I would take Boston over Tampa though.
- Peter Richards

Hmm..Not sure I can agree with that though neither would be fun to face.

I just feel the Bruins are a heavier , playoff built team that has leadership everywhere.

The Bolts might have more overall talent and will probably be very determined after last years early exit..

I just know the Bruins have proven they can do it so until Tampa does I would still take the Bruins over them.

Remember when half the fanbase here freaked out when we didnt trade for Trouba...good times

I see that Clutterbuck is injured and will not be playing tonight. I'm glad he's not playing because for some reason, he always seems to give the Flyers fits on the ice. I will be at the game tonight in NY, so I'm hoping the Flyers beat the snot out of the Islanders?

Remember when half the fanbase here freaked out when we didnt trade for Trouba...good times
- bulet13

I'd still very much like him.

I'd still very much like him.
- jmatchett383

Hes been very bad, and I think was overrated

There's no reason for this team to do squat at the deadline. You've put yourself in a wildcard position to this day with what you got now so just roll with it.

There isn't a move to be made to put you in contention and you obviously won't be selling.

Reevaluate at the end of the season.

Hes been very bad, and I think was overrated
- bulet13

He's playing for the Rangers. He's got Wade Redden syndrome.

There's no reason for this team to do squat at the deadline. You've put yourself in a wildcard position to this day with what you got now so just roll with it.

There isn't a move to be made to put you in contention and you obviously won't be selling.

Reevaluate at the end of the season.
- Pelle31Forever

If they can upgrade the 3C/4C spots without giving up much (4th rounder or later, no top-end prospects), I'd do it. But no big time moves for rentals, I would agree with that.

If they can upgrade the 3C/4C spots without giving up much (4th rounder or later, no top-end prospects), I'd do it. But no big time moves for rentals, I would agree with that.
- jmatchett383

I get that argument. But you could still tweak the 4C un house.

There's no reason for this team to do squat at the deadline. You've put yourself in a wildcard position to this day with what you got now so just roll with it.

There isn't a move to be made to put you in contention and you obviously won't be selling.

Reevaluate at the end of the season.
- Pelle31Forever

The main thing I dont want to see is a Frost, Farabee, Sanheim or Myers being moved for a vet that may get them to the second round this year.

While it's a million times better watching this current lineup, I don't think they are in the spot yet to trade the future for the present.

I get that argument. But you could still tweak the 4C un house.
- Pelle31Forever

They've been trying. Bunny, Rubstov, Raffl, and Vorobyov have all has shots, and the rookie Bunnamann has looked best so far. He's been good enough to not be a liability, but getting someone more proven, even for depth purposes, wouldn't be a bad idea if you can do it on the cheap.

The main thing I dont want to see is a Frost, Farabee, Sanheim or Myers being moved for a vet that may get them to the second round this year.

While it's a million times better watching this current lineup, I don't think they are in the spot yet to trade the future for the present.
- opeth_pa

This won't happen. I want to say zero chance, but you never know. But Fletcher would have started that since he took over.

They've been trying. Bunny, Rubstov, Raffl, and Vorobyov have all has shots, and the rookie Bunnamann has looked best so far. He's been good enough to not be a liability, but getting someone more proven, even for depth purposes, wouldn't be a bad idea if you can do it on the cheap.
- jmatchett383

Mike Richards with a vet minimum

Mike Richards with a vet minimum
- arichardson22

When was the last time Mike Richards played in the NHL?

When was the last time Mike Richards played in the NHL?
- opeth_pa

It doesn't matter. Get him all coked up and turn him loose.

When was the last time Mike Richards played in the NHL?
- opeth_pa

maybe the same amount of time as Stewart before we signed him

maybe the same amount of time as Stewart before we signed him
- arichardson22

How has this team been succeeding without all of the #grit we lost from trading Simmonds and Gudas plus the Stewart waive?

Also, if RoR can get drunk, drive his car into a Tim Hortons, leave the scene of the accident, and win the Conn Smythe Trophy a few years later, I don't see why a slightly coked up Richie can't do the same.

When was the last time Mike Richards played in the NHL?
- opeth_pa

Mike Richards turns 35 today. He hasn't played a single professional game in four years. Even at age 31, he was a shell of what he once was. Even if he's in a good space in his personal life nowadays and in good physical shape relative to the average 35-year-old, he most certainly isn't doing NHL-like game-ready skating and conditioning let alone keeping up his skills.

How has this team been succeeding without all of the #grit we lost from trading Simmonds and Gudas plus the Stewart waive?

Also, if RoR can get drunk, drive his car into a Tim Hortons, leave the scene of the accident, and win the Conn Smythe Trophy a few years later, I don't see why a slightly coked up Richie can't do the same.
- jmatchett383

JVR has been our grit guy!

You have a valid point with RoR and Richards

Man if we signed Richards it all but guarantees Chucky trades for Carter 50% retained.

Mike Richards turns 35 today. He hasn't played a single professional game in four years. Even at age 31, he was a shell of what he once was. Even if he's in a good space in his personal life nowadays and in good physical shape relative to the average 35-year-old, he most certainly isn't doing NHL-like game-ready skating and conditioning let alone keeping up his skills.
- bmeltzer

Had no clue today was his bday. But sorry if my post was taken seriously. I was only kidding with signing Richards; slow work day.

He did a podcast with Spittin Chiclets recently, seems he's in a good space and living happy

I was pushing for Pulock, personally.
- jmatchett383

I wanted Ristolainen so bad. Damn sabres

Hes been very bad, and I think was overrated
- bulet13

I wouldn't say he's been "very bad", I just don't think he's a true No. 1 defenseman who ought to be playing the hardest minutes in the toughest matchups against every team's top line while also carrying a significant offensive burden at the same time.

Trouba is a good player. Not great, but good. Slot him ideally in the right matchups, and he'd be highly effective all-around.

Had no clue today was his bday. But sorry if my post was taken seriously. I was only kidding with signing Richards; slow work day.

He did a podcast with Spittin Chiclets recently, seems he's in a good space and living happy
- arichardson22

I still field inquiries about whether I think it's realistic that he could come back; fewer and fewer each year, but still the ocassional one. My answer is always, "For an alumni game? Absolutely. For the NHL? No way."

I still field inquiries about whether I think it's realistic that he could come back; fewer and fewer each year, but still the ocassional one. My answer is always, "For an alumni game? Absolutely. For the NHL? No way."
- bmeltzer

Could he make his way back to the AHL?

I guess my only reason would be: If Chris Stewart can do it, why not Richards?

@ guy mentioning Hoffman. Florida is looking to deal him but they are looking for a hockey trade. A roster winger for roster D.