How many other options do you think were out there for larry?

I liked the guy , I agree it's a good signing for Arizona.

We're not Arizona. No room for that here.
- Boss34

Ummm, I think we are in agreement. Great fit for Larry. Sucks for him but his strength is being a great defensive center on a poopty team. He can prob carve out a long career in that role but doesn’t seem to lead to the cup. Unless a contender trades for him at the deadline as a pk specialist. Imagine that parade in Lockport?

Yeah, Covid Cap issues


And don’t go exaggerating what I’ve said

All I’ve said he’s a “good” defensive forward,
AND HE IS
It’s not like I’ve said Larsson was a Selke candidate or anything
- jdfitz77

AND HE IS?

Yawn
- jdfitz77

Yawn?

We don’t have that type of talent yet
We are NOT Boston
Eichel is NOT Bergeron
- jdfitz77

NOT?
NOT?

Shouldn’t need a ‘shutdown line’ with adequate talent & balanced lines that understand offensive strategy and defensive responsibility. There might be line matchups you prefer but lines 1-3 should be able to defend adequately while providing the proportionate amount of offense. 4th line out there to give everyone a breather and put their ankles in front of pucks on the PK.
- Chris16

You honestly think they have that?

We don’t have that type of talent yet
We are NOT Boston
Eichel is NOT Bergeron
- jdfitz77

True but IMO, Eichs defensive play has improved at the same rate as his offense. He has learned to use his size/reach, is not afraid to be physical and works hard in the d zone. And Eichs has a way better offensive upside than Bergeron. Let’s call it a draw right now Fitzy? By next season it won’t be close, one is still improving while the other is past his prime. And I’ve always liked and respected Bergeron, as much as I hate the Bruins.

Bet a LI on it?

You honestly think they have that?
- Lunaion

I really think we do. Much better than any lineup in the past 10 years. They still need to go out there and execute. Keep the faith.

I really think we do. Much better than any lineup in the past 10 years. They still need to go out there and execute. Keep the faith.
- Chris16

I hope you're right. Here's one very inconvenient truth though:

Eichel 60% ozone starts last year
Staal 55% ozone
Eakin 55% ozone
LOG 60% dzone

You're talking about asking guys to do something they've never done before....or LOG fills the void again.

We don’t have that type of talent yet
We are NOT Boston
Eichel is NOT Bergeron
- jdfitz77

- 3rd GM's the charm

There you are. Happy new year beady3rdgmgerbegarth!

Good defense is NOT “inconsequential”
- jdfitz77

😂😂😂

Johan Larsson. Say it with me. Jo-han Larsson.

Only fans of this team.

8 years of this guy. Good (frank)ing riddance.

😂😂😂

Johan Larsson. Say it with me. Jo-han Larsson.

Only fans of this team.

8 years of this guy. Good (frank)ing riddance.
- Powerslave

But what about the dzone starts? Who’s gonna take those now?

Fun stat, Allen has more total touchdowns then Corey B has punts.

But what about the dzone starts? Who’s gonna take those now?
- Chris16

Cody Eakin and his 50% career FO stats, as opposed to Johan Larsson and his career 48% FO stats.

Win the draw, you have the puck.

Ryan Johnson with a goal!

https://twitter.com/iihfh.../1344851185887547392?s=21

Cody Eakin and his 50% career FO stats, as opposed to Johan Larsson and his career 48% FO stats.

Win the draw, you have the puck.
- Powerslave

Sorry Slavey, I was being sarcastic. I know we have enough talent to fill the 4th line center roll. Finally.

Ryan Johnson with a goal!

https://twitter.com/iihfh.../1344851185887547392?s=21
- Lilroot9

Nice to see him get rewarded.

He has had a good tournament

Nice to see him get rewarded.

He has had a good tournament
- Pegullaville

Yes he has, could add some intrigue to the Left side.

Yes he has, could add some intrigue to the Left side.
- Buff36

If eichel needs a diaper change and is traded.

There is some up and coming talent, maybe build around cozens and dahlin.

Obviously, I'm not trying to trade eichel, but if he doesn't want to be here eventually....

Ryan Johnson with a goal!

https://twitter.com/iihfh.../1344851185887547392?s=21
- Lilroot9

I really like what I see from RyJo.
Simple, clean game.
Always in position, good skater, nice gap control, quick, on target passes to start the transition game quickly. He looks solid...hope he continues to develop along that path.

Happy New Year's Boy's and Girls, hope you all have a healthy and great year. To a long playoff run and a fun hockey season.

Plot twist: 2020 is going to be the best year of the decade

Plot twist: 2020 is going to be the best year of the decade
- 3rd GM's the charm

Yikes

Happy New Years fellas! Hope you all have a great 2021

Got dat stimulus