Brent Burns is 6'5, what does his height have to do with offensive capabilities? Two completely different style defenseman with different assets, but I'm not sure height can be used an excuse being offensively handicapped lol. I will agree that he wasn't acquired to score either, so its more so about utilizing what he was supposed to be brought in for, and that is where the question starts.
- Codes1087

His height is irrelevant. Just pointing out that it’s foolish to expect any offence from the guy. He is there to be a physical deterrent. Sadly he isn’t very good at that

Both players suck. It’s just funny you randomly cried about it today. It’s been years and you should move on from your McCann heart break
- CanuckDon

It seems like a topic that still gets people riled up. If it wasn't, my comment would not have led to an entire page of hate.

It seems like a topic that still gets people riled up. If it wasn't, my comment would not have led to an entire page of hate.
- 1970vintage

Carol thanks you

His height is irrelevant. Just pointing out that it’s foolish to expect any offence from the guy. He is there to be a physical deterrent. Sadly he isn’t very good at that
- CanuckDon

The height is irrelevant, that was my point, I was just responding in regards to your "Where you expecting offence from a 6’5 dman?". The DNA of Burns and Gudbranson are completely different in how they play. Anyone expecting offensive contributions from him are crazy. Its nearly the same way we don't expect it from Tanev. Objectively, the question remains, if he wasn't brought in for his offense, what was he brought in for, and is he exceeding or living up to those expectations. That is where people can objectively say whether or not they like Gudbranson. If you hate Gudbranson because he doesn't put up points, well, then you hate him for all the wrong reasons imo.

And when I say "you", I meant people in general, not specifically you Donny. I know you like him lol

Carol thanks you
- CanuckDon

What would you prefer to argue about instead? How about Leipsic on waivers, or trading Tanev? Eriksson to Utica, firing JB? I'm open to suggestions.

The height is irrelevant, that was my point, I was just responding in regards to your "Where you expecting offence from a 6’5 dman?". The DNA of Burns and Gudbranson are completely different in how they play. Anyone expecting offensive contributions from him are crazy. Its nearly the same way we don't expect it from Tanev. Objectively, the question remains, if he wasn't brought in for his offense, what was he brought in for, and is he exceeding or living up to those expectations. That is where people can objectively say whether or not they like Gudbranson. If you hate Gudbranson because he doesn't put up points, well, then you hate him for all the wrong reasons imo.

And when I say "you", I meant people in general, not specifically you Donny. I know you like him lol
- Codes1087

I love this because it leaves no room to not hate him.

The hate is strong today.

Jeez, deep dive into Eriksson's season so far. He's over 64% O-zone starts (the level people criticized the Twins for getting as it was "too easy") and he's barely playing any PK. And by barely I really mean it. Averaging 8 seconds a game.

Would it surprise you to hear that his impact on offence has cratered even further somehow too?

I love this because it leaves no room to not hate him.
- 1970vintage

careful. Slip will turn Slappy on you.

What would you prefer to argue about instead? How about Leipsic on waivers, or trading Tanev? Eriksson to Utica, firing JB? I'm open to suggestions.
- 1970vintage

The 2019 draft? Shinkaruk? So many wonderful opportunities to argue

I'm not a Red Sox fan but damn you have to respect the season they have had so far, and the success that organization has managed to maintain over the years. Obviously being able to spend whatever they want helps.

All this McCann talk ... frig, I just wish we had Keith Ballard back.

I love this because it leaves no room to not hate him.
- 1970vintage

You can still hate him for not being good at anything defensively.

Doesn't box the front of the net out well, equal or worse than Pouliot in the corners, doesn't nut up in the physical game often, chases hits and gets out of position (last night he hit a dude to the ice and that guy got back to the front of the net before Gudbranson did), he doesn't prevent zone entries worth a damn, he ices the puck a lot and his passing isn't remotely good enough even when he has time and space and multiple options.

It reminds me of Mark Fistric when he got to the Oilers. People complained of a lot of the same stuff there but Spector/Rishaug "BUT HE'S TOUGH AND HE'S AN NHLER SO HE'D DOMINATE A LOWER LEAGUE BECAUSE HE'S STILL SUPER AMAZING AND TOUGH".

Then after Fistric couldn't get an NHL deal anymore he went to play Sr AAA in Alberta and he couldn't make puck plays in that league 2 years removed from an NHL contract.

I'm not a Red Sox fan but damn you have to respect the season they have had so far, and the success that organization has managed to maintain over the years. Obviously being able to spend whatever they want helps.
- 1970vintage

It was nice to see a team that didn't bring on a bunch of wife beaters and scumbags and cheaters win.

The 2019 draft? Shinkaruk? So many wonderful opportunities to argue
- CanuckDon

Those guys who were supposed to go top 10 and somehow fall to you at 24 or 32 are always great picks.instead of "I can't believe he's stil there at x" GM's should be asking "why is this kid still available, what are we missing".

It was nice to see a team that didn't bring on a bunch of wife beaters and scumbags and cheaters win.
- Lindenis#1

They also happen to be one of the younger teams in the league, with plenty of guys in their first three years of pro ball contributing.

Just watched the high lights, whats this gudbranson doing a bobby orr rush and brock almost scoring , so if brock scores the conversation sounds different on gudbranson

Just watched the high lights, whats this gudbranson doing a bobby orr rush and brock almost scoring , so if brock scores the conversation sounds different on gudbranson
- Bettmanhatesus

"Look, Gudbranson nearly did something to add a goal! Ignore where he tripped over his own knob on defensive coverage repeatedly and got scored on."

"Look, Gudbranson nearly did something to add a goal! Ignore where he tripped over his own knob on defensive coverage repeatedly and got scored on."
- Lindenis#1

how come slip and slappy goes full on blind rage at me for objectively disliking Gudbranson based on comprehensive and objective dislike for his defense, but you get to say this, and you won't even get a slap on the wrist.

Small victories, friends, small victories
- Pres.cup

At least we won that one. Marginal NHLer for a Marginal AHler. After 5 years of garbage, I will take whatever win I can get.

how come slip and slappy goes full on blind rage at me for objectively disliking Gudbranson based on comprehensive and objective dislike for his defense, but you get to say this, and you won't even get a slap on the wrist.
- Codes1087

I’m betting it has something to do with you being short.

how come slip and slappy goes full on blind rage at me for objectively disliking Gudbranson based on comprehensive and objective dislike for his defense, but you get to say this, and you won't even get a slap on the wrist.
- Codes1087

get good.

Just watched the high lights, whats this gudbranson doing a bobby orr rush and brock almost scoring , so if brock scores the conversation sounds different on gudbranson
- Bettmanhatesus

McCann would have scored

Good day, sports fans.

New blog is up with a quick spin through the Jets game, thoughts on a possible physical comparable for Pettersson and a record being set in Utica:

https://www.hockeybuzz.co...ion-to-the-Jets/194/95407

how come slip and slappy goes full on blind rage at me for objectively disliking Gudbranson based on comprehensive and objective dislike for his defense, but you get to say this, and you won't even get a slap on the wrist.
- Codes1087

Slippy is way too busy to worry about a lightweight like Linden. You are firmly in his cross hairs though.