He also played 43rd most at his position and finished with 33 points.
- jfkst1

nearly 2 1/2 minutes per game shorthanded.

Bonino traded ... what we've learned

1. Somehow trading a 3LC impacts the Flames and Oilers ...

2. After reading the analytics crew ... I can't understand how Bonino wasn't a finalist for the Hart trophy
- the end

My God. You've just described Tyler Bozak.

Edit: With less goals.
- walshyleafsfan

Thankfully he's rightfully place as a 3rd LC. I wonder how he'd do playing with Kessel and JVR ?

We'll see how he looks and how his new contract looks. Time will tell.
- Nucker101

Odd, I've been trying to tell you this all day.

nearly 2 1/2 minutes per game shorthanded.
- golfingsince

Still had 2C minutes at ES.

We'll see how he looks and how his new contract looks. Time will tell.
- Nucker101

Thankfully he's rightfully place as a 3rd LC. I wonder how he'd do playing with Kessel and JVR ?
- golfingsince

Not too great I'd imagine. Kessel and JVR are no superstars. I've learned that from the previous 5 years of HB.

- Makita

Still had 2C minutes at ES.
- jfkst1

When Malkin or Sid were injured.......the guys that carry their respective lines.

nearly 2 1/2 minutes per game shorthanded.
- golfingsince

Bonino's 5v5 points per 60 are better than Sutter's. Same with Matthias.

Not too great I'd imagine. Kessel and JVR are no superstars. I've learned that from the previous 5 years of HB.
- walshyleafsfan

Actually they aren't but they're capable 3rd liners.

Odd, I've been trying to tell you this all day.
- golfingsince

We're still allowed to post our opinions.

Bonino's 5v5 points per 60 are better than Sutter's. Same with Matthias.
- Nucker101

This just keeps getting worse. I'll be keeping a close eye on Bonino to see how well he plays with Craig Adams next season.

Bonino's 5v5 points per 60 are better than Sutter's. Same with Matthias.
- Nucker101

Letting Matthias walk was one of the smart moves Benning made.

We're still allowed to post our opinions.
- Nucker101

Since when ?

Have you never watched Sutter? Kassian is a WAY grittier player. Brandon Sutter has a less physical game than Alex fuking Semin.
- BINGO!

No offense meant, but you are a Hurricanes fan living in SK, so I'm not sure if I can take you serious. You seem to have a hate on for Sutter and your commentary is way to negative

We're still allowed to post our opinions.
- Nucker101

So please indulge us with your opinion of Sven's deal.

This just keeps getting worse. I'll be keeping a close eye on Bonino to see how well he plays with Craig Adams next season.
- golfingsince

He's played mostly with Downie, Bennett and Spaling.

Bonino played mostly with Higgins, Vrbata, Burrows.


I agree Bonino has had better linemates, but that doesn't make up for the difference in salary to me, especially considering Sutter will likely get a raise.

I don't like the fact that Vancouver keeps making trades for players that Desjardins coached previously.

This is the big league's for gods sake learn to coach with what you have.

No offense meant, but you are a Hurricanes fan living in SK, so I'm not sure if I can take you serious. You seem to have a hate on for Sutter and your commentary is way to negative
- CanuckDon

What about the multiple Pens fans saying the same thing? Should we take your word over theirs as well?

So please indulge us with your opinion of Sven's deal.
- golfingsince

Good deal, which is what you expect with a non-established RFA.

He's played mostly with Downie, Bennett and Spaling.

Bonino played mostly with Higgins, Vrbata, Burrows.


I agree Bonino has had better linemates, but that doesn't make up for the difference in salary to me, especially considering Sutter will likely get a raise.
- Nucker101

It will be interesting to see what his raise is compared to Bonino's in a couple of years. I'm sure you'll agree that salary in the next couple of years shouldn't be the highest priority. I'm not saying it's irrelevant it's just that it's not critical like when you're contending for a cup.

What about the multiple Pens fans saying the same thing? Should we take your word over theirs as well?
- Nucker101

Are those the same Pens fans that say Bylsma should have been coach of the year, or that Kunitz made Team Canada on merit not because of Sid ?

I don't pay much attention to their opinions anymore.

It will be interesting to see what his raise is compared to Bonino's in a couple of years. I'm sure you'll agree that salary in the next couple of years shouldn't be the highest priority. I'm not saying it's irrelevant it's just that it's not critical like when you're contending for a cup.
- golfingsince

For sure, but to me the best way to speed up a rebuild is to trade some vets for picks/prospects. Bonino is a solid center and very affordable.

For sure, but to me the best way to speed up a rebuild is to trade some vets for picks/prospects. Bonino is a solid center and very affordable.
- Nucker101

I agree about trading the Vets, but NB was not good enough to be part of the future.