Grabners one of my favorite players on the team. He needs to get that fire back that he had his rookie year. I think he will re group
- mighty13duck

I'd trade him if someone overpaid, but I don't think the story's written with him either. I wouldn't be surprised if he has another underwhelming season, but also wouldn't be surprised if he had another season like his rookie one.

Put DP on the first line
- mighty13duck

He could be JT's enforcer.

He could be JT's enforcer.
- UIF

Put DP on the first line
- mighty13duck

According to Jack DP is healthy this Summer. Thank God. I was worried. From what I undstand he used injuries to the goalies as an excuse. I guess Jack never changing the lines or benching players and his lousy overall coaching had nothing to do with the lousy season.

I have to be honest, and please dont take offense, but I truly do not understand your posts. You keep arguing points, that ive never mentioned. The first paragraph i get so I will retort.

Grabner sucks.........he can skate, but he has hands like feet. Two teams passed on him before he came to the island. 35 goals in one year........excellent. You know who else scored 35 goals in one year? Marius Czerkawski, and Miro Satan. You can have all three.....
- kindlyrick

295 pts in 470 games with the Isles.... Ill take those numbers!

XxNYIxX

Put DP on the first line
- mighty13duck

Why not he has more career assists then alot of guys on the team!!

XxNYIxX

According to Jack DP is healthy this Summer. Thank God. I was worried. From what I undstand he used injuries to the goalies as an excuse. I guess Jack never changing the lines or benching players and his lousy overall coaching had nothing to do with the lousy season.
- ses111

Snow does the same thing. Glad DP is healthy again we can use his vet leadership. DP rocks!
xXMighty13DuckXx

But what does any of that have to do with... "JT NEEDS to play with a VET"???

XxNYIxX
- XxNYIxX

Because a veteran N American forward understands what it means to be a linemate. A veteran forward is not going to let JT, continuously take elbows to the dome, or cheap shots. A veteran forward can teach Tavares, something that he's not used to at the NHL level.........winning. Tavares isnt learning anything from PA. Matter of fact, id even say that PA's point total would be half of what it was if he wasnt playing on JTs line or PP.

Why not he has more career assists then alot of guys on the team!!

XxNYIxX
- XxNYIxX

295 pts in 470 games with the Isles.... Ill take those numbers!

XxNYIxX
- XxNYIxX

You can have those numbers, and i'll see you at the draft table year after year with the 4th overall pick. Theres more to this game then point totals........just ask Yashin

I have to be honest, and please dont take offense, but I truly do not understand your posts. .
- kindlyrick

Which is the only thing we agree on because I don't understand your posts either.

That would also be Miroslav Satan, Stanley Cup champion who the Pens took out of the trash heap.

Grabners one of my favorite players on the team. He needs to get that fire back that he had his rookie year. I think he will re group
- mighty13duck

We had Grabner a few years ago..........only his name was jason blake. European players dont have fire...........forecheck, backcheck, paycheck

Which is the only thing we agree on because I don't understand your posts either.
- NYI

We are talking about point A, and then you throw in point b, and c which i never brought up, and you start arguing about it.

Because a veteran N American forward understands what it means to be a linemate. A veteran forward is not going to let JT, continuously take elbows to the dome, or cheap shots. A veteran forward can teach Tavares, something that he's not used to at the NHL level.........winning. Tavares isnt learning anything from PA. Matter of fact, id even say that PA's point total would be half of what it was if he wasnt playing on JTs line or PP.
- kindlyrick

Why does he HAVE to be on JT's wing to teach him anything?
Dont you think Doug Weight is a Vet presence to JT?
Wasnt Rolston, Eaton, Strait, Reasoner, Pandawful, Staios, all Vets added to the team?

XxNYIxX

You can have those numbers, and i'll see you at the draft table year after year with the 4th overall pick. Theres more to this game then point totals........just ask Yashin
- kindlyrick

We would have made the playoffs atleast once in the last 5 years with Yashin in the line up

XxNYIxX

We had Grabner a few years ago..........only his name was jason blake. European players dont have fire...........forecheck, backcheck, paycheck
- kindlyrick

????

I couldn't stand Jason Blake but the guy was always in on the forecheck, always hustled on the back check & wasn't from Europe.. how was he anything like Gremlin?

XxNYIxX

We would have made the playoffs atleast once in the last 5 years with Yashin in the line up

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- XxNYIxX

And on that note, im off to bed...........you and i have way different opinions.


Ever wonder why no NHL team has picked up Yashin since the buyout??? He's just a misunderstood winner right ? Anyone who's played hockey knows that in order to win you must have heart. That same heart that will stand up for their linemate when someone runs them. I dont consider Pandolfo, or Reasoner, or Rolston those type of vets. Doug Weight was one at one point, but he's not out there with Tavares now.....so that doesnt fit my requirements.

And on that note, im off to bed...........you and i have way different opinions.


Ever wonder why no NHL team has picked up Yashin since the buyout??? He's just a misunderstood winner right ? Anyone who's played hockey knows that in order to win you must have heart. That same heart that will stand up for their linemate when someone runs them. I dont consider Pandolfo, or Reasoner, or Rolston those type of vets. Doug Weight was one at one point, but he's not out there with Tavares now.....so that doesnt fit my requirements.
- kindlyrick

So it's settled DP is the answer. Kasperr you ok with this?

European players dont have fire...........forecheck, backcheck, paycheck
- kindlyrick

You mean like Bob Nystrom.

So it's settled DP is the answer. Kasperr you ok with this?
- mighty13duck

LOL

Poor Kasper is gonna have a stroke

XxNYIxX

You mean like Bob Nystrom.
- NYI

Oh because Bobby Ny played a lot of hockey in Sweden from ages 1-4?? He moved to Canada at age 4.......but im sure you can find a Euro who doesnt fit my description if you keep trying.

Iginla is Long Island bound!

And on that note, im off to bed...........you and i have way different opinions.


Ever wonder why no NHL team has picked up Yashin since the buyout???

Nope never wondered, he was asking for more then was being offered, he got the paycheck back home.

He's just a misunderstood winner right ?

Nope, but he is one talented player

Anyone who's played hockey knows that in order to win you must have heart. That same heart that will stand up for their linemate when someone runs them. I dont consider Pandolfo, or Reasoner, or Rolston those type of vets. Doug Weight was one at one point, but he's not out there with Tavares now.....so that doesnt fit my requirements.
- kindlyrick

Played & even thou i know where you are coming from its not a NEED on JT's line.

XxNYIxX

Iginla is Long Island bound!
- Mr.Black

Summer vacation on Long Island?

Iginla is Long Island bound!
- Mr.Black

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