Thomas Townsend: Opening Day Roster

Thomas Townsend: Opening Day Roster
- Thomas Townsend

Didn't see Dano play , but his stat sheet would suggest he merits a look on the 4th line. I might be totally off on this.

Didn't see Dano play , but his stat sheet would suggest he merits a look on the 4th line. I might be totally off on this.
- Alexzanki

Being the last forward cut I would say that he will probably get a look at some point this season, especially if Dubi is out long term.

I'm getting so sick of all the pundits talking about how much we lost! Yes, Bob and Bread were huge losses... Dzingel and Duchene were such a small piece of what we actually were last season. I honestly think Bob had worn out his welcome and is likely to regress over the next few years. Bread does truly sting... no doubt about that. I for one and am excited to see Bemstrom/Texier turning heads And have Dubois and Bjorkstrand become the players they know they can be.

IMO, right now the key to the season is Wennberg. If he finally produces as everyone (but him it seems) thinks he can, then this team can roll at least three dangerous lines every night. If he is the 18-19 Wennberg then we are in serious trouble and headed for the lottery.

I freely admit I might be overblowing his role on the team, but if he had been what everyone thought he could be last year, or even as good as he was in his first or second year in the league we could have beaten Boston last year. It's put up or shut up time for him.

IMO, right now the key to the season is Wennberg. If he finally produces as everyone (but him it seems) thinks he can, then this team can roll at least three dangerous lines every night. If he is the 18-19 Wennberg then we are in serious trouble and headed for the lottery.

I freely admit I might be overblowing his role on the team, but if he had been what everyone thought he could be last year, or even as good as he was in his first or second year in the league we could have beaten Boston last year. It's put up or shut up time for him.
- jkumpire

Added: I feel sorry for Dubi, seems like this is close to the end for him, and he's been a warrior for this team. Maybe he can get well and have one or two more good years.

Best of luck to the BJs. I hope they keep up the good fight. One of the teams I like cheering for.

IMO, right now the key to the season is Wennberg. If he finally produces as everyone (but him it seems) thinks he can, then this team can roll at least three dangerous lines every night. If he is the 18-19 Wennberg then we are in serious trouble and headed for the lottery.

I freely admit I might be overblowing his role on the team, but if he had been what everyone thought he could be last year, or even as good as he was in his first or second year in the league we could have beaten Boston last year. It's put up or shut up time for him.
- jkumpire

I,m expecting Wennberg to be paired with Nyquist and Bjorkstrand, so the tools are there for him to thrive. I see Torts is aiming a shutdown line maybe composed of Lilja-Foligno-Anderson, then I see Milano-Nash-Bemstrom.