I can't see us making any trade that doesn't change our ratio of wingers to centers.
- Tonybere

A move like that would just be capitalizing on Buch's value. The intention of a trade like that would not be to improve the roster for the immediate. Robertson is a bonafide prospect that could easily be used towards obtaining a better C at some point.

Just like in drafting, it's good to accumulate players that are good regardless of their position. Helps you be flexible in trades for when you're ready to pounce.

P.S. I don't think they trade for a center this year. Maybe in the offseason, but it's not wise to do anything until they figure out what's going on with Zib.

If we’re talking busts and duds, Dahlin is one. Jesus, -27 with 11 pts

If we’re talking busts and duds, Dahlin is one. Jesus, -27 with 11 pts
- Slimtj100

Speaking of:

https://twitter.com/commi...tatus/1371877084469940228

If we’re talking busts and duds, Dahlin is one. Jesus, -27 with 11 pts
- Slimtj100

That kid is good, but damn that team sucks.

That kid is good, but damn that team sucks.
- aecliptic

Yea I don't know if I blame him for being -27 when the team has 6 wins out of 27 games

If we’re talking busts and duds, Dahlin is one. Jesus, -27 with 11 pts
- Slimtj100

he's an RFA this summer, I wonder what kind of contract he gets, #1 overall picks usually never ever get bridge contracts these days

he's an RFA this summer, I wonder what kind of contract he gets, #1 overall picks usually never ever get bridge contracts these days
- jimbro83

The unfortunate thing for him is he has little to no leverage.

I wonder if Taylor Hall is having fun yet.

I wonder if Taylor Hall is having fun yet.
- aecliptic

He still has those lips.

He still has those lips.
- JRR1285

- eichiefs9

Ba Ba Booey

I just proposed Buch and Lemieux for Fredric and Studnika on the Boston board. So we’ll see where that goes

They definitely could use Buchnevich. They need secondary scoring

I just proposed Buch and Lemieux for Fredric and Studnika on the Boston board. So we’ll see where that goes

They definitely could use Buchnevich. They need secondary scoring
- Slimtj100

And what the (frank) would we do with Frédéric and Studnika??

And what the (frank) would we do with Frédéric and Studnika??
- Tonybere

Ummmm...play them? Lol.

Isn’t Studnika kind of a big prospect/center? I know he was pretty highly rated a couple years ago. And Fredric is a mean sob. Lemieux just doesn’t cut it in that regard

Tones, I know you love Buch, we all do, but he really has to go. Saves them a ton money and an important roster spot.

And what the (frank) would we do with Frédéric and Studnika??
- Tonybere

Studnika is a very good C prospect

Studnika is a very good C prospect
- nyrangers9479

Ok I wasn’t sure if he still was. He only has 3 pts in 16 games. But I assume he’s got 4th line duties

I still think when it’s all said and done the Kings just make to much sense as trade partners. They have Kopitar/Byfield/Turcotte/Vilardi/Kempe

I wouldn’t mind Kempe or Vilardi for Buch

Ok I wasn’t sure if he still was. He only has 3 pts in 16 games. But I assume he’s got 4th line duties
- Slimtj100

Could be a really good buy low center if they could pull it off but the Bruins might see him as Krejci’s replacement next season.

Really tough choice with Buch. Don’t hate the idea of a one year extension.

Could be a really good buy low center if they could pull it off but the Bruins might see him as Krejci’s replacement next season.

Really tough choice with Buch. Don’t hate the idea of a one year extension.
- TC88

That’s exactly how BOS views him

I still think when it’s all said and done the Kings just make to much sense as trade partners. They have Kopitar/Byfield/Turcotte/Vilardi/Kempe

I wouldn’t mind Kempe or Vilardi for Buch
- nyrangers9479

The fit for a trade does seem to be there. Doubt the Kings buy at the deadline even though they are in 5th, so maybe an off-season move makes sense? Really hope management has something up their sleeves that blows us all away. Those internal debates must be intense, so many directions they could go.

Speaking of:

https://twitter.com/commi...tatus/1371877084469940228



- eichiefs9

Man, Commodore doesn't think much of Babcock. Read a few articles and I have to agree.

5 minutes and a game for boarding.

https://youtu.be/9HHbyvFk9mM

5 minutes and a game for boarding.

https://youtu.be/9HHbyvFk9mM
- Rangers99

From the NHL rulebook:
41.1 Boarding - A boarding penalty shall be imposed on any player or goalkeeper who checks an opponent in such a manner that causes the opponent to be thrown violently in the boards. The severity of the penalty, based upon the degree of violence of the impact with the boards, shall be at the discretion of the Referee.

And Tanev and the Penguins announcers are calling it a clean hit.

From the NHL rulebook:
41.1 Boarding - A boarding penalty shall be imposed on any player or goalkeeper who checks an opponent in such a manner that causes the opponent to be thrown violently in the boards. The severity of the penalty, based upon the degree of violence of the impact with the boards, shall be at the discretion of the Referee.

And Tanev and the Penguins announcers are calling it a clean hit.
- Tonybere

It’s a body check. That’s a terrible call and rule 🤷🏻‍♂️

From the NHL rulebook:
41.1 Boarding - A boarding penalty shall be imposed on any player or goalkeeper who checks an opponent in such a manner that causes the opponent to be thrown violently in the boards. The severity of the penalty, based upon the degree of violence of the impact with the boards, shall be at the discretion of the Referee.

And Tanev and the Penguins announcers are calling it a clean hit.
- Tonybere

Yeah, clearly boarding. Don’t see anything wrong with calling that a penalty. 5 and a game seems steep, but that’s where the league is now. Player safety comes first.