I also can't see Bo defending a fellow player when he's getting beat up.
- VanHockeyGuy

...and there it is again. C stands for enforcer...

I suspect I’m alone on this but I’d consider keeping Miller and risk losing him for nothing. If teams are only offering a later first and fringe prospects (frank) it. The forwards are talented and deep with Miller. The D might be adequate now that we have a stronger bottom 6 that will hopefully back check for a change. And we have Demko.

Our division sucks. Calgary is no longer a threat. Take a shot at a playoff run as it shouldn’t be hard getting in.

Again, this of course only makes sense if the Miller return continues to stink. I’d rather lose him fro nothing than hand him a 7 or 8 year contract. Obviously if we go this route Bo has to be resigned soon
- CanuckDon

I'm with you here. I think if they can make the playoffs it would be fine to let him walk, it will level up the entire roster. Experience is what helps improve players (and the entire team). Pure training and innate talent can only bring you so far, and the McDavids are the exceptions and not the norm.

It will suck that we don't get any futures if he walks at the end, but IMO if they make the playoffs it will be worth it.

I also can't see Bo defending a fellow player when he's getting beat up.
- VanHockeyGuy

Maybe it’s time for players to start defending themselves. Why rely on someone else to fight your battles? This ain’t the playground. You’re in the pros. Learn to throw a punch.

Really? I've seen him speed bagged by Nurse (who took it easy on him).
- VanHockeyGuy

https://youtu.be/pzi5kraEqFU

This one? In 2017…

...and there it is again. C stands for enforcer...

- boonerbuck

Country Club

Maybe it’s time for players to start defending themselves. Why rely on someone else to fight your battles? This ain’t the playground. You’re in the pros. Learn to throw a punch.
- bloatedmosquito

You realize we have several players "playground" size right?

I'm with you here. I think if they can make the playoffs it would be fine to let him walk, it will level up the entire roster. Experience is what helps improve players (and the entire team). Pure training and innate talent can only bring you so far, and the McDavids are the exceptions and not the norm.

It will suck that we don't get any futures if he walks at the end, but IMO if they make the playoffs it will be worth it.
- louis8973

👍🏻 Also the thought of handing NY miller for a sh!t return and them winning the cup is about the worst scenario I can think about. (frank) helping other teams

https://youtu.be/pzi5kraEqFU

This one? In 2017…
- 1970vintage

Nurse’s speed-bagging was so quick you couldn’t even see it.

Is Bo the leader of the "Country Club"? If he isn't what has he done to fix it?
- VanHockeyGuy

Bo has steadily improved every season while other players are up and down... it's up to management to add players to make this team tougher... but you expect a player getting the C sewn on his jersey is supposed to become a different player???(narrow minded) They don't get the C because they want that player to reshape his personality... that's backwards.

Miller has been here years now and yet you still call it the country club. But magically, if gets the C, it all changes? Like I said, infantile logic.

I suspect I’m alone on this but I’d consider keeping Miller and risk losing him for nothing. If teams are only offering a later first and fringe prospects (frank) it. The forwards are talented and deep with Miller. The D might be adequate now that we have a stronger bottom 6 that will hopefully back check for a change. And we have Demko.

Our division sucks. Calgary is no longer a threat. Take a shot at a playoff run as it shouldn’t be hard getting in.

Again, this of course only makes sense if the Miller return continues to stink. I’d rather lose him fro nothing than hand him a 7 or 8 year contract. Obviously if we go this route Bo has to be resigned soon
- CanuckDon

I think that's Aquilini's plan, hope to get some playoff revenue and let him walk.

Bo has steadily improved every season while other players are up and down... it's up to management to add players to make this team tougher... but you expect a player getting the C sewn on his jersey is supposed to become a different player???(narrow minded) They don't get the C because they want that player to reshape his personality... that's backwards.

Miller has been here years now and yet you still call it the country club. But magically, if gets the C, it all changes? Like I said, infantile logic.
- boonerbuck

I didn't call it a country club, Rutherford did.

