frank), I’m starting to hate that term like “narrative”.

And I am not worried at all
- VANTEL

neither is Marwood

Thanks vantel, that is a very reasonable take. I agree, but I think us pessimists are a little too negative and don’t give JB props when called for.
- bloatedmosquito

Probably the difference between me and you is you look at the overall job (the five years of Benning) and I look at the last two.

Some people hate the Beagle signing , I don't .

neither is Marwood
- VanHockeyGuy

Righttttt