*shrugs*

we start again beginning with this year and hope we're not having the same conversation three years from now
- Michael Pachla

it has been groundhog day for 11 years

Maybe trying to showcase Gus?

If i remember right,
E Rod played RW with Jack

Try that

Then put Sam back at center with Okposo on his RW

The season is a bust
Might as well do some experimenting
- jdfitz77

I think they need to flip skunk or okposo to LW


the reinhart as a center experiment should be over, no wheels to be an nhl center IMO

yup

2 or 3 linemen needed

1 or 2 for the d line

1 wr

backup rb

2 lb's


probably a corner


and a qb
- homiedclown

if they can get a o-lineman in fa, they should be able to land some help in those areas in the first two rounds of the draft while also snagging a project qb

what if they signed a gagner and vanek as free agents as well as okposo?
- homiedclown

I doubt Okposo comes here without ROR and Kane

Gagner & Vanek... maybe if we overpaid?

Probably wouldn’t been more like Pouliot & Stempniak
Guys that probably wouldn’t help a whole lot that are more suited as depth players

I am not opposed to this


gus offers next to nothing on that line
- homiedclown

I don't think jack echl minds having gus on his line...that said, I do think skunk has a problem with gus on a line with him and jack

it has been groundhog day for 11 years
- homiedclown

yup...but we've never had a true #1 center in that span...

it's something to hang our hats on

if he signed a few value contracts in free agents, we may have been in a decent place today


with an overflow of prospects ready to contribute
- homiedclown

But we sucked for so long,
we probably had to overpay

I get what ya mean though

GMTM definitely squandered assets
He blew it
This think that he “got a raw deal” is utter nonsense

He Fd us
Screw you Tim Murray!
Screw U!

Some, like you can discuss civilly. Others, not so much.
Differences of opinion are fine, makes for good discussions.

I just find it funny that those who say we need more than 2, 3 or so players to become good are ridiculed as haters...yet at the same time it is clear the team cannot win in regular season games against back up goalies, but we are exp3cted to buy into how close they are.

Take a test, watch a Tampa game and tell me if you see a difference...yes they are light years ahead, but that is the point...that is THE competition to winning...and it ain’t close. But bring up the truth and the blind attack.
- IonSabres

I think I'm blinded by the hopefulness that this season is on purpose. They really value the top 5 and are making sure it happens.

A couple guys will be older and stronger 23 and 15
A couple guys will be all out if we have a chance heading into February 90, 55 and 21
Maybe Kane is a huge lockerroom problem?
The goaltending blows ( hopefully ullmark)

I see what your saying though, we are in 30th place, and I'm making excuses

true story...that's why i'd be happier if they used free agency to plug one of their glaring holes and all of their top picks to try and plug some more rather than going for broke on a trade-up for a qb
- Michael Pachla

Me too
But that hole at QB is gonna hold us back till we fill it with at least a “good” qb

yup...but we've never had a true #1 center in that span...

it's something to hang our hats on
- Michael Pachla

i remember those painful days

I think they need to flip skunk or okposo to LW


the reinhart as a center experiment should be over, no wheels to be an nhl center IMO
- homiedclown

They said that about Tavares too
U might be right...

But i don’t think it would hurt to try Sam there with some talent on his wings instead of freaking Griffith & Pouliot
That was so dumb

i remember those painful days
- cabin

#twotop20centersintheleague

#twotop20centersintheleague
- Michael Pachla

I think they need to flip skunk or okposo to LW


the reinhart as a center experiment should be over, no wheels to be an nhl center IMO
- homiedclown

I believe Okposo used to play some LW with the Isles

Couldn’t hurt to switch him over for the rest of the year

5 on 5 points

Joel Armia on the 3rd line - 17
Ryan Selke O’Reilly - 15

I believe Okposo used to play some LW with the Isles

Couldn’t hurt to switch him over for the rest of the year
- jdfitz77

the coach should know these things

#twotop20centersintheleague
- Michael Pachla

For the win

Me too
But that hole at QB is gonna hold us back till we fill it with at least a “good” qb
- jdfitz77

there are teams with a history of building their lines and defense while waiting for their franchise qb...the eagles are one of those teams (they signed Jason peters to a lucrative contract)...

the seattle seahawks built their line and defense before russel Wilson came along (matt hasselbeck and tavaris Jackson under carroll)...

the dallas cowboys and ny giants have always believed in building the lines and having a strong defense...

having a brady or rogers carry an entire team is the exception to the rule but for the past 17 years a franchise qb has been pounded into our heads

5 on 5 points

Joel Armia on the 3rd line - 17
Ryan Selke O’Reilly - 15
- sbroads24

glad to see that armia is finally engaged...when he was in buffalo he was a perimeter player who was a beast when he got involved in the game...too bad that didn't happen very often

it has been groundhog day for 11 years
- homiedclown

http://fantasy.hockeybuzz.com/hbsl/boxscore/640

Should end up 2nd in the div when all said and done.

Maybe not . players ahead of me have the same no update competition.

5 on 5 points

Joel Armia on the 3rd line - 17
Ryan Selke O’Reilly - 15
- sbroads24

And last year Jason Chimera had as many 5v5 goals as Tavares

U really think this is a good stat to compare players?

Bc i can give MANY other examples that obviously don’t hold up

there are teams with a history of building their lines and defense while waiting for their franchise qb...the eagles are one of those teams (they signed Jason peters to a lucrative contract)...

the seattle seahawks built their line and defense before russel Wilson came along (matt hasselbeck and tavaris Jackson under carroll)...

the dallas cowboys and ny giants have always believed in building the lines and having a strong defense...

having a brady or rogers carry an entire team is the exception to the rule but for the past 17 years the opposite has been pounded into our heads
- Michael Pachla

I agree , we have way to many holes to fill.
We finally look like we figured out how to draft talent.

Every year has top qbs. I rather build the trenches then, draft a qb. Maybe trade a future 1st when close and move up.

7-9 gets you the 10th pick in 2019 then add the 2020 1st to find the franchise guy.

Hopefully we hit in the 2nd or 3rd this year

He Fd us
Screw you Tim Murray!
Screw U!
- jdfitz77

post of the day

there are teams with a history of building their lines and defense while waiting for their franchise qb...the eagles are one of those teams (they signed Jason peters to a lucrative contract)...

the seattle seahawks built their line and defense before russel Wilson came along (matt hasselbeck and tavaris Jackson under carroll)...

the dallas cowboys and ny giants have always believed in building the lines and having a strong defense...

having a brady or rogers carry an entire team is the exception to the rule but for the past 17 years a franchise qb has been pounded into our heads
- Michael Pachla

I’m not saying you don’t also have to build around your franchise qb

Just that without him,
you’re chances for getting to the playoffs year in & year out aren’t great

http://fantasy.hockeybuzz.com/hbsl/boxscore/640

Should end up 2nd in the div when all said and done.

Maybe not . players ahead of me have the same no update competition.


- cabin

http://fantasy.hockeybuzz.com/hbsl/boxscore/4161


playing the first place person

and I need to set my lineup friday for next week due to being in the bahamas on monday morning