Was just looking at all-time Swedish greatest players list. Didn't realize Peter Forsberg and Kent Nilsson are 8th & 9th in NHL history for P/GM - damn those guys were good!!
- LeftCoaster

That was a sweet trade for Nords/Avs. Forsberg for Lindros!

Just giving you a bad time Sunday morning because you can take it.

Smiling Willie was my favourite, it made me laugh every time which also made it hard to take you seriously.
- Marwood

Hey....this HB talk is serious business Mr. Marwood. I'm on a mission now to find something

They're the lowest scoring defensemen, as a group, in the league, that's an issue!!
- LeftCoaster

The two higest paid Dmen on the team are useless when it comes to putting up points. They need to be changed no doubt. There are a lot of issues on this team but it certainly isn't the bottom 4 Dmen dragging this team down.

That was a sweet trade for Nords/Avs. Forsberg for Lindros!
- Kaynine

Lindros is 19th all-time and he'd have probably been higher had he not tried to play for Dallas. So he's no slouch either.

But ya that was a game-changer for Colorado

Start being active in he pool or I will have to replace you with someone who is. Lots of guys wanting in, so get to it!
- Scooby_Doo

I'm in 2nd place

I think there's always a GM out there willing to pay for a quality top four with a 1st or a nice prospect.
- LeftCoaster

That's where you and I differ. With his skill set I think he's on the border of 2nd/3rd pairing.

On a team that has an effective back-check, what's Tanev's role?
Does he score?
Is he known for his great outlet passes?
Is he imposing? Is he a heavy hitter that strikes fear into opposing players?
Can he play an enforcer role?
Clears the front of the net?
He's quick to close the gap and rarely gets beaten in a foot race because of his speed?

If I'm a GM in need of filling a gap on my blue line then sure Tanev is a fine choice but I ain't offering much just to fill a gap. If I'm looking for a impact player on my blueline then Tanev ain't what I'm looking for.

I agree and d is where we have depth, tree could be our willie Mitchell.
- Bettmanhatesus

I think Tree will be better than Willie IMO

Canuck's goal diff per game -0.82, good for 29th in the league.

I'd say it's an issue.
- bloatedmosquito

Does not help when you have no forwards in front of the net screening the goalie.

I don't get star struck by defensive defenseman...if it was Stetcher maybe I was sitting by him at Earls watching the game. Nice guy who was happy to chat Canucks
- CanuckDon

lol. That's what I figured. Lots of contact with sports pros at Van restaurants.

on the hockey chat. I've heard he's a good guy.

Does not help when you have no forwards in front of the net screening the goalie.
- VANTEL

I know this is beating a dead horse but that also comes down to the coach and his offensive systems. Besides, it's not like Miller/Markstrom have stole many games.

I know this is beating a dead horse but that also comes down to the coach and his offensive systems. Besides, it's not like Miller/Markstrom have stole many games.
- Kaynine

Let's get this clear. WD is not running the show. Its the twins team.

When someone asked Henrik a week ago about splitting the twins up he said no, that is not going to happen

I'm in 2nd place
- CanuckDon

You won't be after today

Does not help when you have no forwards in front of the net screening the goalie.
- VANTEL

Every player on this team plays a perimeter game. Even the goalies.

Correction: Not fair to Bo. The kid has no hang-ups about driving to the net.

I'm in 2nd place
- CanuckDon

You've played some weak teams so far.
Move Edler and zibinjadad to IR and add two players.

Every player on this team plays a perimeter game. Even the goalies.

Correction: Not fair to Bo. The kid has no hang-ups about driving to the net.
- bloatedmosquito

Fuken Bo can't get on board with the team .

lol. That's what I figured. Lots of contact with sports pros at Van restaurants.

on the hockey chat. I've heard he's a good guy.
- bloatedmosquito

He kept saying how great Horvat is

That's where you and I differ. With his skill set I think he's on the border of 2nd/3rd pairing.

On a team that has an effective back-check, what's Tanev's role?
Does he score?
Is he known for his great outlet passes?
Is he imposing? Is he a heavy hitter that strikes fear into opposing players?
Can he play an enforcer role?
Clears the front of the net?
He's quick to close the gap and rarely gets beaten in a foot race because of his speed?

If I'm a GM in need of filling a gap on my blue line then sure Tanev is a fine choice but I ain't offering much just to fill a gap. If I'm looking for a impact player on my blueline then Tanev ain't what I'm looking for.
- bloatedmosquito

Yes he is actually, one of the things that stood out when he was praised for his play on team Canada. Excellent transition game.

I think Tree will be better than Willie IMO
- VANTEL

better than chara I was living in PG when chara played there and no one thought he would be anything but a tough guy he was the clumsiest son of a gun you ever saw on skates, he couldn't skate backwards but he was so damn big with that reach I swear he could touch each side boards when he stretched out. He lived with laurie mann who was a 3 time Canadian boxing champ and laurie tough him how to fight.

You won't be after today
- VANTEL

Yes, I'm getting chrushed

I'm in 2nd place
- CanuckDon

Who's in last?

better than chara I was living in PG when chara played there and no one thought he would be anything but a tough guy he was the clumsiest son of a gun you ever saw on skates, he couldn't skate backwards but he was so damn big with that reach I swear he could touch each side boards when he stretched out. He lived with laurie mann who was a 3 time Canadian boxing champ and laurie tough him how to fight.
- Bettmanhatesus

I think Tryamkin has a lot in his game for us to like

You've played some weak teams so far.
Move Edler and zibinjadad to IR and add two players.
- Scooby_Doo

I just picked up Frolik and dropped Z. I'm assuming you have to add a D if you drop one right? And drop a Center you have to add a center?

Who's in last?
- LeftCoaster

Moving up bud, moving up

I just picked up Frolik and dropped Z. I'm assuming you have to add a D if you drop one right? And drop a Center you have to add a center?
- CanuckDon

Put in IR don;t drop them

I think Tryamkin has a lot in his game for us to like
- VANTEL

Me too, a lot of potential there. Good on Benning for that pick.