That is bull because he spent the same amount of money on Scmidt and Virtanen as he could have spent on Toffoli and Tanev.

They did not lock in on long term contracts this year . They did not sign anything over two years which is what you should do in free agency.
- VANTEL

Looking forward to watching Jake exel in the top 6 this season.

Again, they draft really well but I believe great development creates more than just skills and IQ, it cultivates player pride in the franchise that drafts them. It propagates a team first attitude and the desire within the player to do what they can to ensure team success whether at the AHL or NHL level.

I’m not sure if a team first culture exists within that franchise.
- bloatedmosquito

I doubt it will until Melnyk is out.

Morning,

New blog is up, looking at how the North Division keeps getting tougher and the latest from World Jrs.

https://www.hockeybuzz.co...ake-more-moves/194/108912

Looking forward to watching Jake exel in the top 6 this season.
- VanHockeyGuy

Jake is probably playing his last year as a Canuck . I don't expect much from him at all.

Looking forward to watching Jake exel in the top 6 this season.
- VanHockeyGuy

Pretty minor in the grand scheme...
- LordHumungous

In a vacuum yes, but when you add it to the list of questionable signing it adds up.

Having a $12M+ fourth line isn’t smart management in my opinion.

I love when people think a team is hooped because of a 3 million dollar player.

- VANTEL

#teamwhiner

In a vacuum yes, but when you add it to the list of questionable signing it adds up.

Having a $12M+ fourth line isn’t smart management in my opinion.
- bloatedmosquito

Do you think we would have made 3 PO rounds with Gaunce and Dowd as our 3-4L Centres?



Gotta spend to get a little quality...

Luckily he had no money to spend this year or I’m 100% certain he would’ve re-signed Markstrom, Toffoli and Tanev to long term deals. Which would’ve created more problems down the road.
- LeftCoaster

I’m certain you are wrong as usual.

I’m certain you are wrong as usual.
- Nighthawk

Just another dumb baseless post....

But yet both couldn't pack Orr's lunch on their best days...
- LordHumungous

A softy, a bodyguard rode shotgun & then there is the GOAT.