Interesting... Didn't think of that. Lots of weight on schenn's shoulders
- Just5

Schenn has played what 55-60 NHL games at this stage of his career? No way I put that kind of pressure on him and play him on the top line.

Briere makes sense for a couple of reasons:

1. He has experience playing with Hartnell.
2. It opens up a center spot for a more defensive minded player

He can't play wing, he's more effective at center, and he'll need to center the 2nd line unless Schenn has a monster camp.
I would have liked to see us unload Briere, but I guess he becomes our "stopgap veteran" this season in that role, so Schenn can assume the 2nd line thereafter.

Maybe Simmonds or Read can elevate to the top line, unless Jake improves his finish, then again, it's still early, this isn't the team that's going to October I believe.
If Homer is being careful in his next major move, that may be a good thing
- puckhead17

Briere's defense liabilities are magnified at Center.

Schenn has played what 55-60 NHL games at this stage of his career? No way I put that kind of pressure on him and play him on the top line.

Briere makes sense for a couple of reasons:

1. He has experience playing with Hartnell.
2. It opens up a center spot for a more defensive minded player
- PLindbergh31

Agree on point 2 but, he can't play wing, he's not a corner guy, as well he is more like a line catalyst, and G is the catalyst on that line

Agree on point 2 but, he can't play wing, he's not a corner guy, as well he is more like a line catalyst, and G is the catalyst on that line
- puckhead17

Idk, I view Breire as more of a goal scorer, than a playmaking Center.

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger

Working on details. Matt Carle is closing in on a deal with Tampa Bay Lightning.

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger

Working on details. Matt Carle is closing in on a deal with Tampa Bay Lightning.
- aosplayo

Briere's defense liabilities are magnified at Center.
- PLindbergh31

I couldn't agree more, I've said it on these boards B4 that I would rather have a 40 point 2 way responsible center than a 60 point playoff beast that doesn't back check,
Naturally, we saw that offense didn't win the cup again, don't get me wrong, I appreciate Briere's ability and everything, but it's about being better defensively

bye bye, matt carle.

Idk, I view Breire as more of a goal scorer, than a playmaking Center.
- PLindbergh31

with the right linemate, he's quite an adept passer.

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger

Working on details. Matt Carle is closing in on a deal with Tampa Bay Lightning.
- aosplayo

Going back to where he came from. Good luck Matt

Going back to where he came from. Good luck Matt
- griouxmvp2012

And not to Detroit or Pitt, gives me pleasure to see players not go to Detroit........


all goes back to Brendan Shannahan



Oh yea sure him and Lindros wouldve had a few beers, but comon man

Schenn has played what 55-60 NHL games at this stage of his career? No way I put that kind of pressure on him and play him on the top line.

Briere makes sense for a couple of reasons:

1. He has experience playing with Hartnell.
2. It opens up a center spot for a more defensive minded player
- PLindbergh31

He'd be playing with Giroux. Many a rookie has played on a top line in the NHL. Not saying he's the best choice. But the pressure of playing on the top line isn't an issue.

He'd be playing with Giroux. Many a rookie has played on a top line in the NHL. Not saying he's the best choice. But the pressure of playing on the top line isn't an issue.
- MJL

Carle gonzo!

How would you grade Holmgren's off-season thus far? A+?

Carle gonzo!

How would you grade Holmgren's off-season thus far? A+?
- PLindbergh31

It's July 4th. We're no where close to even thinking about grading Holmgren's off season. To even think of doing so is extremely premature.

Carle gonzo!

How would you grade Holmgren's off-season thus far? A+?
- PLindbergh31

atleast he hasn't overpaid yet

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger
Working on details. Matt Carle is closing in on a deal with Tampa Bay Lightning.

If carle gets more than five let him walk

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger
Working on details. Matt Carle is closing in on a deal with Tampa Bay Lightning.
- BaldRich

Laught

Darren Dreger ‏@DarrenDreger
Working on details. Matt Carle is closing in on a deal with Tampa Bay Lightning.
- BaldRich

laught

It's July 4th. We're no where close to even thinking about grading Holmgren's off season. To even think of doing so is extremely premature.
- MJL

Yes, to give a final grade it would be premature. That why I asked thus far.

Laught
- Philly1980

im one step behind you tonite sir

Yes, to give a final grade it would be premature. That why I asked thus far.
- PLindbergh31

Any attempt to grade at this point is premature.

If carle gets more than five let him walk
- Philly1980

He's already walked. He's gone.

I can't wait to see the financial terms of this deal.

Any attempt to grade at this point is premature.
- MJL

So the Wild GM can't be given a grade thus far because it's July 4

I get the odd feeling homer is gonna overpay for Ryan or Nash