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What's the story on Adam Boqvist? RD, 23, think he was a buyout?
Might be worth a flyer as a possible reclamation project
Might be worth a flyer as a possible reclamation project
Did anyone check on @Bench after adding another goalie? Is he okay?
What's the story on Adam Boqvist? RD, 23, think he was a buyout?
Might be worth a flyer as a possible reclamation project
That's why you have larkin and compher there. 200 ft centers than can grab some speed to join the rush to dish it to the goal scorer and shoot it pretty damn good themselves.I like what we're doing with our forwards now. We should be able to put together three lines that can score. Each should also have at least one forward that's good at defense (though we now have both Kane and Tarasenko that can't).
Fix the defense and all is forgiven Stevie Y. Good luck
Poor Seider, we are gonna wear him out.folks, we're not going to be a good defensive team. I think we should just embrace another year of firewagon hockey and go with it. At least it can be entertaining.
I think we are going to be pleasantly surprised at our defensive game next year.folks, we're not going to be a good defensive team. I think we should just embrace another year of firewagon hockey and go with it. At least it can be entertaining.
Nah dude. We just need to tell him to run free. I remember in '22-'23 he'd see an opportunity to go on a rush and whoever he was with would dump the puck in and he'd literally deflate. Shoulders sagged and slowly turn for a line change. This past season he almost never did that because he knew he couldn't. If we're gonna run, let him run. He'll have fun. He's the best athlete we have with elite endurance.Poor Seider, we are gonna wear him out.
I'm still hoping for some defense help somehow.
I think we are going to be pleasantly surprised at our defensive game next year.
We dropped ghost, walman, sprong, and Fabbri.folks, we're not going to be a good defensive team. I think we should just embrace another year of firewagon hockey and go with it. At least it can be entertaining.
aljo is going to be a damn near godsend this year if given the opportunity. Can't wait.Two random things I keep swirling around:
1) I still think the "future considerations" is a hold on SJ to take Goalie or a Defenseman from us - the fact they only have only 1G and 5D and are holding fast at the moment only continues to support this entirely unfound conspiracy in my head
2) Give how many LHD we have (Edvinsson, Mattaa, Johansson, Gustafsson, Chiarot) vs RHD (Seider, Petry, Holl) - and yes, I know Chiarot, Gustafsson, and Johansson all play 'right' or 'left', I think I'm kind of leaning towards adding a Trouba or Ekbald - a true physical, stay-at-home RHD to pair with Edvinsson,
Toss up a Gustafsson/Johansson/Mattaa up with Mo and see which one of them has the best chemistry with him (I'm sneaky thinking Johansson's all round play and smarts ends up being super complimentary to Mo?); and let Trouba or Ekbald protect the crease and handle the rough stuff and let Ed, just, bloom and skate. Bottom pair of Gus and Chiarot and keep 2/3 of the rest.
Seems like Trouba ain't going nowhere. The press got ahead of themselves and didn't realize Trouba's NMC was pushed an extra year for his wife's residency program. Also from what I understand the Rangers have like 4 NHL caliber d-men on their roster right now.Two random things I keep swirling around:
1) I still think the "future considerations" is a hold on SJ to take Goalie or a Defenseman from us - the fact they only have only 1G and 5D and are holding fast at the moment only continues to support this entirely unfound conspiracy in my head
2) Give how many LHD we have (Edvinsson, Mattaa, Johansson, Gustafsson, Chiarot) vs RHD (Seider, Petry, Holl) - and yes, I know Chiarot, Gustafsson, and Johansson all play 'right' or 'left', I think I'm kind of leaning towards adding a Trouba or Ekbald - a true physical, stay-at-home RHD to pair with Edvinsson,
Toss up a Gustafsson/Johansson/Mattaa up with Mo and see which one of them has the best chemistry with him (I'm sneaky thinking Johansson's all round play and smarts ends up being super complimentary to Mo?); and let Trouba or Ekbald protect the crease and handle the rough stuff and let Ed, just, bloom and skate. Bottom pair of Gus and Chiarot and keep 2/3 of the rest.
