you cannot have more than 2 rookie dmen in your top 6. that's utter suicide.
also, there are only 3 veteran defencemen under contract for next year, including Subban. that's not much of a logjam.
- DoubleDown

Well like I said, I'm just assuming Markov is coming back. Maybe they let him go, the only thing I'd be worried about is Emelin isn't the same with a different partner (not that it's a good reason to keep someone around).

I agree about not overloading the blueline with rookies, but who would you trade or keep down. I don't see they can justify keeping any of the 3 of Beaulieu Tinordi or Pateryn in Hamilton next year.

I don't think it was that good but if you liked it i'd like the 3 smileys
- dt99999

See that's how you know it wasn't so funny. It was about me, so BL posted two laffies.

http://gizmodo.com/a-giant-sinkhole-just-opened-up-in-the-middle-of-manhat-1580212574
- Pecafan Fan

It's ok. I'm nowhere near there.

See that's how you know it wasn't so funny. It was about me, so BL posted two laffies.
- hscesq

love that guy

See that's how you know it wasn't so funny. It was about me, so BL posted two laffies.
- hscesq

-fixed.

Just saw a few Habs fans in Bryant Park.
- hscesq

i like Bryant Park. nice place to grab a drink in the spring/summer.

i like Bryant Park. nice place to grab a drink in the spring/summer.
- DoubleDown

Thanks for the update.

Well like I said, I'm just assuming Markov is coming back. Maybe they let him go, the only thing I'd be worried about is Emelin isn't the same with a different partner (not that it's a good reason to keep someone around).

I agree about not overloading the blueline with rookies, but who would you trade or keep down. I don't see they can justify keeping any of the 3 of Beaulieu Tinordi or Pateryn in Hamilton next year.
- ehabs9

They need at least one other Russian to translate for him... Not sure Galchenyuk is up to the task...

They need at least one other Russian to translate for him... Not sure Galchenyuk is up to the task...
- TouenneTiiTree

That's part of what I figured. Not sure anyone else can really talk to him on the ice.

Well like I said, I'm just assuming Markov is coming back. Maybe they let him go, the only thing I'd be worried about is Emelin isn't the same with a different partner (not that it's a good reason to keep someone around).

I agree about not overloading the blueline with rookies, but who would you trade or keep down. I don't see they can justify keeping any of the 3 of Beaulieu Tinordi or Pateryn in Hamilton next year.
- ehabs9

i think Markov is an interesting decision. my personal hope is that they take his money and re-invest it up front. we have help coming on D. up front, there isn't much coming from within.

Well like I said, I'm just assuming Markov is coming back. Maybe they let him go, the only thing I'd be worried about is Emelin isn't the same with a different partner (not that it's a good reason to keep someone around).

I agree about not overloading the blueline with rookies, but who would you trade or keep down. I don't see they can justify keeping any of the 3 of Beaulieu Tinordi or Pateryn in Hamilton next year.
- ehabs9

So three rookies on the blueline.

I for one give this idea TWO thumbs up.

Thanks for the update.
- StormCloud

come on bro... i thought we moved on from the snarkiness that was stunting the growth of our friendship

i think Markov is an interesting decision. my personal hope is that they take his money and re-invest it up front. we have help coming on D. up front, there isn't much coming from within.
- DoubleDown

Markov will be back. Guaranteed.

i think Markov is an interesting decision. my personal hope is that they take his money and re-invest it up front. we have help coming on D. up front, there isn't much coming from within.
- DoubleDown

Would be nice to try and improve up front. I like some of the wingers we've drafted the last 2 years, but they're a few years away yet.

i like Bryant Park. nice place to grab a drink in the spring/summer.
- DoubleDown

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So three rookies on the blueline.

I for one give this idea TWO thumbs up.
- StormCloud

i would like to see them re-sign Weaver, bring on another verteran dman (Orpik or someone) and give Beaulieu and Tinordi full-time jobs in October. will be growing pains no doubt, they gotta get these guys in. Markov... think he's just gonna want too much term. gotta know when to walk away from good players.

So three rookies on the blueline.

I for one give this idea TWO thumbs up.
- StormCloud

No, not all 3, but that raises the question of which ones do you keep and who do you trade.

come on bro... i thought we moved on from the snarkiness that was stunting the growth of our friendship
- DoubleDown

My bad.

Would be nice to try and improve up front. I like some of the wingers we've drafted the last 2 years, but they're a few years away yet.
- ehabs9

yeah. i think if the Pens want to move James Neal Montreal should inquire.

yeah. i think if the Pens want to move James Neal Montreal should inquire.
- DoubleDown

They need d prospects. Pouliot and maata both injured.

No, not all 3, but that raises the question of which ones do you keep and who do you trade.
- ehabs9

I don't see Pateryn and Nygren in the top 6 next year on a regular basis.

i like Bryant Park. nice place to grab a drink in the spring/summer.
- DoubleDown

It's a very cool place.

I don't see Pateryn and Nygren in the top 6 next year on a regular basis.
- StormCloud

unless something goes horribly, horribly wrong

I don't see Pateryn and Nygren in the top 6 next year on a regular basis.
- StormCloud

I feel you have to trade Pateryn in that case though. He was the best player in Hamilton last year, it's kind of a slap in the face.

Nygren is a bit of an enigma. I've always been intrigued by his game and potential, but I don't think he'll play anywhere but Montreal or Sweden (Can't say I blame him for not wanting to be in Hamilton). I feel like he could turn into a good NHL player, but the way the teams stocked at the moment the chips are never going to fall properly for him to make it in.