Svchenikov put up better numbers than mathews at the same age and try and find a better defense prospect in the last 20 years. How would you rate them?
- mauryballstein

Not by referencing the second best player in the league, because they aren't even close. So far, they look like elite players. As others have said, we'll see what happens this year.

So what does that do to Bo's asking price? I don't see him getting more than 4 now.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Bo got 52 points, Drouin 53. Bo is much better at defense. we'll be lucky to get the same deal.

I'm definitely pulling for JV to come into camp and be in great shape/play himself into the lineup. If he put his money into training with Gary Roberts all summer instead of Bieber concerts... I expect another full year in Utica, anything else is a bonus.
- neem55

Going into his last year of ELC he should be bustin his ass workng out.
As it stands his next contract will be a bargain.
Is he driven to prove he belongs? If yes then it should be fun watching him.

If Mtl wanted to move Galchenyuk, what would you offer?

rights to Tryamkin and JV?
- dbot

I'd rather let Tree play some in the KHL to adjust & mature before coming back.

we could still take a C this year, b/c he won't be ready for a few seasons...or take a D...can never have enough C's and D's imo.
- dbot

Agree C & D r worth hoarding in any era.
The more the better & always good assets.
C's can convert to wing easily.

So we miss out on Drouin, switch gears to Galchenyuk

Where is the .......

PATIENCE

So we miss out on Drouin, switch gears to Galchenyuk

Where is the .......

PATIENCE
- Reubenkincade

It was ppl spitballing only.
We don't need him.

Bo got 52 points, Drouin 53. Bo is much better at defense. we'll be lucky to get the same deal.
- neem55

Drouin has a LOT more offensive upside though.

Drouin has a LOT more offensive upside though.
- Retinalz

I agree and the Drouin deal was done so quickly and I think that's the ballpark of what Bo's agent was looking for originally?

I agree and the Drouin deal was done so quickly and I think that's the ballpark of what Bo's agent was looking for originally?
- allsports

i'd be happy with locking Bo up @ 5.25 for 6 or 5.75 for 7.

Glad I wasn't named Clint



- A_SteamingLombardi

You will always be a big Clint to us buddy

Is Drouin elite?

i'd be happy with locking Bo up @ 5.25 for 6 or 5.75 for 7.
- dbot

5 for 6 or 5.3 for 7 imo

Is Drouin elite?
- Marwood

At speaking French....yes!

Is Drouin elite?
- Marwood

he's elit-le bit on the small side.

5 for 6 or 5.3 for 7 imo
- Retinalz

you drive a hard bargain.
not my money so i'm down.

Is Drouin elite?
- Marwood

I think I just flagged you, opps.

Is Drouin elite?
- Marwood

He is showing that he will likely hit is ceiling which is elite. Though his defense will likely not improve.

I think I just flagged you, opps.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Just add you to the 2 other guys that flag everything I post.

I think I just flagged you, opps.
- A_SteamingLombardi

You did the right thing.

3 other guys.

Just add you to the 2 other guys that flag everything I post.
- Marwood

I can jump on that wagon

I can jump on that wagon
- LeftCoaster

4

Drouin has a LOT more offensive upside though.
- Retinalz

Sure he does, Bo has lots more verything else upside:leadership, faceoffs, defending, grit.

Is Drouin elite?
- Marwood

Elite douche