Tanev's offense has obviously plateaud.
Bartkowski was added for mobility n puck moving but we all know his decisions r suspect n he is likely gone. His D is subpar to put it mildly lol
Hopefully Pedan n Try show better n can be part of the answer going forward.
Luv to see them bang n be physical so we can see Ops on their ass more often than we r accustomed to for far too long. Want to see more mean n play with an edge.

Sergachev is a 6'3 LHD that can do everything Chychrun can do. Only thing he is Russian
- VANTEL

Except, you know play defense....

I like Sergachev as well and would be stoked if he ends up being picked but he isn't as good as the other 2 in his own end.

That doesn't mean I would take him over Juolevi but I have a hard time ranking above Chychrun.

I am really antsy to see our D remake n see the pairings used til seasons end.
I want a taste of what next year looks like now lol
Too bad the kids up front are hung out to dry but that says a lot about how much we miss Sutter. I figure Bo will make a serious impact next season. Its speculation i know but the kid has moxy n 1yr can later as in next season he can prove me right. As for JV i'd like to see more power moves n push ops around a lot more. JM gets on a serious strength program n find a higher gear on his speed.

JV should model his game like Abdelkader.

Edler's cannon needs to fire more often 😂😂
- Nighthawk

Tell that to his wife

Edler's cannon needs to fire more often 😂😂
- Nighthawk

It fires lots....just never seems to get past the checkers shinpads

Except, you know play defense....

I like Sergachev as well and would be stoked if he ends up being picked but he isn't as good as the other 2 in his own end.

That doesn't mean I would take him over Juolevi but I have a hard time ranking above Chychrun.
- belcherbd

We have guys that chase and play D. What we don't have are guys that can attack. About two weeks ago our entire D had 55 points. Horrendous numbers.

Except, you know play defense....

I like Sergachev as well and would be stoked if he ends up being picked but he isn't as good as the other 2 in his own end.

That doesn't mean I would take him over Juolevi but I have a hard time ranking above Chychrun.
- belcherbd

Agreed.

I envision Chychrun is gone before we pick.
Having Serg and Tram on the backed would be a good story.
'Iron Curtain'
you heard it here 1st!

We have guys that chase and play D. What we don't have are guys that can attack. About two weeks ago our entire D had 55 points. Horrendous numbers.
- VANTEL

yes.

We have guys that chase and play D. What we don't have are guys that can attack. About two weeks ago our entire D had 55 points. Horrendous numbers.
- VANTEL

Big difference between chasing and playing D but I agree this team needs some offensive ability coming from the back end.

I still don't think any of the D look like can't miss prospects but like I have said before it is very hard to predict what they will become. Chychrun is the safest bet but I still don't see him as top 5 pick..

I really hope we end up with Dubois, Gauthier or Nylander before Sergachev or Juolevi assuming the big 3, Tkachuk and Chychrun are gone by the time we pick.

We have guys that chase and play D. What we don't have are guys that can attack. About two weeks ago our entire D had 55 points. Horrendous numbers.
- VANTEL

That would be my priority as well. We r not much of threat on D n Ops can defend easier.

I am not worried in the least about Hutton. I will go on a limb and predict he will remain in our top 4 next year.

Those who want to worry about him can .
- VANTEL

If we draft dhych, joelevi(?), or sergachev. Would you guys bundle Hutton +(prob big) for Barrie or whats his face from NYI?

Big difference between chasing and playing D but I agree this team needs some offensive ability coming from the back end.

I still don't think any of the D look like can't miss prospects but like I have said before it is very hard to predict what they will become. Chychrun is the safest bet but I still don't see him as top 5 pick..

I really hope we end up with Dubois, Gauthier or Nylander before Sergachev or Juolevi assuming the big 3, Tkachuk and Chychrun are gone by the time we pick.
- belcherbd

If no luck winning a top 3 I'm good with any of Dubois or Chychrun.
After those the top 10-12 we get a good piece. I want to see JB make more deals still. An OS to a very good D tops my wish list n 1 KEY UFA.

My Q is what UFA out there would we want for 3-5yrs?

Do we see Subban before seasons end?

If we draft dhych, joelevi(?), or sergachev. Would you guys bundle Hutton +(prob big) for Barrie or whats his face from NYI?
- Retinalz

Prying Barrie out of Colorado is not gonna happen sorry. Be nice lol
Hamonic hard to see it for what Snow wants n idc if we pass.

Do we see Subban before seasons end?
- vancity787

My gut says yes

If no luck winning a top 3 I'm good with any of Dubois or Chychrun.
After those the top 10-12 we get a good piece. I want to see JB make more deals still. An OS to a very good D tops my wish list n 1 KEY UFA.

My Q is what UFA out there would we want for 3-5yrs?
- Nighthawk

Why would we want UFAs? we are getting younger and we should stay the course.

Do we see Subban before seasons end?
- vancity787

I don't think so.

Do we see Subban before seasons end?
- vancity787

If we plummet in the standings or get any more injuries, I say yes. If this is where we stand in a couple weeks I would guess no

Why would we want UFAs? we are getting younger and we should stay the course.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Not so much about want a UFA but if a bug shake up happens n many vets gone I'm curious if any UFA out there makes sense for us?
I'm cool if we sign no UFA's.

Not so much about want a UFA but if a bug shake up happens n many vets gone I'm curious if any UFA out there makes sense for us?
I'm cool if we sign no UFA's.
- Nighthawk

I don't see a big shake up either.

Do we see Subban before seasons end?
- vancity787

I would say no

I don't see a big shake up either.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Well then which forward vets do u see here next year?

I only see 5 returning Dank Hank Sutter Hansen Dorsett

Well then which forward vets do u see here next year?

I only see 5 returning Dank Hank Sutter Hansen Dorsett
- Nighthawk

and Burrows

I just woke up from a nap.

and Burrows
- A_SteamingLombardi

i'm 50/50 on him