first of all. MiTTelstadt

I don't think so.
- manvanfan

Probably why i underlined the word "guess"

In 90% of the ranking I've read they're neck and neck around 4/5.
- LeftCoaster

I have them at 6/7 in mine i believe.

Check out his draft day trade history. Let me know how you make out!
- VanHockeyGuy

Whats to look at? Any GM makes a draft day deal if a good offer comes along.
Not many happen for 1st rounders at any time of the year whether it's JB or any other GM.

I have them at 6/7 in mine i believe.
- manvanfan

You wrote a draft article?

You wrote a draft article?
- LeftCoaster

I should but no in my mock draft on www.draftsite.com. It's real simple, you should make one.

Whats to look at? Any GM makes a draft day deal if a good offer comes along.
Not many happen for 1st rounders l at any time of the year whether it's JB or any other GM.
- Nighthawk

Let's put it this way. I don't think JB is the gunslinger last minute deal type period.

Winnipeg wins.

schiefle (sp?) 40th G.

- dbot

Schiefele scores in OVERTIME, battles Kesler, protects puck passes off gets it back and scores!

Winnipeg wins.

schiefle (sp?) 30th G.
- dbot

fixed

Let's put it this way. I don't think JB is the gunslinger last minute deal type period.
- VanHockeyGuy

Yeah last season he traded away their second before the playoffs were even done.

Let's put it this way. I don't think JB is the gunslinger last minute deal type period.
- VanHockeyGuy

He dealt Hansen & Burrows lol

Well i am on record for forcing Edler to waive & getting a mid 1st or better.

Let's put it this way. I don't think JB is the gunslinger last minute deal type period.
- VanHockeyGuy

http://www.prosportstrans...raftTrades/Years/2016.htm

Interesting to see all these moves.

He dealt Hansen & Burrows lol

Well i am on record for forcing Edler to waive & getting a mid 1st or better.
- Nighthawk

Sorry I must be mistaken, I thought we were discussing the draft not TDL? lol

He dealt Hansen & Burrows lol

Well i am on record for forcing Edler to waive & getting a mid 1st or better.
- Nighthawk

Have you watched a game this season? At this point in time even in this projected weaker draft if Van could get an early second for him, I would sign JB for 10 years with a not able to fire clause.

I'm guessing Middlestadt is gone by the time we pick.
- VanHockeyGuy

I'm thinking the same thing.

I'm thinking the same thing.
- A_SteamingLombardi

We're picking fourth, he'll be there

Seems that other NHL executives disagree with your assessment: https://www.fanragsports....s-go-different-direction/
- WhiteLie

what did you expect a tsn guy to do shred the coach publicly? Has it EVER happened? No. Because tsn needs to be ok with the teams and not shut out of dressing rooms and pressers.

and that article did NOT say that GMs around the nhl loved him. Your post does not hold water

BUt regardless I really could care less if they did, my view wont be changing.

We're picking fourth, he'll be there
- LeftCoaster

Good luck with that son.

Good luck with that son.
- VanHockeyGuy

why is that so impossible?

why is that so impossible?
- LeftCoaster

6-7 Book it.

why is that so impossible?
- LeftCoaster

The odds of us picking 4th are very unlikely. We would need to pass NJ and we have hold the tie breaker

My point was/is this: there isnt a better coach available.
The players seem to like Willie, personally I've think they've played well for a team that is in tatters. We have no forward depth, a bunch of D in over their heads playing too many minutes and no first line. No coach changes these realities or fixes these problems. No amount of sword analogies makes up for talent and depth.
If we win the lotto and get a legit young center to push/compete with Bo AND Beoser comes in and has a 60 point rookie season then maybe (BIG maybe) we have something to complain about. We aren't the winnipeg jets, there's alot of reasons that aren't coaching as to why this team is poop.
- neem55

ok you dont like the roster. Doesnt mean there arent coaching issues.

And yes I do feel that a coach can get much better from this same group.
you may disagree but theres no point arguing it ....its a polarizing subject for sure but those on either side are deeply anchored.

My point was/is this: there isnt a better coach available.
The players seem to like Willie, personally I've think they've played well for a team that is in tatters. We have no forward depth, a bunch of D in over their heads playing too many minutes and no first line. No coach changes these realities or fixes these problems. No amount of sword analogies makes up for talent and depth.
If we win the lotto and get a legit young center to push/compete with Bo AND Beoser comes in and has a 60 point rookie season then maybe (BIG maybe) we have something to complain about. We aren't the winnipeg jets, there's alot of reasons that aren't coaching as to why this team is poop.
- neem55

and yes, theyre ALL better than willie. Many I wouldnt pick myself but still better than him

The odds of us picking 4th are very unlikely. We would need to pass NJ and we have hold the tie breaker
- CanuckDon

Vegas (3) Van (7)

what did you expect a tsn guy to do shred the coach publicly? Has it EVER happened? No. Because tsn needs to be ok with the teams and not shut out of dressing rooms and pressers.

and that article did NOT say that GMs around the nhl loved him. Your post does not hold water

BUt regardless I really could care less if they did, my view wont be changing.
- SMBDragon

Dude, sports networks fire coaches before teams do. It happens all the time.

They certainly don't go out of their way to cater to a coach for a, or a series of interviews.

Like you said, it won't change your mind though. You've disliked him for your own reasons for awhile.