Official Tank Thread

[WeThreeKings]

I was to young to remember pre Crosby hockey era (started following NHL with Crosby/Ovechkin debut) but how could Pens have tanked for Crosby, wasn’t 2004-2005 a lockout?

Weighted lottery based on playoff results in the last 3 seasons or something.

But he was always going to Pittsburgh, the franchise was going to fold without that lottery win.

 

[SpeedyPotato]

I think I want Schaefer, we have some solid depth and elite skill upfront even though we still need another top forward, but we don’t have the elite number 1 d prospect. I know this probably pushes Guhle to the right long term and that bugs me but you deal with that issue later if need be

 

[Runner77]

The scarcest target is a top line C and those are typically a tough get if you don’t draft and develop them.

Just look at how the Habs have not had one in over 30 years. Even now, many are suggesting that Suzuki profiles as a 2nd line C.

So, I’d pay special attention to any BPA C that can be had and slot any extra C, on the wings. Habs are not going to get too many shots at a top 5 pick — they need to address their longstanding issue regardless of what Hage develops into, even if early returns on him are good.

 

[The Real Timo]

The scarcest target is a top line C and those are typically a tough get if you don’t draft and develop them.

Just look at how the Habs have not had one in over 30 years. Even now, many are suggesting that Suzuki profiles as a 2nd line C.

So, I’d pay special attention to any BPA C that can be had and slot any extra C, on the wings. Habs are not going to get too many shots at a top 5 pick — they need to address their longstanding issue regardless of what Hage develops into, even if early returns on him are good.

And here I thought that Dach and Newhook were it... bah... what do I know... At this point I have very little faith that even if Habs get another top pick it will be something that will finally tip the scale in the right direction... never mind waiting another 3 years before they start being anything. Rebuilds are stupid and have as much chance to succeed as any other approach to building a team.