I made myself a venti of rolo hot chocolate yesterday, with mini marshmallows. It's was (frank)en delicious.
- manvanfan

You should try one of my weaponized Lattes.

Given the team is currently operating without a GM, it is truly impressive that the Carolina Hurricanes seemingly came out on top in this deal in all aspects. Not only was Kruger available to the Arizona Coyotes for free earlier this year, but they gave up Martinook to get Kruger, who is much like a younger, better version of Kruger.


Chayka
- manvanfan

I don't think the deal was about getting Krueger (who as you say was available on waivers), but about the pick.

Carolina dumped Krueger (retained salary) with a 3rd rounder to Arz for a cheaper guy and a 4th.

Isn't that what we want Benning to do?
Acquire picks ??

I know I wouldn't be mad if Benning flipped Dowd and a 4th for Krueger and a 3rd.

I don't think the deal was about getting Krueger (who as you say was available on waivers), but about the pick.

Carolina dumped Krueger (retained salary) with a 3rd rounder to Arz for a cheaper guy and a 4th.

Isn't that what we want Benning to do?
Acquire picks ??

I know I wouldn't be mad if Benning flipped Dowd and a 4th for Krueger and a 3rd.
- dbot

Thankfully Dowd is a free agent

You're not going to believe this, but some Bruins fans are actually suggesting they're being treated unfairly by the officials.

http://www.hockeybuzz.com...ond-round-teams/257/92712

One is even going as far as to say the entire playoffs are rigged to generate stronger team interest in different markets, as was done in 2011. Apparently it was the Bruins' turn that year.

I don't think Dr. Mark Recci has approved these statements.

Did you try out any of the places I suggested?
- Brooks_Light

you said Trolley/Cable Cars...Alcatraz and Chowder out of the bread bowl right?

I like the Coyotes as AZ is my second home. I fear they will never be headed in the right direction as long as Chayka is in charge
- CanuckDon

I don't mind using analytics as part of it. You still have to have some ability to understand hockey.

Chunky and Reuby were fighting this morning. It got pretty vicious.
- Marwood

lol Reuby loves Chunk.

Thankfully Dowd is a free agent
- CanuckDon

Well. Whatever.

You're not going to believe this, but some Bruins fans are actually suggesting they're being treated unfairly by the officials.

http://www.hockeybuzz.com...ond-round-teams/257/92712

One is even going as far as to say the entire playoffs are rigged to generate stronger team interest in different markets, as was done in 2011. Apparently it was the Bruins' turn that year.

I don't think Dr. Mark Recci has approved these statements.
- YeOldTimer

I think it's next to impossible to 'rig' the playoffs but it sure can be manipulated in one direction or the other. If people don't believe some form of that they shouldn't be watching pro sports. But with Bettman and his merry band of idiots around I wouldn't put anything past them.

But it's hilarious to see Bruins complaints considering what transpired in 2011 when basically they were allowed to do anything they wanted out there after the Rome hit.

And for the record Mark Recchi is a tool. Carried by much better players his entire career.

Well. Whatever.
- dbot

How about Dowd plus a 3rd for Subban and a 4th

How about Dowd plus a 3rd for Subban and a 4th
- CanuckDon

Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: The acquisition of Marcus Kruger may signal the end of Brad Richardson’s tenure with the Coyotes. GM John Chayka didn’t rule out re-signing the pending UFA, he knows the market is very competitive.

“It’s a similar type of profile,” Chayka said. “Looking at the free-agent market of which Brad is a part, I’d say that there are very few of them that check these boxes. With the salary cap rising and demand for center icemen high, it’s going to be a very competitive marketplace. We wanted to make sure if there was an opportunity to get a player like this we did.”

I think it's next to impossible to 'rig' the playoffs but it sure can be manipulated in one direction or the other. If people don't believe some form of that they shouldn't be watching pro sports. But with Bettman and his merry band of idiots around I wouldn't put anything past them.

But it's hilarious to see Bruins complaints considering what transpired in 2011 when basically they were allowed to do anything they wanted out there after the Rome hit.

And for the record Mark Recchi is a tool. Carried by much better players his entire career.
- LordHumungous

They should be complaining about that Chara penalty.

EP dangles.
https://twitter.com/Grady...status/992498156708483072


Canucks army spring rankings
https://canucksarmy.com/2...lvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

How Marchand gets away with his crap is beyond me.

How Marchand gets away with his crap is beyond me.
- Eldebrink

The only one keeping him halfway in check is Chara. When Chara retires it will hurt.

If all the qtr final series are 2-2 after today...that would be pretty impressive.

How Marchand gets away with his crap is beyond me.
- Eldebrink

Gutless refs say no more

EP dangles.
https://twitter.com/Grady...status/992498156708483072


Canucks army spring rankings
https://canucksarmy.com/2...lvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
- manvanfan

Good laugh! Thanks for the share

Stecher one of the Leagues top 10 Penalty killers...

https://canucksarmy.com/2018/05/04/stecher-pk/

I wonder how Makita feels about this?

Hutton can go. Stecher skates better, he has a better shot, he has better defensive awareness, and he actually excels at something useful.

Stecher one of the Leagues top 10 Penalty killers...

https://canucksarmy.com/2018/05/04/stecher-pk/

I wonder how Makita feels about this?

Hutton can go. Stecher skates better, he has a better shot, he has better defensive awareness, and he actually excels at something useful.
- boonerbuck

Agreed! 👍🏻

Stecher one of the Leagues top 10 Penalty killers...

https://canucksarmy.com/2018/05/04/stecher-pk/

I wonder how Makita feels about this?

Hutton can go. Stecher skates better, he has a better shot, he has better defensive awareness, and he actually excels at something useful.
- boonerbuck

Is there anyone on here that would prefer Hutton over Stetcher ?

Luvin it

How about Dowd plus a 3rd for Subban and a 4th
- CanuckDon

Is there anyone on here that would prefer Hutton over Stetcher ?
- dbot

I don't think I've ever heard anyone say that. Quite the opposite...

Stecher one of the Leagues top 10 Penalty killers...

https://canucksarmy.com/2018/05/04/stecher-pk/

I wonder how Makita feels about this?

Hutton can go. Stecher skates better, he has a better shot, he has better defensive awareness, and he actually excels at something useful.
- boonerbuck

Using those same stats, Hutton is one of the best dmen on the team at 5v5