Zidlicky rumours: how is he any better than Joe Morrow ? Morrow is Rod Langway defensively compared to Zidlicky.
This is why i find the mcquaid signing so bizarre... you Morrow & trotman who can slide into the line up, seids krug and then still have chara and kevan miller.... you could easily slot mcquaid out of the line and have saved 2.75 mill.
the forward group has good potential and looks good after the make over... except for maybe talbot and kelly still being there.
but the D squad is all over the place.. I hoep prior to DS taking some vacation time in aug he gets the d sorted out with a trade or two and a singing or two.
move Seids and Kevan Miller before training camp starts...
Originally Posted by Dellstrom
I'll take a cheap, one year of Zidlicky over 4 overpaid years of Franson.
I look at Zidlicky as a stop gap for nothing more than a year. So the guys like Colin Miller and Joe Morrow can develop for another season. I love Zid's offensive game, almost like an old man Krug. Think Miro the Hero Satan.
Could be a good idea:
2016 UFA Class
Seabrook
Giordano
E.Johnson
Byfuglien
Coburn
Yandle
Hamhuis
Could be a good idea:
2016 UFA Class
Seabrook
Giordano
E.Johnson
Byfuglien
Coburn
Yandle
Hamhuis
“People want to say, ‘Oh, we need to bring in a top-four guy.’ I sit here and say, ‘Well, look at me,’†Krug said.
Could be a good idea:
2016 UFA Class
Seabrook
Giordano
E.Johnson
Byfuglien
Coburn
Yandle
Hamhuis
Could be a good idea:
2016 UFA Class
Seabrook-Too old
Giordano-Too old
E.Johnson
Byfuglien-Too old
Coburn-Bad defensively
Yandle-Bad defensively
Hamhuis-Too old
and how many of them will reach free agency?
Even if Krug proves to be a top 4 guy, which I really hope he does, we still need another one.
Theres going to be alot of growing pains boys and girls.
I say don't sign Franson or Zidlicky unless the deal is really favorable for us.
Part of me wants to see what the young guys got. The past few years we've had several players playing out of their comfort zone (Bart, Miller). Might as well keep it going with Trotman/Morrow/Miller and Maybe one of em can run with some important minutes. Bridge year!
I can't wait to see drive and determination to get into the lineup from some of the kids. So many unknowns and slots up for grabs. They better be battling the **** out of each other for them in training camp
Coburn
Yandle
Hamhuis
Yandle only makes sense if you use Krug in a deal. I'd pass on the others.
Yandle/Hamhuis/Coburn are the only ones that will be available as a UFA, Hamhuis should not be a goal.
Krug sounds very hungry and wants to prove himself as a top4D and he sounds like he has gotten stronger% heavier.
By DJ Bean
“People want to say, ‘Oh, we need to bring in a top-four guy.’ I sit here and say, ‘Well, look at me,’†Krug said.
“But that’s for the coaching staff and management to decide and that’s for myself to prove,†he added. “I’m not expecting to just be given anything, but I’m expecting to earn that opportunity and make the most of it, for sure.â€
He’s skating with different players and looks noticeably bigger, though he estimated that he’s only put on four pounds or so.
would be huge if he is able to earn that.
I wonder if the Bruins would try to change Krug's style if they slot him in a top 4 role ? I hope Kriug can have his best year offensively ,this year .
I've been wrong about Krug's progress every step of the way so this time I'm going to say he carves out a top4 spot. I think he's at least earned a shot.
Why can't you have both?