Hindsight is 20/20.

Calgary didnt get Seth Jones. Theres no reason to think Colorado would have.

They got Mackinnon. It was enough.
- eddieavs

Agreed ... I think it worked out better for both right now

In 2009' I had so many people tell me Tyler Myers would win a Norris soon. You just can't predict things like that at all.
- RogerRoeper

I'd be willing to bet he's a future candidate......

I'd be willing to bet he's a future candidate......
- sbroads24

hell no.

Dipietro/snow are also the reasons for the 8 year max
- muffin_man

Yeah, it had nothing to do with Holmgren or Talon. That contract was the beginning of the stupid contract era.

he's on pace for 55 points which is not what anyone would expect from a 1st line winger that you will be paying 6.5M for. not denying he's a great second liner (still not worth 6.5) but calling him a 1st liner is a joke.
- sensnucksnocups

Everyone seems to forget that there was an offer sheet.

In 2009' I had so many people tell me Tyler Myers would win a Norris soon. You just can't predict things like that at all.
- RogerRoeper

Thats fine...

But now hes played 70 more games since that season, and theres been no drop in his play. Theres been zero signs, unlike Myers, that have shown any lack of progression in his play. His defence has gotten better, and his offense isnt dropping either.

Again, it was too much of a risk to trade him after showing so much progress.

Should the leafs trade Reilly for next years 3rd overall? It would be a ridiculous stance if you truly believed in his progression.

Ummmm hello you would have your first overall and the 4th ... Mackinnon and jones
- Redmile247

Jones is certainly in the Calder race along with MacK... oh wait.

RoR > Jones

hell no.
- rangerdanger94

We will see. He's well on his way right now

I'd be willing to bet he's a future candidate......
- sbroads24

Uh, no.. very wrong dude.

Watch more hockey.

Yeah, it had nothing to do with Holmgren or Talon. That contract was the beginning of the stupid contract era.
- Cptmjl

you just love firing shots at people when their sentence involves the word "reason"

Is thinking Thery should have let him go for such a good package and taking issue with "Future Selke Winner" like it's 100% fact "Misinformed"?
- RogerRoeper

I don't happen to agree with you on this one. I think Colorado made the right choice. There is a good chance that you will be proven right in the long run.

The fact is, neither your opinion, or mine are stupid or misinformed.

This guy is an idiot.

We will see. He's well on his way right now
- sbroads24

ehhh i think his size makes him look a lot better than he really is. if he was normal sized and played the same way, he'd be considered a bust. but since he's big, he's still got "potential".

hell no.
- rangerdanger94

Just remember chara took a while to become a Norris calibre defenseman ... Ottawa actually picked wade redden over him ... Sorry sens fans

Uh, no.. very wrong dude.

Watch more hockey.
- DutchCanSaveUs

No I'm ok. You don't have to take my word as fact. He's miles ahead of where he was last year and has the potential to be one of the best.

ehhh i think his size makes him look a lot better than he really is. if he was normal sized and played the same way, he'd be considered a bust. but since he's big, he's still got "potential".
- rangerdanger94

Na, it's actually the opposite. He's a phenomenal skater for 6'8 and is throwing people around like rag dolls finally. He needs to learn how to hit without getting a penalty/suspended.

you just love firing shots at people when their sentence involves the word "reason"
- rangerdanger94

Just remember chara took a while to become a Norris calibre defenseman ... Ottawa actually picked wade redden over him ... Sorry sens fans
- Redmile247

Ouch

Is thinking Thery should have let him go for such a good package and taking issue with "Future Selke Winner" like it's 100% fact "Misinformed"?
- RogerRoeper

you do know that MULTIPLE nhl execs have said that if the 2009 draft could be redone, ROR would be taken 3rd overall after tavares and OEL?

Jones is certainly in the Calder race along with MacK... oh wait.

RoR > Jones
- DutchCanSaveUs

give it 5 years and get back to me ....

Na, it's actually the opposite. He's a phenomenal skater for 6'8 and is throwing people around like rag dolls finally. He needs to learn how to hit without getting a penalty/suspended.
- sbroads24

The only real disappointment is that he got the mega contract without having proven he was ready to earn it.

Still very young to give up on him, especially for a big defenseman.

Just remember chara took a while to become a Norris calibre defenseman ... Ottawa actually picked wade redden over him ... Sorry sens fans
- Redmile247

So did every other team in the league. We picked him and he was one of the worst skaters I've seen in my life.

Na, it's actually the opposite. He's a phenomenal skater for 6'8 and is throwing people around like rag dolls finally. He needs to learn how to hit without getting a penalty/suspended.
- sbroads24

he needs to learn how to play defense. he doesn't take inside position on forwards, or tie up sticks, or retreat to the blueline after going in behind the net in the offensive zone, and a lot of other defensive fundamentals.

you do know that MULTIPLE nhl execs have said that if the 2009 draft could be redone, ROR would be taken 3rd overall after tavares and OEL?
- rangerdanger94

You mean Scott Glennie wouldnt be #2 behind Kadri?

I'd be willing to bet he's a future candidate......
- sbroads24

Based on his play? Really?

Jones is certainly in the Calder race along with MacK... oh wait.

RoR > Jones
- DutchCanSaveUs

I don't think you can make a statement like that....too early to tell.