It's almost like the Canucks let Nino Niederreiter have his second of the game, just so they could ensure that Biega's goal was the game-winner—though it wouldn't have been so bad if Bo Horvat had been the hero, either.
- Carol Schram

Carol, I think you have been reading the wrong book. This statement screams "50 Shades of Esplen"

nick kypreos is claiming Miller is pissed about not playing last night....... Kypreos is full of poop but its a pretty bold statement to make on TV.
- belcherbd

Miller - .913 2.46

Lack - .914 2.53

Why would he be pissed? Miller's playing like a backup.

haha the package returns!

get them to throw in Giroux, simmonds, and vorachek and we've got a deal!

TUESDAY
- noisewater

Don't be ridicules. That trade would never happen. Philly would need to add a First and the required for every trade 3rd.

Carol, I think you have been reading the wrong book. This statement screams "50 Shades of Esplen"


- PetrolSexual

Is that where Esplen punches himself in the face?

Maybe he will ask for a trade
#freetheNTCs
- bezz44

I believe it's the 5 team list game. I'm all for it. Toronto's 1st for Miller.... come on Nonis.... you know you want to.....

haha the package returns!

get them to throw in Giroux, simmonds, and vorachek and we've got a deal!

TUESDAY
- noisewater

The PACKAGE!!

I believe it's the 5 team list game. I'm all for it. Toronto's 1st for Miller.... come on Nonis.... you know you want to.....

- boonerbuck

That's a Tuesday dream for sure

Is that where Esplen punches himself in the face?
- bloatedmosquito

His 50th shade was where he would throw himself under a bus truckin at 100km/h down the HOV lane.

I get that WD doesn't want to mess with the chemistry that the bottom 6 has going right now but, especially with Bonino out, i think its becoming exceedingly clear that Bo deserves a shot at 2C

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The more I think about it, the more it seems that a package of Matthias and Kassian would make the most sense. Matthias has been hot lately and is a pending UFA and we've all talked ad nauseam about Kassian. If there is a deal out there for a top 6 (or younger guy with top 6 potential) LW that would obviously be ideal. A guy like Niederrieter (sp?). Understandably those guys don't grow on trees.....

but if that type of situation were to arise and kass and matthias were dealt for a even an excellent prospect or draft picks and bonino and richardson come back, the lineup would look good enough moving forward...

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I believe it's the 5 team list game. I'm all for it. Toronto's 1st for Miller.... come on Nonis.... you know you want to.....

- boonerbuck

Maybe we can pull a Lombardi for the impending cup run here and steal Marleau and Thornton out of SJ for Miller and Kass...they could be our Carter/Richards!!

SCF here we come ...

Miller - .913 2.46

Lack - .914 2.53

Why would he be pissed? Miller's playing like a backup.
- bloatedmosquito

Milller's either great or bad, Lack is usually just solid. Makes sense that they have similar numbers but eventually Markstrom needs a chance to see if he's the real deal.

Milller's either great or bad, Lack is usually just solid. Makes sense that they have similar numbers but eventually Markstrom needs a chance to see if he's the real deal.
- Nucker101

I wish we hadn't signed miller and went full rebuild. The only possible downside to that for me would be if doing so would have been at the cost of markstrom's development.

Milller's either great or bad, Lack is usually just solid. Makes sense that they have similar numbers but eventually Markstrom needs a chance to see if he's the real deal.
- Nucker101

This team had a gaolie like that and they got rid of him.

I don't want another one of those.

I get that WD doesn't want to mess with the chemistry that the bottom 6 has going right now but, especially with Bonino out, i think its becoming exceedingly clear that Bo deserves a shot at 2C

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20-53-17
7-27-9
41-36-51

The more I think about it, the more it seems that a package of Matthias and Kassian would make the most sense. Matthias has been hot lately and is a pending UFA and we've all talked ad nauseam about Kassian. If there is a deal out there for a top 6 (or younger guy with top 6 potential) LW that would obviously be ideal. A guy like Niederrieter (sp?). Understandably those guys don't grow on trees.....

but if that type of situation were to arise and kass and matthias were dealt for a even an excellent prospect or draft picks and bonino and richardson come back, the lineup would look good enough moving forward...

