I think he gets 10
- BiggE

I think it was an awful play and believe he deserves 10, but how does the NHL justify 10 after the Wideman gongshow?

I think it was an awful play and believe he deserves 10, but how does the NHL justify 10 after the Wideman gongshow?
- Hextall271

Wideman no history, Keith has a history with DoPS.

Wideman no history, Keith has a history with DoPS.
- dragonoffrost

No injury and star player so they will whittle it down a bit

No injury and star player so they will whittle it down a bit
- YuenglingJagr

It will be between 5 and 10... I'm thinking 7 but I could see them going for 10.

I think it was an awful play and believe he deserves 10, but how does the NHL justify 10 after the Wideman gongshow?
- Hextall271

Well... Wideman served 19... then got pay back for 9 of those.

And I think these should not be related by any means... everyone knows the player safety department sucks ass.

Well it's commendable that Couturier scoring at a 50 point pace this season and leading the team in 5 on 5 scoring per minute, as well as being the team's most dominant possession player and best defensive player hasn't changed your mind.

Wait, not commendable, certifiable.
- Feanor

What place is the team in again?

No injury and star player so they will whittle it down a bit
- YuenglingJagr

"oh stop it. Coyle is fine. these players these days, they are over doctored babies."

/Colin Campbell
//probably

"oh stop it. Coyle is fine. these players these days, they are over doctored babies."

/Colin Campbell
//probably
- johndewar

You forgot

/Black Hawks fans

"oh stop it. Coyle is fine. these players these days, they are over doctored babies."

/Colin Campbell
//probably
- johndewar

Check the video of him slashing Carter in the playoffs shown in this link.
http://www.sportsnet.ca/h...at-offender-duncan-keith/

He's (frank)ed.

What place is the team in again?
- JoeRussomanno

They are 7th in the east in points %

Let stolarz get his feet wet. I've always said I don't feel couturier is a 2nd line center. Not on a contender anyway.
- JoeRussomanno

Yeah i think it wouldnt have hurt at all getting him in in Arizona. The team wouldve definitely maybe picked it up around him in AZ and it wouldve been a lighter test compared to a Capitals team or a Penguins team. Also, if he does perform well you could feel more confident about possibly playing him one more time, maybe to break up the 4 in 5 at the end of the year. If he didnt perform, well, you know what u have and u got mason a breather and now u basically know mason is starting the rest. hindsight is 20/20 and no one knew they were going to lose anyway, but that was the best spot to put him in IMO

I think it was an awful play and believe he deserves 10, but how does the NHL justify 10 after the Wideman gongshow?
- Hextall271

Since when does the NHL care about justifying any of their idiotic actions?

Despite the crammed schedule after tonight they will play 2 games in 6 days. Some resting opportunity there before the final gauntlet

Yeah i think it wouldnt have hurt at all getting him in in Arizona. The team wouldve definitely maybe picked it up around him in AZ and it wouldve been a lighter test compared to a Capitals team or a Penguins team. Also, if he does perform well you could feel more confident about possibly playing him one more time, maybe to break up the 4 in 5 at the end of the year. If he didnt perform, well, you know what u have and u got mason a breather and now u basically know mason is starting the rest. hindsight is 20/20 and no one knew they were going to lose anyway, but that was the best spot to put him in IMO
- sjk540

Still think he gets the start on 4/2 against Ottawa. It's an afternoon game, the next night is vs the Pens; it has trap game written all over it. Playing in front of a rookie making his first start may be just what they need to wake up and avoid the trap.

Despite the crammed schedule after tonight they will play 2 games in 6 days. Some resting opportunity there before the final gauntlet
- Just5

Yup, it will be a welcome break.

Since when does the NHL care about justifying any of their idiotic actions?
- BiggE

Read those emails that got released. I've heard annoying little league parents comport themselves with greater dignity.

They are 7th in the east in points %
- YuenglingJagr

Is that supposed to be good?

Read those emails that got released. I've heard annoying little league parents comport themselves with greater dignity.
- johndewar

Yeah, it's pretty pathetic to say the least.

Is that supposed to be good?
- JoeRussomanno

It puts them in the top half of their conference, so yes. Not great, but good.

Read those emails that got released. I've heard annoying little league parents comport themselves with greater dignity.
- johndewar

link?

It puts them in the top half of their conference, so yes. Not great, but good.
- jmatchett383

I disagree, imo for a team to be good they should be in the top 25% of the conference and a legitimate threat to win the cup. That's also totally my preference but i also see this as an over expanded/watered down league.

link?
- jmatchett383

http://sports.yahoo.com/b...-published-070940232.html

http://deadspin.com/lets-...led-nhl-emails-1767938032

I disagree, imo for a team to be good they should be in the top 25% of the conference and a legitimate threat to win the cup. That's also totally my preference but i also see this as an over expanded/watered down league.
- JoeRussomanno

Okay then. They're above average. Better?

Is that supposed to be good?
- JoeRussomanno

Good is a word I would use. When you consider that they are 4th in the NHL in GF/GA differential since the all star break...you might even consider using the word great

Okay then. They're above average. Better?
- jmatchett383

They are currently the 8th seed, i'd say that makes them average. Not much to get excited about or reason to be upset when ppl level some criticism.