I think one guy that people seem to dismiss very quickly could actually be a surprise this year.

Davidson.

Julien like him better than Beaulieu and he has an interesting skillset.

And your point about Emelin is valid. Hence why seeing Alzner up there is also a possibility.
- Scabeh

Alzner would certainly work, but it's harder to find a partner for Petry than Weber, and in theory, Alzner appears to be the perfect fit there. But chemistry on paper doesn't always translate on the ice. If Alzner plays with Petry, my money is on Jerabek next to Weber. If Alzner ends up next to Weber, then I bet Davidson ends up next to Petry. They seemed to like playing together last year.

Alzner would certainly work, but it's harder to find a partner for Petry than Weber, and in theory, Alzner appears to be the perfect fit there. But chemistry in paper doesn't always translate on the ice. If Alzner plays without Petry, my money is on Jerabek next to Weber. If Alzner ends up next to Weber, then I bet Davidson ends up next to Petry. They seemed to like playing together last year.
- kev1586

Ya, but who's on first?..

The more I read comments by management/coaching, the more I think that both Galchenyuk and Drouin will get a chance. It's an interesting proposition anyways...

Pacioretty-Drouin-Gallagher
Lehkonen-Galchenyuk-Danault (who could take important draws)
Byron-Plekanec-Hemsky
Shaw-Mitchell-Hudon

As mentioned, the lines are fluid and will change. Interesting to see that if works (and that's admittedly a big if) the offense doesn't seem as low-end.

The more I read comments by management/coaching, the more I think that both Galchenyuk and Drouin will get a chance. It's an interesting proposition anyways...

Pacioretty-Drouin-Gallagher
Lehkonen-Galchenyuk-Danault (who could take important draws)
Byron-Plekanec-Hemsky
Shaw-Mitchell-Hudon

As mentioned, the lines are fluid and will change. Interesting to see that if works (and that's admittedly a big if) the offense doesn't seem as low-end.
- kev1586

I just don't see the point of playing Danault on the wing. that doesn't make any sense imo.
switch Danault and Chucky and you're probably very close to what will happen.

I just don't see the point of playing Danault on the wing. that doesn't make any sense imo.
switch Danault and Chucky and you're probably very close to what will happen.
- fidopro

yes

yes
- mr.peanut

Do you still blog for this site?

Do you still blog for this site?
- deadpoulet

yes, his vegas blog was just posted

That Shapovalov kid is fun to watch. Looks already better than Raonic.

http://plus.lapresse.ca/s...76-d9aaa61dbaad%7C_0.html

So much wasted talent...such a shame

http://plus.lapresse.ca/s...76-d9aaa61dbaad%7C_0.html

So much wasted talent...such a shame
- stinger67

Well, he did have a very good career. Won't live past 50 if he keeps it up though...

http://plus.lapresse.ca/s...76-d9aaa61dbaad%7C_0.html

So much wasted talent...such a shame
- stinger67

It's kind of insane how many great seasons he had on the sauce. Most fizzle out immediately.

https://www.habseyesonthe...ergevin-galchenyuk-drouin

You guys agree with that?

https://www.habseyesonthe...ergevin-galchenyuk-drouin

You guys agree with that?
- BashCH

They already have a Andreas. We're only allowed one.

https://www.habseyesonthe...ergevin-galchenyuk-drouin

You guys agree with that?
- BashCH

Meh...the guy I wanted through an offer sheet was Draisaitl

Not sure it's very tempting to go after a guy who thinks he's the poop after one average season.

I was just informed that the Red Wings are 3M$ over the cap...how can they be so poopty? String of luck at the draft finally over?

I was just informed that the Red Wings are 3M$ over the cap...how can they be so poopty? String of luck at the draft finally over?
- stinger67

They still have Franzen's contract, giving 2.5M$ in buyout money to Stephen Weiss, plus they're the team with the most NTC/NMC in the league. Just looking at their depth chart I gotta say they're gonna be bad for a while unless they draft the next Crosby/McDavid...

I was just informed that the Red Wings are 3M$ over the cap...how can they be so poopty? String of luck at the draft finally over?
- stinger67

MB would prefer a trade then go the offer sheet route.

I can't believe MB will start the season with all that cap space, people will be screaming for his head by Xmas

Meh...the guy I wanted through an offer sheet was Draisaitl

Not sure it's very tempting to go after a guy who thinks he's the poop after one average season.
- stinger67

6 mil or something for Wennberg could be interesting. Would solve a huge problem at centre. Jackets probably match though.

MB would prefer a trade then go the offer sheet route.

I can't believe MB will start the season with all that cap space, people will be screaming for his head by Xmas
- Symba007

People are already calling for his head...imagine if he was 3M$ over the cap and his team had missed the playoffs last season...

People are already calling for his head...imagine if he was 3M$ over the cap and his team had missed the playoffs last season...
- stinger67

He'd be long gone.

6 mil or something for Wennberg could be interesting. Would solve a huge problem at centre. Jackets probably match though.
- AdamFrench

Columbus has 12M in cap space

Les numéros des joueurs des Golden Knights de Las Vegas...tabar...

Columbus has 12M in cap space
- Symba007

Hence why isn't likely happen, but would be interesting. Kekalainen seems to play hardball on contracts (Johansen). Wennberg isn't worth 6mil yet.

Les numéros des joueurs des Golden Knights de Las Vegas...tabar...
- stinger67

Only GM that likes fringe NHL defensemen more than MB.

Only GM that likes fringe NHL defensemen more than MB.
- BashCH

don't make me post the MB gif about 3rd/4th liners again