I like it!
- honesthockey

Me too. I have no issues with that.

However, I have this sneaky suspicion that Randy will just keep Phaneuf and Gunnarsson together, because he's off his (frank)ing rocker

I like it!
- honesthockey

Pretty simple changes they have to make I think. Start there. That takes Gards/Franson out on trade. Along with Reimer and Lupul, maybe even Kadri. I like having Kadri though.

Kessel-Bozak-JVR
Kane-Kadri-Moulson
Leivo-Fiddler-Clarkson
Komarov-McClement-Bodie


Lupul/Reimer/Gards/prospect to Peg for Kane.

Sign Moulson
Sign Fiddler
Sign Komarov
Re-sign Mcclement.


So Out:

Franson
Gardiner
Reimer
Raymond
Kulemin
Lupul

In:
Komarov
Kane
Moulson
Fiddler

Me too. I have no issues with that.

However, I have this sneaky suspicion that Randy will just keep Phaneuf and Gunnarsson together, because he's off his (frank)ing rocker
- TheThrill

Team died when he stopped playing them together actually.

Team died when he stopped playing them together actually.
- honesthockey

Not buying that for a second. The team was long dead before that. Don't even try to argue that that is a better pairing than Phaneuf and Niskanen would be, I don't have time for that kind of nonsense today.

Pretty simple changes they have to make I think. Start there. That takes Gards/Franson out on trade. Along with Reimer and Lupul, maybe even Kadri. I like having Kadri though.

Kessel-Bozak-JVR
Kane-Kadri-Moulson
Leivo-Fiddler-Clarkson
Komarov-McClement-Bodie


Lupul/Reimer/Gards/prospect to Peg for Kane.

Sign Moulson
Sign Fiddler
Sign Komarov
Re-sign Mcclement.


So Out:

Franson
Gardiner
Reimer
Raymond
Kulemin
Lupul

In:
Komarov
Kane
Moulson
Fiddler
- iTOLDu

I'm ok with that lineup however I don't see Leivo as an NHLer. I'd rather Bolland who I think will be going no where.

Not buying that for a second. The team was long dead before that. Don't even try to argue that that is a better pairing than Phaneuf and Niskanen would be, I don't have time for that kind of nonsense today.
- TheThrill

You're on hear you've got lots of time for nonsense obviously. We were well in a playoff position until Gunnarsson had to be played less do to injury. Would I like Niskanen? Sure. Not sure he skates pretty enough bc that's the benchmark now.

I'm ok with that lineup however I don't see Leivo as an NHLer. I'd rather Bolland who I think will be going no where.
- honesthockey

Don't think we can afford him. Leivo can use his body on that line and can also chip in with some goals. Tough line to play against IMO. Would rather Ott at 3C but my guess is someone will pay him something stupid. Fiddler has that same attitude, provides some veteran presence and will come cheap.

I really dont think you can remove the C from Dion and keep him in the fold, but would be tough to move him as well. Ideally if you could slot him as the 2-3 guy you get much better production from him.

I know its not a popular opinion in here, but I think you need to move Gardiner, hes got all the offensive talent but cant defend at all. With Rielly in the fold you have that aspect of your D covered, Gardiner to me, is going to be what JM Liles was in Colorado, a defensively poor Offensive defenseman. I just dont think Gardiner will ever be able to put up the great numbers to overcome his porous defensive skills. Just my two cents.

I'm ok with that lineup however I don't see Leivo as an NHLer. I'd rather Bolland who I think will be going no where.
- honesthockey

You want to keep Bolland even though he may never skate like an NHLer again? Not to mention the inflated contract he's probably going to get somewhere.

You want to keep Bolland even though he may never skate like an NHLer again? Not to mention the inflated contract he's probably going to get somewhere.
- BetterCallSaul

Yes I do. Any from reading between the lines Lewieke does too.

You're on hear you've got lots of time for nonsense obviously. We were well in a playoff position until Gunnarsson had to be played less do to injury. Would I like Niskanen? Sure. Not sure he skates pretty enough bc that's the benchmark now.
- honesthockey

LOL Hey, the proposed lineup we are discussing already has Gardiner out of it, so let's not keep kicking that dead horse.

Gunnarsson played with Phaneuf during the collapse, I don't know where you are getting your info. I am pretty sure they only split in the last few games of the season.

Just tell me now if you plan on trying to convince everyone that Gunnarsson-Phaneuf is a legitimate top pairing, and I will avoid discussing it further. I will not agree with that no matter what.

Yes I do. Any from reading between the lines Lewieke does too.
- honesthockey

Will be a huge mistake to sign him. He will be a Band-Aid from now on. Reason why I'm sick of Lupul to.

LOL Hey, the proposed lineup we are discussing already has Gardiner out of it, so let's not keep kicking that dead horse.

Gunnarsson played with Phaneuf during the collapse, I don't know where you are getting your info. I am pretty sure they only split in the last few games of the season.

Just tell me now if you plan on trying to convince everyone that Gunnarsson-Phaneuf is a legitimate top pairing, and I will avoid discussing it further. I will not agree with that no matter what.
- TheThrill

Ok. Then we disagree.

Will be a huge mistake to sign him. He will be a Band-Aid from now on. Reason why I'm sick of Lupul to.
- iTOLDu

Want players who get dirty.

Want players who get dirty.
- honesthockey

I've included those.

Just got back from 2 weeks in Spain !

AWESOME wine over there and never spent more than 10 euros
- .HOHO.

I have been into the Spain wine for the past several months.. I totally agree. A real gem.

sure wish we had tom poti


- Dozzer

you can bump up the mins to 2500 .. guys like him fall off the list since they didnt play as much

even nicer looking .. franson 2nd in assists, 1st assist and points

http://stats.hockeyanalys...=ifassists60&sortdir=DESC

A pass to a player that scores a goal is an obscure stat
- senstroll

Did you guys ever figure out the advanced deflection stat?

you can bump up the mins to 2500 .. guys like him fall off the list since they didnt play as much

even nicer looking .. franson 2nd in assists, 1st assist and points

http://stats.hockeyanalys...=ifassists60&sortdir=DESC
- senstroll

Where's the "he can't pivot" stat?

Did you guys ever figure out the advanced deflection stat?
- Colin Dambrauskas

The JTT?

I have been into the Spain wine for the past several months.. I totally agree. A real gem.
- bixll

Here's your new display pic Bix

Where's the "he can't pivot" stat?
- honesthockey

The QF.
Quicksand Factor.

Where's the "he can't pivot" stat?
- honesthockey

this was what you posted in this thread

Give Franson a partner and he can play.
- honesthockey

since I posted some goals and assists stats you are now trying to tear him down because stats are bad.

you are such a guy who just takes opposite sides when you see something you dont like.

its sad

you can bump up the mins to 2500 .. guys like him fall off the list since they didnt play as much

even nicer looking .. franson 2nd in assists, 1st assist and points

http://stats.hockeyanalys...=ifassists60&sortdir=DESC
- senstroll

offense from the back end doesnt impress me all that much truthfully.

if a guy can play D, and pitch in on offense then I'm all for it.

but if a guy is weak in his own end his point production doesnt impress me at all.

Here's your new display pic Bix



- Colin Dambrauskas

Awesome, but he is spilling it..