I think his talent level is undeniable, he just can't keep up in the NHL. I could see him having some success in the K.
- TheMussel

A lot of miles on that 33 yr old..... Speed is the main thing you need to stay in the NHL these days. Time will tell.

He is just sitting at .50 points per game.. At a cap hit of 7.25 milly. I would say that is a slight over payment.

Just sayin..

Morning
- bixll

Same pace as Hyman at 2.25 mil for 4 years

Same pace as Hyman at 2.25 mil for 4 years
- Santo_44

And Hyman is a far better, all round player..

A lot of miles on that 33 yr old..... Speed is the main thing you need to stay in the NHL these days. Time will tell.
- bixll

Yeah, for forwards I think the lack of speed ends up killing ya... unless you're somehow incredible at protecting the puck or modify your game with better positioning.

Probably why we see guys like Chara still be somewhat relevent despite being 1000 years old.

And Hyman is a far better, all round player..
- bixll

Same hands though

Yeah, for forwards I think the lack of speed ends up killing ya... unless you're somehow incredible at protecting the puck or modify your game with better positioning.

Probably why we see guys like Chara still be somewhat relevent despite being 1000 years old.
- Scabeh

Thornton too.

Yeah, for forwards I think the lack of speed ends up killing ya... unless you're somehow incredible at protecting the puck or modify your game with better positioning.

Probably why we see guys like Chara still be somewhat relevent despite being 1000 years old.
- Scabeh

I think being a slow forward and being a slow d-man is a bit apples and oranges.

So you're saying....

Nash-Horvat-Boeser
Vanek-Gagner-Eriksson
Daniel-Henrik-Virtanen
Whoever-Whoever-Whoever

I guess sutter is in there somewhere too
- TheMussel

And Hyman is a far better, all round player..
- bixll

Yep.

Easily the worst contract in the league. Sens fans thought he was good again because he played well for 15 games in the playoffs.

Well....so was Bolland and Bickell.

Yeah, for forwards I think the lack of speed ends up killing ya... unless you're somehow incredible at protecting the puck or modify your game with better positioning.

Probably why we see guys like Chara still be somewhat relevent despite being 1000 years old.
- Scabeh

The New NHL, All speed and very little rough stuff.. Gone are the goon days. Goons best be able to skate, or go to the K...

I think being a slow forward and being a slow d-man is a bit apples and oranges.
- TheMussel

Agreed.

It hurts the forward much more, while defenseman can compensate a lack of speed by better positionning themselves.

For forwards, if your game was built around speed (like Nash as a powerforward) losing that speed will cost ya big time.

But if you're a guy like Thornton, who's game was always about slowing down the pace and finding that perfect pass, or Jagr who was an absolute beast for protecting the puck.... you can age just fine.... up to a certain point.

The New NHL, All speed and very little rough stuff.. Gone are the goon days. Goons best be able to skate, or go to the K...
- bixll

KHL bench brawls are amazing.

- Scabeh

Same pace as Hyman at 2.25 mil for 4 years
- Santo_44

“Hyman is overpaid!”


- No one important

KHL bench brawls are amazing.
- AdamFrench

I bet. I am mot trying to crap on the K. Just that th e NHL has taken a step toward speed and skill. Over big rough and slow.

Holy crap. The London Knights went full Buffalo Sabres.

Traded all but one of their top-6

Same hands though


- TheMussel

Couldn't put it I the ocean, if he was standing on the end of the wharf ..

Holy crap. The London Knights went full Buffalo Sabres.

Traded all but one of their top-6
- AdamFrench

I don't know if that's full Buffalo Sabres or if that's just full Garth dreamland

Holy crap. The London Knights went full Buffalo Sabres.

Traded all but one of their top-6
- AdamFrench

Kitchener Rangers traded for Logan Brown. Now I can’t hate him.

So is there any way that Gerard Gallant doesn't win the Jack Adams, even if they implode down the stretch?

So is there any way that Gerard Gallant doesn't win the Jack Adams, even if they implode down the stretch?
- TheMussel

Not if Coach Eichel has something to say about it.

Not if Coach Eichel has something to say about it.
- Steven_Seagull

If they wanted to give an award to Coach Eichel they'd have to invent the Brendan Shanahan best tank award

So is there any way that Gerard Gallant doesn't win the Jack Adams, even if they implode down the stretch?
- TheMussel

I think Gallant will likely be winning it, but I think John Hynes gets a lot of votes too

If they wanted to give an award to Coach Eichel they'd have to invent the Brendan Shanahan best tank award
- TheMussel

If there was an award like that, they’d get second place. Even when they finish last. Twice.

So is there any way that Gerard Gallant doesn't win the Jack Adams, even if they implode down the stretch?
- TheMussel

Only guys that could potentially beat him would be Jon Cooper (President's Trophy domination) or John Hynes (1st overall pick to playoffs)