i mean thats a little different, bennet has been hurt since he started playing NCAA basically every season since, lemieux had hodgkins disease and sid got cheap shotted in the head one too many times, everyones seems to believe bennet is the offensive mesiah weve been waiting for and all im saying is hes a girl and will continue to get injured, im ssorry my lame joke wasnt up to snuff for this thread
- JLT168

that's actually pretty good

Because it was just very childish is all. Again, not saying you can't have fun on here or be sarcastic or make fun of players, it was just very 12-year-old AOL Instant Messenger grade or, worse, TSN comment grade.
- jmatchett383

A/S/L

I don't fully disagree, but I think they should at least wait and see how surgery/recovery go before making a major move on defense. God forbid he's out for the season and they move a guy, then you're a bit screwed.
- jmatchett383

The way I see it, Harrington, Dumolin, and Pouliot are all about equally unproven. Pouliot more so than the other two, but the premise of the idea doesn't really change. losing one of those three doesn't screw over our depth at the position. Despres and Bortuzzo have more experience than those guys, but I still don't think they're particularly untouchable, especially Despres. The guy who does become untouchable is Martin. Can't replace a tried and true commodity with a question mark when you're in short supply of experienced and trust worthy performers, especially when playoffs roll around.

So only girls get injured? I just don't get why you needed to call him a girl.
- jmatchett383

Im pretty sexist as well.

Because it was just very childish is all. Again, not saying you can't have fun on here or be sarcastic or make fun of players, it was just very 12-year-old AOL Instant Messenger grade or, worse, TSN comment grade.
- jmatchett383

I thought other people might think it would be funny to compare him to a girl, guess I swung and missed, sorry to have upset you so much! its just the internet...

A/S/L
- dbell646

n00dz?

Im pretty sexist as well.
- nbartley9

You mean "secksist?"

You mean "secksist?"
- jmatchett383

now that was funny thanks for posting!

The way I see it, Harrington, Dumolin, and Pouliot are all about equally unproven. Pouliot more so than the other two, but the premise of the idea doesn't really change. losing one of those three doesn't screw over our depth at the position. Despres and Bortuzzo have more experience than those guys, but I still don't think they're particularly untouchable, especially Despres. The guy who does become untouchable is Martin. Can't replace a tried and true commodity with a question mark when you're in short supply of experienced and trust worthy performers, especially when playoffs roll around.
- Victoro311

Right, but the premise of "Let's see if Dumolin can handle top-4 minutes," is a dangerous one. Let's say he CAN'T handle those minutes, you trade away Despres, and you lose Maata...then you're basically playing your #8 defenseman and losing your #3.

You mean "secksist?"
- jmatchett383

Im all in for anything pretty much that promotes hate and inequality to all.


after all I am the founder and sole member of the BBB (Bartley bigotry bonanza)

n00dz?
- jmatchett383

Right, but the premise of "Let's see if Dumolin can handle top-4 minutes," is a dangerous one. Let's say he CAN'T handle those minutes, you trade away Despres, and you lose Maata...then you're basically playing your #8 defenseman and losing your #3.
- jmatchett383

I agree. I wouldn't be looking to shop Despres around on the chance that Maatta can't come back. That being said, if a really good deal comes around involving Despres, I wouldn't discount it solely on the basis that Maatta is out of the picture for now/a while.

My comment was largely directed at the big three D prospects. If Rutherford is shopping them around, he should continue to do so business as usual.

You mean "secksist?"
- jmatchett383

quit being a wussy

(am I doing this sarcasm font right?)

Im all in for anything pretty much that promotes hate and inequality to all.
- nbartley9

Politics?

Im all in for anything pretty much that promotes hate and inequality to all.
- nbartley9

Well, it IS all the gay's fault.

Injuries happen. It's not like he chose to get injured. Hockey is a physical sport after all. And Bennet WILL be great offensively. Who else in our system is close to him minus kap? He has more offensive talent in his toe then anyone else in our system.
- znagle

Oscar Sundqvist looked pretty damn good to me.

Oscar Sundqvist looked pretty damn good to me.
- powerhouse

I agree but no where near bennet. At least not for a few years if he ever gets the chance

Politics?
- powerhouse

BBB for life (see above)

wait I thought all hockey fans were racists? if not im out of here. It will be strong man competitions and nascar only for me. im out!!!

F normal human rights




F Sutter

BBB for life (see above)

wait I thought all hockey fans were racists? if not im out of here. It will be strong man competitions and nascar only for me. im out!!!

F normal human rights




F Sutter
- nbartley9

BBB? Big Burly Bros?

Maatta has known about this for how long? The guy is 20 but has the maturity level of a seasoned vet. It is impossible not to like this kid. Wishing him the best and a speedy recovery.

Edit*Just saw he will still play this week? Crazy. CEC better be going nuts.

All the best to Olli. Hopefully a speedy recovery, clean bill of health and back on the ice before we know it!

Maatta has known about this for how long? The guy is 20 but has the maturity level of a seasoned vet. It is impossible not to like this kid. Wishing him the best and a speedy recovery.

Edit*Just saw he will still play this week? Crazy. CEC better be going nuts.
- usethe1-2-2

Hopefully it will. Most likely it will be like the playoffs last season. We have the weakest crowd ever. Watching the games was almost painful how quite it was

It will be intersting to see if Bortuzzo, Despres or :eek: Scuderi gets bumped to to top 4 duty.

The curse of the pens d-men... What's next? Erhoff has Lou Gehrig's? Martin has aids? Scuds gets a broken leg when despes throws him off? Joking aside... Get well soon maatta.

It will be intersting to see if Bortuzzo, Despres or :eek: Scuderi gets bumped to to top 4 duty.
- rival22

They should put Harrington into top 4 duty. Might as well let him cut his teeth with the big club if he is expected to be a top 4 guy in the coming years, especially during a meaningless part of the season.