Housley was given Smith. He then scored, was demoted to the 4th line, was scratched, and then demoted to the A. That's on Phil, not Botterill.

TT will have plenty of time to marinade in the A for the rest of his career. Lest we forget, he played in STL in the bigs last year
- jcragcrumple

You know he’s on the roster opening night next year, right?

He’s a guy they traded for. He’s gonna get multiple more chances

Hedman and Kucherov out. Wow

You know he’s on the roster opening night next year, right?

He’s a guy they traded for. He’s gonna get multiple more chances
- sbroads24

If he fills out a bit and works on his defensive game, he could be a solid 3rd line, PP2 guy with 15ish goals. I'm interested to see what he does with the off-season, but I'm not counting on anything from him right now. You cant teach his reach, though

Tage was rushed in STL, and not properly developed here. He has good hands and a great shot. He needs to add 15-20 pounds and get more meaningful professional experience. I still believe he’ll be a meaningful top 9 FWD here with us and can be a 20 goal scorer on the wing once we have an established centre for him to play with.

If he fills out a bit and works on his defensive game, he could be a solid 3rd line, PP2 guy with 15ish goals. I'm interested to see what he does with the off-season, but I'm not counting on anything from him right now. You cant teach his reach, though
- jcragcrumple

Yeah I think that’s probably what he will be, but I just thought you meant he will never see the NHL again. Whether he works out or not he’s gonna get more chances

Tage was rushed in STL, and not properly developed here. He has good hands and a great shot. He needs to add 15-20 pounds and get more meaningful professional experience. I still believe he’ll be a meaningful top 9 FWD here with us and can be a 20 goal scorer on the wing once we have an established centre for him to play with.
- Pegullaville

That's a bit of a stretch. He has a great curl and drag that allows him to build power through the compression in his stick, and when he delivers it above the pad and below the blocker, it's deadly. When he doesn't have the time and space to use the curl-and-drag, he's inaccurate and ineffective. He needs to work on his shooting repetoire, not to mention his d game

Yeah I think that’s probably what he will be, but I just thought you meant he will never see the NHL again. Whether he works out or not he’s gonna get more chances
- sbroads24

I have major doubts as to whether he can get his d game to an acceptable level to have him occupy that 3rd line/PP2 role. Hopefully Taylor teaches him to use his reach. It could really carve him out a nice career if he figures it out

That's a bit of a stretch. He has a great curl and drag that allows him to build power through the compression in his stick, and when he delivers it above the pad and below the blocker, it's deadly. When he doesn't have the time and space to use the curl-and-drag, he's inaccurate and ineffective. He needs to work on his shooting repetoire, not to mention his d game
- jcragcrumple

He has been teeing off on the PP for his last few goals. Left wall one timer's like his goal against Detroit this season.

I have major doubts as to whether he can get his d game to an acceptable level to have him occupy that 3rd line/PP2 role. Hopefully Taylor teaches him to use his reach. It could really carve him out a nice career if he figures it out
- jcragcrumple

His biggest problem is his weight. He is tall but he is probably the weakest player on the team. Once he builds strength and won't get knocked off the puck every time he gets breathed on he will be able to utilize his reach and shot more efficiently.

Our savior won his first professional game tonight in impressive fashion

I wonder if he gets a look for the playoffs

Our savior won his first professional game tonight in impressive fashion

I wonder if he gets a look for the playoffs
- ieetbred

Carey Price in 2007 after finishing his season in juniors played in the last two games for the Habs affiliate and then when on to win the Calder. Same with Patrick Roy in 1985. Would be nice for UPL to get the reigns.

Mariner is a franchisee changeing player I would put him in the class of karlsson but that’s the homer in me beacuse I absolutely love him
- gerbe75pts

Is that English?

Kevin Hayes has been relegated to 4th line for Winnipeg. I want nothing to do with him in FA.

Kevin Hayes has been relegated to 4th line for Winnipeg. I want nothing to do with him in FA.
- Pegullaville

Ask the Jets fans what they think of Paul Maurice's player useage

Kucherov has 1 point in his last 6 playoff games.

Stammer has 0 points and only one shot almost 8 periods into this series.

Stamkos has to be the biggest choke artist in NHL history.

John Tortorella is going to enjoy a nice contract extension

Is that English?
- Wetbandit1

Gibberish

I love this columbus team

I love this columbus team
- ieetbred

We all made fun of them for all the trades

Kucherov has 1 point in his last 6 playoff games.

Stammer has 0 points and only one shot almost 8 periods into this series.

Stamkos has to be the biggest choke artist in NHL history.
- Pegullaville

Thorton was a pretty good choke artist

Don’t forget Matthews he’s up there

Record Tieing 62 wins in NHL history

Loaded from top to bottom, deepest team in league

But only embarrassing performances come from Buffalo 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

Kucherov has 1 point in his last 6 playoff games.

Stammer has 0 points and only one shot almost 8 periods into this series.

Stamkos has to be the biggest choke artist in NHL history.
- Pegullaville

I'll take Stamkos in the Blue and Gold

We all made fun of them for all the trades
- gerbe75pts

I got a Boston vs Washington ECF. I also had a Jets vs Golden Knights WCF though and Binnington is going to ruin that one for me.

We all made fun of them for all the trades
- gerbe75pts

I loved that their gm went for it, and became a fan because of it. Huge balls knowing they can walk, when you already know your best player and goalie are probably walking.

If everyone leaves in free agency i am going to feel bad for their fans

I'll take Stamkos in the Blue and Gold
- SABRES 89

At least we'll get to the playoffs. Just won't do anything when we get there.