See, the thing is, I'm not that patient. And hoping a team loses sucks. Still, I guess I'll be a happy man if they get a top 10 pick at the next draft.
- Pat1993

This season is great.

If we win, it's great! Team is doing well!

If we lose, it's great! We're getting a better pick to build for the future!

Oh and despite Pete not caring, the show is much more entertaining!

#Optobus.

He won't be causing anymore trouble for at least a few days
- basementfloor

basementfloor, hello

This season is great.

If we win, it's great! Team is doing well!

If we lose, it's great! We're getting a better pick to build for the future!

Oh and despite Pete not caring, the show is much more entertaining!

#Optobus.
- Scabeh

Only problem about the winning/losing thing is though, if they're a middle-of-the-pack team and barely miss the playoffs, that would mean they likely won't get a top 10 pick. So it would be better to either stabilize the ship and cruise to the playoffs, or simply just let the damn thing sink and everybody drowns.

Naughty-cal style.

Only problem about the winning/losing thing is though, if they're a middle-of-the-pack team and barely miss the playoffs, that would mean they likely won't get a top 10 pick. So it would be better to either stabilize the ship and cruise to the playoffs, or simply just let the damn thing sink and everybody drowns.

Naughty-cal style.
- Pat1993

Not necessarily... their greatest need is a LD, there's 4-5 of them in the 10-20 spots in the draft

- Fountain-San

WTF is a blumpkin?

only real queers like Bashch and pat would know I guess..

Not necessarily... their greatest need is a LD, there's 4-5 of them in the 10-20 spots in the draft
- obie

And those player will take 4-5 years to pan out...

Not the greatest of plans.

He won't be causing anymore trouble for at least a few days
- basementfloor

Good. That guy's a real Richard.

He won't be causing anymore trouble for at least a few days
- basementfloor

GOOD!

i miss dt99999 so much!

Only problem about the winning/losing thing is though, if they're a middle-of-the-pack team and barely miss the playoffs, that would mean they likely won't get a top 10 pick. So it would be better to either stabilize the ship and cruise to the playoffs, or simply just let the damn thing sink and everybody drowns.

Naughty-cal style.
- Pat1993

December will tell us alot about where this team is going and how Bergevin will act.

I could see players getting moved if the team keeps losing on a regular basis.

But I remain hopeful, before that 5 game losing stint, the team always bounced back after a loss and always finds a way to remain competitive.

With Weber helping on D, I think they'll be in the mix for a while still.

And those player will take 4-5 years to pan out...

Not the greatest of plans.
- WaterBoy

Could trade Tatar for a good young LD, you like that plan better?

i miss dt99999 so much!
- kicksave856

I am sure you will be in his thoughts for every moment of his baned which was haned in error

He won't be causing anymore trouble for at least a few days
- basementfloor

This season is great.

If we win, it's great! Team is doing well!

If we lose, it's great! We're getting a better pick to build for the future!

Oh and despite Pete not caring, the show is much more entertaining!

#Optobus.
- Scabeh

Last night was just ridiculous. McElhinney looked like a Jedi Knight out there.

I am sure you will be in his thoughts for every moment of his baned which was haned in error
- basementfloor

I know, I know... Just trying to focus on positives, even if they're drowned in sarcastic tones
- Pat1993

that how you live an happy life !

December will tell us alot about where this team is going and how Bergevin will act.

I could see players getting moved if the team keeps losing on a regular basis.

But I remain hopeful, before that 5 game losing stint, the team always bounced back after a loss and always finds a way to remain competitive.

With Weber helping on D, I think they'll be in the mix for a while still.
- Scabeh

My biggest concern is his trading picks / prospects to try to just get into the playoffs.

I have no confidence in MB to stay the course of kids and prospects.

Last night was just ridiculous. McElhinney looked like a Jedi Knight out there.
- stinger67

Add to that at least 4 posts, the complete steal by TVR on Drouin.

Honestly, if they play most games like last night, they'll be competing every time.

My biggest concern is his trading picks / prospects to try to just get into the playoffs.

I have no confidence in MB to stay the course of kids and prospects.
- Mashadar

I agree that would be completely stupid.

I don't mind trying to win with what we have and drafting smart... don't trade the future away.... the best is yet to come.

This season is great.

If we win, it's great! Team is doing well!

If we lose, it's great! We're getting a better pick to build for the future!

Oh and despite Pete not caring, the show is much more entertaining!

#Optobus.
- Scabeh

yes, but I would like them to step out of the grey zone...ya know, do not finish 8-9-10... either get a LD now to make a push, or the safest bet is sell sooner then later and fall to 12-13 in the conference to be sure to have an ok pick and hopefully a good return on what you sold !

Today @ 1:01 PM ET
From the last blog...

Like father like son......

Better get some finishers and D on both squads....

More reason to lose games, make trades and stock up.
- Snots33_77


Joining the Rocket next season

Joel Teasdale (F) (QJMHL)
Nick Suzuki (F) (OHL)
Josh Brook (D) (WHL)
Jarret Tyszka (D) (WHL)
Scott Walford (D) (WHL)

Nicholas Koberstein (D) is playing his last season in the NCAA. I don't think he'll be signed.

Ryan Poehling (F) should sign this spring, but nothing's for sure

Jacob Olofsson (F) is without a contract after this season in the SHL, same for Joni Ikonen (F) in the SM-Liiga, but I think both of them will remain in Europe

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That's a good start, we'll need a couple more solid draft years with double-digit picks to get solid and stable throughout.

But things are looking up. Still need to build.

yes, but I would like them to step out of the grey zone...ya know, do not finish 8-9-10... either get a LD now to make a push, or the safest bet is sell sooner then later and fall to 12-13 in the conference to be sure to have an ok pick and hopefully a good return on what you sold !
- Xizord

I'm telling you, if Habs aren't close to a playoffs spot come january, they'll start trading guys away.

But I have a feeling they'll be close and will compete with what they have.... might even squeeze into the playoffs.

Who knows? We might win the lottery!

I'm telling you, if Habs aren't close to a playoffs spot come january, they'll start trading guys away.

But I have a feeling they'll be close and will compete with what they have.... might even squeeze into the playoffs.

Who knows? We might win the lottery!
- Scabeh

The thing is... what is not close? There are usually 5-6 teams fighting for the last spot all within 6-8 points.

I'm telling you, if Habs aren't close to a playoffs spot come january, they'll start trading guys away.

But I have a feeling they'll be close and will compete with what they have.... might even squeeze into the playoffs.

Who knows? We might win the lottery!
- Scabeh

Also, as much as I would love to win the lottery, I think I would love it more if Ottawa won it and Colorado got the 1st pick.

The thing is... what is not close? There are usually 5-6 teams fighting for the last spot all within 6-8 points.
- Mashadar

To me, if you are 8 points out come january, you're not close.