If the Flyers had Erik Karlsson, Berube would scratch him first. Grossmann is like way bigggggerrrrr man.
- PLindbergh31

He would justify it by saying that Karlsson isn't working hard enough in practice.

In theory that is a smart move. However since the deal was done by Rube the boob Amaro, I shudder to think how lame the pitching prospect must be.
- BiggE

If the rumor is right, his name is Ben Lively, good strike out to IP ratio in rookie league through AA ball.

Hell, I'm just glad to get MDZ in

- BiggE

Me three

I think tonight could be one of those 6-5 games

Who needs D anyway

"So Chief, your team has only been able to win two games when scoring three or fewer goals... what's your solution to that?"

"More Nik Grossmann."
- Tomahawk

More cowbell

2014 5th rounder Oskar Lindblom, already having a great WJC tourney, has a pair of goals today
- Jsaquella

Awesome!!

Liking Hexy more and more each day!

He would justify it by saying that Karlsson isn't working hard enough in practice.

- BiggE

Karlsson needs to dig in more
Not hungry enough

More cowbell
- BiggE

I agree. I don't see any of them ready to step in next year.
- PLindbergh31

Yeah.
Maybe Alt on the 3rd pair. Hagg and Morin could be ready at some point during the season as could Ghost, but I'm fine with taking things slowly.

Awesome!!

Liking Hexy more and more each day!
- BiggE

Lindblom scores another! Hattrick !

If the rumor is right, his name is Ben Lively, good strike out to IP ratio in rookie league through AA ball.
- Jsaquella

It's Amaro. THe kids arm will probably fall off in spring training.

- Tomahawk

I love that (frank)ing sketch!!

Aaaand Lindblom with the hatty!!! Nice redirect on the PP. Hes now the leading scorer in the wjc i think, unless Nylander got some helpers .

He would justify it by saying that Karlsson isn't working hard enough in practice.

- BiggE

Berube is a placeholder I think. Hextall probably doesn't want to bring a guy in mid-season in a lost year. Let a new coach start fresh. I guess the only pitfall with this theory is a coach they have their eye on could get hired if other jobs open up.

He would justify it by saying that Karlsson isn't working hard enough in practice.

- BiggE

Haha

Lindblom scores another! Hattrick !
- 3flyerkids

Triple awesomeness!!

Berube is a placeholder I think. Hextall probably doesn't want to bring a guy in mid-season in a lost year. Let a new coach start fresh. I guess the only pitfall with this theory is a coach they have their eye on could get hired if other jobs open up.
- PLindbergh31

there's a few decent options out there, I don't think they'll get burned if they wait out the season

Berube is a placeholder I think. Hextall probably doesn't want to bring a guy in mid-season in a lost year. Let a new coach start fresh. I guess the only pitfall with this theory is a coach they have their eye on could get hired if other jobs open up.
- PLindbergh31

Agreed. Though I think if the guy Hextall wants was at risk of going somewhere else, he would fire Berube asap.

I keep running it through my head how the Islanders can possibly be thriving without them. I can't come up with anything.
- PLindbergh31

I just snorted. +1 point for you

there's a few decent options out there, I don't think they'll get burned if they wait out the season
- BulliesPhan87

I'd be very happy w/ Tippett (if he gets fired) or DeBoer or Blashill.

there's a few decent options out there, I don't think they'll get burned if they wait out the season
- BulliesPhan87

Yup. Boucher, Maclean, Bylsma, and DeBoer all would be ok by me.

Lindblom scores another! Hattrick !
- 3flyerkids

I'd be very happy w/ Tippett (if he gets fired) or DeBoer or Blashill.
- Tomahawk

I want the mustache guy from Ottawa imo

I'd be very happy w/ Tippett (if he gets fired) or DeBoer or Blashill.
- Tomahawk

What about Maclean or Boucher? No interest with them?

Yup. Boucher, Maclean, Bylsma, and DeBoer all would be ok by me.
- PLindbergh31

All are an upgrade over our homegrown punching bag!

What about Maclean or Boucher? No interest with them?
- PLindbergh31

Maclean looks too much like Andy Reid, that just creeps me out