I agree, they've been poorly ran for years and years, just none stop issues. A league embarrassment to be honest. They have a new regime in charge now though.

Sadly my wife and I have come to the tough decision to sell everything in AZ and move home, for various reasons. She's had a battle with breast cancer many years ago and the healthcare providers here just don't want to have anything to do with her so we are selling everything, after just getting her back down here, and going back to the island. She's had enough of the USA. So I won't be here to enjoy Benning's scraps
- LeftCoaster

Sorry to hear that. That must be a huge stress on both of you. The US is the (frank)ing worst for healthcare and insurance, it's such a pain to deal with.

Sorry to hear that. That must be a huge stress on both of you. The US is the (frank)ing worst for healthcare and insurance, it's such a pain to deal with.
- NewYorkNuck

Yes it is especially in Arizona, hospitals are packed and you have an older demographic.

You could do that for sure . I think with OEL you will get 4 good Edler type years and with the others it gives you time to draft and develop a LHD. I think Larsson adds stability and experience to the left side so finally now I would look at other positions.

I can also see the Yotes hanging on to Chych. I think they have a plan to draft high and plenty in the next two years and have a boatload of cap so when Matthews is a UFA they are ready to pay him big time. That is three years from now.

In the words of Jim Benning , 3 more years.
- VANTEL

If OEL suffers any type of injury, the team will be extremely weak on the left side. With Rathbone, Juolevi, Hughes, Hunt and Brisebois they will get steam-rolled, unless they play Schenn or someone on the opposite side.
That would be a fun group to play against.

They didn't do too bad in the playoffs, while KK wasn't relevant.
- Ball Bag

Until they faced a real NHL team, then Tampa gave them a game so that they could win the cup at home.

Until they faced a real NHL team, then Tampa gave them a game so that they could win the cup at home.
- Marwood

Didn't they beat the mighty Leafs?

If OEL suffers any type of injury, the team will be extremely weak on the left side. With Rathbone, Juolevi, Hughes, Hunt and Brisebois they will get steam-rolled, unless they play Schenn or someone on the opposite side.
That would be a fun group to play against.
- Reubenkincade

Sink or swim. Someone would need to step up. If you are paying a player 8 mil he needs to take the lead. I agree with you but it is now time to see who wants to play in the NHL.

They didn't do too bad in the playoffs, while KK wasn't relevant.
- Ball Bag

I’d laugh my ass off if Kotkaniemi is a non-factor this coming season. The kid’s got more press this off season then deserves.

If OEL suffers any type of injury, the team will be extremely weak on the left side. With Rathbone, Juolevi, Hughes, Hunt and Brisebois they will get steam-rolled, unless they play Schenn or someone on the opposite side.
That would be a fun group to play against.
- Reubenkincade

The team is designed that way: tougher and more veteran on the right side. Fairly straightforward

They didn't do too bad in the playoffs, while KK wasn't relevant.
- Ball Bag

Pretty sure he had 2 or 3 of tgeir bigger goals actually.

I’d laugh my ass off if Kotkaniemi is a non-factor this coming season. The kid’s got more press this off season then deserves.
- bloatedmosquito

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Pretty sure he had 2 or 3 of tgeir bigger goals actually.
- neem55

No he didn't actually - he scored 1 OT goal the rest were pretty much non factors

Until they faced a real NHL team, then Tampa gave them a game so that they could win the cup at home.
- Marwood

Didn't realize Toronto, Winnipeg and Vegas weren't real teams???

We're so lucky to be educated daily by your brilliant opinions

The team is designed that way: tougher and more veteran on the right side. Fairly straightforward
- neem55

Sure.

Sink or swim. Someone would need to step up. If you are paying a player 8 mil he needs to take the lead. I agree with you but it is now time to see who wants to play in the NHL.
- VANTEL

I am of the belief that because you are playing in the NHL, doesn't make you a quality nhler, look at Arizona, Buffalo etc, even Vancouver, when they had Loui, Jake, Gaudette etc.

I am of the belief that because you are playing in the NHL, doesn't make you a quality nhler, look at Arizona, Buffalo etc, even Vancouver, when they had Loui, Jake, Gaudette etc.
- Reubenkincade

I seen Gauds was already skating this year Was surprised to see that. Maybe he is taking it serious this year.
Jake made it official today and signed with Lokomotiv

Loui was a gift that kept on giving

No he didn't actually - he scored 1 OT goal the rest were pretty much non factors
- Brooks_Light

Id guess 5 goals puts in the top 2-3 on the team, a real non-factor.

Id guess 5 goals puts in the top 2-3 on the team, a real non-factor.
- neem55

Yeah scoring the lone goal in a 5-1 loss is super important

The rest of the goals were like the first goal in a 4-1 win or a 4-2 loss - about as important as Pearson’s 15 empty netters

Yeah scoring the lone goal in a 5-1 loss is super important

The rest of the goals were like the first goal in a 4-1 win or a 4-2 loss - about as important as Pearson’s 15 empty netters
- Brooks_Light

Total non-factor, i really agree mtl would have been fine without his 5 goals. Makes total sense.

Total non-factor, i really agree mtl would have been fine without his 5 goals. Makes total sense.
- neem55

Like hitting a solo dinger in the top of the ninth when you’re already up 8-1

Makes total sense

Like hitting a solo dinger in the top of the ninth when you’re already up 8-1

Makes total sense
- Brooks_Light

Ya total sense, man. 8 points (with 5 goals) in 19 games is a complete non-factor. Reeerpadrrp

I’d laugh my ass off if Kotkaniemi is a non-factor this coming season. The kid’s got more press this off season then deserves.
- bloatedmosquito

It would be funnier if he had 20g, 30a playing 20+min and looked very good on the way to a cup final for the Canes

Hey Lefty, real estate market in Victoria is beyond stupid. You should buy a lot and build. Willis Point, incredible views, waterfront access and barely any neighbors.

It would be funnier if he had 20g, 30a playing 20+min and looked very good on the way to a cup final for the Canes
- 1970vintage

Hes on a way better team, stands to reason he might score more depending on icetime/line

Sorry to hear that. That must be a huge stress on both of you. The US is the (frank)ing worst for healthcare and insurance, it's such a pain to deal with.
- NewYorkNuck

It’s been a bit of a nightmare, for sure. She finally broke down and said she wants to go home, I’m an asshole for even pushing it that far. Time to go home!!

Hey Lefty, real estate market in Victoria is beyond stupid. You should buy a lot and build. Willis Point, incredible views, waterfront access and barely any neighbors.
- 1970vintage

The thought has crossed our mind. We sold our house in June for a lot so it’s all relative.