also thinking $$$ wise. team needs to maintain flexibility. the one thing i don't want to see as a fan is MB spend to the cap just to keep this team together. as currently constructed, they're good but not good enough, so i don't see the point.
- DoubleDown

Markov will be better over the next 3 years than any of the prized 3-4 D rookies that you guys have.

He's a top 2 guy still. If you lose him....the Leafs and Jets will bury you.

ENJOY 10TH PLACE!!!

Markov brings alot yes, but he also has evident flaws that you can solve with someone out there.
- soad_live

which flaws?
replaced by whom?
at how much money?

Stop playing with me donk.
- soad_live

I'm not playing with your donk...

Markov will be better over the next 3 years than any of the prized 3-4 D rookies that you guys have.

He's a top 2 guy still. If you lose him....the Leafs and Jets will bury you.

ENJOY 10TH PLACE!!!
- stormeyAlterEgo

mostly right though...

which flaws?
replaced by whom?
at how much money?
- stormeyAlterEgo

HE'S NOT A POWER HITTING D THAT SCORES 60 POINTS !!!

mostly right though...
- TouenneTiiTree

99,9 right

Markov will be better over the next 3 years than any of the prized 3-4 D rookies that you guys have.

He's a top 2 guy still. If you lose him....the Leafs and Jets will bury you.

ENJOY 10TH PLACE!!!
- stormeyAlterEgo

over the next 3 years? no, sorry, i disagree with that. at least, i disagree that it's a given that a 37 year old Markov will be better than Beaulieu in 2-3 years. i'm not saying Markov isn't still a top-4 defender. and i'm not saying that losing him wouldn't hurt or be a step back. i'm saying that sometimes it's OK to walk away from a good but old player and transition to your younger guys.

over the next 3 years? no, sorry, i disagree with that. at least, i disagree that it's a given that a 37 year old Markov will be better than Beaulieu in 2-3 years. i'm not saying Markov isn't still a top-4 defender. and i'm not saying that losing him wouldn't hurt or be a step back. i'm saying that sometimes it's OK to walk away from a good but old player and transition to your younger guys.
- DoubleDown

So goodbye Gio.

which flaws?
replaced by whom?
at how much money?
- stormeyAlterEgo

Slow, can't clear the crease and obviously is a dowgrade to is own self in the playoffs.

which flaws?
replaced by whom?
at how much money?
- stormeyAlterEgo

you're more than happy to point out those flaws during the fall and winter months. it's strange how your opinion has taken a turn in the offseason. shocking!!!

http://www.reuters.com/ar...ing-idUSKBN0EL03Z20140610

"So in essence, Donald is suing himself and he knows that," Silver told reporters before Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

you're more than happy to point out those flaws during the fall and winter months. it's strange how your opinion has taken a turn in the offseason. shocking!!!
- DoubleDown

And i think Emelin suffers from Markov's defensive game.

Slow, can't clear the crease and obviously is a dowgrade to is own self in the playoffs.
- soad_live

Sounds like Murray, Gorges, Emelin, Bouillon....

And i think Emelin suffers from Markov's defensive game.
- soad_live

How about it's the other way around ?

Sounds like Murray, Gorges, Emelin, Bouillon....
- WaterBoy

yep

How about it's the other way around ?
- WaterBoy

I don't think it is.

In fact, Markov only becam a 2nd D playing with Norris winner Subban. On other occasions, he definately became a mediocre defensive defensman.

And i think Emelin suffers from Markov's defensive game.
- soad_live

He suffers from not being able to skate or think.

I don't think it is.

In fact, Markov only becam a 2nd D playing with Norris winner Subban. On other occasions, he definately became a mediocre defensive defensman.
- soad_live

Ok...

I give up.

And i think Emelin suffers from Markov's defensive game.
- soad_live

i think Emelin suffers from being slow and dumb. he's OK but not sure he's a top 4 guy. we'll see more next year. hard to judge a guy too harshly coming off a major injury like that. but that's a big contract he has...

i think Emelin suffers from being slow and dumb. he's OK but not sure he's a top 4 guy. we'll see more next year. hard to judge a guy too harshly coming off a major injury like that. but that's a big contract he has...
- DoubleDown

Yes, that contract was a bit of a head scratcher.

Also, as much as I'd like to see Markov retained, if he walks it wouldn't be the end of the world.

Yes, that contract was a bit of a head scratcher.

Also, as much as I'd like to see Markov retained, if he walks it wouldn't be the end of the world.
- pete26

It wouldn't be the end of the world... but our backend would suck big time.

It wouldn't be the end of the world... but our backend would suck big time.
- WaterBoy

lol

you should really stop looking at pts stats.

o man

lol

you should really stop looking at pts stats.

o man
- soad_live

I doubt he's ever even played hockey brah.

lol

you should really stop looking at pts stats.

o man
- soad_live

You should watch more hockey.

I doubt he's ever even played hockey brah.
- AdamFrench

Only ringuette.