I don't know if Edler will be here next year but I don't think he will waive
- VANTEL

He won't.

He won't.
- VanHockeyGuy

I think Edler will be a Plan B . If nothing else is available through trade , promotion or free agency then they sign him short term.

He won't.
- VanHockeyGuy

He has said so over and over and over and over again.

He has said so over and over and over and over again.
- Marwood

shh. Its funny that people get mad over not acquiring assets for him still though.

shh. Its funny that people get mad over not acquiring assets for him still though.
- Codes1087

True.

no Top 4 D (that are actually that good, not Hutton) are dime a dozen. There's less than are qualified to play those minutes in the NHL... it's the complete opposite, they're scarce.
- neem55

They are minute munchers yes but realistically they are 3-4 on 2/3rds of the clubs in the league. It's the top 2 Dmen that are super hard to find and we don;t have them. Only reason Tanev/Edler are top 2 here is because we don't have any.

Plus we have finished bottom 5 three years in a row with Edler Tanev. Just my opinion those types of Dmen are quite plenty.

shh. Its funny that people get mad over not acquiring assets for him still though.
- Codes1087

Season's Beatings 🤡💩

I think Lordy was arguing more to the fact that Manvan and Vantel were discussing Friedmans take on how Edler is worth a late first. Edler and Tanev are NHL defenseman, and top 4 defenseman on MOST teams, zero doubt. Having said that, if the pick of value for either is a late 1st, one would have to assume that the pick would be coming from a team that is top 4 or 5 from the West or East in the standings, and on those specific teams, do either of them warrant a late 1st to play 2nd pairing. I think a good argument for their value is the fact that Hamonic plays 2nd pairing, and cost the Flames a 1st, a two 2nd round picks.
- Codes1087

Never really touched on trade value for Edler/Tanev. I'd like to see one gone at TDL but have a feeling they will both be here next year which is fine. But if they are out with injury (likely) next season the whining will begin on why they weren't traded. The time for assets is now IMO.

Need someone else for your crew?
- Fisticus

Sorry Fisticus just hired the last member, and I have just released the entire department except me..

Nylander 9 games 0 goals 2 assist


Worth every penny
- VANTEL

Why use the previous two seasons as a sample size, when you can use 9 games this year. Great logic!

Sorry Fisticus just hired the last member, and I have just released the entire department except me..
- Makita

you still have all the booze though right? Didn't send that home with the crew I hope

Why use the previous two seasons as a sample size, when you can use 9 games this year. Great logic!
- ClarksonDavid

In that case we should bring back the Sedins for 8 mil each. They have just as many goals as he does this year . They had two good previous seasons

So what are we arguing about today?

So what are we arguing about today?
- LeftCoaster

what meat makes for better hot dogs. Camels or Goats. We were waiting for you

So what are we arguing about today?
- LeftCoaster

Is the rebuild over.

In that case we should bring back the Sedins for 8 mil each. They have just as many goals as he does this year . They had two good previous seasons
- VANTEL

Yeah and Laine sucked at scoring goals at the start of the year. Hard to believe players go thru bad stretches.

what meat makes for better hot dogs. Camels or Goats. We were waiting for you
- Codes1087

Pigs 🐽

Yeah and Laine sucked at scoring goals at the start of the year. Hard to believe players go thru bad stretches.
- ClarksonDavid

I hope your Christmas is awful.

Is the rebuild over.
- Marwood

60%

you still have all the booze though right? Didn't send that home with the crew I hope
- Codes1087

I was filling my coffee cup as I was typing.

Pigs 🐽
- LeftCoaster

LOL

Merry Christmas Neighbor

I hope your Christmas is awful.
- Marwood

I only came here to wish you a happy holidays

60%
- LeftCoaster

72.8% because you can't see what is in the system already. Eating all those "camel dogs" made you blind.

I went to the Canada / Finland game last night...definitely the better team (on the day) won the game. It’s just a pre-tournament tune-up, so wouldn’t read too much into it. Some observations:

Comtois & Tippett dominated physically, particularly in the o-zone

Kaapo Kakko looked good, used his size & speed well, had a couple of assists

Lefreniere looked comfortable, played with speed and edginess, but didn’t really seem to impact or control the play when he was out

DiPietro did OK, but didn’t control rebounds and didnt get much help from his defence

Evan Bouchard had difficulty with the pace. He’s still young, but he’s going to struggle with the NHL if he doesn’t improve his quickness

Dobson was just OK.

I was disappointed that Utunen took the pre-game skate, but I don’t think he played a single minute.

Virtanen (Finland) played a strong game, as did Henri Jokiharju.

Probably missed a few, I’m looking forward to watching more!

Merry christmas all. Glad our team has most of us in better spirits compared to this time last year