Belief out there is that they're targeting Moore.
- Michael_Stuart

that would be sweet. he had an amazing playoffs with us in 10-11. that Bergenheim-Moore-Purcell line was beautiful. plus hes such a hard-worker and gritty. would really like this addition. always loved him when he was on us.

Belief out there is that they're targeting Moore.
- Michael_Stuart

guys don't forget that we put Connolly as our #1 C when Stamkos went down. he then proceeded to look awful in that role (which makes sense) a winger going straight to 1st line center. but when he played he wasn't playing all that good. although I do remember that beautiful tip-in goal against the Blues heres to hoping we finally see him make some noise for our club this year!
- BoltsFan4Life

Yeah. He's a winger who has excelled at the American Hockey League level. He needs to get some consistent top-six minutes to show what he's got. If it doesn't work, fine. But they've got to try.

Yeah. He's a winger who has excelled at the American Hockey League level. He needs to get some consistent top-six minutes to show what he's got. If it doesn't work, fine. But they've got to try.
- Michael_Stuart

exactly. I just feel that his confidence must be so low with the way his NHL career has gone so far. so if he makes a bad play or has a bad game im sure it wears on him. he has all the physical tools and intangibles to succeed at this level just like he does in the AHL. its all a mental game with him im sure. consistent top 6 minutes would help him gain that confidence though.

Being the best forward out of camp last year? Dominating the AHL the past 2 years? He's earned a shot. And not a shot at playing 4th line duty.
- TBolts4

Maybe you should read what was written I said swap Connolly and Callahan on the first two lines on Riley's lineup setup for next year

Maybe you should read what was written I said swap Connolly and Callahan on the first two lines on Riley's lineup setup for next year
- tpd11

I wouldn't put Callahan with Stamkos. Why mess with what worked last year?

Filppula and Callahan seemed to work well together. Palat on the other wing was great too.

I wouldn't put Callahan with Stamkos. Why mess with what worked last year?

Filppula and Callahan seemed to work well together. Palat on the other wing was great too.
- Michael_Stuart

yeah you have to keep that line together to start camp and potentially the season. that line was amazing.

guys don't forget that we put Connolly as our #1 C when Stamkos went down. he then proceeded to look awful in that role (which makes sense) a winger going straight to 1st line center. but when he played he wasn't playing all that good. although I do remember that beautiful tip-in goal against the Blues heres to hoping we finally see him make some noise for our club this year!
- BoltsFan4Life

Was he really don't remember. He only played 11 games and the injury was our 17 th game. I guess healthy scratches but wouldn't they count as being with the club. When did he go back down right after?

I wouldn't put Callahan with Stamkos. Why mess with what worked last year?

Filppula and Callahan seemed to work well together. Palat on the other wing was great too.
- Michael_Stuart

Yes they did but two rookies on the top line? Coop was mixing and matching all year but then again Stammer was gone. Yes they were good together but small sample as you say Cally was only here a month and Filp was out 4-5 games and played injured for awhile. I don't know how well Connolly or Drouin are yet at face offs but a good face off man in Cally frees up Stammer from that duty. Yes Stammer got a lot better at face offs but in the Offensive zone it would be a plus. I think we will see the wingers on the top two line interchanged throughout camp and preseason to see what works best.

Eklund was always right about gagner we wanted him for about 15 mins

Was he really don't remember. He only played 11 games and the injury was our 17 th game. I guess healthy scratches but wouldn't they count as being with the club. When did he go back down right after?
- tpd11

He did play 16 min -2. Must have been one of his last before going down

Rumored we are targeting Dan Boyle. I like Boyle but he's getting a bit long in the tooth.

Rumored we are targeting Dan Boyle. I like Boyle but he's getting a bit long in the tooth.
- tpd11

I'd be ok with it but not really happy I think we could do better

I'd be ok with it but not really happy I think we could do better
- todd1a

Maybe a two year stop gap while DeAngelo gets ready for the club.

Was he really don't remember. He only played 11 games and the injury was our 17 th game. I guess healthy scratches but wouldn't they count as being with the club. When did he go back down right after?
- tpd11

yeah he was playing center in the beginning and was playing an awful 2-way game so they stopped playing him there. he got sent back down shortly after, yeah.

Maybe a two year stop gap while DeAngelo gets ready for the club.
- tpd11

Dan Boyle 2.0

Dan Boyle 2.0
- BoltsFan4Life

That's what they're saying. Hope they're right.

Connolly and Panik got qualifying offers who does that leave Sustr?

Connolly and Panik got qualifying offers who does that leave Sustr?
- tpd11

Likely coming this afternoon, per Joe Smith.

Likely coming this afternoon, per Joe Smith.
- Michael_Stuart

So I take it Aulie is taking his pylon elsewhere ?

So I take it Aulie is taking his pylon elsewhere ?
- tpd11

Sounds like that's distinct possibility.

Sounds like that's distinct possibility.
- Michael_Stuart

Would love to see Moore back like you said. One hard nosed player and a fan favorite wherever he goes.

Would love to see Moore back like you said. One hard nosed player and a fan favorite wherever he goes.
- tpd11

Sounds like that's distinct possibility.
- Michael_Stuart

Who do you have or hear for a back up goalie?

Who do you have or hear for a Bach up goalie?
- tpd11

Smith reporting that they've contacted Chad Johnson.