What exactly has kakko done to make you think hes worth more than lindholm? Lol
- LFS

I didnt say he was, just saying we would appreciate some retention on Lindholm if Kakko is a target for them.

I'd be fascinated by in depth study on him. Never seen a guy go from 115 points to 55 points.
- blacksheep1

I’m convinced if you see a guys game start to depreciate it because of speed. Combo of him getting slower, and the game getting faster. It’s gonna be at point someday where if you can’t keep up with the pace you won’t be in the NHL. Defensemen is probably a little different where size will keep you in the league, but forwards will need to be fast. Maybe that’s Huberdeaus problem, and to a certain extent, Kakkos. And look at Laf, he got faster and now he’s better.

To be fair I’m basing this theory a lot because of those two guys we have

What exactly has kakko done to make you think hes worth more than lindholm? Lol
- LFS

Not punch a cab driver for starters.

I’m convinced if you see a guys game start to depreciate it because of speed. Combo of him getting slower, and the game getting faster. It’s gonna be at point someday where if you can’t keep up with the pace you won’t be in the NHL. Defensemen is probably a little different where size will keep you in the league, but forwards will need to be fast. Maybe that’s Huberdeaus problem, and to a certain extent, Kakkos. And look at Laf, he got faster and now he’s better.

To be fair I’m basing this theory a lot because of those two guys we have
- Slimtj100

Laf was 100% confidence related. When you have confidence you move more. Look at how aggressive he's been, when you have low confidence you don't do half the stuff he's doing this year for fear of (frank)ing up and being benched

Berard might be our version of Tolvanen, my only concern with him is hes a bit on the small side weight wise. Theyre both about the same height, except Tolvanen has like 25-30lbs on Berard.

Former scout Vanessa Kezwer destroys the topic. Long read, but every point is valid.

https://www.sportsnet.ca/...nds-to-watch-this-season/
- Trevor_Neufeld_

What happened to Dube? He seemed to be trending in the right direction year after year and all of a sudden he's hit a wall.

What happened to Dube? He seemed to be trending in the right direction year after year and all of a sudden he's hit a wall.
- aecliptic

Are you serious

Berard might be our version of Tolvanen, my only concern with him is hes a bit on the small side weight wise. Theyre both about the same height, except Tolvanen has like 25-30lbs on Berard.
- aecliptic

Age 24 vs. 21.
Tolvanen has been a pro athlete for 3 extra years. That's probably 90% of it.

Are you serious
- picklerick

As people like to point point stats, they speak for themselves. If we got Kakko to produce like Dube was, the complaining wouldnt be so bad.

As people like to point point stats, they speak for themselves. If we got Kakko to produce like Dube was, the complaining wouldnt be so bad.
- aecliptic

My man he’s turned himself in to the London police

My man he’s turned himself in to the London police
- picklerick

Oh crap, was he on that list, totally missed that. Was still having a pretty down year compared to his previous years.

Oh crap, was he on that list, totally missed that. Was still having a pretty down year compared to his previous years.
- aecliptic

Probably had something to do with his mental status regarding the investigation.

Probably had something to do with his mental status regarding the investigation.
- nyrangers9479

Yea I was looking at some stats of those guys and Dube really struggled. McLoed was pretty good, hart about how he usually is. Foote hadn’t played much to judge

Fwiw, they’re all denying any wrong doing saying it was consensual. Should be a tough time getting a jury if that’s what they do up there. Like it’s a national story and how many haven’t heard of it

Yea I was looking at some stats of those guys and Dube really struggled. McLoed was pretty good, hart about how he usually is. Foote hadn’t played much to judge

Fwiw, they’re all denying any wrong doing saying it was consensual. Should be a tough time getting a jury if that’s what they do up there. Like it’s a national story and how many haven’t heard of it
- Slimtj100

When something like this doesnt come out right away and coincidentally happens 5 years later when theyre all pros making millions, I begin to doubt the validity of it.

When something like this doesnt come out right away and coincidentally happens 5 years later when theyre all pros making millions, I begin to doubt the validity of it.
- aecliptic

What do their millions have to do with it this is a criminal case

What do their millions have to do with it this is a criminal case
- picklerick

Cause these cases always end up going to some sort of cash settlement. Girl gets paid, they dont go to jail... the hay-day of the 'me too movement' wasnt that long ago.

Yea I was looking at some stats of those guys and Dube really struggled. McLoed was pretty good, hart about how he usually is. Foote hadn’t played much to judge

Fwiw, they’re all denying any wrong doing saying it was consensual. Should be a tough time getting a jury if that’s what they do up there. Like it’s a national story and how many haven’t heard of it
- Slimtj100

Supposedly it was reported late, they settled monetarily out of court. The victim dropped it after that. They decided it would look like a cover up if it ever came out that they just paid out and settled, even though the criminal case was already closed, and re-opened it.

https://x.com/kevinweekes...&t=uyemCTfXPLjxebCnYBfx6Q

https://x.com/kevinweekes/status/1752853548306456695?s=46&t=uyemCTfXPLjxebCnYBfx6Q
- picklerick

Well, there goes my dream for Lindholm here.

Supposedly it was reported late, they settled monetarily out of court. The victim dropped it after that. They decided it would look like a cover up if it ever came out that they just paid out and settled, even though the criminal case was already closed, and re-opened it.
- nyrangers9479

Shouldnt the players then get their money back?

In all seriousness though, that sounds like a whole hot mess of crap with all this out there and then reopening the case. How can this be taken seriously?

Well, there goes my dream for Lindholm here.
- aecliptic

Tbh I think we may be better off. There is enough options for Drury to not focus on one guy

Chris Drury getting beaten to the punch by 80 year old Jim Rutherford is a TOUGH look.

The 5 player list talk...yikes.

So Turcotte is playing tonight lol

Nashville needs to lose! Thats our matchmaker

I’m scouting Cody Glass

Chris Drury getting beaten to the punch by 80 year old Jim Rutherford is a TOUGH look.
- blacksheep1

Lindholm costs too much