I don't think Hansen and Higgins can get 40 between them but Santorelli and Booth had 40+ between them just a few years ago.

Sedins Burrows
Booth Santorelli Kesler
Higgins Schroeder Hansen
Weisse Richardson Kassian
- A_SteamingLombardi

I like those lines. I'd also split up the Sedins on nights when they're not dominant or the second line isn't generating scoring chances.

I think if it included a Jensen, Philly would at least consider it.

Realistic or not, I'm gonna fulfil my fantasy in NHL 14 tonight.
- Gullzy

I didn't want to bring up nhl** as I like it when people put forward scenarios, takes a little guts even if it is on the internet.

And often in real life, some of the trades that take place, posters on forums would have felt embarrassed to put forward, but the trades usually address club needs.

SMP ALL NIGHT LONG?

Whodat

Oilers down 4-1 already. Nah their goaltending is just fine

Oilers down 4-1 already. Nah their goaltending is just fine
- VANTEL

I bet MacT is wishing he had of offered more than nothing for Luongo.

I bet MacT is wishing he had of offered more than nothing for Luongo.
- docmorgan

Hindsight is 20/20, unless your Gillis.

When do you guys think Jensen is gonna be able to put something together and play a few games in the NHL?

When do you guys think Jensen is gonna be able to put something together and play a few games in the NHL?
- Gullzy

When he changes his mindset. He has to learn to hustle just like his countryman Hansen.

When he changes his mindset. He has to learn to hustle just like his countryman Hansen.
- VANTEL

The same could be said about Kassian IMO. He lights it up in the AHL, but he just doesn't have the drive top 9 guys have in the NHL.

Tools are there for both of them though.

Speaking of PWF's. I think we see Kellin Lain get a shot at the big leagues sooner rather than later.

The same could be said about Kassian IMO. He lights it up in the AHL, but he just doesn't have the drive top 9 guys have in the NHL.

Tools are there for both of them though.

Speaking of PWF's. I think we see Kellin Lain get a shot at the big leagues sooner rather than later.
- Gullzy

I haven't been following the Comets is he doing good?

I haven't been following the Comets is he doing good?
- VANTEL

http://www.uticacomets.com/player-stats/

They've only played 2 games and he's not on the sheet yet. 15 pims already tho..

Grenier has a G and a Ast.

Corrado a -2 and 3 shots on goal only. Zero points.

Check again in a week. Too early to claim anyone is ready yet unless injury forces it.

The same could be said about Kassian IMO. He lights it up in the AHL, but he just doesn't have the drive top 9 guys have in the NHL.

Tools are there for both of them though.

Speaking of PWF's. I think we see Kellin Lain get a shot at the big leagues sooner rather than later.
- Gullzy

I really wanted that kid to make the team.

I haven't been following the Comets is he doing good?
- VANTEL

Ill be honest, I haven't seen him play yet. I assume we will see him because he's a big checking centre with higher than average faceoff ability. My assumption is based on the fact that Dalpe isn't fitting in on the 4th line, and that I see schredder playing a top 6 role on this team.

http://www.uticacomets.com/player-stats/

They've only played 2 games and he's not on the sheet yet. 15 pims already tho..

Grenier has a G and a Ast.
- boonerbuck

He had one or two good plays in training camp

The same could be said about Kassian IMO. He lights it up in the AHL, but he just doesn't have the drive top 9 guys have in the NHL.

Tools are there for both of them though.

Speaking of PWF's. I think we see Kellin Lain get a shot at the big leagues sooner rather than later.
- Gullzy

I like Archibald, would call him up and waive Sestito.

I like Archibald, would call him up and waive Sestito.
- Nucker101

Archie doesn't play mean enough yet. IMO

I like Archibald, would call him up and waive Sestito.
- Nucker101

Honestly, I think Archi is sorely overrated.

Archie doesn't play mean enough yet. IMO
- VANTEL

Played pretty mean last game. Also probably had the most scoring chances of the Comets forwards.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_5dFNE4svo

Also, Grenier had a Gordie Howe hattrick in the same game.

Honestly, I think Archi is sorely overrated.
- vancity787

I've seen you post this before without actually posting your rationale behind it. Just curious of what it might be.

I have a hard time seeing a player with very low initial expectations being overrated. How can an undrafted grinder be overrated?

He's performed better than uncountable players who have been drafted.

If anything, I'd say the kid has been underrated for most of his hockey career, and subsequently has proven everybody wrong, regardless of whether he makes the NHL.

Initial thoughts when he was signed were that he would never be a good enough skater to play pro, and he's already turned into one of the better forwards on a pro team, albeit an offensively challenged one.

Played pretty mean last game. Also probably had the most scoring chances of the Comets forwards.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_5dFNE4svo

Also, Grenier had a Gordie Howe hattrick in the same game.
- Fosco

Nice he. Needs more of that

I've seen you post this before without actually posting your rationale behind it. Just curious of what it might be.

I have a hard time seeing a player with very low initial expectations being overrated. How can an undrafted grinder be overrated?

He's performed better than uncountable players who have been drafted.

If anything, I'd say the kid has been underrated for most of his hockey career, and subsequently has proven everybody wrong, regardless of whether he makes the NHL.
- Fosco

Grinder? is that what he is? If so, why hasnt he gotten a look on our shytty bottom six.

People think he has a decent scoring touch, I dont see that. Grinder he may be. But if he was as good as everyone thinks he is, He would have played some games in the big leagues.

Grinder? is that what he is? If so, why hasnt he gotten a look on our shytty bottom six.

People think he has a decent scoring touch, I dont see that. Grinder he may be. But if he was as good as everyone thinks he is, He would have played some games in the big leagues.
- vancity787

I think you're fabricating all of this hype for Archibald. I have never seen a single person ever claim that he's got top6 NHL potential.

Just an intriguing package of size, physicality, and a bit of scoring touch around the net. Could make for a decent bottom 6er if he can continue to develop.

Again, he's a 22 year old undrafted grinder. He'll likely get his chance to play some games within the next few years.

He's always been a grinder at every level he's played, dating back to his OHL days. He's just one who has a bit of a knack for the net.

Look at the players in the Canucks bottom 6. They're all older and more established players than Archibald.

The only one he could potentially replace is Sestito, who is the Canucks "goon." A role Archie isn't suited to play.

Grinder? is that what he is? If so, why hasnt he gotten a look on our shytty bottom six.

People think he has a decent scoring touch, I dont see that. Grinder he may be. But if he was as good as everyone thinks he is, He would have played some games in the big leagues.
- vancity787

Everyone? I think most have to be reminded he's in the system. There was more talk about him last year because at times he was doing everything we wanted to see out of Kassian on the Wolves during the lock out.

Nice he. Needs more of that
- VANTEL

Agreed.

Big year for him to showcase what he's got. Not a lot of competition in the Comets top6.

I think you're fabricating all of this hype for Archibald. I have never seen a single person ever claim that he's got top6 NHL potential.

Just an intriguing package of size, physicality, and a bit of scoring touch around the net. Could make for a decent bottom 6er if he can continue to develop.

Again, he's a 22 year old undrafted grinder. He'll likely get his chance to play some games within the next few years.

He's always been a grinder at every level he's played, dating back to his OHL days. He's just one who has a bit of a knack for the net.

Look at the players in the Canucks bottom 6. They're all older and more established players than Archibald.

The only one he could potentially replace is Sestito, who is the Canucks "goon." A role Archie isn't suited to play.
- Fosco

Fair assesment. I honestly wouldnt mind seeing him up here, I just dont simply see the allure so many people are oggling over.