This is true, they soak their kids unless they really show they belong. DeBrusk is a good example of that. Two more years of junior I think (maybe one because of his age) and then one in the AHL. They invested in him and he's turning out great.
- LeftCoaster

It was a PR move in Vancouver, selling the future... Hopefully they don’t repeat that mistake too often.

I like him!
- Marwood

I think that's your alt

Anybody been watching Sharks games? Pretty enjoyable watching Kesler.

It was a PR move in Vancouver, selling the future... Hopefully they don’t repeat that mistake too often.
- 1970vintage

It amazes me Benning appears to have been somewhat clueless on how to operate as a General Manager in the NHL when he was an assistant GM for so long???

I think that's your alt
- LeftCoaster

I thought that was you.

Anybody been watching Sharks games? Pretty enjoyable watching Kesler.
- Reubenkincade

I watched the 3rd period last night, some good hockey! I hope the Ducks get swept.

I watched the 3rd period last night, some good hockey! I hope the Ducks get swept.
- LeftCoaster

Same.

Same.
- Reubenkincade

What's the deal with Joe Thornton, he hasn't played yet.

Fair enough, that’s totally possible. Their 2015 picks are a little more up in the air. DeBrusk has had a great season, their other two picks look to be playing ok in the minors. That 2015 first round looks to have been very strong, almost everyone is contributing in the NHL already!
- 1970vintage

Boston's other 2 first round picks in that draft. Brisebois had the same amount of points as Zboril in the AHL this year. Undrafted Zack MacEwen had more points then Zachary Senyshyn. Boeser had 17 more points then DeBrusk in the same amount of games.

What's the deal with Joe Thornton, he hasn't played yet.
- LeftCoaster

Injured. He is almost ready to go. Dont see him playing yet unless the lose next game.

I watched the 3rd period last night, some good hockey! I hope the Ducks get swept.
- LeftCoaster

If Varlomov wasn’t injured I think the AVS would have taken down Nashville, but fun hockey to watch! I have missed both Vegas games, but apparently they have been great. Jets!

I wonder if Schneider gets the net back for game 3?

Go CBJ

I watched the 3rd period last night, some good hockey! I hope the Ducks get swept.
- LeftCoaster

Them and the Leafs.

If Varlomov wasn’t injured I think the AVS would have taken down Nashville, but fun hockey to watch! I have missed both Vegas games, but apparently they have been great. Jets!

I wonder if Schneider gets the net back for game 3?

Go CBJ
- 1970vintage

My Cinderella pick to go deep.

Boston's other 2 first round picks in that draft. Brisebois had the same amount of points as Zboril in the AHL this year. Undrafted Zack MacEwen had more points then Zachary Senyshyn. Boeser had 17 more points then DeBrusk in the same amount of games.
- manvanfan

Yeah, basically I was saying they’re playing ok in the minors - nothing special. DeBrusk has had a good first season, comparing him to Boeser isn’t really fair...

If Varlomov wasn’t injured I think the AVS would have taken down Nashville, but fun hockey to watch! I have missed both Vegas games, but apparently they have been great. Jets!

I wonder if Schneider gets the net back for game 3?

Go CBJ
- 1970vintage

I think Schneider will go back in. I want Washington to beat Columbus though, I like OV and want him to go to a finals. They've got a good team but just can't get by the likes of Pittsburgh ever.

I hate Tortorella, he can GFH.

What's the deal with Joe Thornton, he hasn't played yet.
- LeftCoaster

He is old

What's the deal with Joe Thornton, he hasn't played yet.
- LeftCoaster

Injury. He took the pre-game skate both games, so he’s close.

Yeah, basically I was saying they’re playing ok in the minors - nothing special. DeBrusk has had a good first season, comparing him to Boeser isn’t really fair...
- 1970vintage

In their draft years they played in much different leagues, WHL vs USHL, both turned out really well though.

He is old
- VANTEL

Well there is that to consider

I think Schneider will go back in. I want Washington to beat Columbus though, I like OV and want him to go to a finals. They've got a good team but just can't get by the likes of Pittsburgh ever.

I hate Tortorella, he can GFH.
- LeftCoaster

I would love for OV to request a trade, for the good of the team, and end up finishing his career in Vegas!

I would love for OV to request a trade, for the good of the team, and end up finishing his career in Vegas!
- 1970vintage

I hope OV ends his career in TO then we know they would never go past the first round

Yeah, basically I was saying they’re playing ok in the minors - nothing special. DeBrusk has had a good first season, comparing him to Boeser isn’t really fair...
- 1970vintage

How is it not fair? He was drafted 8 spots ahead of Boeser?

Looks like Danny Bomber is getting mega-banned in leafs thread and Matthews is as good as McDavid.

I would love for OV to request a trade, for the good of the team, and end up finishing his career in Vegas!
- 1970vintage

Every year they seem to have a good team, if I were him I wouldn't be asking for a trade, winning is fun. Three more years at 10 million per year, he's still worth every penny.

I hope OV ends his career in TO then we know they would never go past the first round
- VANTEL

Are Backstrom and Ovechkin different versions of the Sedin's? Great players, great regular season success but not made for the playoffs. Same as Marleau and Thorton.