Quite possibly our next captain
- Bigzby

If we do this full rebuild and if Polak is still with us then I wouldn't mind him being named Captain. He has the warrior in him to lead by example for the kids.

What?
- LeafMan

that to

true...but JVR and bernier are very tradeable. we are keeping at least some dead money in clarkson etc..and we will fill out a team. But if we keep jvr and bernier, the rebuild takes MUCH longer. those are 2 of the most tradeable guys we have
- clark_griswold

Yup, plus the METROS have to go...

true...but JVR and bernier are very tradeable. we are keeping at least some dead money in clarkson etc..and we will fill out a team. But if we keep jvr and bernier, the rebuild takes MUCH longer. those are 2 of the most tradeable guys we have
- clark_griswold

I'm down with keeping Reimer instead!

Kessel, Phaneuf, Bozak, Lupul, Franson, Winnik, Santorelli, Reimer all gone for picks and prospects. If the team is bottom-10 consistently with those guys, then moving them and replacing them with bit parts will guarantee us at least one bottom 3 finish.

And most of these full tear down rebuilds fail because the young guys get ruined early by playing on a bag team with nobody to guide them.
- Feeling Glucky?

jvr and bernier 2 most tradeable guys...we get crap for everyone you mentioned besides Phil.

and sorry but i don't think nazem is a guy you want your youngsters learning from

He is too lazy, that is not the coaches fault... Whole top line needs to be gone...
- aminnes

Get a coach who will push them to be better, not Carlyle who tried teaching defense for 16 games and then said "(frank) it just try score lots".

that to


- Dozzer

I haven't had a proper poop in 3 days. Goddamned diet

If we do this full rebuild and if Polak is still with us then I wouldn't mind him being named Captain. He has the warrior in him to lead by example for the kids.
- sparky

Clarkson has creepy crazy eyes tho.

true...but JVR and bernier are very tradeable. we are keeping at least some dead money in clarkson etc..and we will fill out a team. But if we keep jvr and bernier, the rebuild takes MUCH longer. those are 2 of the most tradeable guys we have
- clark_griswold

Then you want to go the signing over paid UFA's for a year route to fill in to get to the needed cap floor.

that to


- Dozzer

Another massive storm for Sunday.
- BingoLady

Massive, it is looking like 60 cms to come.

Get a coach who will push them to be better, not Carlyle who tried teaching defense for 16 games and then said "(frank) it just try score lots".
- Feeling Glucky?

The top line is atrocious at the overall game, lazy, entitled, trade em all... IMHO...

More I think about it, the more I think Reimer is actually the better choice in a scorched-earth rebuild.

Bernier hurts the tank more, AND has better trade value.

I thought Clark W said to get rid of them all.
- LeafMan

i'd keep rielly...the rest are the anchors you can't trade (clarkson, koma, hell reimer). cap floor isn't an issue boys. sorry , and girls.

Habs will give u fellas 2 points Sat night.

I couldn't believe the kessel, phanuef signings....I remb getting heat when Kessel was resigned. No doubt he's getting that on the open market.... but still really hard to move a contract like that, say compared to $7M.

mlse needs to stop F***in fooling all their fans and start actually caring about putting a team together. Burning it to the ground (retaining $ and stockpiling picks) saves you 2 years atleast

Then you want to go the signing over paid UFA's for a year route to fill in to get to the needed cap floor.
- LeafMan

It will all spend on what comes back... no team is taking Kessel's 8 without giving back something similar salary wise, every term is either capped out or at their internal number save a couple...

I haven't had a proper poop in 3 days. Goddamned diet
- TheThrill

ffs

LOU! LOOK WHAT YOU STARTED LOU!!!



as for poopin'.. i just ate an entire box of KD and half a pack of red hots for lunch

might as well bring the toilet duck and comet into the bathroom with me when i get home

Habs will give u fellas 2 points Sat night.
- BingoLady

Nonsense. I call 3-1 Habs.

Rielly scores for us.

Pleks, Gallagher and Patches for you guys

More I think about it, the more I think Reimer is actually the better choice in a scorched-earth rebuild.

Bernier hurts the tank more, AND has better trade value.
- TheThrill

Trade them off, bring up the farm kids..

Habs will give u fellas 2 points Sat night.
- BingoLady

Do you room for more snow, not sure what part of NB you are in?

Never heard of Gingerly on the right side, N.B.

League would love it, more revenue to share lol

(I know that number is impossible)
- Bigzby

League won't even allow it. You still need to ice a somewhat competitive team.

Buffalo was looked at about purposely tanking for the top pick. However, signing guys like Gionta and getting Gorges helped show they aren't going for the top pick directly.

Moving out players for injured or getting less quality (lindback) near the deadline seems to be fine though.

I couldn't believe the kessel, phanuef signings....I remb getting heat when Kessel was resigned. No doubt he's getting that on the open market.... but still really hard to move a contract like that, say compared to $7M.

mlse needs to stop F***in fooling all their fans and start actually caring about putting a team together. Burning it to the ground (retaining $ and stockpiling picks) saves you 2 years atleast
- AlfieisKing

You realize if you just type the f word, the filters will grab it, right?

That's why when I'm on hbuzz, I cuss like a (frank)ing sailor

Then you want to go the signing over paid UFA's for a year route to fill in to get to the needed cap floor.
- LeafMan

yes...it's not that hard to do...go to aUFA and say ' we stink, but at the deadline you will go to a contender'. Lots of teams do it. Take robidas this year - instead of 3 x3 , say 1 x5 with the move at the deadline. Easier to deal than his bad deal now.

getting to the floor is the least of our worries.

It will all spend on what comes back... no team is taking Kessel's 8 without giving back something similar salary wise, every term is either capped out or at their internal number save a couple...
- aminnes

Yeah I know and for Phaneuf as well, having a little fun with Clark W Griswold and his family truckster.