Speculation: Another year of this Bluc **** (The 2024-25 season thread)

[Statto]

Something is amiss.. you have a player that keeps putting himself into dangerous situations and getting concussed - that has totally has effected his career and physical health, and yet there are no apparent changes... What does that say to you? Ive have not heard it acknowledged that these devastating hits are partly due to his inability to avoid them.. Maybe if it was acknowledged Id feel like there was some team level awareness. Maybe if we had actual hockey press in this market the question would get asked.

Why would they acknowledge it if they thought it was a flaw in his game? It’s an unrealistic expectation. I’d be surprised if any franchise acknowledged such a thing and based on history, stunned if the Kings did. Nor should they.

It’s not a head injury that he’s out with anyway.

 

[YP44]

If Winnipeg wins the cup does Blake get his name on the cup?

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

If Winnipeg wins the cup does Blake get his name on the cup?

I think they have to petition but it would be rude if they didn't

 

[FSL KINGS]

If Winnipeg wins the cup does Blake get his name on the cup?

They're peaking too early.

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

They're peaking too early.

I feel like this happens a lot with WPG, though I could be misremembering.

Sure seems like Hellebuyck runs out of gas by/in the playoffs every year though, no? I'd have to check. Not making a real argument, just all feels, lol.

 

[lumbergh]

It looked more shoulder/neck for Turcotte than head in my opinion unless I missed one of the angles.

I thought I saw one of the trainers working on his shoulder/collarbone area on the bench before he was sent to the locker room.

 

[YP44]

They're peaking too early.

a team right after my heart.

 

[Lt Dan]

@FSL KINGS

https://x.com/i/web/status/1854285846557647333

 

[KopitarGOAT420]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1854944440558715361

#freeARTY

This team could use a little scoring punch especially on the 2nd PP unit. Let Arty set up near the right circle and put Q on his opposite side. Get Danault off the PP (nothing personal Phil).

Also, great news for Turcotte. Hopefully this is just a minor setback for the guy and he's back in the lineup in a couple games.

 

[Lt Dan]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1854944440558715361

#freeARTY

This team could use a little scoring punch especially on the 2nd PP unit. Let Arty set up near the right circle and put Q on his opposite side. Get Danault off the PP (nothing personal Phil).

Also, great news for Turcotte. Hopefully this is just a minor setback for the guy and he's back in the lineup in a couple games.

It'll be interesting to see what happens with #Artyparty

 

[KINGS17]

It'll be interesting to see what happens with #Artyparty

Kings approach will be very interesting...

 

[King'sPawn]

 

[Johnny Utah]

That’s my boy Sami. Stoked for him. He will be a fan favorite. Great kid off the ice also.

 

[AbsentMojo]

Hel yeah

 

[kilowatt]

Helenius could be a good fourth-line center for us. I'd like to see this:

Byfield - Kopitar - Kempe
Foegele - Turcotte - Laferriere
Moore - Danault - Fiala
Jeannot - Helenius - Thomas

 

[FSL KINGS]

Helenius could be a good fourth-line center for us. I'd like to see this:

Byfield - Kopitar - Kempe
Foegele - Turcotte - Laferriere
Moore - Danault - Fiala
Jeannot - Helenius - Thomas

Lewis?

 

[Lt Dan]

Lewis?

I am impressed at your restraint. I expected you to send a terminator back in time after his forefathers

 

[Trash Panda]

Lewis?

Shot at warp speed into the pressbox for the rest of the season, hopefully.

He can teach the kids how to be good pro’s from there.

 

[Johnny Utah]

Helenius will be a fan favorite. The fans love him in Ontario.

Realized even with all the toughness they added the off season, the top 9 is pretty soft. You add in Jeannot and Helenius and take out Lewis or Lee - it gives the Kings a chance to move Helenius or Jeannot up.

In the playoffs, Burroughs and Englund won't be playing (when Doughty is back), so the tough players will only be Edmundson and Jeannot. Kempe can be nasty, Clarke can stir it up, and Byfield can get feisty, but nothing really scary in the top 9.

 

[AbsentMojo]

This dude on waivers.. might it be an upgrade to Burroughs? Edit: just noticed his cap hit...oh well

https://x.com/i/web/status/1855330593967329307

 

[FSL KINGS]

I am impressed at your restraint. I expected you to send a terminator back in time after his forefathers

I'm sure leaving Lewis out of the lineup was just a typo. Who would knowing leave Lewis off the roster. Preposterous!!!

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

This dude on waivers.. might it be an upgrade to Burroughs? Edit: just noticed his cap hit...oh well

https://x.com/i/web/status/1855330593967329307

color me shocked

different dimension but MAJOR upgrade at 3RD

 

[AbsentMojo]

color me shocked

different dimension but MAJOR upgrade at 3RD

Shit, I forgot DD is on LTIR.. they can get this guy - if he;s good trade him for a pick when DD comes back

 

[KopitarGOAT420]

Shit, I forgot DD is on LTIR.. they can get this guy - if he;s good trade him for a pick when DD comes back

I would've loved this addition to sure up the blue line while Doughty is out.

Unfortunately, CBJ claimed Fabbro this morning.

 

[AbsentMojo]

I would've loved this addition to sure up the blue line while Doughty is out.

Unfortunately, CBJ claimed Fabbro this morning.

I wonder if Blake wouldve acquired if he fell to LAK in the waiver order