Steve seemed to suggest he is going to be on the DRW roster. They aren't going to subject him to waivers.aljo is going to be a damn near godsend this year if given the opportunity. Can't wait.
he will 100% not go to waivers. I can damn near guarantee that. They just need to provide him the opportunity.Seems like Trouba ain't going nowhere. The press got ahead of themselves and didn't realize Trouba's NMC was pushed an extra year for his wife's residency program. Also from what I understand the Rangers have like 4 NHL caliber d-men on their roster right now.
Steve seemed to suggest he is going to be on the DRW roster. They aren't going to subject him to waivers.
I’m just afraid he’s not going to get the opportunity.aljo is going to be a damn near godsend this year if given the opportunity. Can't wait.
Agree with this.Two random things I keep swirling around:
1) I still think the "future considerations" is a hold on SJ to take Goalie or a Defenseman from us - the fact they only have only 1G and 5D and are holding fast at the moment only continues to support this entirely unfound conspiracy in my head
2) Give how many LHD we have (Edvinsson, Mattaa, Johansson, Gustafsson, Chiarot) vs RHD (Seider, Petry, Holl) - and yes, I know Chiarot, Gustafsson, and Johansson all play 'right' or 'left', I think I'm kind of leaning towards adding a Trouba or Ekbald - a true physical, stay-at-home RHD to pair with Edvinsson,
Toss up a Gustafsson/Johansson/Mattaa up with Mo and see which one of them has the best chemistry with him (I'm sneaky thinking Johansson's all round play and smarts ends up being super complimentary to Mo?); and let Trouba or Ekbald protect the crease and handle the rough stuff and let Ed, just, bloom and skate. Bottom pair of Gus and Chiarot and keep 2/3 of the rest.
Do you think they are going to risk losing him? He's no longer exempt from waivers.I’m just afraid he’s not going to get the opportunity.
No I don’t think they will waive him, I just want to see him get an opportunity over a lot of these vets and also not at the expense of Edvinsson. I want both in lineupDo you think they are going to risk losing him? He's no longer exempt from waivers.
I like the Tanko signing more after being able to clear out Fabbri. Still gives room for rookies to grab spots.
Trade for Ekblad Stevie, add the mean, physical, gritty, SOB to the wingsI think it's still too soon to start projecting possible lineups, especially any with Maatta, Berggren, AlJo, Veleno in them. The off-season is not complete until a respectable 2RD is added and any pure hockey trade for whoever that is could result in another player or two being needed.
Buffalo’s done nothing
Montreal added prospects but are still years away
Ottawa got worse
Tampa got worse
Boston got worse
Florida TBD, if they lose Ekblad they could be worse (also possible cup hangover)
Toronto arguably got worse
Two random things I keep swirling around:
1) I still think the "future considerations" is a hold on SJ to take Goalie or a Defenseman from us - the fact they only have only 1G and 5D and are holding fast at the moment only continues to support this entirely unfound conspiracy in my head
2) Give how many LHD we have (Edvinsson, Mattaa, Johansson, Gustafsson, Chiarot) vs RHD (Seider, Petry, Holl) - and yes, I know Chiarot, Gustafsson, and Johansson all play 'right' or 'left', I think I'm kind of leaning towards adding a Trouba or Ekbald - a true physical, stay-at-home RHD to pair with Edvinsson,
Toss up a Gustafsson/Johansson/Mattaa up with Mo and see which one of them has the best chemistry with him (I'm sneaky thinking Johansson's all round play and smarts ends up being super complimentary to Mo?); and let Trouba or Ekbald protect the crease and handle the rough stuff and let Ed, just, bloom and skate. Bottom pair of Gus and Chiarot and keep 2/3 of the rest.