One less goal then our $9M man. Must be due to the line mates he’s with
- Pegullaville

Whatever line Skinner has been on has looked like poop for quite a while now

The Larsson-Girgs line has looked good all year

Chemistry matters

Well whose worth more for the Money. To me and I've liked Risto's game this year, I would keep Montour as long as his demands aren't outrageous. Borgen and Samuelsson will be taking care of what Risto brings.
- Buff36

To play devil’s advocate,
don’t Dahlin, Jokiharju & Pilut bring what Montour does?

Mittelstadt with a PPG. Amerks lead 1-0.

Great zone entry by Mitts then he drives the net for the deflection.

Might not mean much in the long run but better than nothing.
- Pegullaville

6k in net too, right?

Whatever line Skinner has been on has looked like poop for quite a while now

The Larsson-Girgs line has looked good all year

Chemistry matters
- jdfitz77

It does help, wish we had more players with there heart but more skill.

To play devil’s advocate,
don’t Dahlin, Jokiharju & Pilut bring what Montour does?
- jdfitz77

I'd rather keep Risto, I think

I'd rather keep Risto, I think
- Powerslave

Me too, but I’ve been a Risto guy

If we need more toughness,
then that should at least partly factor in when talking who to keep in Risto vs Montour

Obviously other factors should be involved as well

6k in net too, right?
- jdfitz77

Yes sir

It does help, wish we had more players with there heart but more skill.
- Buff36

At this point...
with how desperate we seemingly are for a 2C,
not trying Sam back at Center is the lineup move that’s bothering me the most

Eichel has shown he can produce with whoever
Sheary-Eichel-MoJo

Move Sam to 2C
Skinner-Sam-Frolik/Lazar/Vesey/whoever

Maybe it gets Skinner going
And maybe it solves 2C, allowing us to ease in
Mitts & Cozens on the wing next year

And if it doesn’t work...
No loss. Just move Sam back with Jack next season

To play devil’s advocate,
don’t Dahlin, Jokiharju & Pilut bring what Montour does?
- jdfitz77

Yes they do, but Montour isn't afraid to throw his body around either, just think you would get more for Risto. And with Borgen and Samuelsson can fill those shoes.

It was fun. I actually just asked a Red Wing fan if they would give there 1st for Dahlin. Haven't heard back yet. Not that I want to trade him, wanna see what other fans think about him.
- Buff36

I don't know what he's going to be yet, but just based on the fact he was a lead-pipe-lock 1st overall pick just 2 years ago, and even at his worst, holds his own in the NHL at 19, is asinine to trade him for anyone who's 33.

At this point...
with how desperate we seemingly are for a 2C,
not trying Sam back at Center is the lineup move that’s bothering me the most

Eichel has shown he can produce with whoever
Sheary-Eichel-MoJo

Move Sam to 2C
Skinner-Sam-Frolik/Lazar/Vesey/whoever

Maybe it gets Skinner going
And maybe it solves 2C, allowing us to ease in
Mitts & Cozens on the wing next year

And if it doesn’t work...
No loss. Just move Sam back with Jack next season
- jdfitz77

I said that a while back, it just made to much sense.

One less goal then our $9M man. Must be due to the line mates he’s with
- Pegullaville

Botts' $9M man.

Botts' $9M man.
- PrinceChill

His worst decision.

Does Rhino read these blogs

Nice goal

I said that a while back, it just made to much sense.
- Buff36

Yet they never do it, under 3 coaches and many opportunities to try it. No one seems remotely interested in it. I don't expect it to change.

Keep Lazar

Didn't know Rhino could skate like that!!!

Busthart.

Re-draft, 6th overall.

Trade me right (frank)ing now!

(now hang up!)

Yet they never do it, under 3 coaches and many opportunities to try it. No one seems remotely interested in it. I don't expect it to change.
- Lunaion

Oh yeah I know, I often wonder who has that say.

Yes they do, but Montour isn't afraid to throw his body around either, just think you would get more for Risto. And with Borgen and Samuelsson can fill those shoes.
- Buff36

Yeah, but can either play 20min a night?
Not yet
Borgen could be 3rd pair next year
Samuelsson needs at least 1 year in Rochester,
maybe more

I’m not sure who we could get more for
I’d think some GMs value Montour more,
and others would value Risto

Oh yeah I know, I often wonder who has that say.
- Buff36

I think they are all on the same page. Multiple coaches, GM's, and Sam.

And i'm not advocating for bringing him back...

..but Ted Nolan would have us in the playoffs right now.

Yet they never do it, under 3 coaches and many opportunities to try it. No one seems remotely interested in it. I don't expect it to change.
- Lunaion

That could be right
I just don’t see the harm in trying it
Especially when Botts specifically mentioned Sam could play center before last season

I’m guessing there’s a reason
But i wish one of our crack reporters would ask Botts AND Kruger so we could at least get an answer

Yeah, but can either play 20min a night?
Not yet
Borgen could be 3rd pair next year
Samuelsson needs at least 1 year in Rochester,
maybe more

I’m not sure who we could get more for
I’d think some GMs value Montour more,
and others would value Risto
- jdfitz77

Yeah not to far fetched, guess we shall see, can't keep them both can you.