He was an NHL player because of Red Berenson not Torts, he looked this fat coming out of Michigan
- cranford93

With all due respect to red and Michigan, torts has to have to had some influence on his play.

I heard gilroy was phat coming out of college, and he... Well we know

Bummer, sorry. I am a fan of having the best players play the game. Hope he is OK.
- powerhouse

Staal and Clowe played GM3 v. Caps, both havent played since.

Staal, like said, still didnt feel right out there. Clowe looks like he hasnt gotten over the concussion.

Staal and Clowe played GM3 v. Caps, both havent played since.

Staal, like said, still didnt feel right out there. Clowe looks like he hasnt gotten over the concussion.
- aecliptic

Strahlman has picked alot of the slack woth him out thankfully.

All I can say to the non kool aid guys is your stuck with him till at least a year from now i think. Should be a loud robust blog we have here til then

Strahlman has picked alot of the slack woth him out thankfully.
- Slimtj100

You guys are having trouble generating speed through the neutral zone. Who is your best puck moving defenseman with Staal out?

You guys are having trouble generating speed through the neutral zone. Who is your best puck moving defenseman with Staal out?
- powerhouse

John Moore, without a doubt.

John Moore, without a doubt.
- aecliptic

Del zotto should be, but he's another guy that has underwhelmed so far

Del zotto should be, but he's another guy that has underwhelmed so far
- Slimtj100

He should, but he isnt... DZ hardly ever skates with the puck lately, just looks for that stretch/outlet pass he learned from Redden.

John Moore, without a doubt.
- aecliptic

OK, I'll be watching this afternoon. Hopefully they are working on it.

OK, I'll be watching this afternoon. Hopefully they are working on it.
- powerhouse

Hes definitely top 3 skaters on the team, very smooth with the puck... shockingly fast without it.

He should, but he isnt... DZ hardly ever skates with the puck lately, just looks for that stretch/outlet pass he learned from Redden.
- aecliptic

He's a bit passive no doubt. They should explore a trade with him this off season. Maybe get an older dman with a better shot. Especially since they have Moore now

He's a bit passive no doubt. They should explore a trade with him this off season. Maybe get an older dman with a better shot. Especially since they have Moore now
- Slimtj100

Well... if they want that right handed shot... Bogosian is a RFA, could trade for his rights flat out and it wouldnt cost as much. Babchuk is a UFA this off-season as well.

My proposal... MDZ + Hagelin for Yandle. Sure, hes a left handed shot... but when youre good, youre good, dont matter.

Oh and it would be nice if we could get PHX to take a nice % cut of Yandle's salary to have some space. 10% this coming year, 5% the following year.

All I can say to the non kool aid guys is your stuck with him till at least a year from now i think. Should be a loud robust blog we have here til then
- Slimtj100

No we're kool aid guys just different flavor.

Strahlman has picked alot of the slack woth him out thankfully.
- Slimtj100

He's been great, one of the most improved players in the league, that I'll give Torts credit for

Torts called Hagelin dumb earlier in the season then Hags got hot don't you guys know by now that Torts uses the media to make it about him to relieve pressure or to motivate his players? If I know this with my novice level of hockey knowledge then certainly those of you non kool aid drinkers who have advanced hockey knowledge should be able to see this. Haven't you noticed when asked to critique his players his canned reply is, I don't critique players yet he really in an almost playful way talks about Hags as a PP stinker. He also in a not so subtle way called Richards out for not taking steps as an older player to keep in shape during the lockout.

By the way, my tongue is firmly imbedded in cheek right now and am trying to have a little fun.

Lets enjoy win day

He's been great, one of the most improved players in the league, that I'll give Torts credit for
- cranford93

Anyone know if those injured Boston guys are back today?

Anyone know if those injured Boston guys are back today?
- Slimtj100

It's not sounding like it.

It's not sounding like it.
- Rayven

Any more Bruins players injured by any chance?

Why he's greatest coach since Toe Blake. Now if Hags has good game it will be because of this quote. Nothing to do with his talent. And for the Torts kool aid drinkers isn't hags not doing what the coach wants on the pp a coachable moment.
- Chris Erwin

Well said. Who's fault is it if Hags stinks on the PP, the player or the coach. I say the coach for not correcting Hags being too fast!

Well said. Who's fault is it if Hags stinks on the PP, the player or the coach. I say the coach for not correcting Hags being too fast!
- Prucha

Is the coach gonna play for him too? If you think Tort's is just standing there and not telling his players anything and saving it for the press conference, you gotta be massive idiot.

Its up to the players to listen and execute. This team is filled with talented guys, but I wouldnt say we have a bunch of players who are good on the puck.

Of the 8 teams left, we are definitely the worst passing team.

Well said. Who's fault is it if Hags stinks on the PP, the player or the coach. I say the coach for not correcting Hags being too fast!
- Prucha

Pretty sure other players with speed have excelled on pp. Not sure Hags is a sniper but having speed is really a dumb reason to point to. Fans and media point all seem to point to lack of movement and shots on pp woes. Seems a jitterbug would help with the movement aspect.

Pretty sure other players with speed have excelled on pp. Not sure Hags is a sniper but having speed is really a dumb reason to point to. Fans and media point all seem to point to lack of movement and shots on pp woes. Seems a jitterbug would help with the movement aspect.
- Chris Erwin

Doesnt help if you cant take or give a pass.

Is the coach gonna play for him too? If you think Tort's is just standing there and not telling his players anything and saving it for the press conference, you gotta be massive idiot.

Its up to the players to listen and execute. This team is filled with talented guys, but I wouldnt say we have a bunch of players who are good on the puck.

Of the 8 teams left, we are definitely the worst passing team.
- aecliptic

Then why would any coach or manager ever get fired I'm sure they all tell the players what to do. Some coaches have a lot less talent they are telling it to and they lose their jobs,

Doesnt help if you cant take or give a pass.
- aecliptic

Then how is he a top six forward or even in NHL?