Ty Anderson: How the Atlantic Was Won

Good for you guys.

Ty Anderson: How the Atlantic Was Won
- Ty Anderson2

It's an exciting time to be a Lightning fan. So many years of futility and disappointment. Trust the Yzerplan.

I trust the players and their motivation. Yzerman put this great roster together but not convinced he has a plan for the future. Go Lightning.

I trust the players and their motivation. Yzerman put this great roster together but not convinced he has a plan for the future. Go Lightning.
- Leafsandbolts

He knows.

How Tampa won the Atlantic:

Everyone else sucked.

(and they are a pretty good franking team).

How Tampa won the Atlantic:

Everyone else sucked.

(and they are a pretty good franking team).
- SuperHenderson13

Yes, yes, we have no hope of beating Pittsburgh. blah-blah-blah....

Yes, yes, we have no hope of beating Pittsburgh. blah-blah-blah....
- Artyukhin76

they have to get in first

they have to get in first
- Pie

This will be the biggest issue I'll have playing the Penguins. All. Those. Trolls.

Ty Anderson: How the Atlantic Was Won
- Ty Anderson2

Looking at our teams stats and damn that stuff is pretty good.

How do you guys stand on a trade revolving

Vasilevski
Drouin

for

Ryan Ellis
Kevin Fiala

This would have been fair value at the deadline, but right now i would not do the trade unless some picks come our way. Now its seems like Drouin and Coop have buried the axe. I would definetly do Ellis for Vasy and resign Bishop.

How do you guys stand on a trade revolving

Vasilevski
Drouin

for

Ryan Ellis
Kevin Fiala

This would have been fair value at the deadline, but right now i would not do the trade unless some picks come our way. Now its seems like Drouin and Coop have buried the axe. I would definetly do Ellis for Vasy and resign Bishop.
- Cloud

If they have expansion and only one goalie can be protected then you might move Vasy and I would do it for a package trade for a top draft pick and ride the entry level benefit otherwise don't move him at all. The kid really does need to play full time, I really think he's the type that is wasted as a backup.and might want to move to be playing as a starter.

This will be the biggest issue I'll have playing the Penguins. All. Those. Trolls.
- Artyukhin76

I agree, the Isles fans were great, knew their hockey and didn't troll.

How do you guys stand on a trade revolving

Vasilevski
Drouin

for

Ryan Ellis
Kevin Fiala

This would have been fair value at the deadline, but right now i would not do the trade unless some picks come our way. Now its seems like Drouin and Coop have buried the axe. I would definetly do Ellis for Vasy and resign Bishop.
- Cloud

I don't see any reason to trade Drouin unless he still wants out. Especially if Stamkos bolts.

I agree, the Isles fans were great, knew their hockey and didn't troll.
- tpd11

Is it me or do others have no concerns with ANY Western team? Personally, whoever wins the east wins the cup.

I agree, the Isles fans were great, knew their hockey and didn't troll.
- tpd11

Yeah, Pens fans are definitely unique... but there are some good ones.

Is it me or do others have no concerns with ANY Western team? Personally, whoever wins the east wins the cup.
- Artyukhin76

Sure they are all good and St Louis and San Jose would be tough, Dallas is a track meet and their goalie is playing better but still not enough D. Nashville is a sleeper but we have been there and for the most part the Pens core has too, no one else has the final experience which is a big factor.

Is it me or do others have no concerns with ANY Western team? Personally, whoever wins the east wins the cup.
- Artyukhin76

Looks to be more parity this year. I think the goaltending in the East is currently much stronger, Dallas rotates goalies and the other three teams aren't getting amazing starts. Top 3 in GAA and Save % in the playoffs, having played the majority of your teams games, are Holtby, Bishop and Murray while the top 3 in points come from the West. If the East goalies keep it up the East will be tough to beat.

I trust the players and their motivation. Yzerman put this great roster together but not convinced he has a plan for the future. Go Lightning.
- Leafsandbolts

Huh?

How do you guys stand on a trade revolving

Vasilevski
Drouin

for

Ryan Ellis
Kevin Fiala

This would have been fair value at the deadline, but right now i would not do the trade unless some picks come our way. Now its seems like Drouin and Coop have buried the axe. I would definetly do Ellis for Vasy and resign Bishop.
- Cloud

Not sure why Nash would want Vasi with Rinne already there. Either way I still don't like this trade

Is it me or do others have no concerns with ANY Western team? Personally, whoever wins the east wins the cup.
- Artyukhin76

Blues b/c of their size

nice article

I would be concerned about any of the teams in the west. san jose is massive and so is st louis. nashville never quits and has a wicked goalie in rinne, and dallas would give TB a run for their money because it would probably just turn into a track meet and they don't need a lot of shots to find the back of the net.

Can't believe TB made it past the second round, it's like once the playoffs came they turned back into the team they were last year, and it is just god damn beautiful .

Not sure why Nash would want Vasi with Rinne already there. Either way I still don't like this trade
- uf1910

Yeah didnt realize that he had like 5 years left on his deal. Thought he was a couple of years away from being a ufa.

Huh?
- uf1910

Of course Yzerman has a plan but not worthy of the title "Yzerplan". No Shanaplan type thing needed in Tampa.

I believe Yzerman had a Yzerplan while rebuilding the Lightning but now is in more of a reaction mode to maintain team standing due to salary cap, salary demands, trade demands and future expansion. Hard to believe the team will be better in the near future than this year's and last year's teams with these challenges.

Losing any of the core players will diminish team performance in the long run. Stralman and Stamkos being out of the line-up hasn't had a big impact yet but with the toughest 2 series ahead it certainly would be better to have them back.

#freearty