James Tanner: Just 1 Week to Go: Ignore the 'Experts,' Think Playoffs!! There is now just one week until the Coyotes open the season.

This is great, come april you're either going to be writing the most obnoxious "i told you so" blog singling certain posters out or you're going to be writing the most humiliating retraction blog this site has seen.

Either way should make a good read, particularly in the comment section

You lost Vrbata AND Ribeiro, who, put up Gagner points last season. Domi/Gagner will basically just replace those two in point production if they're having a good season.

"I expect Boedker to be one of the NHL's breakout players this year. If he goes from 20/50 to 30/70 the Coyotes are laughing. If Hanzal avoids injury, if Gagner does too, you can pencil them both in for 70 as well. "

Ok so none of these players have hit over 51P, BUT on the offensive juggernaut squad that is Phoenix...they will each hit 70P.

You know how many teams had 3 players w/ 70 or more points last year? San Jose.

Gagner couldn't break 50 with Yakupov/Perron/Hemsky as his wingers, how will he hit 70 with any of PHX's forwards? Expect a 45 point season

This is great, come april you're either going to be writing the most obnoxious "i told you so" blog singling certain posters out or you're going to be writing the most humiliating retraction blog this site has seen.

Either way should make a good read, particularly in the comment section
- Sabresfan-365

Agreed. Tanner says nice things about the Oilers so i don't want to trash him too much but i just dont see the Coyotes being competitive. Saying that i think they're maybe two offensivie players away from being a threat

You lost Vrbata AND Ribeiro, who, put up Gagner points last season. Domi/Gagner will basically just replace those two in point production if they're having a good season.
- YzermanIsTheMan

And scratch Domi as the powerhouse 1st line winger (Tanner's words, not mine! ) as he's being sent back down!

BobbyMac: Looks like PHX is returning Max Domi to LDN of the OHL. Big boost for the Knights.

Gagner will not break 70 pts. You should be fired for that statement.

Coyotes are not a lock to make the playoffs. You should be fired for that statement.

OEL might make a case for Norris. Coyotes might make playoffs.

And scratch Domi as the powerhouse 1st line winger (Tanner's words, not mine! :lol as he's being sent back down!

BobbyMac: Looks like PHX is returning Max Domi to LDN of the OHL. Big boost for the Knights.
- Raven33

Domi will play the majority of this season with the Coyotes I think. Gagner is not really known for his ability to stay healthy.

Domi will play the majority of this season with the Coyotes I think. Gagner is not really known for his ability to stay healthy.
- YzermanIsTheMan

Domi just got sent back to London

Domi just got sent back to London
- TheNugeIsHuge

He can't be recalled from London?

Edit: Nevermind, I'm an idiot. OHL isn't AHL.

Domi will play the majority of this season with the Coyotes I think. Gagner is not really known for his ability to stay healthy.
- YzermanIsTheMan

True but Gagner is a center and Domi a winger as far as I know (could be wrong though) so one shouldn't impact the other...

True but Gagner is a center and Domi a winger as far as I know so one shouldn't impact the other...could be wrong though...
- Raven33

I think he can play both.

I generally like these blogs as they're fun to read but three 70 pt players on Arizona is just not gonna happen...i would put that at as close to 0% as you can get.

I think he can play both.
- YzermanIsTheMan

Even if he can, do you want a rookie playing center on a top or 2nd line?
Usually, they are either put on the wing to ease the transition or center a bottom 6 line...

Even if he can, do you want a rookie playing center on a top or 2nd line?
Usually, they are either put on the wing to ease the transition or center a bottom 6 line...
- Raven33

Touche, but my point is moot anyway apparently.

Gagner will not break 70 pts. You should be fired for that statement.

Coyotes are not a lock to make the playoffs. You should be fired for that statement.

OEL might make a case for Norris. Coyotes might make playoffs.
- NugentHallberle

Getting fired for that statement seems extreme.

Domi just got sent back to London
- TheNugeIsHuge

The only person who's surprised is James

"one of the best groups of defenseman. "
"2 of the best offensive defenseman in hockey on it"

Quick tip JT.
More than 1 defenseman are called "defensemen".

I wouldn't usually point out such an elementary mistake, but you do it every single blog.

Domi just got sent back to London
- TheNugeIsHuge

But... But...
James said he was gonna score a ton of goals and lead the Yotes back to the playoffs.

Geez, Madam Cleo screwed him over again!!

Gagner will not break 70 pts. You should be fired for that statement.

Coyotes are not a lock to make the playoffs. You should be fired for that statement.

OEL might make a case for Norris. Coyotes might make playoffs.
- NugentHallberle

Seems a little over the top.....however, im not saying they are a lock, just that the unanimous decision of the hockey world to say a team that was just three points out last year has no chance to make it, is a little much. As for Gagner, he should get a very prominent role on this team and he has a career point per game average that translates to 50 points per 82 games for his entire career. I see no reason why he wont hit 70 when you consider his skills, age and more prominent role. I could be wrong, but its not close to being a ridiculous statement.

Domi just got sent back to London
- TheNugeIsHuge

Shocked. Quite honestly a very surprising move.

This is great, come april you're either going to be writing the most obnoxious "i told you so" blog singling certain posters out or you're going to be writing the most humiliating retraction blog this site has seen.

Either way should make a good read, particularly in the comment section
- Sabresfan-365

Nah, JT is all class baby. I would never do that - the I told you so's will be doled out slowly over the course of the season!

Though, apparently the humiliation starts now, as my boyfriend, Max Domi, has been sent down.

Seems a little over the top.....however, im not saying they are a lock, just that the unanimous decision of the hockey world to say a team three points out is a little much. As for Gagner, he ahould get a very prominant role on this team and he has a career point per game average that translates to 50 points per 82 games for his entire career. I see no reason why he wont hit 70 when you consider his skills, age and more prominant role. I could be wrong, but its not close to being a ridiculous statement.
- James_Tanner

He had a very prominent role on the oilers with better line mates.
Loved Sammy but your not getting what you think.

He had a very prominent role on the oilers with better line mates.
Loved Sammy but your not getting what you think.
- ghostofRC

I disagree. He would already have a 70 point year had he stayed healthy and is only 25.

you must've been on something when you dreamed up this fantasy. at least I accept my Devils won't score many goals. cocaine's a hell of a drug