I think Burakovsky was one of those dudes that always had the talent but just had a limited role on a good team and just needed the minutes
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I think Burakovsky was one of those dudes that always had the talent but just had a limited role on a good team and just needed the minutes
TheBloodyNine
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Very true, but it doesn't change the fact that those are the exceptions rather than the rule.
only if they face the Penguins again or a team like the Habs, Leafs, Flyers they will win a round. if they face Bruins, Caps or Hurricanes, Bolts or a team like that they are getting destroyed
I hope you’re right, but what makes you think that outside of wishful thinking?
Rongomania
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Nah, Caps gave him plenty of mins and tried him up & down the roster. A bit of a headcase which led to him being streaky. He was seeing a psychologist while in DC so maybe the new one in Denver is better? Of course, being on the same line with Mac helps. Everyone is trying to cover him and leaving Burky open. haha
KirkAlbuquerque
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Sometimes it's really just as simple as not being a fit with a team. You spend too much time struggling with the same team and eventually that mountain seems impossible to climb. Plus there's always pressure from within the organization to live up to whatever they had invested in you (high draft pick, major signing, etc).
There are always going to be misses with reclamation projects, but sometimes you can find a gem. Rangers have had luck with Zibanejad and Strome from the same draft class. They seem to have been collecting guys from 2016 in trades, and we've heard them connected to Puljujarvi and Gauthier from that class as well.
There are always going to be misses with reclamation projects, but sometimes you can find a gem. Rangers have had luck with Zibanejad and Strome from the same draft class. They seem to have been collecting guys from 2016 in trades, and we've heard them connected to Puljujarvi and Gauthier from that class as well.
Zibanejbread
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Kaapo Cabana
Next name: Admiral Kakkbar
Agreed.
Call it sour grapes, but I just don't see the high end talent necessary to push through in the playoffs. If they signed Panarin this would be a whole different story.
Lou Lams got lucky that Brassard has found his game again, but he has not done a good job with that roster at all. He gets way more praise than he deserves
only year that he’s ever been out of the 2nd round in his entire coaching career. With a much more talented roster.
One thing that caught my attention in Friedman’s 31 Thoughts was the potential availability of Mark Jankowski. It looks like he is having an awful start to the season. I always thought he was a pretty good bottom six center. Big guy, good penalty killer and some offensive chops. If the price is low enough, he might be a guy worth looking into.
I would consider him. big guy that is good along the boards? he was drafted as a center but at the NHL level is he a winger or a center, I can't recall if he plays both at the NHL level. I would consider him if the price is right. I would offer Nieves and a 3rd to see if they bite
TheBloodyNine
Pure Bred Soviet Savage
The last 10 first overalls are Tavares, Hall, RNH, Yakupov, McKinnon, Ekblad, McDavid, Matthews, Hischier, Dahlin
I'll take those odds any day over a failed attempt at a playoff run.
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So people would not agree with me, but I’d hire Babcock in a heart beat.
KirkAlbuquerque
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KirkAlbuquerque
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As would I. You know Shero is filling out the paperwork as we speak, Grotons better be quick!
offdacrossbar
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wow. i think i would prefer this guy over college boy david quinn. never gonna happen but still
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