You realize we have several players "playground" size right?
- VanHockeyGuy

Very true.

Really? I've seen him speed bagged by Nurse (who took it easy on him).
- VanHockeyGuy

That's BS. They both landed a couple of shots and both swung wild a couple of times. I give the edge to Bo but not by much Hockeyfights.com has Bo at 75% on that fight.


Nurse speed bagging him You are such a liar.

Very true.
- bloatedmosquito

If Calgary is rebuilding Mangiapani is probably available.

That's BS. They both landed a couple of shots and both swung wild a couple of times. I give the edge to Bo but not by much Hockeyfights.com has Bo at 75% on that fight.


Nurse speed bagging him You are such a liar.
- boonerbuck

You're so emotionally attached to this team it's pathetic.

Looks pretty good but I’d swap 6 and 8
- CanuckDon

Possibly, I don't see for sure top 4 upside in Pettersson though. With Van's weak defence and future he might be forced to play in top 4 though

I suspect I’m alone on this but I’d consider keeping Miller and risk losing him for nothing. If teams are only offering a later first and fringe prospects (frank) it. The forwards are talented and deep with Miller. The D might be adequate now that we have a stronger bottom 6 that will hopefully back check for a change. And we have Demko.

Our division sucks. Calgary is no longer a threat. Take a shot at a playoff run as it shouldn’t be hard getting in.

Again, this of course only makes sense if the Miller return continues to stink. I’d rather lose him fro nothing than hand him a 7 or 8 year contract. Obviously if we go this route Bo has to be resigned soon
- CanuckDon

Wow... so much for trade everyone not named Demko...

I remember him getting after guys taking runs at young guys multiple times over the past couple years. Guess it’s all about what sticks out for you.
- neem55

He's full of poop about Nurse...

Nurse’s speed-bagging was so quick you couldn’t even see it.
- bloatedmosquito

I think that's Aquilini's plan, hope to get some playoff revenue and let him walk.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Make the playoffs and save $60million. That guy has phase 2 figured out.

You're so emotionally attached to this team it's pathetic.
- VanHockeyGuy

Meanwhile I keep getting lectured about being patient for the changes I want to this team....

You couldn't tell the truth if your life depended on it...

I think that's Aquilini's plan, hope to get some playoff revenue and let him walk.
- A_SteamingLombardi

I mean, if it were up to me I’d trade half the team. But we won’t. So Aquilini wins

I suspect I’m alone on this but I’d consider keeping Miller and risk losing him for nothing. If teams are only offering a later first and fringe prospects (frank) it. The forwards are talented and deep with Miller. The D might be adequate now that we have a stronger bottom 6 that will hopefully back check for a change. And we have Demko.

Our division sucks. Calgary is no longer a threat. Take a shot at a playoff run as it shouldn’t be hard getting in.

Again, this of course only makes sense if the Miller return continues to stink. I’d rather lose him fro nothing than hand him a 7 or 8 year contract. Obviously if we go this route Bo has to be resigned soon
- CanuckDon

One thing is certain he’s not gonna be given away. Patience if no deal gets signed. 7-8yrs has to be a team friendly or it’s 6yrs at fair market value. If no deal & he plays very well again he’ll fetch a good TDL package & earn his next pay day. I’m betting on playing very well again cuz highly motivated to do so. I don’t prescribe to we’ll not get a good package af the TDL. He’s a legit top line force & they don’t grow on trees & any team looking for a big push will want him.

Possibly, I don't see for sure top 4 upside in Pettersson though. With Van's weak defence and future he might be forced to play in top 4 though
- manvanfan

Well he is already playing in the SHL and doing fine. Plus he has size. Seems like a decent bet to play games one day.

I remember him getting after guys taking runs at young guys multiple times over the past couple years. Guess it’s all about what sticks out for you.
- neem55

Winning sticks out not the circus bs.