I agree on that, but imo its Bergeron who is the one to worry about. not many C in the League I would give the advantage to over Matthews..but he is one of them
- senstroll

Oh, don't get me wrong - I think we have plenty to worry about.

I'm just saying when you draw up that list, Chara isn't at the top anymore.

Bergeron shutdown Matthews pretty handily last game, but do you guys honestly think that's going to happen again and again, forever and ever?

Star players are stars for a reason: they adapt, learn and thrive. I just don't see Matthews as the kind of guy, with the tools he has, getting erased from the scoreboard in a 7-game series.

I think we match-up pretty good against Boston, line for line; it'll be a good series for sure.
- gravyface

I disagree. Matthews shut himself down that game. He was brutal. He couldn't handle a pass from 4 feet with no pressure.

Aaaand Jays jacked up ticket prices... going to be reallll quiet in that warehouse this season.

Bergeron shutdown Matthews pretty handily last game, but do you guys honestly think that's going to happen again and again, forever and ever?

Star players are stars for a reason: they adapt, learn and thrive. I just don't see Matthews as the kind of guy, with the tools he has, getting erased from the scoreboard in a 7-game series.

I think we match-up pretty good against Boston, line for line; it'll be a good series for sure.
- gravyface

no, Matthews will get his chances. Also Boston wont always get the matchup they want. I still give the edge to Boston on the matchup ..today

Like you need lube?

Hotdog down a hallway.
- .HOHO.

Oh, don't get me wrong - I think we have plenty to worry about.

I'm just saying when you draw up that list, Chara isn't at the top anymore.
- Atomic Wedgie

Yep, Chara seems to lose a step every passing day. If he didn't use a 17ft stick he'd be pretty ineffective at this point in his career.

Freddie confirmed tonight! He good!

anyone follow Calgary? Is Rasmus Andersson at all available as a trade option?

Freddie confirmed tonight! He good!


- markmark

yay

anyone follow Calgary? Is Rasmus Andersson at all available as a trade option?
- senstroll

I remember him leading up to the draft, haven't followed his career since.

Frenchie?

I remember him leading up to the draft, haven't followed his career since.

Frenchie?
- BetterCallSaul

I love him.

I love him.
- AdamFrench

- senstroll

In all seriousness though. They have 4 really strong defense prospects. Valimaki (LD), Kylington (LD), Andersson (RD) and Fox (RD). All their top-4 is locked up for like 3 more years. Have to imagine one will be moved. Fox being the least likely because he's an NCAA prospect and they have him on the slide for a few more years.

They'd probably trade Michael Stone and replace him with Andersson. Over Brodie or Giordano being replaced.

- senstroll

In all seriousness though. They have 4 really strong defense prospects. Valimaki (LD), Kylington (LD), Andersson (RD) and Fox (RD). All their top-4 is locked up for like 3 more years. Have to imagine one will be moved. Fox being the least likely because he's an NCAA prospect and they have him on the slide for a few more years.

They'd probably trade Michael Stone and replace him with Andersson. Over Brodie or Giordano being replaced.
- AdamFrench

I would target the RHD. they are looking for a scoring winger. Maybe JVR fits. I wouldnt do 1 for 1, but a deal around that

I would target the RHD. they are looking for a scoring winger. Maybe JVR fits. I wouldnt do 1 for 1, but a deal around that
- senstroll

I'd be willing to pony up quite a bit for an RD with term control. Go forward with Rielly, Dermott, Liljebust and the new guy.

I would target the RHD. they are looking for a scoring winger. Maybe JVR fits. I wouldnt do 1 for 1, but a deal around that
- senstroll

that would be a good trade for both teams.

JvR, Soshnikov and Leivo to Calgary for Rasmus Andersson and Michael Backlund

I'd be willing to pony up quite a bit for an RD with term control. Go forward with Rielly, Dermott, Liljebust and the new guy.
- BetterCallSaul

I think we leave the defense alone.
We need centres more than anything. Next year likely no Bozak or Moore. Who is going to play centre? Not Miro Aaltonen that's for sure and hopefully not Willy

I'd be willing to pony up quite a bit for an RD with term control. Go forward with Rielly, Dermott, Liljebust and the new guy.
- BetterCallSaul

jvr for rhd prospect and conditional 2nd (1st if jvr re-signs)

carolina could be a good trade partner. mabye sj too.

I think we leave the defense alone.
We need centres more than anything. Next year likely no Bozak or Moore. Who is going to play centre? Not Miro Aaltonen that's for sure and hopefully not Willy
- Rang

3 and 4 Cs should be available in the summer.

jvr for rhd prospect and conditional 2nd (1st if jvr re-signs)

carolina could be a good trade partner. mabye sj too.
- Tumbleweed

Poke around Dallas and see what they want for Honka.

3 and 4 Cs should be available in the summer.
- BetterCallSaul

Yep. I also have a hard time believing Lou trades a top 6 roster player for a D prospect going into the back half of the season/playoffs.

3 and 4 Cs should be available in the summer.
- BetterCallSaul

4th liners not a problem. If we want 3 scoring lines then someone who can get 15 goals/40 points as a third liner won't be easy.

that would be a good trade for both teams.

JvR, Soshnikov and Leivo to Calgary for Rasmus Andersson and Michael Backlund
- PatC80

No idea if Backlund is available. he is very good. so probably not
But Calgary could have thier pick of a couple of these players...Leivo, Sosh, Gauthier, Komarov or Martin to make that kind of a deal

No idea if Backlund is available. he is very good. so probably not
But Calgary could have thier pick of a couple of these players...Leivo, Sosh, Gauthier, Komarov or Martin to make that kind of a deal
- senstroll

Backlund will be a UFA as well this year.. I hope he is available

I think it would be a great trade for both teams.