He signed an ATO, don't ask me exactly why you're able to do that but signing an ATO allows you to, essentially, play without breaking any rules.
- eichiefs9

Gotcha

Now agents have clout with the GM regarding personnel decisions.

http://www.king5.com/mb/n...564181?platform=hootsuite

Seattle arena is going to get built after all.

Hey, Deano...Garth Snow. How's it hangin' buddy?

'Good, Garth, good. What's up? My assistant said you wanted to talk some business?"

Yeah Dean. I want Toffoli, what's the price tag on that kid?

"Uh, wow..he's not really on the block Garth.

DEANO...I HAVE A HANDFUL OF MY BALLS. LET'S GET 'ER DONE DEANO!!

"Uh...ok. Toffoli for Bailey and a conditional 2019 third round pick"

Hey, Deano...Garth Snow. How's it hangin' buddy?

'Good, Garth, good. What's up? My assistant said you wanted to talk some business?"

Yeah Dean. I want Toffoli, what's the price tag on that kid?

"Uh, wow..he's not really on the block Garth.

DEANO...I HAVE A HANDFUL OF MY BALLS. LET'S GET 'ER DONE DEANO!!

"Uh...ok. Toffoli for Bailey and a conditional 2019 third round pick"
- eichiefs9

No one can resist a good handful of balls.

Except maybe vukota who likes to feel young russian goalies

No one can resist a good handful of balls.

Except maybe vukota who likes to feel young russian goalies
- mdw7413

Arthur Staple ‏@StapeNewsday 5m5 minutes ago
Cap: Greiss in net, same D. Have to see if Kulemin can play. #Isles

Arthur Staple ‏@StapeNewsday 16s17 seconds ago
Cap: Good chance Barzal gets in if Kulemin can't go. Would likely move Strome to wing if Barzal plays.

No one can resist a good handful of balls.

Except maybe vukota who likes to feel young russian goalies
- mdw7413

Who doesn't?

Arthur Staple ‏@StapeNewsday 56m56 minutes ago
Kulemin on ice for extra conditioning. Would say he's out tonight and Barzal is in.



Meanwhile, everyone else still arguing over Barzal not playing.

Arthur Staple ‏@StapeNewsday 56m56 minutes ago
Kulemin on ice for extra conditioning. Would say he's out tonight and Barzal is in.



Meanwhile, everyone else still arguing over Barzal not playing.
- eichiefs9

HI guys no worries about this place I was losing it over there with Kr.
So let's say barzal looks really good I figure the obvious guy he would replace is quine but if they think he can't play wing who moves out of the center spot? Strome has looked decent the last few games I would say nelson

HI guys no worries about this place I was losing it over there with Kr.
- Upstate_isles

HI guys no worries about this place I was losing it over there with Kr.
So let's say barzal looks really good I figure the obvious guy he would replace is quine but if they think he can't play wing who moves out of the center spot? Strome has looked decent the last few games I would say nelson
- Upstate_isles

Tough to argue against moving Strome off that line when they've been so good. But if Barzal can force their hand, you could maybe let Kulemin spend some time in the press box. As good at the 4th line has been, I think Chimera's speed will make that line even better.

Tough to argue against moving Strome off that line when they've been so good. But if Barzal can force their hand, you could maybe let Kulemin spend some time in the press box. As good at the 4th line has been, I think Chimera's speed will make that line even better.
- eichiefs9

Good point strome beau and quine looked fast last game played well really like beau he plays a 200 foot game always hustles he's like cc in that regard with more potential. I think jt has played well too Ladd will finish soon he's probably had 7 or 8 good to great chances the last two games and Bailey well let's see if he can keep it up. If barzal did center Lee and Nelson you'd have a guy in front in Lee and guy that can snipe in Nelson and barzal has the vision.

Good point strome beau and quine looked fast last game played well really like beau he plays a 200 foot game always hustles he's like cc in that regard with more potential. I think jt has played well too Ladd will finish soon he's probably had 7 or 8 good to great chances the last two games and Bailey well let's see if he can keep it up. If barzal did center Lee and Nelson you'd have a guy in front in Lee and guy that can snipe in Nelson and barzal has the vision.
- Upstate_isles

Based off what Staple said, Strome would be the one moved to the wing.

Assuming Chimera were to play with CC/CC line, then I would venture to guess that the lineup would look like this:

16-91-12
27-29-18
72-13-10
25-53-15

Player A is Giroux

Player B is Beauvillier

Giroux drafted 22nd overall, Beauvillier 28th

Not saying having nearly-identical junior stats means that Beauvillier will be as good as Giroux, but it's definitely awesome to see.
- eichiefs9

Last week barzal was compared to girioux and he models his game after him I'm aware that's not who your comparing here but in both cases it's a good guy to be mentioned with.

Based off what Staple said, Strome would be the one moved to the wing.

Assuming Chimera were to play with CC/CC line, then I would venture to guess that the lineup would look like this:

16-91-12
27-29-18
72-13-10
25-53-15
- eichiefs9

I wouldnt mind that line could bring some speed and skill

Last week barzal was compared to girioux and he models his game after him I'm aware that's not who your comparing here but in both cases it's a good guy to be mentioned with.
- Upstate_isles

I've heard the Barzal/Giroux comparisons too. I typically hate comparisons because it gives fans an unrealistic expectation of what a prospect is. But it's still nice to hear Barzal get compared to a guy like him, accurate or not. I think he could very much be a player with a similar style of game and I hope he can replicate the same offensive production that Giroux has achieved.

I wouldnt mind that line could bring some speed and skill
- Upstate_isles

I'm a little hesitant to put three rookies on the same line.

If you left it up to me, it would look like this:

16-91-72
27-29-18
12-13-10
25-53-15

Beauvillier has earned a shot at a bigger role, I'd stick him with JT for a game and see how he fares. It will be tougher because he'll be facing other teams top defenseman and defensive forwards, but I think he's earned a look.

I'm a little hesitant to put three rookies on the same line.

If you left it up to me, it would look like this:

16-91-72
27-29-18
12-13-10
25-53-15

Beauvillier has earned a shot at a bigger role, I'd stick him with JT for a game and see how he fares. It will be tougher because he'll be facing other teams top defenseman and defensive forwards, but I think he's earned a look.
- eichiefs9

Well he's proved he's responsible and jt will open him up a bit I think we will see the following though
16-91-12
72-13-18
27-29-10
25-53-15
Maybe flip 10 and 72

Well he's proved he's responsible and jt will open him up a bit I think we will see the following though
16-91-12
72-13-18
27-29-10
25-53-15
Maybe flip 10 and 72
- Upstate_isles

Yeah that's certainly not out of the question. I don't hate those lines.

Hello gents. This is a refreshing change of scenery.

Hello gents. This is a refreshing change of scenery.
- Wildschwein

What's up schwein welcome to the no drama box

Hello gents. This is a refreshing change of scenery.
- Wildschwein

What's up schwein welcome to the no drama box
- Upstate_isles

Not a hell of a lot I must say. Like the new digs. The air isn't so (frank)ing depressing in here.
I haven't back read yet but did anyone post the expected lineup?

Hello gents. This is a refreshing change of scenery.
- Wildschwein

(frank) me..