I think it would be a wise choice to sign Hecht to a short-term deal. We need some back-up centers. I think people are a little too harsh on him, I think he can be effective if he is healthy. I don't know how well Hodgson or Ennis will play, if they start to slip we will need to fill that void... who are our other depth centers? Ellis? McCormick? I like Hecht over them to be honest.
- rsj2588

I don't like McCormick on this team anymore, he makes way too much for what he does IMO

The problem isn't what he have, it's what the other team will offer for it. Unless it fills a need for us, I don't think it would be wise to move guys for for the sake of moving guys. I don't want anymore wingers. I want someone that is a bonafide center.
- HonkFortheGoose

kids in rochester and the gringo

if ennis and coho do not stay healthy, the team is doomed either way
and coho needs to take the next step
- homiedclown

I'd say out of the entire team, these 6 guys need to stay healthy if they want a chance at making the playoffs:

Ehrhoff
Miller
Myers
Ennis
Hodgson
Pominville


and that's in no particular order.

I think it's Ruff's last year if they don't win a playoff round and he will open it up more up front.
- homiedclown

Except Terry told him he had a job for life.

I don't like McCormick on this team anymore, he makes way too much for what he does IMO
- sabresfandan

I don't like him or Ellis. Don't get me wrong, they bust ass out there and I appreciate that, but I need guys to be out there that are really going to make a difference and neither of them did that last year.

I don't like McCormick on this team anymore, he makes way too much for what he does IMO
- sabresfandan

McCormick at 1.2 playing 10 minutes or Ellis at .525 playing 6 minutes a game

I am ok with him so long as Kaleta stays on the 4th line

- homiedclown

you seriously have a video for everything

Except Terry told him he had a job for life.
- sippyd

a job or a coaching job?

Except Terry told him he had a job for life.
- sippyd

Nobody said he wouldn't be with the organization. Just not as coach. It's possible they could put him into a different role. Like assistant GM or something.

Not that it's a good idea or the best option either.

The problem isn't what he have, it's what the other team will offer for it. Unless it fills a need for us, I don't think it would be wise to move guys for for the sake of moving guys. I don't want anymore wingers. I want someone that is a bonafide center.
- HonkFortheGoose

Agree. I don't think there is much trade value in the dmen we would want to unload: Leopold, Weber, Brennan. They aren't trading McNabb or Myers or Regehr (sends a bad message given how they pushed to get him).

This is a team in transition. To me, it's a make or break year. Lots of the "Core" still around, but there's a new crop (Hodgson, Ennis, Foligno, Myers, McNabb, Ehrhoff, and to a lesser degree Grigorenko/Girgensons/Armia/McCabe).

you seriously have a video for everything
- HonkFortheGoose

McCormick at 1.2 playing 10 minutes or Ellis at .525 playing 6 minutes a game

I am ok with him so long as Kaleta stays on the 4th line
- homiedclown

I think McCormick loses a lot of his fights too, I'm so happy Ott and Scott are here now.

I'd say out of the entire team, these 6 guys need to stay healthy if they want a chance at making the playoffs:

Ehrhoff
Miller
Myers
Ennis
Hodgson
Pominville


and that's in no particular order.
- HonkFortheGoose

Healthy and playing well, in order:
Miller
Myers
Vanek
Hodgson
Pominville
Ehrhoff

I think McCormick loses a lot of his fights too, I'm so happy Ott and Scott are here now.
- sabresfandan

Not to mention he gets hurt when he loses fights

And what exactly is that supposed to mean??
- HonkFortheGoose

oh nevermind .

I don't like him or Ellis. Don't get me wrong, they bust ass out there and I appreciate that, but I need guys to be out there that are really going to make a difference and neither of them did that last year.
- HonkFortheGoose

I think McCormick was a perfect 4th liner in 2010-11
not pleased with the results in 2011-12

Healthy and playing well, in order:
Miller
Myers
Vanek
Hodgson
Pominville
Ehrhoff
- PassionBucket16

is it wrong that I think Foligno is every bit if not more important then Vanek?

Agree. I don't think there is much trade value in the dmen we would want to unload: Leopold, Weber, Brennan. They aren't trading McNabb or Myers or Regehr (sends a bad message given how they pushed to get him).

This is a team in transition. To me, it's a make or break year. Lots of the "Core" still around, but there's a new crop (Hodgson, Ennis, Foligno, Myers, McNabb, Ehrhoff, and to a lesser degree Grigorenko/Girgensons/Armia/McCabe).
- PassionBucket16

Honestly, you'd be surprised what you can get for Leo. He's a solid guy that can log pretty big minutes. He's not going to win you games, but he's not generally going to lose them for you either. For a team like Philly that really just needs help because of the injuries they had, he'd be a decent option because his contract is up at the end of the year.

They were talking on the radio about how McNabb has been a healthy scratch recently but I don't think that has anything to do with his play per say as it does the fact that they have a lot of options back there and with the schedule getting more intense they've been rotating them in and out to keep all of them involved. Pysyk was a healthy scratch on the 28th and then played the 29th. That being said, I'm not interested in trading away either of them. That pair is going to be a formidable bunch in another year or two.

kids in rochester and the gringo

if ennis and coho do not stay healthy, the team is doomed either way
and coho needs to take the next step
- homiedclown

Yeah we really are doomed if they don't play well. I don't see bringing Grigs up this year is a wise choice. Who else in Rochester? Adam?

I like the idea of bringing in Gagner from Edmonton... the only problem is that he is just as risky as Ennis and Hodgson in terms of production. I think it would be advantageous for us to trade for another wildcard like Gagner rather than have 4 "7th man" defensemen.

Another thing I like, even though they wouldn't put up points, is having the "goon squad" line. Scott - McCormick - Kaleta. That line would intimidate/piss off any team.

I think McCormick loses a lot of his fights too, I'm so happy Ott and Scott are here now.
- sabresfandan

I'm happy about Ott. Scott probably never cracks the lineup. If he does, it'll be for like 2 minutes maybe 10 times this year.

Nobody said he wouldn't be with the organization. Just not as coach. It's possible they could put him into a different role. Like assistant GM or something.

Not that it's a good idea or the best option either.
- HonkFortheGoose

I feel better now.

is it wrong that I think Foligno is every bit if not more important then Vanek?
- homiedclown

And his line mates.

is it wrong that I think Foligno is every bit if not more important then Vanek?
- homiedclown

Foligno is more important because of the physical factor he brings. Vanek doesn't matter so much as long as everyone else is producing. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if they could get something good for him. In a lot of ways, we don't need him. But we do need a big time center.

is it wrong that I think Foligno is every bit if not more important then Vanek?
- homiedclown

My only thought is if Vanek is really good, he scores 40 (in a normal season, of course).

Foligno scoring 20 in a normal scheduled season to me would be excellent.

What I want to see out of Marcus is the same passion as last year. Hit people. Go to the goal. Use your IQ to make plays. I'm more excited about his future than Grigorenko's.

My only thought is if Vanek is really good, he scores 40 (in a normal season, of course).

Foligno scoring 20 in a normal scheduled season to me would be excellent.

What I want to see out of Marcus is the same passion as last year. Hit people. Go to the goal. Use your IQ to make plays. I'm more excited about his future than Grigorenko's.
- PassionBucket16

I love the game Foligno plays. I hope he comes out in his first game and hits someone just like he did in the Toronto game at the end of the year. That's what I want to see from him on a nightly basis. Even if he doesn't get on the score sheet, he'll be making an impact out there. I'd be happy with 20 goals from him as well.