I absolutely agree that Enroth deserves a shot.. but we have seen what happens to his game when he is asked to start a lot of games. He is not an every night nor a 60+ start kind of guy. He need someone to play tandem with him..
- JVince11

Hackett

Hackett
- Pierceme69

I'm all for an Enroth/Hackett tandem.

Both kids deserve the chance.

That's why we have Hackett. He has shown he belongs in the NHL when given the chance.
- Powerslave

You really think that Hackett belongs in the NHL... next season? I think he needs to play in the AHL for part of next year.. but I am not claiming to be an expert..

I'm all for an Enroth/Hackett tandem.

Both kids deserve the chance.
- Powerslave

100% agree, which is why any trade of Miller does not involve bringing a goaltender back unless there is another move planned.

100% agree, which is why any trade of Miller does not involve bringing a goaltender back unless there is another move planned.
- kingcong39

So, Miller to Pitt for Fleury, then Fleury to Edm for their #1?

(hides)

You really think that Hackett belongs in the NHL... next season? I think he needs to play in the AHL for part of next year.. but I am not claiming to be an expert..
- JVince11

He had 12 starts a couple years ago. I think he could handle 30 at this point. Maybe with those two we end up with a top-5 pick. Maybe they play better than we expect.

NBA might be better athletes but hockey players are the toughest athletes of the top 4 bar none.

NHL playoffs: Playing in pain is a timeless tradition

Read More: http://sportsillustrated....in-stories/#ixzz2VNBgAFLm

So, Miller to Pitt for Fleury, then Fleury to Edm for their #1?

(hides)
- Powerslave

Does Fleury really have no NTC or NMC?

Does Fleury really have no NTC or NMC?
- JVince11

From what I understand that stiff has a limited NTC and is to make 5 mill in each of the next two years. There won't be a big market for him.

NBA might be better athletes but hockey players are the toughest athletes of the top 4 bar none.

NHL playoffs: Playing in pain is a timeless tradition

Read More: http://sportsillustrated....in-stories/#ixzz2VNBgAFLm
- GilPerreault11

NFL, and it's not close. Football players could never do back to back games or even close to a 100 game schedule with playoffs. NFL players get hit every play. Especially linemen

You really think that Hackett belongs in the NHL... next season? I think he needs to play in the AHL for part of next year.. but I am not claiming to be an expert..
- JVince11

At age 22........Bernier had 112 regular season AHL games, 16 playoff games. Hackett has 132 regular season AHL games, 26 playoff games. Why wouldn't he deserve a shot to backup or maybe even split time with Jhonas?

At age 22........Bernier had 112 regular season AHL games, 16 playoff games. Hackett has 132 regular season AHL games, 26 playoff games. Why wouldn't he deserve a shot to backup or maybe even split time with Jhonas?
- buffalokb

ahhhh... didn't know they were comparable... good call perhaps.

I still think we finish in the bottom 6 next year.

NFL, and it's not close. Football players could never do back to back games or even close to a 100 game schedule with playoffs. NFL players get hit every play. Especially linemen
- sbroads24

How many NFL players would have 7 teeth knocked out and come back and play in the same game? How many NFL players would play with broken bones throughout an 8 week playoff battle? Toughness is not just getting hit but also the mental and physical toughness to play while you are injured and in pain.

How many NFL players would have 7 teeth knocked out and come back and play in the same game? How many NFL players would play with broken bones throughout an 8 week playoff battle? Toughness is not just getting hit but also the mental and physical toughness to play while you are injured and in pain.
- GilPerreault11

Many NFL players play with broken bones and torn ligaments. Football is much more physically intense than hockey on a game to game play to play basis. There's no way they could play multiple games per week like hockey

ahhhh... didn't know they were comparable... good call perhaps.

I still think we finish in the bottom 6 next year.
- JVince11

That's where the franchise players are (well more like bottom three but you get what I'm saying).

Many NFL players play with broken bones and torn ligaments. Football is much more physically intense than hockey on a game to game play to play basis. There's no way they could play multiple games per week like hockey
- sbroads24

Eh, disagree with that. Taking a big hit into the boards/glass is a lot more painful than taking an open field hit from a receiver or running back through the hole.

Football players play with bigger padding, hockey is at a higher speed.

are we good yet?

NBA might be better athletes but hockey players are the toughest athletes of the top 4 bar none.

NHL playoffs: Playing in pain is a timeless tradition

Read More: http://sportsillustrated....in-stories/#ixzz2VNBgAFLm
- GilPerreault11

jack youngblood played on a broken leg
lott cut off the tip of his finger to stay in the game

it's a coin toss

are we good yet?
- navinrjohnson

I'm confused...when weren't we good? I was speaking to Darcy just the other day over lunch and he said we are in perfect shape for a cup run next year.

Eh, disagree with that. Taking a big hit into the boards/glass is a lot more painful than taking an open field hit from a receiver or running back through the hole.

Football players play with bigger padding, hockey is at a higher speed.
- theblueandgold

did the NHL even comment on this?


http://www.nydailynews.co...ralyzed-article-1.1282097

So how does everyone feel about this?

http://www.buffalo.com/sp...ittany-lion-country/48459

So how does everyone feel about this?

http://www.buffalo.com/sp...ittany-lion-country/48459
- Sabresfan-365

I would be ok with it if it's the flyers

So how does everyone feel about this?

http://www.buffalo.com/sp...ittany-lion-country/48459
- Sabresfan-365

Outside games are dumb and the Winter Classic should never be played as often as it is. That is my opinion of this story.

Ennis has a .65ppg or average of 53pts per 82 games
Ryan has a .77 PPG or average of 63pts per 82 games

Add in Ryan's other intangibles that Ennis doesn't have and you end up having to give up a decent amount + Ennis to get Ryan
- sbroads24

I forgot ennis played with skilled guys like Getz/Perry his first couple years.

I like Ryan.. I just think he is overrate on these boards.

Outside games are dumb and the Winter Classic should never be played as often as it is. That is my opinion of this story.
- sambarugh

It makes more money... So why not?