If hawks can keep Keith toews and Kane and pens 87 71 81 and 59 we can keep him
- Upstate_isles

The Hawks also have to keep, Crawford, Seabrook, Hossa, Anisimov, and Hammer.

Honestly, if we get Duchene, I'd put him in the 3rd line with Ladd and Chimera. He's not going anywhere near JT 5 on 5.

If hawks can keep Keith toews and Kane and pens 87 71 81 and 59 we can keep him
- Upstate_isles

Also, I'm not sold on Duchene as a 2nd part of a 1,2 punch. I'm just not. I would've loved if Stamkos or Kucherov didn't resign with Tampa.

Also, they have to pay Letang and Fleury which further hinders their ability to get strong wingers for Sid.

But Tavares is definitely not Crosby or Malkin.
- eichiefs9

You guys are nuts.. JT is a much batter player than Malkin.

Duchene is much better than anyone not named John Tavares currently on our roster. He would be a tremendous pick up.

You guys are nuts.. JT is a much batter player than Malkin.
- niteislander

In what world?

You guys are nuts.. JT is a much batter player than Malkin.
- niteislander

Look jt is my favorite player but much better than malkin? I think they are close with malkin being slightly better.

You guys are nuts.. JT is a much batter player than Malkin.
- niteislander

Are u serious or this a joke??

Look jt is my favorite player but much better than malkin? I think they are close with malkin being slightly better.
- Upstate_isles

No he's way better, sorry and I JT ......

Waaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy to much to give ..............
- Ur Not Me

agree, but may be what it takes...

No he's way better, sorry and I JT ......
- Ur Not Me

Actually Malkin is only 5.2% better....

Actually Malkin is only 5.2% better....
- JohnScammo

Yeah just like the other dude in another thread thinks;

60x3 = 160

No he's way better, sorry and I JT ......
- Ur Not Me

we will disagree as to way better , I stated yesterday its crosby, ovie, mcdavid, and malkin then the rest. looking at it his ppg is 1.17 and jt is .88 so yea he is better. sometimes i wonder if he benefits from playing second units as the rest are against 87, however I remember him playing better without 87 in the lineup. Still think JT is top 10 though

we will disagree as to way better , I stated yesterday its crosby, ovie, mcdavid, and malkin then the rest. looking at it his ppg is 1.17 and jt is .88 so yea he is better. sometimes i wonder if he benefits from playing second units as the rest are against 87, however I remember him playing better without 87 in the lineup. Still think JT is top 10 though
- Upstate_isles

Bold - easily but besides the ppg avg, and sorry but i hate when ppl look up stats bc sometimes it can be misleading bc of roster, but Malkin is unbelievable and no comparison to JT, sorry and I love JT .....

JT is easily top 5 C instead of top 10

In ur list above are mostly C's, so take out Ovie an add JT & Sequin and that's probably the NHL's most productive C in game (i think)

Hockey Insider Darren Dreger had a Tuesday morning radio hit on Montreal’s TSN 690, and was asked what he’s been hearing on the Eberle front.

“Not a lot, to be honest,” said Dreger. “I would say a month or so – maybe six weeks ago – there was some tire-kicking. I know that there were three teams that were calling Peter Chiarelli in Edmonton, but no one really willing to jump and take the bait. I believe that the Islanders were one of those teams. But obviously it didn’t go anywhere.

http://www.fanragsports.c...cked-tires-oilers-eberle/

Love the guy or hate him, it looks like Snow is out there trying to improve the team. It's a step in the right direction.

Hockey Insider Darren Dreger had a Tuesday morning radio hit on Montreal’s TSN 690, and was asked what he’s been hearing on the Eberle front.

“Not a lot, to be honest,” said Dreger. “I would say a month or so – maybe six weeks ago – there was some tire-kicking. I know that there were three teams that were calling Peter Chiarelli in Edmonton, but no one really willing to jump and take the bait. I believe that the Islanders were one of those teams. But obviously it didn’t go anywhere.

http://www.fanragsports.c...cked-tires-oilers-eberle/

Love the guy or hate him, it looks like Snow is out there trying to improve the team. It's a step in the right direction.
- eichiefs9

The problem with Garth is he waits too long to make moves. Just look at Cappy and the 3 goalies to name a few.

Hockey Insider Darren Dreger had a Tuesday morning radio hit on Montreal’s TSN 690, and was asked what he’s been hearing on the Eberle front.

“Not a lot, to be honest,” said Dreger. “I would say a month or so – maybe six weeks ago – there was some tire-kicking. I know that there were three teams that were calling Peter Chiarelli in Edmonton, but no one really willing to jump and take the bait. I believe that the Islanders were one of those teams. But obviously it didn’t go anywhere.

http://www.fanragsports.c...cked-tires-oilers-eberle/

Love the guy or hate him, it looks like Snow is out there trying to improve the team. It's a step in the right direction.
- eichiefs9

Snow's trying but means nothing .... He'll make a panic move and either over-pay or bring in another no name at deadline like he's use too....

Hockey Insider Darren Dreger had a Tuesday morning radio hit on Montreal’s TSN 690, and was asked what he’s been hearing on the Eberle front.

“Not a lot, to be honest,” said Dreger. “I would say a month or so – maybe six weeks ago – there was some tire-kicking. I know that there were three teams that were calling Peter Chiarelli in Edmonton, but no one really willing to jump and take the bait. I believe that the Islanders were one of those teams. But obviously it didn’t go anywhere.

http://www.fanragsports.c...cked-tires-oilers-eberle/

Love the guy or hate him, it looks like Snow is out there trying to improve the team. It's a step in the right direction.
- eichiefs9

I think snow tries I think he's afraid to overpay for players, which may not be a bad thing. Vanek deal didn't work but he tried to sell a guy on area and it worked almost every other time
Edit: before you guys all say it i know everyone knew he was going to minny

Snow's trying but means nothing .... He'll make a panic move and either over-pay or bring in another no name at deadline like he's use too....
- Ur Not Me

I am sure he is looking at everyones roster right now seeing if they have a number one draft pick who never panned out and then will trade a third or fourth rounder for him and call it a day

I am sure he is looking at everyones roster right now seeing if they have a number one draft pick who never panned out and then will trade a third or fourth rounder for him and call it a day
- kasperrko

Maybe this year Garf will acquire Yakapov finally .....

I am sure he is looking at everyones roster right now seeing if they have a number one draft pick who never panned out and then will trade a third or fourth rounder for him and call it a day
- kasperrko

Garth will not rest until he finds the next Prince.

Garth will not rest until he finds the next Prince.
- ses111

Thx, was hoping he'll step up and try a queen this year then king next year

Look jt is my favorite player but much better than malkin? I think they are close with malkin being slightly better.
- Upstate_isles

How much better would JT be if the first line center of the islanders was Crosby?
Can't put your best checking line on both players. Just the fact that they are on the same team makes Malkin better. Teams totally key on jT and he still puts up sick numbers.
Not to mention when both Malkin and Crosby are out there on a PP together or if the team playing against them ices the puck you throw them both out against a gassed line.
I think jT is an incredible talent and has done this all basically by himself as far as being a dynamic player.

Thx, was hoping he'll step up and try a queen this year then king next year
- Ur Not Me

You want Hank when we have Greiss?

Arthur Staple ‏@StapeNewsday 2m2 minutes ago

Weight: Greiss in goal, same D, 13 forwards taking warmups. Clutterbuck definitely in.

You want Hank when we have Greiss?
- ses111

He's NO king but maybe he's the new Queen...??