I really appreciate the thoughts fellas. Seriously.
- bixll

Best thoughts for your granddaughter Bix. 👍

To: Columbus - Kerfoot + Engvall + 2022 3rd & 2022 5th (both TOR)

To: Toronto - Jenner + 2021 3rd (CLMB)

No retention on either side

...who says no?
- paulozz



- paulozz[]

IMO that too much to send to CBJ --- Saves us 1.0 mil in cap space & BJ > AK

Me... I say no... CBJ just fleeced Winnipeg.. No need to fleece us too

My granddaughter will have a 3 hour brain surgery tomorrow. So, think good thoughts for her as she is only 18 months old.

Thanks in advance.
- bixll

That’s tough. Best wishes Bixll

(1) Poorly positioned after lockout
(2) Poorly managed after lockout
(3) Evolving role had left poor prospect pool.

. . .there's something funny in that is the definition of how you play good defense in hockey. For those of us older than 25, defense was for big bodies, and guys who could bang, cross-check and pin and outmuscle anything that came within grabbing distance - and if you could hook it with your stick and pull it within grabbing distance, you could pin and cross-check what you'd hauled in. Mobility was for defensemen who were out of position! Those were the type of defensemen who ate Nikolai Borschevsky's spleen as a snack!

It's the most evolved position, I find. Now mobility is the key. We've moved more towards stick checks, positional intelligence and gap control as a way to better define the position. The guys who bang and pin have their uses, but typically as a third pairing option. I think last year that Dubas and co went too far in their puck moving mentality and really didn't give enough thought on who was going to get the puck from someone else.
- Monkeypunk

I like how this year instead of keeping possession at all costs ( short passes in your own zone to guys standing still ) they’re saying fuxk it and dumping it in rather then lose it close to our own net.

(1) Poorly positioned after lockout
(2) Poorly managed after lockout
(3) Evolving role had left poor prospect pool.

. . .there's something funny in that is the definition of how you play good defense in hockey. For those of us older than 25, defense was for big bodies, and guys who could bang, cross-check and pin and outmuscle anything that came within grabbing distance - and if you could hook it with your stick and pull it within grabbing distance, you could pin and cross-check what you'd hauled in. Mobility was for defensemen who were out of position! Those were the type of defensemen who ate Nikolai Borschevsky's spleen as a snack!

It's the most evolved position, I find. Now mobility is the key. We've moved more towards stick checks, positional intelligence and gap control as a way to better define the position. The guys who bang and pin have their uses, but typically as a third pairing option. I think last year that Dubas and co went too far in their puck moving mentality and really didn't give enough thought on who was going to get the puck from someone else.
- Monkeypunk

Interesting that Keefe actually had a training camp to start a season

I like how this year instead of keeping possession at all costs ( short passes in your own zone to guys standing still ) they’re saying fuxk it and dumping it in rather then lose it close to our own net.
- Garnie

Aren’t they still doing a fair bit of that. They’re still near the top of the league 8n puck possession which means leaving our zone with the puck

Best wishes to your granddaughter and entire family Bixie!

It's truly amazing what the neuroplasticity of the brain is capable of, especially for young children. My nephew went through some similar stuff. Saying a prayer for your family. ✨🙏

I like how this year instead of keeping possession at all costs ( short passes in your own zone to guys standing still ) they’re saying fuxk it and dumping it in rather then lose it close to our own net.
- Garnie

I think they intend to retain possession as much as possible still, but are employing a level of objectivity in the decision making process. I think with a more veteran presence on the back-end, or reliable veteran presence at any rate, there's more trust in their recognition of when to retain and when to chip it out.

Good luck Bixie. I am sure everything will work out well

Tracy Ullman is a genius


Queen Liz, the second

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ax8ZSe6axG4

Angela Markel


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=p5WPVLljm1A

I think they intend to retain possession as much as possible still, but are employing a level of objectivity in the decision making process. I think with a more veteran presence on the back-end, or reliable veteran presence at any rate, there's more trust in their recognition of when to retain and when to chip it out.
- Monkeypunk

Yea. Last year it seemed they were trying to hang onto it regardless of position on the ice and this year it’s hang onto it but not if it costs possession in dangerous areas. JMO

My granddaughter will have a 3 hour brain surgery tomorrow. So, think good thoughts for her as she is only 18 months old.

Thanks in advance.
- bixll

All the best to you and your family Bix.

My granddaughter will have a 3 hour brain surgery tomorrow. So, think good thoughts for her as she is only 18 months old.

Thanks in advance.
- bixll

Wishing you and your family the best Bix!

Buy a good name brand TV with a high refresh rate. You'll be happy.
- bixll

Sony ZH8 75" 👍🤘

Best wishes, Bix! 👍

Jordie Benn is only good at stopping punches with his face
- Alexzanki

Canucks are issuing a bobblehead.

Canucks are issuing a bobblehead.
- henny1953

Hisense and TCL are not poop brands at all. In a lot of cases they are better then Samsung equivelent TVs, but not the higher end ones.
- Archaic

Hisense is owned by Sony for what its worth.

Canucks are issuing a bobblehead.
- henny1953

Lol

Best of luck bix, hope all goes well.

Best of luck bix, hope all goes well.
- burn

Good to see you didn’t hurt yourself after last week. 🤣

Good to see you didn’t hurt yourself after last week. 🤣
- Garnie

I got screwed I told you shoulda stopped the count after Wednesday's or Thursday

My week is brutal this week. Lost a ton of games to cancellations.

My granddaughter will have a 3 hour brain surgery tomorrow. So, think good thoughts for her as she is only 18 months old.

Thanks in advance.
- bixll

Goodluck to her and your family!

My granddaughter will have a 3 hour brain surgery tomorrow. So, think good thoughts for her as she is only 18 months old.

Thanks in advance.
- bixll

Best wishes, kids are strong and resilient. Hope everything goes smoothly for you and your family. Been to sick kids in Toronto alot, so I get it

I got screwed I told you shoulda stopped the count after Wednesday's or Thursday

My week is brutal this week. Lost a ton of games to cancellations.
- burn

I thought you may be hunting Graves down, you lost by 4 and he went -4 on the final night.


I sent him roses 🤣