Location: "China was as proactive as possible" - Rinosaur, SC Joined: 02.01.2012
May 14 @ 1:50 PM ET
omfg i don’t even wanna hear it, assuming you’re a detroit fan (if not then disregard but my message remains for all other DET fans).
damn team wasn’t phased by the cap; maintained a ridiculous dynasty (or at least dynasty-esque) for years after, didn’t miss the playoffs for what was it, 20+ years or some such nonsense?
lol, i don’t dislike the bruins. (frank) the sharks and them being handed not one but two game 7’s. for as much as i dislike the blues, i’m a temporary fan of them atm. - avsgrinder
And on top of that it is the only competent sports team I have to root for. - Feds91Stammer
i assume Stevie Y as GM will expedite the rebuild a little. but better embrace the suckfest for at least a few more years cuz the future doesn’t look too bright too soon.
def some solid pieces; Larkin is awesome and someone to build around, Zadina looks to be a potential monster; Athanasiou is a solid piece.
but aging (or in some cases, completely aged) defense, no goaltending, scoring depth....tons of work to do for sure. i have no idea about their prospect pool so perhaps more young pieces in the pipes.
in any case, would love to see an Avs/Wings SCF during the current window the Avs have, dunno if that’ll be possible. suppose anything is in the new age of mega-parity!
Location: "China was as proactive as possible" - Rinosaur, SC Joined: 02.01.2012
May 14 @ 2:26 PM ET
i assume Stevie Y as GM will expedite the rebuild a little. but better embrace the suckfest for at least a few more years cuz the future doesn’t look too bright too soon.
def some solid pieces; Larkin is awesome and someone to build around, Zadina looks to be a potential monster; Athanasiou is a solid piece.
but aging (or in some cases, completely aged) defense, no goaltending, scoring depth....tons of work to do for sure. i have no idea about their prospect pool so perhaps more young pieces in the pipes.
in any case, would love to see an Avs/Wings SCF during the current window the Avs have, dunno if that’ll be possible. suppose anything is in the new age of mega-parity! - avsgrinder
AA is expendable. It is going to be Larkin and Veleno's team in a couple years.
wow sorry dunno where that came from hoo boy that looks bad - BINGO!
hahaha. came from your deep seeded understanding the bruins are gonna lift the cup this year & subsequent bitterness.
i’ll be just as bitter if it ends up being the SJ Sharts (not a typo) who lift it, but hopefully they continue their endless trend of choking when it matters most.
Location: I'll always remember the last words my grandfather ever told me. He said, "A Truck!", SK Joined: 09.21.2009
May 14 @ 2:41 PM ET
hahaha. came from your deep seeded understanding the bruins are gonna lift the cup this year & subsequent bitterness.
i’ll be just as bitter if it ends up being the SJ Sharts (not a typo) who lift it, but hopefully they continue their endless trend of choking when it matters most. - avsgrinder
AA is expendable. It is going to be Larkin and Veleno's team in a couple years. - Feds91Stammer
AA is expendable? i mean i know he’s not a superstar or anything, but he’s young with a ton of high-ceiling potential, no? can detroit really consider anyone expendable at this point? they need pieces literally everywhere; an entire new D corps, two new goaltenders (sure, Howard is a mediocre-y placeholder for now i guess); scoring everywhere.
you’d know better than me, obviously, but i’d imagine they’d hold onto anyone and everyone half decent for the time being.
Location: "China was as proactive as possible" - Rinosaur, SC Joined: 02.01.2012
May 14 @ 2:44 PM ET
AA is expendable? i mean i know he’s not a superstar or anything, but he’s young with a ton of high-ceiling potential, no? can detroit really consider anyone expendable at this point? they need pieces literally everywhere; an entire new D corps, two new goaltenders (sure, Howard is a mediocre-y placeholder for now i guess); scoring everywhere.
you’d know better than me, obviously, but i’d imagine they’d hold onto anyone and everyone half decent for the time being. - avsgrinder
He is the perfect sell high candidate. This past season will likely be the best of his career.
Location: "China was as proactive as possible" - Rinosaur, SC Joined: 02.01.2012
May 14 @ 2:56 PM ET
fair enough. if you guys could move him for a solid young defender, or maybe him + your 1st to move up a few spots, i suppose plenty of options there. - avsgrinder
Hronek is a stud. McIsaac has potential. Cholowski could be a 2nd pair guy.
