Thanks for this poignant analysis.
- hscesq

You know what would be fun? Motorcycle lessons

the problem with that is, the Hawks have 3-4 guys in Toews, Kane, Keith and Hossa who could someday find themselves in the HOF. that's ridiculous. that's less a model than it is a golden age of talent.
- DoubleDown

Off course, but don't forget we have Price, who is better than Crawford IMO.

What i meant is we are probably better suited trying to follow Chicago style than Boston or LA.

You know what would be fun? Motorcycle lessons
- Fredobbface

EE

Do you think there is a possibility MB signs Boyle for a 2 years contract if Markov walks??

- hscesq

A little ride in New-Hampshire, you don't even need to wear an helmet.

EE

Do you think there is a possibility MB signs Boyle for a 2 years contract if Markov walks??
- soad_live

He's too french

Eric Engels: Size, Physicality and the Habs Shortcomings...
- EricEngels

Agreed...on all counts. With just a little caveat on the Pacioretty issue...but then again, I'll always be convinced he can do a bit more...

He's too french
- Fredobbface

I definately think Boyle would be a better transition to Beaulieu than Markov is.

I don't think Markov is mister communication.

Also Markov wants more years than Boyle, so i would be fine signing Boyle for 2 years (and probably for less than 6M$) instead of 3-4 for Markov.

you can't teach a guy to get bigger
and you can't teach hockey sense-- experience is the only thing that improves that.

but if you have a big guy with an NHL stride; a big guy willing to inflict damage and pay the price, you can develop the rest of his skills...
- EricEngels

This...not all of tem will pan out, of course...but it's worth a try.

Agreed...on all counts. With just a little caveat on the Pacioretty issue...but then again, I'll always be convinced he can do a bit more...
- TouenneTiiTree

if he scores 39 goals every year i'll be quite content

if he scores 39 goals every year i'll be quite content
- DoubleDown

MORE!!!!!

if he scores 39 goals every year i'll be quite content
- DoubleDown

MORE!!!!!
- hscesq

40 ?

if he scores 39 goals every year i'll be quite content
- DoubleDown

How many empty netters?

-Martin Vallé

40 ?
- WaterBoy

he's no Kessel

Eric Engels: Size, Physicality and the Habs Shortcomings...
- EricEngels

Tired of this "size and physicality" narrative.

The Kings are not winning because they are grinding. They are winning because they are a skilled team that can break out of their zone, enter the offensive zone with the puck and shoot more often then their opponents.

It's not Regehr, Green, Mitchell, Brown and Richards that make this team.

It's Doughty, Kopitar, Carter, Williams, Toffoli and Gaborik.

if he scores 39 goals every year i'll be quite content
- DoubleDown

Even if he follows that up with 5 in the playoffs?

I'm not too worried about the number of goals...it's just that he's a streaky player, with a streaky effort level...hence why I always seem to think he could do more.

I definately think Boyle would be a better transition to Beaulieu than Markov is.

I don't think Markov is mister communication.

Also Markov wants more years than Boyle, so i would be fine signing Boyle for 2 years (and probably for less than 6M$) instead of 3-4 for Markov.
- soad_live

Markov won't walk.

Markov won't walk.
- DrRecchi

Yeah, hopefully he'll be skating...

EE

Do you think there is a possibility MB signs Boyle for a 2 years contract if Markov walks??
- soad_live

I think so, but there are a lot of unknown variables in there. I don't think anyone's offering Boyle more than 2 years. I think he'll get Gonchar's deal-- 2yrs, 5 per. Then the question is, if Ottawa offers same as MTL, does he go to Ottawa?

Tired of this "size and physicality" narrative.

The Kings are not winning because they are grinding. They are winning because they are a skilled team that can break out of their zone, enter the offensive zone with the puck and shoot more often then their opponents.

It's not Regehr, Green, Mitchell, Brown and Richards that make this team.

It's Doughty, Kopitar, Carter, Williams, Toffoli and Gaborik.
- DrRecchi

Markov won't walk.
- DrRecchi

His knees are that bad Doctor?

Markov won't walk.
- DrRecchi

I'm not convinced, but if he does, it's not the end of the world.

Even if he follows that up with 5 in the playoffs?

I'm not too worried about the number of goals...it's just that he's a streaky player, with a streaky effort level...hence why I always seem to think he could do more.
- TouenneTiiTree

Ah. You can tell what his effort level is. Love that.

Tired of this "size and physicality" narrative.

The Kings are not winning because they are grinding. They are winning because they are a skilled team that can break out of their zone, enter the offensive zone with the puck and shoot more often then their opponents.

It's not Regehr, Green, Mitchell, Brown and Richards that make this team.

It's Doughty, Kopitar, Carter, Williams, Toffoli and Gaborik.
- DrRecchi

it's the fact that they have better stars than ours, and those better stars are supported by a better supporting cast...

And all of those guys are bigger and more physical than the habs.