How long until Emelin is ready to take that role though?

He played very well in the World's for Russia... I'd rather give him a shot at #4 first than overpay for a veteran.
- Scabeh

Plus it's a fantastic way to get a great pick next year.

So who else is impressed with Bergvin?
- RyanZabizewski

He has pretty glasses.

Totally agree on this one. Actually a bigger version of Hudon (i know i will hurt your feelings but still)
- Habsody

Hudon isn't scared of cutting to the net, and he's usually one of the hardest worker on the ice. Kid has to improve his skating, but is one of the best goal scorer in this crop.

He has pretty glasses.
- JDJ

Kubina and Sarich? I wouldn't mind Kubina for 3 years, would give time for Tinordi, Beaulieu, Ellis to mature in Hamilton.
- Habsody

Oh boy. Yeah lets bring left overs from all over the league, good idea!

No one. He hasn't done anything but bringing his friends here. What must we be impressed of? His mad communication skillzzz?
- _nay_

We will have to wait how he will deal with PK and Price. And also who he will target on july 1st. He might surprise everyone at the draft as well...

Plus it's a fantastic way to get a great pick next year.
- stormey

Markov + Emelin = SUPER RUSSIAN CHEMISTRY OMG!

Dear Qp, you make me sad with your lack of back reading.

Oh boy. Yeah lets bring left overs from all over the league, good idea!
- QuebecPride

Kubina and Sarich are left overs? Sure they aren't french but c'mon. Who would you pick to play with Markov for the next 2-3 years?

Kubina and Sarich? I wouldn't mind Kubina for 3 years, would give time for Tinordi, Beaulieu, Ellis to mature in Hamilton.
- Habsody

I'd rather stick with what we have (and live with that) than sign any of these older vets to 2-3 year deals.

Weber and Diaz are cheap, adequate as 5-6-7 d-men and won't block the pipeline for the kids coming up when ready.

I actually kinda like what I saw of Diaz... made me have a little more hope for the Mexican players.

Dear Qp, you make me sad with your lack of back reading.
- AdamFrench

Bump it for me.

How long until Emelin is ready to take that role though?

He played very well in the World's for Russia... I'd rather give him a shot at #4 first than overpay for a veteran.
- Scabeh

Emelin is developing nicely. But Emelin, Markov and Gorges are all lefties, as is Kaberle which I am not confident we can shed in the summer. PK, Diaz and Weber are all RHD, and I only see keeping 1 of Diaz or Weber. Personally, I don't like forcing D to their wrong side.

Markov + Emelin = SUPER RUSSIAN CHEMISTRY OMG!
- Scabeh

Two fat russians who can't skate. Seems like a pretty good recipe for success.

Kubina and Sarich are left overs? Sure they aren't french but c'mon. Who would you pick to play with Markov for the next 2-3 years?
- Habsody

Gorges.

Hudon isn't scared of cutting to the net, and he's usually one of the hardest worker on the ice. Kid has to improve his skating, but is one of the best goal scorer in this crop.
- QuebecPride

You've gotta be kidding. Hudon did nothing of that against the Cats (in the playoffs) in the 3 games i saw. The only accurate fact is that he sure is a goal scorer.

I'd rather stick with what we have (and live with that) than sign any of these older vets to 2-3 year deals.

Weber and Diaz are cheap, adequate as 5-6-7 d-men and won't block the pipeline for the kids coming up when ready.

I actually kinda like what I saw of Diaz... made me have a little more hope for the Mexican players.
- JDJ

Two fat russians who can't skate. Seems like a pretty good recipe for success.
- stormey

why dont you try not being a complete banana eater for once in your (frank)ing life?

Gorges.
- JDJ

Fair enough, and you will pair PK with?

Kubina and Sarich are left overs? Sure they aren't french but c'mon. Who would you pick to play with Markov for the next 2-3 years?
- Habsody

I'd give a shot to Emelin. If he can play like Komisarek 4 years ago

Kubina and Sarich are left overs? Sure they aren't french but c'mon. Who would you pick to play with Markov for the next 2-3 years?
- Habsody

With Markov?

Alexei Yemelin.

Markov - Emelin
Gorges - Subban
Allen/Stuart/Jackman - Diaz

St-Denis - Weber

Two fat russians who can't skate. Seems like a pretty good recipe for success.
- stormey

still trying to bait someone?

We will have to wait how he will deal with PK and Price. And also who he will target on july 1st. He might surprise everyone at the draft as well...
- Habsody

He'll have a big move up his sleeve to kick off his new regime.

why dont you try not being a complete banana eater for once in your (frank)ing life?
- DoubleDown

Dear Adam.
No.
Your Pal.
stormey.

I'd rather stick with what we have (and live with that) than sign any of these older vets to 2-3 year deals.

Weber and Diaz are cheap, adequate as 5-6-7 d-men and won't block the pipeline for the kids coming up when ready.

I actually kinda like what I saw of Diaz... made me have a little more hope for the Mexican players.
- JDJ

We had one of the softest D squad in the league. We need to bring a right handed with some grit. You just can't let Price be pushed around night in, night out and neither of Diaz or Weber can do that job.