I think that is the defense the Bruins and the Pens threw out there against the Sens.

But Ottawa fans think their team will go further next year

Oh, and Chabot is the best player not in the NHL.
- Aetherial

A fan named Gillian argued that the Sens are super smart because they make amazing trades like "Rundlbad for Turris." Mr. Mendes and some douche named Leeeversache or something never mentioned that they acquired Rundblad by giving up their first rounder to St. Louis who saw Tarasenko falling and nabbed him...

The fact that Shea Weber is in there somewhere makes it impossible.

He's amazing, even in a wheelchair.
- Scabeh

That is true.

My only concern with Weber is pretty much what you said, age.

He was not the same player in the second half that he was in the first half. He looked more like the guy who had slowed down a lot, that he showed in Nashville.

Yak just looks fast. "He looks like he's getting chased by bees" - I forget who said it
- RickJames77

that's funny! Cause I heard the same thing! but can't remember either!

A fan named Gillian argued that the Sens are super smart because they make amazing trades like "Rundlbad for Turris." Mr. Mendes and some douche named Leeeversache or something never mentioned that they acquired Rundblad by giving up their first rounder to St. Louis who saw Tarasenko falling and nabbed him...
- AdamFrench

Wow.

That was a bad turn of events.

Even worse than the Bobby Ryan or ZibibbyBabbyJihad trades.

How do you feel about the Leafs getting Duchene instead of the Habs trading extremely poor mans Seguin for him?
- markmark

As I've mentionned yesterday, with Colorado reportedly looking for defense, I don't see the Leafs as a "fit" for being a trading partner.

But hey, Duchene is in my keeper's league and he'd get plenty of points in Toronto!

A fan named Gillian argued that the Sens are super smart because they make amazing trades like "Rundlbad for Turris." Mr. Mendes and some douche named Leeeversache or something never mentioned that they acquired Rundblad by giving up their first rounder to St. Louis who saw Tarasenko falling and nabbed him...
- AdamFrench

*insert tirade about other GMs being stupid for not taking Tarasenko earlier*

*insert other tirade that other GMs must know something to not have taken him earlier*

I feel like I'm being argumentative, and I guess I am. But I just don't see the sell of slow guys on the cusp of _38_ with a fast team largely under 24. They fit in SJ because they have a very deliberate pace to the their game.

1. This is a fallacious argument. It's like saying Timoshov is the same age as McDavid so he should be as good. Different people develop and physically deteriorate at different rates.

2. Some people get even slower. Remember Jason Allison? I think Joe is entering that territory. He still got 50 points, so we'll see. But I wouldn't gamble on him not depreciating even more.

3. The older you get, the longer and harder it is to recover properly and fully - especially without it being a detriment to the recovery process itself.

4. This, I'd agree with. We could compare Bozak to Thornton. And until last year, Thornton would have beaten the crap out of Bozak in every comparison except maybe faceoffs.

5. I don't know. I didn't copy the other thread, so I don't know want your comment refers to. Therefore I am totally going to say maybe.

6. He is definitely a benefit on the PP. But with where (I think) his depreciating skills are, I think he'd be a detriment in most other ways.
- Monkeypunk

Ya he's not coming! Nor is anyone else! So if you guys enjoyed the roster from last year then great! Cause its going to be the same minus boyle!

As I've mentionned yesterday, with Colorado reportedly looking for defense, I don't see the Leafs as a "fit" for being a trading partner.

But hey, Duchene is in my keeper's league and he'd get plenty of points in Toronto!
- Scabeh

But we've got those two swedes. I've heard they are the best two players not in the NHL (behind Chabot of course).

That is true.

My only concern with Weber is pretty much what you said, age.

He was not the same player in the second half that he was in the first half. He looked more like the guy who had slowed down a lot, that he showed in Nashville.
- Aetherial

I don't know, his production did slow down in the 2nd half but he looked good in the playoffs. (that week rest at the end of the year probably helped too).

Then again Habs had a very tough time at the end of Therrien's tenure as coach so the drop in play/production could also be caused by this.

Either way, he's the least of my worries going into next season.... he needs a partner on that first pairing. And aside from Markov (who's even older) there are no options on the UFA market on that left side worth mentionning. (Alzner ain't that guy)

I'm pretty sure he said he would become a sens fan if they don't bring him here. I may be paraphrasing a bit.
- Cfser

Secretly... it think he already is!

*insert tirade about other GMs being stupid for not taking Tarasenko earlier*

*insert other tirade that other GMs must know something to not have taken him earlier*
- markmark

They knew he was Russian

I watched the same with my mom 3 years ago...horrible way to go.
Facking cancer.

- Fakepartofme

Jesus man you too! So sorry! Its franking is unbelievable!

As I've mentionned yesterday, with Colorado reportedly looking for defense, I don't see the Leafs as a "fit" for being a trading partner.

But hey, Duchene is in my keeper's league and he'd get plenty of points in Toronto!
- Scabeh

There's no trade happening between those two that wouldn't be somewhat lateral.....don't see it. Moreover, I keep reading that the Avs could/should trade Tyson Barrie? Boy am I confused.

No he did.
Sent him a taxi and everything.
- Fakepartofme

Classy! Like Florida Panthers!

There's no trade happening between those two that wouldn't be somewhat lateral.....don't see it. Moreover, I keep reading that the Avs could/should trade Tyson Barrie? Boy am I confused.
- DamnBrasKiss

I don't get why they'd trade Barrie either to be honest.

A fan named Gillian argued that the Sens are super smart because they make amazing trades like "Rundlbad for Turris." Mr. Mendes and some douche named Leeeversache or something never mentioned that they acquired Rundblad by giving up their first rounder to St. Louis who saw Tarasenko falling and nabbed him...
- AdamFrench

opps!

Jesus man you too! So sorry! Its franking is unbelievable!
- MR.Hunter

Hate to add to the misery here but me as well... 3 years ago to Ovarian. She was 54.

As I've mentionned yesterday, with Colorado reportedly looking for defense, I don't see the Leafs as a "fit" for being a trading partner.

But hey, Duchene is in my keeper's league and he'd get plenty of points in Toronto!
- Scabeh

happy subban for weber anniversary day!

But we've got those two swedes. I've heard they are the best two players not in the NHL (behind Chabot of course).
- markmark

They just my be!

happy subban for weber anniversary day!
- Tumbleweed

Hey thanks buddy! It's been a wild run and I'm doing ok.

Hate to add to the misery here but me as well... 3 years ago to Ovarian. She was 54.
- markmark

Sorry to hear mark! That's right about my age! Wow just franking wow way too young! That poor women should of had at least 30 more years with you and your family! You can see by the response in this small community here its affected so many! Condolences to all!

Hey thanks buddy! It's been a wild run and I'm doing ok.
- Scabeh

Galchenyuk for Scandella would fix that

They just my be!
- MR.Hunter

I feel the rankings are:

1: Chabot
2: Every other prospect now and forever.

Galchenyuk for Scandella would fix that
- RickJames77

Good lord.

Galchenyuk for Scandella would fix that
- RickJames77

i'm hoping bergy does something like this to celebrate.