I could understand the concern if he was tearing it up in the AHL, but since he isnt it pretty much leaves only one reason he even gets mentioned.
- shinebox

potential?

Because lets face it, this team is closer to a bebuild then a stanley cup winner. So instead of trading the kid for nothing like we did with ryan mcdonaugh, we should try him out in a postition where he can succeed. Putting him on the 4th line where he gets 6 minutes of playing time doesn't do that. Don'tg do it now, but in march when we are 10 points out of the playoffs, what would it hurt to try him there?
- cburgess

He's not a first line player.

As for McDonough, we didn't trade him for nothing. We got Tom Pya....

In what way?
- hscesq

The poo I just took.

He didn't embarrass himself during his stint.
- hscesq

No, he didnt, but he did show he was a ways away from being an everyday NHL player.

The poo I just took.
- mr.peanut

You took it? Where to? Really, you left it.

He's not a first line player.

As for McDonough, we didn't trade him for nothing. We got Tom Pya....
- hscesq

Getting Gomez meant getting Cammalleri and Gionta.

F U Ken.
- shinebox

Mmmmmmmm. It's even better after a night of beer and other pollutants. Can't wait.

No, he didnt, but he did show he was a ways away from being an everyday NHL player.
- shinebox

Agreed. He will be an NHL player. But i don't believe he will be an impact player.

You took it? Where to? Really, you left it.
- hscesq

I took the Browns to the Super Bowl.

potential?
- muffin_man

Over a marginal 2nd liner?

Getting Gomez meant getting Cammalleri and Gionta.
- mr.peanut

Of course. And all three have been magical.

I took the Browns to the Super Bowl.
- mr.peanut

He's not a first line player.

As for McDonough, we didn't trade him for nothing. We got Tom Pya....
- hscesq

Not many players at 20 years of age are. It takes time for most players to develop.

Of course. And all three have been magical.
- hscesq

They made it feel a little like '93.

- hscesq

Not many players at 20 years of age are. It takes time for most players to develop.
- cburgess

He's not a first line player.

They made it feel a little like '93.
- mr.peanut

Without the winning. Agreed.

- mr.peanut

Did you see where Bourque actually DID say " I always wanted to play for the Habs."!!

Without the winning. Agreed.
- hscesq

I believe that's where 'a little' comes in. It warmed the hearts of many.

Did you see where Bourque actually DID say " I always wanted to play for the Habs."!!
- hscesq

It's because he likes that if you turn the logo a little it becomes a happy face!

He's not a first line player.
- hscesq

Not right now. Jason Spezza wasn't when he was 20 years old either.

I believe that's where 'a little' comes in. It warmed the hearts of many.
- mr.peanut

I don't even have a player I can think of getting a jersey of. Maybe Cole.

Not right now. Jason Spezza wasn't when he was 20 years old either.
- cburgess

Did you just compare Louis Leblanc and Jason Spezza? Even at 20 years old?

Did you just compare Louis Leblanc and Jason Spezza? Even at 20 years old?
- hscesq

jeez, its an example that all players aren't at there top potential at 20 years of age. No, he will never be spezza.

Because lets face it, this team is closer to a bebuild then a stanley cup winner. So instead of trading the kid for nothing like we did with ryan mcdonaugh, we should try him out in a postition where he can succeed. Putting him on the 4th line where he gets 6 minutes of playing time doesn't do that. Don'tg do it now, but in march when we are 10 points out of the playoffs, what would it hurt to try him there?
- cburgess

Only way we put him in a position to succeed is to trade him. LOL. He doesnt need to be on the 4th wasting away either. Hence why he is in Hamilton playing on the top lines there i hope.