You could make the argument that 10.5 is a bit high for Kane. I can see that one... but the guys have chemistry, and at the end of the day, you pay your stars if you want to win.
- Feeling Glucky?

yup.

Kane is right place right time. But hes got a Conne Smythe too. He lit it up in the finals and won them the 2nd cup. Canèt say he hasnèt earned it.

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yup.

Kane is right place right time. But hes got a Conne Smythe too. He lit it up in the finals and won them the 2nd cup. Canèt say he hasnèt earned it.

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I certainly canet.

I certainly canet.
- Woderwick

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I'd say they are as likely to be where they are now next year. Defense will be improved, but I don't think Carlyle will have a noticeable impact on the roster, and the Leafs will ultimately fail because of that.
- Viktory

Maybe I am being overly optimistic but I think you will see a differant Carlyle next year. He knows he came a wisker away from being fired. I think you will see him roll four lines and the team will play a much better defensive style.



It will be intersting who the assistants will be, as one of them could be the interim Coach if Carlyle doesn't get them going and he gets canned.

Will Ny, The Scoring Guy


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Maybe I am being overly optimistic but I think you will see a differant Carlyle next year. He knows he came a wisker away from being fired. I think you will see him roll four lines and the team will play a much better defensive style.



It will be intersting who the assistants will be, as one of them could be the interim Coach if Carlyle doesn't get them going and he gets canned.
- sparky

yup

Shanahan said pretty clearly they have a new mandate for Carlyle, and Carlyle said in his presser that a lot is expected to change.

Maybe I am being overly optimistic but I think you will see a differant Carlyle next year. He knows he came a wisker away from being fired. I think you will see him roll four lines and the team will play a much better defensive style.



It will be intersting who the assistants will be, as one of them could be the interim Coach if Carlyle doesn't get them going and he gets canned.
- sparky

In the shortened season, he rolled 4 lines because his 4th line was good.


This season, they shat the bed, and he had to rely on the other 3... with the 2nd line also poopting the bed, and McClement out of his comfort zone playing the full shut-down role.


This season, the bottom-6 cast is much improved, in terms of talent and depth.

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wut

wut
- Woderwick

I made a funny and nobody laughed

Nickname for Nylander... Thrill said Willy Nilly.

oooo nice.
- Woderwick

bump

bump
- Woderwick

IMO the Hawks are now just like the pens. Have to much tied up in two players and will make the playoffs every year but wont have a good enough supporting cast to achieve another cup for a while.

IMO the Hawks are now just like the pens. Have to much tied up in two players and will make the playoffs every year but wont have a good enough supporting cast to achieve another cup for a while.
- fansince72

Pretty much, could you imagine Kessel on the Hawks? 12M here we come.

How does that guy get kicked in the head and just chill for a second. But other soccer players look at each other and thwyre down like they just got shot.

IMO the Hawks are now just like the pens. Have to much tied up in two players and will make the playoffs every year but wont have a good enough supporting cast to achieve another cup for a while.
- fansince72

Mid level and bottom 6 guys and perhaps even some decent vets may be willing to sign for less just to be a part of that team. Winning can do that. I wouldn't count them out after those contracts. And if/when the cap goes up...pfft.

IMO the Hawks are now just like the pens. Have to much tied up in two players and will make the playoffs every year but wont have a good enough supporting cast to achieve another cup for a while.
- fansince72

6 of their 8 best players are all locked LONG term, and Sharp and Seabrook for 2 more years each. and that core is good enough to fill out the linup with solid roll players and still be a contender.

Need to shed $2M and change, but Bickel makes $4M.

How does that guy get kicked in the head and just chill for a second. But other soccer players look at each other and thwyre down like they just got shot.
- CanadianBodmon

Cause they don't know how to actually react when they get hurt

6 of their 8 best players are all locked LONG term, and Sharp and Seabrook for 2 more years each. and that core is good enough to fill out the linup with solid roll players and still be a contender.

Need to shed $2M and change, but Bickel makes $4M.
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Their mistake was to sign Crawford at 6.

Their mistake was to sign Crawford at 6.
- Pecafan Fan

That was a big contract.

IMO the Hawks are now just like the pens. Have to much tied up in two players and will make the playoffs every year but wont have a good enough supporting cast to achieve another cup for a while.
- fansince72

partially agree. Hawks have done a much better job at developing their draft picks and have had better overall asset management than the pens. They will need to be even more successful at this now if they are going to challenge for a cup.

Their mistake was to sign Crawford at 6.
- Pecafan Fan

ya that's the one that they might regret. Hossa too once he retires, but at lest the cap hit is minimal now. REcapture penalty will suck though

Their mistake was to sign Crawford at 6.
- Pecafan Fan

yup, I don't think you can really question too many moves by bowman, but this seems like one of them.

Cause they don't know how to actually react when they get hurt

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THIS IS WHAT PAIN FEELS LIKE?

Holy poop!!