He's not tipping his hand on Benson but based on how he's talking, Benson is staying.

As I posed yesterday, Don is indeed rolling 7D because Ryan Johnson needs to play. He also said Ryan being in the lineup is more important than some of the poopty forwards, which should be obvious but it's telling coming from him.
- TheSabresTaco

Well then get rid of said Sh!tty forwards and either play your youth or bring in someone better.

Well then get rid of said Sh!tty forwards and either play your youth or bring in someone better.
- Buff36

He used the phrase "not ideal" when discussing the fact that they feel better about 11-7.

Well then Yes, especially Pesce or Tanev.
- Buff36

Defense trade targets I found with players who have a current deal that at least lasts through the end of the 24-25 season.

These are not ranked in any kind of order, or how realistic they may be.

https://www.capfriendly.com/players/jaccob-slavin
https://www.capfriendly.c.../players/rasmus-andersson
https://www.capfriendly.com/players/jonas-brodin
https://www.capfriendly.com/players/colton-parayko
https://www.capfriendly.c.../players/mackenzie-weegar
https://www.capfriendly.com/players/erik-cernak

Well then get rid of said Sh!tty forwards and either play your youth or bring in someone better.
- Buff36

This sounds a lot like last season, when Samuelsson going out contributed to the early season 8 game losing streak, and Tuch's late season injury resulted in some losses.

Once again, is it that much to (frank)ing ask for quality depth to be added instead of short term, over paid, under performing want to be here type players?

They're not truly serious about winning based on their little poop moves they continue to make.

Defense trade targets I found with players who have a current deal that at least lasts through the end of the 24-25 season.

These are not ranked in any kind of order, or how realistic they may be.

https://www.capfriendly.com/players/jaccob-slavin
https://www.capfriendly.c.../players/rasmus-andersson
https://www.capfriendly.com/players/jonas-brodin
https://www.capfriendly.com/players/colton-parayko
https://www.capfriendly.c.../players/mackenzie-weegar
https://www.capfriendly.com/players/erik-cernak
- kingcong39

I would love Parayko and Weegar, Andersson being the #1 target.

Slavin ain't going anywhere, Brodin could be a silent killer, I don't know much about him. I doubt Tampa trades Cernak in the division.

This sounds a lot like last season, when Samuelsson going out contributed to the early season 8 game losing streak, and Tuch's late season injury resulted in some losses.

Once again, is it that much to (frank)ing ask for quality depth to be added instead of short term, over paid, under performing want to be here type players?

They're not truly serious about winning based on their little poop moves they continue to make.
- kingcong39

you're not going to like the answer

He used the phrase "not ideal" when discussing the fact that they feel better about 11-7.
- TheSabresTaco

Me's guessing there is friction growing...

He used the phrase "not ideal" when discussing the fact that they feel better about 11-7.
- TheSabresTaco

I know you agree, but no (frank)ing poop on it not being ideal.

Are they going to sit on their hands again and wait for Tage, Quinn and perhaps Kane to join the team?

These (frank)ing guys take 30 minutes to poop, when they should be getting work done.

now that ive re-stirred the hornet nest, "Erik Johnson has been excellent on the PK"

Not an exact quote but that's the gist.

you're not going to like the answer
- TheSabresTaco

What is the answer?

Is it continue to wait for more prospects to turn into quality NHL players...?

Me's guessing there is friction growing...
- washedup20

Well, the way this org functions, in this particular case, is that both him and Kevyn are well aware of and recognize the issue.

What is the answer?

Is it continue to wait for more prospects to turn into quality NHL players...?
- kingcong39

What I would say and what Kevyn would say is probably two different things, and I'm going to guess that neither of us would say what you suspected above.

I know you agree, but no (frank)ing poop on it not being ideal.

Are they going to sit on their hands again and wait for Tage, Quinn and perhaps Kane to join the team?

These (frank)ing guys take 30 minutes to poop, when they should be getting work done.
- kingcong39

Well, the way this org functions, in this particular case, is that both him and Kevyn are well aware of and recognize the issue.
- TheSabresTaco

As a collective, are they fearlessly aware?

Defense trade targets I found with players who have a current deal that at least lasts through the end of the 24-25 season.

These are not ranked in any kind of order, or how realistic they may be.

https://www.capfriendly.com/players/jaccob-slavin
https://www.capfriendly.c.../players/rasmus-andersson
https://www.capfriendly.com/players/jonas-brodin
https://www.capfriendly.com/players/colton-parayko
https://www.capfriendly.c.../players/mackenzie-weegar
https://www.capfriendly.com/players/erik-cernak
- kingcong39

Slavin and Pesce probably go hand in hand in which one they keep IMO. And some are very good but come with some Sh!tty contracts.
Cernak or Andersson would be a target of mine, doubt either get moved but I think we could put a package together for either that might make them think about it. Pesce, Slavin would be a decent get depending on Carolina's thinking and Tanev would be FA target. I am not a big fan of Hanifin, good player just not what we need.

As a collective, are they fearlessly aware?
- washedup20

fearlessly standing pat

I would love Parayko and Weegar, Andersson being the #1 target.

Slavin ain't going anywhere, Brodin could be a silent killer, I don't know much about him. I doubt Tampa trades Cernak in the division.
- washedup20

Agreed on Slavin and Cernak going nowhere.

I just tried to find the best defenseman who had contracts with at least a little term.

Brodin is a silent killer. A modern defensive defenseman.

On Andersson, I know he was suspended earlier this season for his borderline hit, but I loved seeing it.

Dahlin needs another teammate who brings the kind of borderline force like he did when he destroyed Marchand earlier this season.

fearlessly standing pat
- TheSabresTaco

What I would say and what Kevyn would say is probably two different things, and I'm going to guess that neither of us would say what you suspected above.
- TheSabresTaco

What would Adams say?

I'm generally curious, because I have no idea what his plan is, aside from hoarding 376 prospects and selling hope until the day he's completely bald.

Slavin and Pesce probably go hand in hand in which one they keep IMO. And some are very good but come with some Sh!tty contracts.
Cernak or Andersson would be a target of mine, doubt either get moved but I think we could put a package together for either that might make them think about it. Pesce, Slavin would be a decent get depending on Carolina's thinking and Tanev would be FA target. I am not a big fan of Hanifin, good player just not what we need.
- Buff36

I think Andersson could be had from Calgary, but it would require paying up a lot.

Agreed on Slavin and Cernak going nowhere.

I just tried to find the best defenseman who had contracts with at least a little term.

Brodin is a silent killer. A modern defensive defenseman.

On Andersson, I know he was suspended earlier this season for his borderline hit, but I loved seeing it.

Dahlin needs another teammate who brings the kind of borderline force like he did when he destroyed Marchand earlier this season.
- kingcong39

Agreed, might help Power become aware that he is a giant too.

now that ive re-stirred the hornet nest, "Erik Johnson has been excellent on the PK"

Not an exact quote but that's the gist.
- TheSabresTaco

It won't be long before they find out that E. Johnson isn't very useful on the PK either.

That unmasking is coming soon.

What would Adams say?

I'm generally curious, because I have no idea what his plan is, aside from hoarding 376 prospects and selling hope until the day he's completely bald.
- kingcong39

Half the team will have 3years burned on there Contracts, we will have wasted years of Tuch and Skinner. It's a Fantastic Plan.

I think Andersson could be had from Calgary, but it would require paying up a lot.
- kingcong39

Well we have enough to rebuild Calgary and still be ranked in the top 10 prospect pool