That right side is bare- Paul Bearer
If I knew how to put images, you would know if you already didn't.
- neem55

Career PPG average for vans D
Edler .45
Hutton .33
Tanev .22
Sbisa .19
Tryamkin .15
Larsen .25
Biega .14

Nothing inspiring there.

He is an improvement over Tanev by a mile
- VANTEL

Cant argue that if that trade happened id be pumped, Im just hoping for an offensive defenseman who can help QB the power play

LHD RHD (no order)
Hutton Tanev
Edler Stecher
Tryamkin Larsen
Sbisa Biega
Pedan Subban
Neill
Sautner
- manvanfan

Ohh this instills so much confidence and toughness, I can see why you guys want to dump a superior Dman for this group

He is an improvement over Tanev by a mile
- VANTEL

he's breaking down a bit though. had surgery this offseason. still an upgrade though.

Let's not compare them just because of the size. Don't get me wrong, I hope they have Tryamkin watching a lot of Chara tape. He's still in the lineup next year, which is the bottom line. Not really sure what else to say about it: if he's in the lineup, the lineup is tougher. One of my favorite momnets of the season was Tree dropping Kesler like he was a child. In what way has he not already added toughness?
- neem55

yes....that was great. And he's already made a name for himself in what 11 games...
I also liked the way he completely contained mcjesus last week too....absolute beast.

despite the position difference throw in some bert footage too...guy knew how to be a power player, hit and take over a series.

Id rather him watch tape on Pronger than chara.

Mcjesus?
- thundachunk

we dont wanna copy that teams moves now do we

Ohh this instills so much confidence and toughness, I can see why you guys want to dump a superior Dman for this group
- Makita

The entire D isn't going to be guys that are going to run around hitting people. Needs a group that does a bit of everything.

That'll happen if you rush young players into the lineup or rely on them to play minutes that they aren't ready for as well.
- CubanBuffet

good post

yes....that was great. And he's already made a name for himself in what 11 games...
I also liked the way he completely contained mcjesus last week too....absolute beast.

despite the position difference throw in some bert footage too...guy knew how to be a power player, hit and take over a series.

Id rather him watch tape on Pronger than chara.
- SMBDragon

please tell that to crosby, ovechkin, kane, toews. McDavid. Stamos. Tavares. alright i'll stop.
- manvanfan

Im not sure if anyone other than mcjesus had rookie minutes on top line.
But even if they all did its rare.

My point was more towards all the posters on here who have a top line spot or even an nhl spot for a guy freshly drafted. Silly...

but hopefully these players can pull it off and become a star.

What difference does it make if they can produce?
Rookies, regardless of the title, should be placed in a position to not only develop, but succeed, and the line order should not matter.
- Codes1087

If they can then sure play them. Im talking about posters here....guys who automatically slot them in without any nhl experience.

If they show up at camp and do well they have nhl job....early on see what they can handle against nhl full grown men.

Ohh this instills so much confidence and toughness, I can see why you guys want to dump a superior Dman for this group
- Makita

I agree

Hello, friends...

Today's blog is mostly about whether or not Demko will get any game time in Russia, as well as some other prospect and draft ranking thoughts:

http://www.hockeybuzz.com...Team-USA-Roster/194/76356

yes....that was great. And he's already made a name for himself in what 11 games...
I also liked the way he completely contained mcjesus last week too....absolute beast.

despite the position difference throw in some bert footage too...guy knew how to be a power player, hit and take over a series.

Id rather him watch tape on Pronger than chara.
- SMBDragon

Don't really care what he turns into so-long as he represents an excuse for Benning to ship off Sbisa.

If it was up to most around here they would be calling back Felix Potvin
- VANTEL

HA!

You are missing the point . Hamhuis and Vrbata cap space is 9.5 mil. Burrows and Higgins cap space is 3.6 if bought out. That is 13 .1 mil you are freeing up to improve your team and you come back with Burrows Hamhuis Larsen and Stecher.

I would fire my GM on the spot if that was his solution.
- VANTEL

I think inserting second year defenseman with the second worst defensive metrics on your team into your top-4 is what should get you fired. You already know I don't want Burrows or Hamhuis back, so I don't really see what you're talking about. Or more specifically, why you're telling me especially since I've been one of the biggest proponents of buying out Burrows on this board. I completely agree about freeing up cap space, we need to bring in one or two defenseman on the right side, at least one that can play top 4 minutes. Defenseman need to be able to defend first. [/img]