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- noisewater

Bo basically was the #2C last night And he's replaced Dorsett on the 2nd PP unit finally. WD's finally starting to trust him more and it's paying off. That being said Bo's gonna have to start shooting more since his ridiculous shooting percentage is due to regress.

I get that WD doesn't want to mess with the chemistry that the bottom 6 has going right now but, especially with Bonino out, i think its becoming exceedingly clear that Bo deserves a shot at 2C

22-33-14
20-53-17
7-27-9
41-36-51

The more I think about it, the more it seems that a package of Matthias and Kassian would make the most sense. Matthias has been hot lately and is a pending UFA and we've all talked ad nauseam about Kassian. If there is a deal out there for a top 6 (or younger guy with top 6 potential) LW that would obviously be ideal. A guy like Niederrieter (sp?). Understandably those guys don't grow on trees.....

but if that type of situation were to arise and kass and matthias were dealt for a even an excellent prospect or draft picks and bonino and richardson come back, the lineup would look good enough moving forward...

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- noisewater

If Bonino and Richardson have higher trade value we could dump them instead. Or trade Kass/Richardson. I would rather try and keep Matthias and resign him(pref before off season) as he is young and if he keeps at it can have a great career here.

I wish we hadn't signed miller and went full rebuild. The only possible downside to that for me would be if doing so would have been at the cost of markstrom's development.
- noisewater

I heard that the players we wanting a proven #1 goalie, and we got Miller as a result.

If Bonino and Richardson have higher trade value we could dump them instead. Or trade Kass/Richardson. I would rather try and keep Matthias and resign him(pref before off season) as he is young and if he keeps at it can have a great career here.
- Retinalz

gotta give to get. richardson is worthless on the trade market

Milller's either great or bad, Lack is usually just solid. Makes sense that they have similar numbers but eventually Markstrom needs a chance to see if he's the real deal.
- Nucker101

Even more telling IMO is that Lacks competition has a .625 win record. Lack has the best chance currently being the goalie of the future and the Nucks need to embrace this regardless of Miller's feelings or contract.

I agree it would be nice to see if Markstrom can prove to be an NHL goalie, but I have my doubts. This isn't the first time he has killed it in the AHL and while his play this year has been encouraging I would bet on Lack having the better career.

Milller's either great or bad, Lack is usually just solid. Makes sense that they have similar numbers but eventually Markstrom needs a chance to see if he's the real deal.
- Nucker101

They both seem to let in that one bad goal every now and then. Both are solid goalies. We should be pretty happy with our goaltending situation right meow. Lack or Miller will have to get hurt or traded before that happens.

They both seem to let in that one bad goal every now and then. Both are solid goalies. We should be pretty happy with our goaltending situation right meow. Lack or Miller will have to get hurt or traded before that happens.
- thundachunk

meow, I'm gonna have to write you up on this one...

would Philly entertain Bonino and Kassian for B. Schenn and a 2nd/3rd round pick?

*edit* if the trade was offered on a Tuesday of course....

would Philly entertain Bonino and Kassian for B. Schenn and a 2nd/3rd round pick?

*edit* if the trade was offered on a Tuesday of course....
- noisewater

I imagine that conversation starts and ends with Tanev.

I imagine that conversation starts and ends with Tanev.
- belcherbd

thats a hard no.... they can have Sbisa back...

meow, I'm gonna have to write you up on this one...
- noisewater

nick kypreos is claiming Miller is pissed about not playing last night....... Kypreos is full of poop but its a pretty bold statement to make on TV.
- belcherbd

If Miller is pissed then he needs to either give the team a better chance to win on a consistent basis or run along.