Tomorrow's blog should hold plenty of calm, reasonable, supportive discussion.
- Mordecai

Tons of nuanced discussions about the finer points of ice hockey. I can't wait!

/makes plans to bring a flask to work

Tons of nuanced discussions about the finer points of ice hockey. I can't wait!

/makes plans to bring a flask to work
- johndewar

I've switched to hard lining cold brew espresso and Valium at the same time. Only way I can thoroughly enjoy HB.

I'm not saying it's the right or wrong decision, but I'd be kinda surprised if they blew out Hakstol after 2 years, if that's what you're implying.
- johndewar

Things are stale with the roster.

Hakstol has done some dumb stuff, but I stand by my feelings that a coaching change wouldn't do a whole lot, if anything this year. Probably wouldn't next year.

This is a roster issue IMO. No reason they should have lost this game given whats at stake and how banged up that team was on D.

This forward core has faltered under three coaches now. Hextall needs to do something.
- hereticpride

This is the worst they've ever been though

Tomorrow's blog should hold plenty of calm, reasonable, supportive discussion.
- Mordecai

haha. can't wait.

Things are stale with the roster.

Hakstol has done some dumb stuff, but I stand by my feelings that a coaching change wouldn't do a whole lot, if anything this year. Probably wouldn't next year.

This is a roster issue IMO. No reason they should have lost this game given whats at stake and how banged up that team was on D.
- Pelle31Forever

That's how I feel, as well.

This roster isn't good enough to compete and there needs to be some changes. I'm not on board with every Hakstol decision, but I don't think his decisions sunk this team this year.

Tonight's game was pretty revealing. Really think they should have won this one.

That's how I feel, as well.

This roster isn't good enough to compete and there needs to be some changes. I'm not on board with every Hakstol decision, but I don't think his decisions sunk this team this year.

Tonight's game was pretty revealing. Really think they should have won this one.
- johndewar

Tricky part is where do you start?

That's how I feel, as well.

This roster isn't good enough to compete and there needs to be some changes. I'm not on board with every Hakstol decision, but I don't think his decisions sunk this team this year.

Tonight's game was pretty revealing. Really think they should have won this one.
- johndewar

Agree.

I thought they would win this one before losing the next 3.

who do you trade? as of right now simmonds can get the best return but that would put the fans in riot mode? jake and g arent going anywehre. schenn? coots?
- bulet13

Depends on what the returns are. You need a group of players that compliment each other. They could trade any of them really. Shot in the dark my guess is that Schenn goes. They really need a pure Center to eventually replace Filppula. And it will be a lot easier to replace Schenn then it will be Simmonds.

Tricky part is where do you start?
- Pelle31Forever

This analysis is sort of visceral, but here goes:

1.) You can't have both Brayden Schenn and Wayne Simmonds on this team. Simmonds brings more (does PK), but they have comparable numbers in lots of ways. I feel like one of them might have to go. I never cared for Brayden Schenn's game much, and that's my choice, but whatever. He has a role and he plays it well.

2.) Andrew MacDonald needs to be dealt with. Despite Hextall's protestations, he's not an NHL player. I don't want to see him playing with Ivan Provorov anymore. That has to stop.

3.) I'm glad Michael Del Zotto worked out for a little while, but I'd prefer to have his spot taken by a younger player in the organization.

Well...

The beer was okay.

Well...

The beer was okay.
- flyer_nutter

Always fun to have a night out, amirite?

Tim can't pronounce a single prospect's name correctly.

Tim can't pronounce a single prospect's name correctly.
- hereticpride

The barolo is strong with Panaccio.

Well...

The beer was okay.
- flyer_nutter

I hope you donated a beer to a less privileged child each time you bought one

I at least won my game!

I miss S2TP. He would've loved that Matt Read goal

This analysis is sort of visceral, but here goes:

1.) You can't have both Brayden Schenn and Wayne Simmonds on this team. Simmonds brings more (does PK), but they have comparable numbers in lots of ways. I feel like one of them might have to go. I never cared for Brayden Schenn's game much, and that's my choice, but whatever. He has a role and he plays it well.

2.) Andrew MacDonald needs to be dealt with. Despite Hextall's protestations, he's not an NHL player. I don't want to see him playing with Ivan Provorov anymore. That has to stop.

3.) I'm glad Michael Del Zotto worked out for a little while, but I'd prefer to have his spot taken by a younger player in the organization.
- johndewar

I dont understand why you cant have both Schenn and Simmonds on the same team. I understand not wanting MacDonald on the top pairing but saying he's not an NHL player is absurd. He's played solidly for most of the season.